Ordinance by the regional government of Styria on a programme concerning the flood security of agglomeration areas. Country/Territory Austria Territorial subdivision Steiermark Document type Regulation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Land & soil, Water Keyword Land-use planning Flood Waterworks Liability/compensation Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Ordinance enters into force on 1 January 2006. Abstract The present Ordinance lays down provisions relating to a programme for the safety measures of human agglomerates in case of floods. In particular, the aim of the above-mentioned programme is the minimalization of damages done by flooding, occurring usually every 100 years, by way of land use planning measures. The text consists of 6 articles and 1 Annex. Full text German Website www.ris.bka.gv.at References - Legislation Implements Styria Land Use Planning Law 1974. Legislation | Austria | 1974 (2008) | Repealed Keyword: Basic legislation, Land-use planning, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Land tenure, Land reform, Land consolidation, Foreign land tenure, Pollution control Source: FAO, FAOLEX