The CBN Journal's "50 Debates for Brazil" program presented the 41st episode dedicated to the new General Environmental Licensing Law, Law No. 15,190, enacted in August 2025. The series aims to bring together experts with divergent positions on issues relevant to the country's future and the October elections, providing arguments for listeners to form their own opinions.
The new legislation establishes general rules for licensing conducted by the federal government, states, and municipalities, seeking to standardize procedures nationwide. The text provides for modalities such as simplified procedures and the Environmental License by Adhesion and Commitment, based on the entrepreneur's declaration and subject to analysis and inspections on a sampling basis.
Proponents of the law argue that the changes aim to reduce bureaucracy and speed up authorization for construction projects and economic activities, facilitating the country's development. On the other hand, critics of the proposal warn that the simplifications may weaken environmental enforcement and increase the risks of environmental damage.
