The Ministry of the Environment publishes a wide range of documents:
Government propositions and reports are documents presented to the Storting (Parliament).
Acts and regulations include acts, regulations, guidelines, etc. related to the Ministry’s areas of responsibility.
Circulars are information from the Ministry to affected parties about interpretations of laws and regulations.
Consultation papers are proposals that the Ministry send to affected parties (public and private institutions, organizations and other ministries). The purpose is to evaluate economic and administrative consequences of public measures.
Official Norwegian Reports (NOU) made by committees and work groups appointed by the Ministry.
Reports are usually made by external researchers or a committee, and include reports, analysis and surveys delivered to the Ministry.
Handbooks and brochures inform about the Ministry’s politics and policies, and target a wider audience.
Other documents and publications
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Paper copies of translated documents can be ordered free of charge.
