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, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, 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 out surveys. Application for inspection permit shall include information related to the national commercial representatives, the purpose and area where to undergo inspection activities. Permits shall be submitted no later than five weeks prior to exploration activity to the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate, the Directorate of Fisheries, the Institute of Marine Research and to the Ministry of Defence. The latter shall be responsible for assessing the environmental impact of such activities to nutritional and environmental factors due to contamination and pollution effects. A study programme shall address impact assessments providing a basis for decision making and suggestions on preventing these impacts and shall be electronically available to the public. Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements 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, Cultural heritage Source: FAO, FAOLEX Council Directive 85/337/EEC on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment. Legislation | European Union | 1985 Keyword: EIA, Authorization/permit, Land-use planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX Act No. 72 on petroleum activities [The Petroleum Act]. Legislation | Norway | 1996 Keyword: Biofuel, Oil pollution, Polluter pays principle, Marine pollution, Basic legislation, Mining, Exploration, Oil, Authorization/permit, Liability/compensation, Contract/agreement, Royalties/fees 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