Environment Fund Act. Country/Territory Austria Document type Legislation Date 1983 (1990) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAct on the promotion of environment protection measures. Subject Environment gen. Keyword Institution Special fund Air quality/air pollution Noise pollution Pollution control Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Act enters into force on 1 January 1984. Abstract The present Act lays down provisions relating to the promotion of the protection of the environment. In particular, article 1 rules that an Environment Protection Fund is established. The Fund has the task - by granting financial means - to protect the environment against air pollution, noise pollution and hazardous waste. The text consits of 16 articles. Full text German Website www.ris.bka.gv.at