Upper Austria Soil Threshold Values Ordinance 2006.

Country/Territory: Austria
Territorial subdivision: Oberösterreich
Document type: Regulation
Date: 2006
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Long title: Ordinance on maximum values in soil.

Subject: Land & soil
Keyword: Pollution control Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil pollution/quality
Geographical area: Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe

Abstract: The present Ordinance lays down provisions relating to maximum amounts of metals in the composition of soil. In particular, it lists respectively precautionary values, admissible values, and examination values of certain substances, such as lead, cadmium, copper, nickel, zinc and mercury. The text consists of 5 articles.
Full text: German
Website: www.ris.bka.gv.at

References - Legislation

Implements

Upper Austria Soil Protection Law 1991.

Legislation | Austria | 1991 (2014)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Fertilizers/nutrients, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX