This Law, consisting of 7 Chapters and 2 Annexes, creates and structures the Energy and Basic Sanitation Agency within the State of Rio de Janeiro (AGENERSA). This institution aims at the implementation of controls and inspections related to public service concessions and authorizations. For the energy sector this institution is responsible for gas supply and other forms of energy. For the public and industrial water sanitation sectors, is responsible for water supply and waste disposal collection in order to prevent environmental pollution and avoid human, plant or animal diseases. Annexes list the composition of AGENERSA.
Brazil · 2005-06-06