Waste Water Emission Ordinance - Biological Waste.
Country
Type of law
Regulation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Abstract
The document outlines the legal framework governing wastewater management and emissions from waste treatment facilities in Austria, focusing on compliance with the EU's Industrial Emissions Directive (IED). Its primary objective is to establish stringent emission limits for wastewater discharges into water bodies and public sewer systems, ensuring environmental protection and public health. The broader context includes the integration of best available techniques (BAT) to minimize pollution and promote sustainable practices in waste management, reflecting Austria's commitment to EU environmental standards. Implementation of the regulations involves a structured approach, mandating facilities to monitor and report their water usage and wastewater generation annually. The Ordinance consists of 6 articles and 5 Annexes.
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Long title of text
Ordinance by the Federal Minister for Agriculture and Forestry on limitation of waste water emission from plants treating biological waste.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Ordinance enter into force one year after its promulgation.
Notes
Consolidated version of the text as of 2023.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Bundesgesetzblatt für die Republik Österreich, Part II, No. 9, 12 January 1999, pp. 35-43.
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Verordnung des Bundesministers für Land- und Forstwirtschaft über die Begrenzung von Abwasseremissionen aus der physikalisch-chemischen oder biologischen Abfallbehandlung (AEV Abfallbehandlung).