Decree No. 9,179 of October 23, 2017 establishing an Environmental Fine Conversion Program

This decree modifies Decree No. 6,514 of 2008 to establish the Environmental Fine Conversion Program in Brazil. It allows fines for environmental infractions to be converted into services for preservation, improvement, and recovery of environmental quality. The decree details procedures for requesting conversion, types of eligible projects, and conditions for implementing these environmental services. It aims to promote positive actions for the environment instead of only applying monetary sanctions.