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Act No. 28 of 1972 concerning nuclear energy activities.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Legislation
Date
1972 (2011)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Energy
Keyword
Radiation Hazards Liability/compensation Pollution control Nuclear energy
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The scope of this Act is to regulate the establishment and operation of nuclear power plants and to protect against disasters and radioactive radiation. Construction of nuclear power plants requires a concession of the King and the production and handling of nuclear substances requires a permit of the competent Minister. Liability of operators in respect of damages caused by nuclear plants or materials is defined.

Full text
English/Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no; www.ub.uio.no