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