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Air Pollution Law.

Country/Territory
Austria
Territorial subdivision
Vorarlberg
Document type
Legislation
Date
1994 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Law on air pollution coming from heating installations.
Subject
Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Monitoring Inspection Institution Royalties/fees Offences/penalties Basic legislation
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Ordinance enters into force on 1 January 2002.
Abstract

The present Law lays down provisions relating to air pollution by heating installations. The underlying principle is that the natural composition of ambient air may be altered only as it does not harm human beings, animals and plants in their well-being and natural environment. The text deals with the following matters: measures keeping the air clean, promotion of clean air, monitoring of heating plants, local authorities, controlling bodies, tasks of the Environment Office of the Land of Vorarlberg, costs and penalties. The Ordinance consists of 11 articles.

Full text
German
Website
www.ris.bka.gv.at

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Ordinance by the regional government on measures to keep air clean concerning heating systems.

Legislation | Austria | 1994 (2007)

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Authorization/permit, Emissions, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Data collection/reporting, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance by the regional government on the bringing into circulation of small-scale furnaces.

Legislation | Austria | 1998

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Internal trade, Inspection, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX