Ordinance by the local government of Styria on official water control authorities. Country/Territory Austria Territorial subdivision Steiermark Document type Regulation Date 1987 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Institution Inspection Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe Abstract The present Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the nomination of official water control authorities. Article 1 establishes that the appointment takes place on behalf of the local government of Styria. The text consists of 9 articles. Full text German Website www.ris.bka.gv.at References - Legislation Implements 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