Biofuel Ordinance 2012. Country/Territory Austria Document type Regulation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Bundesgesetzblatt für die Republik Österreich, Part II, No. 398, 3 December 2012,13 pp. Long titleOrdinance 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 24 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. 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