Burgenland Sewage Sludge and Compost Ordinance. Country/Territory Austria Territorial subdivision Burgenland Document type Regulation Date 1991 (2001) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleOrdinance by the regional government of Burgenland on preparation of sewage sludge and compost on agricultural soil. Subject Land & soil, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Pollution control Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil pollution/quality Fertilizers/nutrients Sewerage Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Ordinance enters into force on 1 October 1991. Abstract The present Ordinance lays down provisions relating to sewage sludge. In particular, article 2 lists maximum amounts allowed for certain metals, such as lead, cadmium, copper, nickel, zinc and mercury. Article 3 regulates the modalities of the sampling of soil. The text consists of 6 articles. Full text German Website www.ris.bka.gv.at References - Legislation Implements Burgenland Soil Protection Law. Legislation | Austria | 1990 (2001) Keyword: Soil pollution/quality, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil rehabilitation, Agricultural land, Data collection/reporting, Land consolidation, Basic legislation Source: FAO, FAOLEX