Upper Austria Environment Protection Law 1996. Country/Territory Austria Territorial subdivision Oberösterreich Document type Legislation Date 1996 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleLaw on the protection of the environment and access to information on the environment. Subject Environment gen., Water Keyword Pollution control EIA Air quality/air pollution Soil pollution/quality Noise pollution Data collection/reporting Access-to-information Offences/penalties Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe Abstract The purpose of the present Act is to protect the environment – that is the natural living space for human beings, animals and plants - against harmful effects. For such a purpose, the information of the public is of major importance. Hence, related environmental data shall be made known and available to the public. In particular, the present Act shall be implemented to promote the prevention of waste, the disposal of waste on specific places through adequate methods, the prevention and fighting Full text German Website www.ris.bka.gv.at References - Legislation Amended by Upper Austria Law amending the Upper Austria Environment Protection Law 1996. Legislation | Austria | 2006 Keyword: Pollution control, Authorization/permit, Hazardous substances, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Upper Austria Law amending the Upper Austria Environment Protection Law 1996. Legislation | Austria | 2002 Keyword: Pollution control, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Hazardous substances Source: FAO, FAOLEX Upper Austria Law amending the Upper Austria Environment Protection Law 1996. Legislation | Austria | 2000 Keyword: Pollution control, Institution, Data collection/reporting, Environmental standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX