Intervention Ordinance. Country/Territory Austria Document type Regulation Date 2007 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleOrdinance by the Federal Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, the Environment and Water Resources on Interventions in Case of Radiological Emergencies and in Case of Lasting Exposure. Subject Air & atmosphere Keyword Pollution control Clean development mechanism Air quality/air pollution Radiation Environmental audit Early warning system/emergency intervention system Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Ordinance enters into force on 26 June 2007. Abstract The purpose of the present Ordinance is to transpose the following EU Council Directives into national law: EU Council Directive 96/29/Euratom of 13 May 1996; EU Council Directive 89/618/Euratom of 27 November 1989 on informing the general public about health protection measures to be applied and steps to be taken in the event of a radiological emergency (OJ No. L 357/31 of 7 December 1989). The Ordinance contains regulations in connection with interventions in case of radiological emergencies a Full text German Website www.ris.bka.gv.at References - Legislation Implements Council Directive 96/29/Euratom laying down basic safety standards for the protection of the health of workers and the general public against the dangers arising from ionizing radiation. Legislation | European Union | 1996 | Repealed Keyword: Radiation, Authorization/permit, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Environmental audit, Inspection, Data collection/reporting, Pollution control, Recycling/reuse, Hazardous waste Source: FAO, FAOLEX