Federal Act amending the Water Rights Act 1959. Country/Territory Austria Document type Legislation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Bundesgesetzblatt für die Republik Österreich, Part I, No. 123, 26 July 2006, 2 pp. Subject Water Keyword Water supply Authorization/permit Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe Abstract The present Act introduces some amendments to the Water Rights Act 1959 (BGBl. No. 215). In particular, it amends article 29 dealing with competent authorities; article 103 concerning water quality of water supply plants; article 121 regarding authorizations issued by water supply plants. Full text German Website www.ris.bka.gv.at References - Legislation Amends Water Rights Act 1959. Legislation | Austria | 1959 (2018) Keyword: Framework law, Water rights, Expropriation, Flood, Policy/planning, Water users' associations, Pollution control, Enforcement/compliance, Groundwater, Authorization/permit, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Freshwater pollution, Water supply, Water conservation zone Source: FAO, FAOLEX