Biofuel Ordinance 2012 (Kraftstoffverordnung 2012).
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Type of law
Regulation
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Abstract
The present Ordinance focuses on the implementation of Union law concerning the promotion of renewable energy sources and the quality of fuels, specifically addressing the directives 2009/28/EG, 98/70/EG, and 2014/94/EU. Its stated objectives include enhancing the use of renewable energy, ensuring fuel quality, and establishing infrastructure for alternative fuels. The document outlines several key measures, including the requirement for businesses producing biofuels or biomethane to register and obtain sustainability certificates. It specifies that businesses must undergo training regarding the electronic registration process. Additionally, it emphasizes the need for comprehensive documentation of greenhouse gas emissions and the implementation of monitoring activities. The text – consisting of 26 articles – deals with the following aspects: sphere of application, definition of concepts, specification of fuels, assessment, electricity from renewable energy sources, sustainability criteria, sustainability certificate, registration, recognition of certification systems, recognition of inspection organs, verification and control, reporting duty, compensation of fees, transitional provisions, entry into force and repeal and enforcement of EU law. The text contains 13 Appendixes.
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Long title of text
Ordinance by the Federal Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, the Environment and Water Resources on fuel quality and the sustainable use of biofuels.
Notes
The present Ordinance is consolidated as of BGBl. II No. 33/2024.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Verordnung des Bundesministers für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft über die Qualität von Kraftstoffen und die nachhaltige Verwendung von Biokraftstoffen (Kraftstoffverordnung 2012).
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