Security Plan Developed For Dams In The State Of Rio De Janeiro

The safety of dams, especially those used to dispose of solid waste generated by mining, is becoming increasingly important in light of recent episodes that indicate the need for reviewing the regulatory framework and improving inspection procedures, duties of the public bodies that have the legal competence to implement changes in this area.

For example, of the 29 dams in the state of Rio de Janeiro, five were considered to have a High Associated Potential Damage ("DPA")—the dams of Juturnaíba,  Saracuruna, Rio Imbuí-UT Triunfo, Lago Javary and Gericinó. 

In this regard, on January 22, 2019, Resolution No. 165/2018 (the "Resolution") of the State Environmental Institute ("INEA") was published in Rio de Janeiro´s Official Gazette. The purpose of the Resolution is to regulate the safety of dams, within the state´s sphere of competence, the National and State Dam Security Policies, by introducing new procedures of the Dam Safety Plan ("PSB").