Regulation No. 653 on petroleum industry. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 1997 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Energy, Mineral resources Keyword Oil Natural gas Exploration Research Data collection/reporting Inspection Access-to-information Internal trade Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Authorization/permit Geographical area Europe, Northern Europe Entry into force notes 1 July 1997. Abstract This document enforces regulations with regard to petroleum activities in adherence with Act No. 72 of 29 November 1996. In particular, exploration authorization to conduct geological, petrophysical, geophysical, geochemical and geotechnical activities. Drilling to a depth determined by the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate shall be limited to individual exploration and will apply to particular types of research. Explorations will provide information about sale and research results for carrying ou Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements Council Directive 85/337/EEC on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment. Legislation | European Union | 1985 | Repealed Keyword: EIA, Authorization/permit, Land-use planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX Directive 2001/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment. Legislation | European Union | 2001 Keyword: EIA, Sustainable development, Sustainable use Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Regulation No. 1213 amending Regulation on petroleum industry. Legislation | Norway | 2013 Keyword: Oil, Natural gas, Royalties/fees Source: FAO, FAOLEX