The Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Installations Ordinance (VOC-Anlagen-Verordnung, VAV) is a ministerial regulation implementing EU rules—particularly Directive 1999/13/EC and Chapter V of Directive 2010/75/EU—aimed at limiting emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from commercial installations exceeding specified solvent-use thresholds. It defines scope and key terms, aligns with broader frameworks such as IPPC/BAT and national laws, and establishes binding emission limit values for exhaust, diffuse, and total emissions across multiple sectors. The regulation requires the use of low-solvent materials, emission control technologies, and allows equivalent reductions through approved plans. It also sets out detailed monitoring, reporting, and compliance obligations—including solvent balances, periodic measurements, and data reporting—alongside transitional provisions, enforcement mechanisms, and limited exceptions under competent authority oversight.
Austria · 2002-07-26