Law No. 20,417 - Creates the Ministry, the Environmental Assessment Service and the Superintendence of the Environment

Chile
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This law establishes the environmental authority tasked with monitoring and evaluation of pollutant control efforts, as well as water quality and emissions standards.

Applicable countryChile
Topic
Subtopics
Water quality monitoring
Water quality standards
Original publication7 Jan 2010
Entered into force28 Jun 2012
Latest update7 Jan 2010
Available languages
Spanish Ley Nº 20.417 - Crea el Ministerio, el Servicio de Evaluación Ambiental y la Superintendencia del Medio Ambiente
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