On 1st september the Governor of Minas Gerais State has issued the Decree n° 47.041/2016, that states on criteria for compensation of impacts in underground natural cavities in the State territory.
The Decree establishes as damage in natural cavities any negative changes in its original condition, unauthorized by the Government. Besides, it establishes guidelines for calculation and payment of compensation in case of damages, and defines measures and actions to be taken as regards speleological compensation.
Sion Advogados counts with a highgly specialized team in Environmental Law and remains at disposal for any clarifications regarding the Decree n° 47.041/2016, of Minas Gerais State.