Hazardous waste – Checking of certain groups of people
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General Information
The competent authority checks original producers of hazardous waste (with the exception of problematic waste) and waste collectors and waste processors.
Please note
The competent authority also checks the accuracy of the master data entered in the EDM register → edm.gv.atGerman text when doing so.
Enterprises Affected
- Original waste producers
- Waste processors
Caution
In general, these rules also apply for traders from EU Member States that have their registered office in Austria or who work in Austria as waste collectors or waste handlers.
Requirements
See "General Information".
Deadlines
Collectors and processors of hazardous waste and processing facilities for hazardous waste are checked at least once every five years. The remaining people are regularly checked at appropriate intervals. There are special regulations for IPPC facilities and Seveso companies. You will find information on environmental inspections on the EDM portal.
Competent authority
- The → governorGerman text
- In the case of holders of equivalent permits: The Federal Minister for Climate Action, Environment, Mobility, Innovation and Technology
Please note
The governor can entrust the district administrative authority with checking the processing facilities.
The Federal Minister for Climate Action, Environment, Mobility, Innovation and Technology is also partly responsible for inspecting waste collectors and waste handlers who hold an equivalent permit from an EU Member State or an EEA state. (But this does not apply to the responsibility for inspecting reports such as the waste balance reports. In this case the respective provincial governor is the competent authority.)
Procedure
There is no specific procedure to be observed.
Required documents
As a rule, the records on waste must be presented.
Further information
Further links
- EDM portal (→ edm.gv.at)German text
Legal bases
- Section 75 of the Abfallwirtschaftsgesetz 2002 (AWG 2002) (Waste Management Act 2002)
Expert Information
No expert information is available.
Link to form
There is no form available.
Responsible for the content: Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology
