In brief On February 2021, the Brazilian Federal Government published the Decree No. 10.623/2021, which institutes a program for National Parks’ “adoption”. The main goal of the program is to promote the conservation, recovery and improvement of federal protected areas, through the participation and collection of investments from individuals and private entities, nationally and internationally. […]

In brief On February 2, 2021, CETESB’s Board Decision No. 008/2021/P was published. In summary, it releases from environmental licensing or any other declaration from CETESB locals or places of delivery; collection points; sorting center; and reception center, except stations and reception centers for the packaging of pesticides, lubricating oil (including packaging and automotive filters); […]

A reminder that until the end of March (March 31, 2021) is the legal term for companies that receive foreign investment to comply with the Declaration of Economic and Financial Information by submitting their financial data, related to the base-date of December 31, 2020, in the Central Bank’s System, as per Resolution No. 3,844, of […]

In brief On January 15, 2021, the Federal Government made available on its website (https://www.gov.br/mma/pt-br/assuntos/agendaambientalurbana/ProgramaNacionaldeRecuperaodereasContaminadas.pdf) the National Program for the Recovery of Contaminated Areas, object of Ordinance MMA No. 603/2020. In summary, the program seeks to expand and consolidate data and information on key issues for the management of contaminated areas in Brazil. Comments Despite […]

In Brief On January 22th, 2021, State Decree No. 65,486/2021 was published regulating, within the environmental licensing in the State of São Paulo, the procedures related to the environmental compensation established by Article 36 of Federal Law No. 9,985/2000 (National System of Conservation Units – SNUC). Comments The abovementioned Decree establishes procedures related to environmental […]

In Brief On January 14th, 2021, Federal Law No. 14.119/2021 was published to establish the National Policy of Payments for Environmental Services (“PNPSA”), which aims to encourage the preservation of ecosystems, water resources, soil, biodiversity, genetic heritage and associated traditional knowledge, valuing ecosystem services economically, socially and culturally. The Law is already in force. Comments […]

The Ministry of the Environment (MMA) opened a public consultation on the proposed Decree that will regulate the Take Back System for Glass Packaging in the national territory. This is an initiative similar to the Sectorial Agreement for the implementation of a take back system for general packaging (paper, plastic, among other), signed on 11/25/2021. […]

From 1 January 2021, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) will bring into force revised 2021 Rules of Arbitration (“2021 Rules“), replacing the current rules last updated in 2017. This is the third update within a decade and, as such, most of the changes are minor, expanding on provisions introduced in previous rule updates and […]

On December 8th, 2020, Brazilian General Customs Coordination enacted Ordinance COANA #85/2020, approving the REPETRO-Sped e-Manual and stating that the REPETRO “Q&A” Section shall have binding effects over the customs tax authorities and the regime beneficiaries, when expressly provided. The e-Manual aims at providing general guidance on the regime rules , while the “Q&A” Guide […]