1 An effective, independent authority for regulation of radiation protection and nuclear safety in Norway

Strategic objective

Norway will maintain a regulatory and administrative regime with an executive authority that provides independent advice and makes independent, objective decisions in accordance with applicable regulations, free from undue external influence or anything else that could compromise the authority’s integrity.

DSA’s independence is key to ensuring radiation protection and nuclear safety, based on international obligations. DSA shall apply a risk-based approach in the exercise of its administrative authority.

DSA shall have sufficient financial and human resources to maintain and develop its expertise and administrative functions in overseeing organisations/enterprises and activities related to radiation.

The management of radiation protection and nuclear safety in Norway is regulated through the Act on Radiation Protection and Use of Radiation, the Nuclear Energy Act, and the Pollution Control Act, in addition to other relevant legislation such as the Planning and Building Act and the Internal Control Regulations.

The management of radiation risk intersects with a number of other societal activities and regulations, and good coordination with other relevant authorities must be ensured through collaboration agreements or joint strategies.