DECREE NO. 47,041/2016 AND DAMAGE TO THE SPELEOLOGICAL HERITAGE OF MINAS GERAIS, BRAZIL / DECRETO Nº 47.041/2016: DANOS AO PATRIMÔNIO ESPELEOLÓGICO DE MINAS GERAIS, BRASIL

Isabel Pires Mascarenhas Ribeiro de Oliveira; Ana Carolina Andrino de Melo; Marcela Vitoriano e Silva

Paper Title

Authors

Isabel Pires Mascarenhas Ribeiro de Oliveira
Ana Carolina Andrino de Melo
Marcela Vitoriano e Silva

Modality

Abstract

Subject area

4. Contemporary Challenges in Heritage Discourse - A critical examination of the state of the art in heritage discussions, considering the evolving perspectives and challenges that have emerged since the inception of the Venice Charter. Examining the relevance of the Venice Charter in the current context, with a focus on challenges posed by the Western divide between nature and culture, the growing importance of metropolises, social inequities, the environmental impact of human activities, disasters and conflicts, among others.

Publishing Date

11/04/2025

Country of Publishing

Brazil | Brasil

Language of Publishing

Inglês

Paper Page

https://www.even3.com.br/anais/icomos-scientific-symposium-2024-439820/848805-decree-no-470412016-and-damage-to-the-speleological-heritage-of-minas-gerais-brazil--decreto-n-470412016-

ISBN

978-65-272-1284-3

Keywords

Speleological heritage, caves, damage to caves

Summary

Caves are country's assets, according to art. 20, X, of the Brazilian constitution, and cultural and environmental heritage of Minas Gerais, according to art. 208, V, and art. 214, § 7 of the constitution of Minas Gerais. CONAMA Resolution No. 347, of 2004, and Federal Decrees No. 99,556, of 1990, No. 6,640, of 2008, and No. 10,935, of 2022, which replaced the previous two, determine that there must be environmental licensing when there is potential for impacts on speleological heritage. Environmental licensing and the assessment of environmental impacts are effective instruments of the National Environmental Policy, Federal Law No. 6,938, of 1981. It can be seen, however, that, with regard to speleological heritage, such instruments have attested functionality, notably, when prepared in a preventive manner, that is, before interventions in nature or the exploitation of natural resources, and consequently before the incidence of impacts on caves. In cases where damage to speleological heritage occurs, without authorization from the environmental licensing process, there is federal regulatory gap that establishes forms of reparation and compensation. Filling this gap, in the state of Minas Gerais, State Decree No. 47,041, of 2016, establishes criteria for compensation and indemnity as a result of damage caused to caves in the territory of Minas Gerais. This decree provides that the procedure will take place through the signing of a Conduct Adjustment Term (TAC) between the person who caused the damage and the environmental agency. It is concluded that this state regulation makes it possible to avoid legal action by objectively establishing the calculation of compensation for damage to speleological heritage and by determining appropriate compensatory measures. Cavernas são bens da União, conforme art. 20, X, da constituição brasileira, e patrimônio cultural e ambiental de Minas Gerais, segundo art. 208, V, e art. 214, § 7º da Constituição Mineira. Segundo a Resolução CONAMA nº 347/2004, e os Decretos Federais n° 99.556/1990, n° 6.640/2008, e n° 10.935/2022 há necessidade de licenciamento pelo órgão ambiental competente quando houver potencial de impactos sobre o patrimônio espeleológico. O licenciamento e a avaliação de impactos são eficazes instrumentos da Política Nacional do Meio Ambiente, Lei Federal nº 6.938/1981. Verifica-se, contudo, que, no que tange ao patrimônio espeleológico, tais instrumentos têm funcionalidade atestada, notadamente, quando elaborados preventivamente, ou seja, antes das intervenções na natureza ou exploração de recursos, logo anterior à incidência de impactos às cavidades. Para casos de danos ao patrimônio espeleológico não autorizados pelo licenciamento ambiental, observa-se haver lacuna legal, sem que haja determinação em normativa federal que estabeleça formas de reparação e compensação. Nestes termos, em Minas Gerais o Decreto Estadual nº 47.041/2016 dispõe sobre os critérios para compensação e indenização pecuniária em decorrência de danos causados em cavernas existentes no território do Estado. Verifica-se que este decreto prevê que o procedimento se dará mediante celebração de Termo de Ajustamento de Conduta (TAC). Conclui-se que esta normativa estadual permite evitar judicializações ao estabelecer de forma objetiva o cálculo de indenização de danos ao patrimônio espeleológico e ao determinar medidas compensatórias devidas.

Title of the Event: ICOMOS SCIENTIFIC SYMPOSIUM 2024
City of the Event: Ouro Preto
Title of the Proceedings of the event: ICOMOS 2024 Scientific Symposium Proceedings
Name of the Publisher: Even3
Means of Dissemination: Meio Digital

How to cite

OLIVEIRA, Isabel Pires Mascarenhas Ribeiro de; MELO, Ana Carolina Andrino de; SILVA, Marcela Vitoriano e. DECREE NO. 47,041/2016 AND DAMAGE TO THE SPELEOLOGICAL HERITAGE OF MINAS GERAIS, BRAZIL / DECRETO Nº 47.041/2016: DANOS AO PATRIMÔNIO ESPELEOLÓGICO DE MINAS GERAIS, BRASIL.. In: ICOMOS 2024 Scientific Symposium Proceedings. Anais...Ouro Preto(MG) Convention Center / UFOP/ UFMG Campus, 2024. Available in: https//www.even3.com.br/anais/icomos-scientific-symposium-2024-439820/848805-DECREE-NO-470412016-AND-DAMAGE-TO-THE-SPELEOLOGICAL-HERITAGE-OF-MINAS-GERAIS-BRAZIL--DECRETO-N-470412016-. Access in: 14/07/2025