Regulations relating to pollution control (Pollution Regulations). This is an unofficial translation of the Norwegian regulation.

Laid down pursuant to section 52a of Act no. 6 of 13 March 1981 concerning protection against pollution and concerning waste (the Pollution Control Act). 

Chapter 39 was changed by regulations no. 1535 of 30 November 2004 (entered into force on 1 January 2005). 

39-1. Scope
The provisions in this chapter apply to collection of fees for work done by the Norwegian Pollution Control Authority to process permits, including the work with emergency response requirements and emergency response plans to deal with acute pollution, and the work of inspecting businesses that are subject to requirements set by the Norwegian Pollution Control Authority. 

The provisions shall not apply to the Norwegian Pollution Control Authority's work with municipal emergency response plans. 

The provisions shall not apply to work with permits and inspections that are covered by other fee schemes, set pursuant to the Pollution Control Act. 

39-2. Definitions
The following definitions shall apply in this chapter: 

39-3. General provisions regarding the fees
In accordance with sections 39-3 to 39-7, the person/s in charge of the business shall pay a fee to the state for the case processing and inspections conducted by the Norwegian Pollution Control Authority. 

The total fees must not exceed the costs incurred by the Norwegian Pollution Control Authority in connection with the case processing, or the inspection. 

The Norwegian Pollution Control Authority shall set the fees to apply in each case. The expected resources used in connection with the case processing or inspections shall determine the fees rates to be set, pursuant to sections 39-4, 39-5 and 39-7. 

If costs are accrued in connection with obtaining analysis results from tests taken by the Norwegian Pollution Control Authority, the business shall cover these costs, in addition to the fees pursuant to sections 39-4 to 39-7.

The Norwegian Pollution Control Authority shall notify the business liable for fees in advance of the applicable rate, pursuant to sections 39-4 and 39-7.

The fee shall be due for payment 30 days after the business has received an invoice from the Norwegian Pollution Control Authority. 

39-4. Fees for the processing of new permits
Fees shall be paid for the processing of new applications for permits at the following rates: 

39-5. Fees for amendments to permits
Fees shall be paid for applications for amendments to permits at the following rates: 

If the change is of such a nature that it would entail a use of resources significantly in excess of the resources on which category 1 has been calculated, the rates in section 39-4 shall apply.

39-6. Fees for inspection lasting up to one day
When inspecting businesses that hold special permits, fees shall be paid at fixed rates, based on the business' risk category. The risk category shall be set in the permit. Businesses that have not been assigned a risk category shall pay the fee for risk category 4.

39-7. Fees for system audits (inspections lasting several days)
Fees for system audits (inspections lasting several days) shall be paid at the following rates: 

39-8. Fees for inspection of businesses with EMAS registration or ISO-14001 certification
For businesses with EMAS registration or ISO-14001 certification, the Norwegian Pollution Control Authority may grant a reduction of the fee of up to 50%, in accordance with the rates set in sections 39-6 and 39-7.

39-9. Exceptions
The Norwegian Pollution Control Authority may reduce or waive the fees pursuant to sections 39-4 to 39-7 when there are special reasons to do so.

39-10. Changes to fees
The Norwegian Pollution Control Authority may change the fee rates, pursuant to changes to the consumer price index between 1 October and 30 September. The amended rate shall be rounded to the nearest NOK 100. The change shall enter into force on the following 1 January.