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Licenciamento ambiental é destaque em decisões do STF e da ANAC; confira a newsletter
O Decreto nº 13.094/2026 regulamenta o ProBioQAV e estabelece metas progressivas para combustível sustentável de aviação, enquanto o STF suspende demolição de residência em APP e adia julgamento crucial sobre a Lei Geral do Licenciamento Ambiental. Essas decisões marcam desenvolvimentos significativos na regulação ambiental brasileira, afetando desde o setor de aviação até a proteção de áreas de preservação perman
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Carbon Capture, Transport And Geological Storage: Decree No. 13,095/2026 Is Published, Regulating These Activities In Brazil
Brazil's Federal Government has issued Decree No. 13,095/2026, establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for carbon dioxide capture, pipeline transport, and geological storage activities. The decree outlines technological routes including BECCS, CCS, CCUS, and DACCS, while designating the Brazilian National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) as the authorizing body and integrating these activities with Brazil's Emissions Trading System for potential carbon credit generation.
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Mayer Brown
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Extraordinary Secretariat For The Carbon Market Submits To Public Consultation A Draft Ordinance On The Timeline For The Implementation Of The MRV Obligations Under The SBCE
Brazil's Extraordinary Secretariat for the Carbon Market has released a draft ordinance establishing the implementation timeline for greenhouse gas emissions monitoring, reporting, and verification obligations under the country's new emissions trading system. The proposal outlines a three-stage rollout beginning in 2027, covering sectors from aluminum and steel production to transportation, with specific annual cycles for compliance that operators must follow.
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Lei Geral De Licenciamento Ambiental
A aprovação da Lei Geral de Licenciamento Ambiental traz mudanças significativas para empresas e investidores que dependem de segurança jurídica no desenvolvimento de projetos. A nova legislação consolida modalidades de licenciamento, amplia procedimentos simplificados e define limites para condicionantes ambientais, mas questões como consulta prévia, judicialização e variável climática ainda demandarão atenção nos próximos
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