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St.meld. nr. 42 (1997-98): Summary in English -

White paper no 82 (1997-98) -

Follow-up plan for handling the year 2000 problem in Norway

Audiovisual Coproduction Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Kingdom of Norway

Regulation Concerning the Declaration and Labelling of Microbiological Products

The purpose of these regulations is to prevent the microorganisms in microbiological products from damaging human health or having detrimental environmental effects in the form of disturbance of ecosystems, pollution, waste, etc.

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Report to the Storting Nr. 29 (1996-1997) Regional planning and land-use policy (Summary) -

Recommendations of 21 March 1997 from the Ministry of the Environment, approved by the King in Council on the same day

Report to the Storting No. 41 (1994-95) on Norwegian policy to mitigate climate changes and reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) - Summary -

On 2 June 1995, the Government of Norway submitted Report nr. 41 (1994-95) to the Storting (Parliament) on Norwegian policy to mitigate climate change and reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx ). The following text is an unofficial English

The Land Act

Gene Technology Act

The purpose of this Act is to ensure that the production and use of genetically modified organisms and the production of cloned animals take place in an ethically justifiable and socially acceptable manner, in accordance with the principle of

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Regulations relating to the use of motor vehicles on uncultivated land and in ice-covered watercourses

Care and consideration shall be shown during all motor traffic on uncultivated land and ice-covered watercourses to avoid damage or inconvenience to the natural environment and people.

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Planning and Building Act (1985)

Pollution Control Act

The purpose of this Act is to protect the outdoor environment against pollution and to reduce existing pollution, to reduce the quantity of waste and to promote better waste management.

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Cultural Heritage Act

The purpose of this Act is to protect archeological and architectural monuments and sites, and cultural environments in all their variety and detail, both as part of our cultural heritage and identity and as an element in the overall environment and

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Motor traffic on uncultivated land and in watercourses

The purpose of this Act is to regulate motor traffic on uncultivated land and in watercourses on the basis of overall considerations of the public interest, with a view to protecting the natural environment and promoting public wellbeing.

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Product Control Act

The purpose of this Act is to prevent products or consumer services from causing damage to health, prevent products from causing environmental disturbance, and prevent environmental disturbance by promoting effective energy use in products.

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Outdoor Recreation Act

The purpose of this Act is to protect the natural basis for outdoor recreation and to safeguard the public right of access to and passage through the countryside and the right to spend time there, etc, so that opportunities for outdoor recreation as

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Act on land registration (Land Registration Act)