Proposal was approved by 267 votes against 116 in the House of Representatives and has the support of ruralist bench and some government members
The Minister of the Environment, expressed her dissatisfaction in relation to the bill aimed at flexing environmental licensing, recently approved by. According to her, this proposal “searches” the Brazilian environmental legislation, instead of promoting it. It is considering the possibility of vetoing parts of the text, which, according to the minister, do not bring improvements to environmental protection. Marina’s demonstration was made in an interview with “Folha de S.Paulo”.
The project has the support of the ruralist bench and some government members, but Marina Silva emphasized that her approval is worrying, especially with UN climate conference, which will take place in November. The minister stressed that the legislation is not being improved to benefit the environment, but weakened.
Among the controversial points maintained in the proposal, the Special Environmental License (LAE) stands out by allowing the executive to select strategic developments with a simplified analysis. In addition, the License for Adhesion and Commitment (LAC) enables the authorization of projects without an individualized evaluation, which generates concerns between environmentalists.
Marina Silva warned that the approval of this project can have serious consequences for the environmental legislation of Brazil, compromising the advances already made. The minister reaffirmed the need for deeper debate on the implications of the new law, especially at a time when the country prepares to discuss climate issues in an international forum.
Posted by Nicolas Robert
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