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, requirem