Styria Environment Liability Law. País/Territorio Austria Subdivisión territorial Steiermark Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2009 (2017) Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Título completoLaw on environment liability with regard to the prevention and remedying of environmental damage. Materia Medio ambiente gen. Palabra clave Responsabilidad/indemnización Principio contaminador-pagador Planificación ambiental Control de la contaminación Normas sobre calidad ambiental Infracciones/sanciones Cumplimiento/aplicación Área geográphica Europa, Países de la Unión Europea, Europa Occidental Resumen 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 Texto completo Alemán Página web www.ris.bka.gv.at