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Waste Management Plan 1997

Country/Territory
Austria
Territorial subdivision
Burgenland
Document type
Regulation
Date
1997 (2005)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Ordinance by the regional government of Burgenland on the Waste Management Plan 1997.
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Waste disposal Waste management Waste prevention Polluter pays principle Hazardous waste
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Ordinance enters into force on 1 August 1997.
Abstract

The present Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the Waste Management Plan of Burgenland 1997. The following actions should be undertaken in order to prevent and reduce waste, and, in particular, hazardous waste : 1) information and counselling of people, as well as of companies and industries: 2) vocational training of personnel; 3) correct handling of waste management on the part of public authorities; 4) application of polluter pays principle and payment of contributions for the treatment of waste; 5) Involvement of companies and industry. The present Ordinance consists of 11 articles.

Full text
German
Website
www.ris.bka.gv.at

References - Legislation

Implements

Burgenland Waste Management Law 1993.

Legislation | Austria | 1993 (2013)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Waste management, Waste prevention, Waste domestic sources, Waste non-domestic sources, Royalties/fees, Waste disposal, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Ordinance by the regional government of Burgenland amending the Ordinance on the Waste Management Plan 1997.

Legislation | Austria | 2000

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX