Styria Environment Liability Law. Country/Territory Austria Territorial subdivision Steiermark Document type Legislation Date 2009 (2017) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleLaw on environment liability with regard to the prevention and remedying of environmental damage. Subject Environment gen. Keyword Liability/compensation Polluter pays principle Environmental planning Pollution control Environmental standards Offences/penalties Enforcement/compliance Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe Abstract With a view to preventing and remedying environmental damage, the present Act lays down provisions relating to environmental liability based on the “polluter pays” principle. The text consists of 18 articles as follows: Purpose (1); Sphere of application (2); Exceptions (3); Definition of terms (4), Preventive measures (5); Restoration activities (6); Fixation of restorative measures (7); Cost resulting from prevention and restoration activities (8); Competent authorities (9); Transboundary envi Full text German Website www.ris.bka.gv.at