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Biofuel Ordinance 2012 (Kraftstoffverordnung 2012).

Country/Territory
Austria
Document type
Regulation
Date
2012 (2022)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Ordinance by the Federal Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, the Environment and Water Resources on fuel quality and the sustainable use of biofuels.
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Energy conservation/energy production Bioenergy Biofuel Renewable energy Data collection/reporting Certification Registration Inspection Royalties/fees Enforcement/compliance
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Ordinance enforces the Directive 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources and amending and subsequently repealing Directives 2001/77/EC and 2003/30/EC. In particular, the Ordinance aims, inter alia, at reducing the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions. The text – consisting of 26 articles – deals with the following aspects: sphere of application, definition of concepts, specification of fuels, assessment, electricity from renewable energy sources, sustainability criteria, sustainability certificate, registration, recognition of certification systems, recognition of inspection organs, verification and control, reporting duty, compensation of fees, transitional provisions, entry into force and repeal and enforcement of EU law. The text contains 13 Appendixes.

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

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources and amending and subsequently repealing Directives 2001/77/EC and 2003/30/EC.

Legislation | European Union | 2009

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Bioenergy, Biofuel, Renewable energy, Basic legislation, EIA, Climate change, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Ordinance on the use of liquid bio-fuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Legislation | Austria | 2015

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Bioenergy, Biofuel, Renewable energy

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sustainable Development Ordinance.

Legislation | Austria | 2014

Keyword: Crops/grasses, Sustainable development, Enforcement/compliance, Energy conservation/energy production, Bioenergy, Biofuel, Renewable energy

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Ordinance amending the Biofuel Ordinance 2012.

Legislation | Austria | 2014

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Bioenergy, Biofuel, Renewable energy

Source: FAO, FAOLEX