Reformulation of the Sanitation Legal Framework in Brazil: Update
Reformulation of the Sanitation Legal Framework in Brazil: Update
Joisa Dutra, Juliana Smiderle, Morganna Capodeferro e Ana Tereza Parente
It is well known to all that the situation of basic sanitation in Brazil does not match the country's level of development. Unlike electricity and telecommunications services, which are practically universal, about 33 million Brazilians still do not have access to the water supply network and 95 million lack a sewage collection network (SNIS, 2018).
Historically analyzing the sector, it is observed that both the provision of services and investments are mostly public. In a scenario of reduced spending and fiscal crisis, it is unlikely that the goal of universal services in 2033 will be achieved, especially if the way the sector is organized is maintained.
In order to address the obstacles to the development of sanitation, two provisional measures were issued in the last two years with proposals to change the sector's legal framework. At the time, FGV CERI prepared a document presenting and commenting on the main proposals of MP 868/2018, released in May 2019. However, both MPs lost validity because they were not voted on in a timely manner.
In continuation of the discussion initiated by the MPs, Bill 4.162 / 2019, which has already been approved by the Chamber of Deputies and is awaiting a vote in the Senate, is in progress. The main proposals contained in the text of said PL are commented on in this document. In order to make the rule more clear and objective, emphasis is placed on points that need greater attention so that at the end of the reform it is possible to achieve universalization, which is the ultimate goal of the reform.
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The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the institutional opinion of FGV.
It is well known to all that the situation of basic sanitation in Brazil does not match the country's level of development. Unlike electricity and telecommunications services, which are practically universal, about 33 million Brazilians still do not have access to the water supply network and 95 million lack a sewage collection network (SNIS, 2018).
Historically analyzing the sector, it is observed that both the provision of services and investments are mostly public. In a scenario of reduced spending and fiscal crisis, it is unlikely that the goal of universal services in 2033 will be achieved, especially if the way the sector is organized is maintained.
In order to address the obstacles to the development of sanitation, two provisional measures were issued in the last two years with proposals to change the sector's legal framework. At the time, FGV CERI prepared a document presenting and commenting on the main proposals of MP 868/2018, released in May 2019. However, both MPs lost validity because they were not voted on in a timely manner.
In continuation of the discussion initiated by the MPs, Bill 4.162 / 2019, which has already been approved by the Chamber of Deputies and is awaiting a vote in the Senate, is in progress. The main proposals contained in the text of said PL are commented on in this document. In order to make the rule more clear and objective, emphasis is placed on points that need greater attention so that at the end of the reform it is possible to achieve universalization, which is the ultimate goal of the reform.
Click on the download icon below to access the full text.
The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the institutional opinion of FGV.
It is well known to all that the situation of basic sanitation in Brazil does not match the country's level of development. Unlike electricity and telecommunications services, which are practically universal, about 33 million Brazilians still do not have access to the water supply network and 95 million lack a sewage collection network (SNIS, 2018).
Historically analyzing the sector, it is observed that both the provision of services and investments are mostly public. In a scenario of reduced spending and fiscal crisis, it is unlikely that the goal of universal services in 2033 will be achieved, especially if the way the sector is organized is maintained.
In order to address the obstacles to the development of sanitation, two provisional measures were issued in the last two years with proposals to change the sector's legal framework. At the time, FGV CERI prepared a document presenting and commenting on the main proposals of MP 868/2018, released in May 2019. However, both MPs lost validity because they were not voted on in a timely manner.
In continuation of the discussion initiated by the MPs, Bill 4.162 / 2019, which has already been approved by the Chamber of Deputies and is awaiting a vote in the Senate, is in progress. The main proposals contained in the text of said PL are commented on in this document. In order to make the rule more clear and objective, emphasis is placed on points that need greater attention so that at the end of the reform it is possible to achieve universalization, which is the ultimate goal of the reform.
Click on the download icon below to access the full text.
The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the institutional opinion of FGV.