Federal Act of 7 June 1989 Concerning the Cleanup of Contaminated Soil Jurisdiction Austria Year 1989 Published in German Original/other title [German] Altlastensanierungsgesetz Serial title Bundesgesetzblatt für die Republik Österreich Source 29 June 1989, Year 1989, No.122, p.2503-2511. Descriptors [Primary] Austria, environmental pollution, waste site cleanup [Secondary] harmful substances, law, waste disposal Subject category Chemical safety Abstract This law concerns the cleanup of contaminated soil, whether found at disused waste disposal sites or in other localities where there has been an accumulation of harmful substances. The law concerns: financial responsibility for the cleanup; notification, classification and evaluation of the contamination; carrying out of cleanup operations; relevant changes in laws concerning the environment and water management. CIS No. 92-721 Database ID 58247