Nuclear Damage Liability Act 1999. Country/Territory Austria Document type Legislation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleFederal Act on Third Party Liability for Nuclear Damage. Subject Air & atmosphere, Energy Keyword Basic legislation Radiation Liability/compensation Transport/storage Energy conservation/energy production Nuclear energy Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Act enters into force on 1 January 1999. Abstract The present Act lays down provisions relating to damage caused by ionising radiation. The Act governs the operation of nuclear plants, the carriage of radioactive material and the handling of radionuclides. The Act covers two different fields of liability: liability for damages caused by radiation from nuclear plants and nuclear material and liability for damages caused by radiation from radionuclides. The damage may be caused by ionising radiation alone or in combination with the other hazardou Full text German Website www.ris.bka.gv.at References - Legislation Implements Nuclear Non-Profileration Act 1991. Legislation | Austria | 1992 (2008) | Repealed Keyword: Basic legislation, Energy conservation/energy production, Nuclear energy, International trade, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX