9 Transparency and communication

Strategic objective

In Norway, issues related to radiation protection and nuclear safety shall be managed in an open and transparent manner. Constitutionally, responsibility for radiation protection and nuclear safety is distributed across several ministries and their subordinate agencies. Each ministry is responsible for its own area and according to its own laws and regulations. Effective management of the radiation protection and nuclear safety sector requires a clear understanding of roles and organisation . For example, in areas such as nuclear preparedness, the general emergency preparedness principles apply: the principle of responsibility, the principle of equality, the principle of proximity and the principle of collaboration.

All affected parties and stakeholders shall have access to information on radiation protection and nuclear safety. In Norway, the general public shall have the opportunity to be informed about and involved in decisions that affect them, for example through the consultation process.

All information related to releases or the risk of radioactive releases shall be made public in accordance with the Nuclear Energy Act, and the right to access all relevant information, including information on radiation and environmental impact, shall be ensured through the Freedom of Information Act and the Environmental Information Act. DSA shall adhere to requirements for good administrative practice and comply with relevant IAEA standards.