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Mineral Waste Disposal Ordinance.

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Source

Abstract
The present Ordinance implements the Mineral Raw Material Act (BGBl. I No. 38/1999). In particular, the Ordinance lays down provisions relating to disposal of waste from mining activities. The purpose of the Ordinance is to: a) protect the life and health of people; b) protect people against noise and smell; protect the environment. The text – consisting of 9 articles – deals with the following aspects: purpose, exceptions and facilitations, sphere of application, waste management plan, requirements relating to construction and running of waste disposal facilities, safety management and emergency plan, information.
Long title of text
Ordinance by the Federal Minister for Economy, Family and Youth issuing provisions on disposal of mineral waste.
Notes
The present Ordinance is consolidated as of BGBl. II No. 132/2013.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Verordnung des Bundesministers für Wirtschaft, Familie und Jugend, mit der Bestimmungen über die Bewirtschaftung bergbaulicher Abfälle erlassen werden (Bergbau-Abfall-Verordnung).