Sewage Sludge Law.

Subject

Land & soil

Keyword

Fertilizers/nutrients Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil pollution/quality Registration Inspection Offences/penalties

Geographical area

Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe

Abstract

The present Law lays down provisions relating to the use of sewage sludge. The text consists of 11 articles as follows: Sphere of application (1); Definition of terms (2); Requirements for the utilization of sewage sludge (3); Inspection of land (4); Transfer of sludge, registers (5); Duty to give information, right of access (6); Sewage Sludge Ordinance (7); Competent authorities (8); Participation of federal police, customs offices and inspection authorities (9); Competent authorities (10); Penalties (11).

Full text

German

Website

www.ris.bka.gv.at

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Sewage Sludge Ordinance.

Legislation | Austria | 1997 (2002)

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Registration, Inspection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Law on the protection of soil quality.

Legislation | Austria | 2018

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Fertilizers/nutrients, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Precautionary principle, Erosion, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Sewerage, Waste disposal, Waste management, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX