Sanitation concessions that use federal funds will have the lowest tariff value and the fastest service universalization schedule as selection criteria for the awardee. Currently, whoever offers the highest grant wins.
“Sanitation money has to go to sanitation, not to pave the street, pay for parties,” said the Minister of Cities, Jader Barbalho Filho (MDB).
The change is in the decree that reviews the rules of the Sanitation Framework, which will be presented on Wednesday (5) and defines the National Water Agency as responsible for regulating the sector.
as anticipated Sheetthe decree will eliminate the 25% blockade for the participation of PPP (Public Private Association) in sanitation concessions – 1,113 municipalities, with 30 million inhabitants, would not receive federal funds for basic sanitation if the changes were not made.
The Sanitation Framework provides for universal access to basic sanitation by 2033, water supply for 99% of the population, and wastewater collection and treatment for 90%. The target was set at 2020.
Translated by AZAHARA MARTIN ORTEGA
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