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Environment and Water Resources Fund Act.

Country/Territory
Austria
Document type
Legislation
Date
1987 (1993)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Federal Act on the establishment of a Fund to promote environment protection measures and to promote water resources.
Subject
Environment gen., Water
Keyword
Institution Special fund Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Noise pollution Hazardous waste Recycling/reuse Effluent waste water/discharge Waste disposal Freshwater pollution Water supply
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Act lays down provisions relating to the establishment of a Special Fund for the protection of the environment and the promotion of water resources. In particular, the Fund has the task to: 1) protect the environment against air pollution, noise pollution and hazardous waste; 2) ensure a regular waste water discharge; 3) provide a sufficient water supply; 4) establish, extent and improve waste treatment facilities. The text consists of 12 articles.

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