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The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) launched the “BNDES Projects Hub” digital platform, presenting detailed information on long-term investment projects. The launch presented 41 projects, covering different infrastructure and energy sectors. It also seeks to serve as a networking platform for potential investors and BNDES experts.

The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) launched the “BNDES Projects Hub” digital platform, presenting detailed information on long-term investment projects. The launch presented 41 projects, covering different infrastructure and energy sectors. It also seeks to serve as a networking platform for potential investors and BNDES experts.

The Federal Government launched the “Voo Simples” federal program on the modernization of civil aviation rules, through Ordinance n. 2.626/2020 of the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC). The program seeks to reduce regulatory barriers and administrative costs while guaranteeing safety for consumers and improving the business environment for companies.

Resolution n. 8/2020 of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Brazil (CVM) issued new provisions on the public distribution of two Brazilian bonds, the Financial Letter (LF, in the Portuguese acronym) and the Real Estate Secured Bill (LIG, in the Portuguese acronym). It seeks to reduce regulatory burdens while guaranteeing market protection and transparency to investors.

The Brazilian National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) submitted to public consultation, for a period of 45 days, a new draft resolution ruling the format and content for the presentation of the Discovery Assessment Plan (PAD, in the Portuguese acronym), the Discovery Assessment Final Report (RFAD, in the Portuguese acronym) and the Declaration of Commerciality.

Resolution n. 832/2020 from the Brazilian National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) altered the rules for financial disclosure and local investment demonstrations related to concession contract operations under the local content policy, extinguishing the requirement of two different demonstration processes.

Resolution n. 832/2020 from the Brazilian National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) altered the rules for financial disclosure and local investment demonstrations related to concession contract operations under the local content policy, extinguishing the requirement of two different demonstration processes.

The Brazilian National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) launched a public consultation on a draft resolution establishing the criteria for independence and autonomy of natural gas transport activities, for a period of 45 days. The new resolution aims at guaranteeing a competitive market for the natural gas industry.

The Brazilian National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) submitted to public consultation, for a period of 45 days, a draft resolution that unifies the regulatory framework on the production of petroleum and natural gas derivatives. Its goal is to simplify procedures as a means of reducing regulatory barriers to investment.

The Brazilian National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) submitted to public consultation, for a period of 45 days, a draft resolution that unifies the regulatory framework on the production of petroleum and natural gas derivatives. Its goal is to simplify procedures as a means of reducing regulatory barriers to investment.

The Foreign Trade Chamber (CAMEX) issued two resolutions updating the List of auto-parts not produced domestically, including 331 auto-parts of 64 NCM (Mercosur Common Nomenclature) and excluding 7 products. Auto-parts covered by the list are treated as the “Ex-tariff” regime, being subject to a reduced 2% import tariff.

The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) postponed the deadline of two public consultations, regarding sanitary control of pharmaceutical services and technical requirements on clinical laboratory activities. They seek to improve regulatory quality.

The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) launched two public consultations on the registration process of new innovative synthetic and semisynthetic drugs, for a period of 60 days. They seek to facilitate the administrative process regarding registration and safety and efficacy assessment.

The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) launched two public consultations on the registration process of new innovative synthetic and semisynthetic drugs, for a period of 60 days. They seek to facilitate the administrative process regarding registration and safety and efficacy assessment.

The Brazilian Electricity Regulatory Agency (ANEEL) launched the first phase of a public consultation on a new regulatory framework for the establishment of hybrid power plants. It seeks to promote renewable energy by facilitating generation complementation and reducing operational costs.

The Brazilian Electricity Regulatory Agency (ANEEL) launched the first phase of a public consultation on a new regulatory framework for the establishment of hybrid power plants. It seeks to promote renewable energy by facilitating generation complementation and reducing operational costs.

Act n. 60/2020 of the Department of Plant Health and Agricultural Inputs at the Secretariat for Agricultural Defense (SDA/MAPA) introduced the registration of 16 crop protection products, all of which use active ingredients previously registered in the country. Their registration seeks to promote market competitiveness while undergoing analysis and approval processes by the respective health, environmental and agricultural authorities.