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The Federal Government enacted new rules for the registry, export, research, application, and inspection of pesticides and crop protection products (agrochemicals), as a means to streamline requirements and align their regulatory framework with international best practices.

The Federal Government enabled the issuing of “Green Rural Product Notes” by agriculture producers that conduct activities resulting in the conservation and restoration of ecosystems or reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. They seek to provide incentives for agriculture producers and companies targeting net-zero emissions.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (MAPA) announced the policy targets for the 2021-2030 cycle of the ABC+ (namely, Plan for Adaptation and Low Carbon Emission in Agriculture). They include a 1.1-billion-ton reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

Provision Measure n.º 1.065/2021).">

The Ministry of Infrastructure established new company authorization procedures and contractual conditions for the exploration of railways and rail yards, in line with the new legal framework for railways (Provision Measure n.º 1.065/2021).

The Ministry of Infrastructure published the 2035 National Logistics Plan (PNL, in the Portuguese acronym), a policy instrument for improving the Brazilian transportation network. The study projects 10 scenarios that evaluate matrix composition, average time and costs, greenhouse gas emissions, and transportation safety for 2035.

GECEX Resolution n.º 267/2021 – and computer and telecommunications goods (BIT) – GECEX Resolution n.º 268/2021 – subject to the temporary exemption on import duties granted by the “ex-tariff” regime.">

The Foreign Trade Chamber (CAMEX) at the Ministry of Economy updated the list of capital goods (BK) – GECEX Resolution n.º 267/2021 – and computer and telecommunications goods (BIT) – GECEX Resolution n.º 268/2021 – subject to the temporary exemption on import duties granted by the “ex-tariff” regime.

Complementary Law n.º 160/2017, as a means to foster national economic recovery. Port and airport activities are among the extension.">

The Federal Government enabled the extension of sector-specific ICMS tax incentives enacted by state agreements under Complementary Law n.º 160/2017, as a means to foster national economic recovery. Port and airport activities are among the extension.

The Federal Government enacted the National Program on Green Growth, designed to promote sustainable development initiatives and the creation of sustainable jobs. A new inter-ministerial committee was established to oversee the climate change and sustainable development agenda.

The Federal Government enacted new rules for the investigation of subsidies and imposition of countervailing measures on subsidized imports. It seeks to modernize the Brazilian framework on countervailing measures, by adopting new developments, harmonizing with anti-dumping measures, and improving transparency.

The Foreign Trade Chamber (CAMEX) at the Ministry of Economy incorporated, to the Brazilian regulatory framework on foreign trade, a Mercosur resolution that provides additional import tariff exemptions for aerospace products.

The Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) expanded the rules on risk management and transparency related to social, environmental, and climate issues, applicable to financial institutions subject to prudential regulation. Comprising five new normative acts, the expansion is designed to improve the stability and reliability of the National Financial System.

The Brazilian National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) established new procedures for the provision of financial guarantees or corporate commitments related to the decommissioning of installations. Existing agreements must comply by June 30, 2023.