Federal Act amending the Waste Management Act 2002. Country/Territory Austria Document type Legislation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Bundesgesetzblatt für die Republik Österreich, Part I, No. 16, 25 April 2007, 1p. Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Waste management Hazardous substances Court/tribunal Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe Abstract The present Federal Act introduces some substantial amendments to the Waste Management Act 2002 (BGBl. I, No.102/2002). In particular, the Act adds, inter alia, article 28a concerning collection of electric and electronic domestic appliances, batteries and accumulators; whilst article 87b deals with administrative appeals. Full text German Website www.ris.bka.gv.at References - Legislation Amends Federal Act on sustainable waste management. Legislation | Austria | 2002 (2021) Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Ecological production/organic production, Emissions, Hazardous waste, Offences/penalties, Precautionary principle, Protection of environment, Soil pollution/quality, Waste management, Waste prevention, Pollution control, Basic legislation, Waste disposal, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Monitoring, Sustainable use, Environmental standards, Freshwater pollution, Internal trade, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Natural gas, Oil, Organic waste, Recycling/reuse, Transport/storage, Standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX