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Mineral Waste Disposal Ordinance.

Country/Territory
Austria
Document type
Regulation
Date
2010 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Ordinance by the Federal Minister for Economy, Family and Youth issuing provisions on disposal of mineral waste.
Subject
Mineral resources, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Exploration Mining Authorization/permit Waste disposal Waste management Access-to-information
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Ordinance implements the Mineral Raw Material Act (BGBl. I No. 38/1999). In particular, the Ordinance lays down provisions relating to disposal of waste from mining activities. The purpose of the Ordinance is to: a) protect the life and health of people; b) protect people against noise and smell; protect the environment. The text – consisting of 9 articles – deals with the following aspects: purpose, exceptions and facilitations, sphere of application, waste management plan, requirements relating to construction and running of waste disposal facilities, safety management and emergency plan, information.

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

References - Legislation

Implements

Federal Act on mineral raw materials.

Legislation | Austria | 1999 (2021)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Exploration, Mining, Institution, Offences/penalties, Minerals, Authorization/permit, Certification, Coal, Concession, Natural gas, Transport/storage, Surface water, Thermal and medicinal waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Ordinance amending the Mineral Waste Disposal.

Legislation | Austria | 2013

Keyword: Exploration, Mining, Authorization/permit, Waste disposal, Waste management, Access-to-information

Source: FAO, FAOLEX