This Regulation establishes mandatory internal control systems for entities responsible for watercourse infrastructure and groundwater measures in Norway. Its main purpose is to ensure that such entities comply with legal and safety requirements outlined in the watercourse legislation. The Regulation applies to various installations such as licensed watercourse facilities, power plants, and dams subject to safety regulations. Internal control involves structured routines and systems for monitoring compliance, maintaining documentation, ensuring staff competency, risk assessment, and continuous improvement. The Regulation specifies detailed content requirements for internal control systems, including keeping updated technical documentation, ensuring personnel competence, maintaining safety and environmental standards, and preparing for emergencies. Newer additions, such as §§ 5a and 5b, require entities with regulation or transfer licenses to include strategies for contributing to national energy supply security. Oversight and enforcement are delegated to the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE), which can issue orders, fines, and sanctions for non-compliance. All elements of the internal control must be documented and made available for inspection upon request.
Noruega · 2011-10-28