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Upper Austria Environment Protection Law 1996.

Country/Territory
Austria
Territorial subdivision
Oberösterreich
Document type
Legislation
Date
1996 (2014)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Law 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 pollution
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, 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 of air pollution, noise, soil and water pollution, and the care of the biological environment. The text consists of 26 articles divided into 4 Parts as follows: Aim and sphere of application (I); Institutions for the promotion of the protection of the environment (II); Access to information on the environment (III); Final and transitional provisions (IV).

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 | 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 | 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 | 2000

Keyword: Pollution control, Institution, Data collection/reporting, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX