WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/SCM/N/38/NOR
25 August 1998
(98-3294)
Committee on Subsidies
and Countervailing MeasuresOriginal:  English
SUBSIDIES
New and Full Notifications Pursuant to Article XVI:1 of
the GATT 1994 and Article 25 of the SCM Agreement
NORWAY
The following communication, dated 10 August 1998, has been received from the Permanent
Mission of Norway.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. INTRODUC TION................................................................................................................ ...3
1.1 General Remarks Concerning The Duration And Legal Basis
For Aid Schemes ........................................................................................................3
2. RESEARCH AND DEVELO PMENT SCHEMES ................................................................3
2.1 Industrial R&D Contracts...........................................................................................3
2.2 Public R&D Contracts................................................................................................4
2.3 Swedish-Norwegian Industrial Fund (SNI)................................................................5
3. ASSISTANCE TO DIS ADVANTAGED RE GIONS.............................................................6
3.1 Regional Invest ment Grant.........................................................................................6
3.2 Regional Grants for the Development of Business and Industry ...............................7
3.3 Scheme for Restructuring in Regions Dependent on a Single Industry…………….9
3.4 The Norwegian Corporation for Industrial Estates and Development (SIVA) ..........93.5 National Programmes for Regional Development ...................................................10
3.6 Funds for Restructuring of  the Community of Rana................................................11
3.7 Funds for Restructuring of the Community of  Sør-Varanger .................................12
3.8 Funds for Restructuring of Grenland Area...............................................................13
3.9 Viking Business Development.................................................................................14
4. ASSISTANCE TO SMALL AND ME DIUM SIZED CO MPANIES ..................................14
4.1 Development Grants.................................................................................................14
4.2 The Public Advisory System....................................................................................16G/SCM/N/38/NOR
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5. ASSISTANCE TO ENVIROME NTAL IMPROV EMENT .................................................17
5.1 Aid for Development and Diffusi on of Cleaner Technologies: ...............................17
5.2 Grants for Waste Reduction, Recycling and Capacity Building for
Sustainable Production and Consumption................................................................17
5.3 Loan Guarantees for Investment in Cleaner Technologies, Waste Reduction
and Recycling...........................................................................................................18
5.4 Guarantee for Loan Facility and Loan Facility to the Company
Responsible for treatment of Hazardous Waste .......................................................18
5.5 Grant Programme For Introduction Of New Energy Technology ………………...19
6. ASSISTANCE TO EXPO RT PROMOTION.......................................................................20
6.1 The Strategy Programme and the Programme for  Export Development in SME ...206.2 Export Credit Financing Scheme .............................................................................21
6.3 Export Credit Guarantees.........................................................................................22
7. ASSISTANCE TO SPECIFIC INDUSTRY SE CTORS ......................................................23
7.1 Interest Rate Subsidies for the Shipbuilding Industry: Long Term
Financing and Construction Loans...........................................................................23
7.2 Contract and Construction Loan Subsidies to the Shipbuilding...............................24
7.3 Reduced CO
2 Tax on Mineral Oil/Coal and Coke ...................................................24
7.4 Press Subsidies.........................................................................................................26
8. ASSISTANCE TO THE FISHERY SE CTOR......................................................................27
8.1 Aid to Structural Measures and Rationalisa tion  in the Fish Processing Industry ...27
8.2 Transport Support.....................................................................................................27
8.3 Support for Specif ic Fisheries..................................................................................28
8.4 Marketin g Funds ......................................................................................................28
8.5 Interest Rate Subsidies for Fishing Vessels for Domestic Deliveries:
Long Term Financing and Construction Loans........................................................29
8.6 Support to Fishing Vessels for Domestic Delivery:  Contract
Subsidies and Construction Loan Subsidies.............................................................29
8.7 Grant for Building or Purchase of Vessels to the County of Finnmark ...................30
8.8 Support to Long-line Ba iting Faci lities....................................................................31
8.9 Support for Energy Saving Devices onboard Fishing Vessels.................................328.10 Support for the Formation of Management Groups in the Coastal Fleet .................32
8.11 Aid to Development and Rationalisation in the Fishing Industry ............................32
8.12 Research Fishery ......................................................................................................32
9. ASSISTANCE TO FO RESTRY SE CTOR ..........................................................................33
9.1 Tax Concessions in Forestry:  The Forest Trust Fund and the 5-year
Average Tax Assessment .........................................................................................33
9.2 Subsidies for Forest Ma nagement Planning.............................................................34
9.3 Subsidies for Afforestat ion and Silv icultu re ............................................................35
9.4 Subsidies for Constructi on of Forest Roads.............................................................37
9.5 Subsidy for Harvesting of Round Wood in difficult Terrain ...................................38
9.6 Subsidies for Round Wood Sale and Transport in Forest
RY....................................39
10. THE AGRICULTU RAL SECT OR.......................................................................................41
10.1 Introduc tion.............................................................................................................. 41
10.2 Information on the subsidy programmes..................................................................41
10.3 Expenditures and ma rket structure...........................................................................42G/SCM/N/38/NOR
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1. INTRODUCTION
1. This report cover state aid programmes and schemes that were in operation in 1997, the
amount of subsidies reported are paid out in the fiscal year 1997; with the exception of the agricultural
sector where the figures are based on account figures from July 1997 to June 1998. Aid schemes thathave been terminated since the last complete report on state aid from Norway covering the fiscal year
1994, is reported with indication of the last year with payments.
1.1 General Remarks Concerning the Duration and Legal Basis for Aid Schemes
2. Support measures are generally decided by the Parliament (Stortinget) each year on the basis
of the Government’s Budget Proposal. All budget decisions are made for a single fiscal year. In the
following report other legislation is referred to as appropriate. Duration is stated only in cases ofexplicitly time limited schemes and programmes.
3. In relation to the implementation of the Agreement on the European Economic Area (the
EEA-Agreement), the Norwegian Authorities have adopted Act no 117 of 27 November 1992 on State
Aid and regulations concerning implementation of the provisions of the EEA-Agreement relating to
state aid, thus both the procedural and substantive rules of state aid in Norway is similar to the rules inthe EU.
2. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SCHEMES
2.1 Industrial R&D Contracts
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy
Administered by the Norwegian Industrial a nd Regional Development Fund (SND) on behalf
of the Ministry of Trade and Industry.
2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
The yearly State Budget approved by the Parliament.Guidelines for Public R&D Contracts and Industrial R&D Contracts, approved by the
Ministry of Industry and Energy 30 March 1995.
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
The purpose is to stimulate Industrial R&D (Product development) and building business
networks.
4. Form of subsidy
Grants
5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
The projects eligible is R&D co-operating projects between enterprises, e.g. a major customer
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Conditions applying from 1 April 1995:
The grants are restricted to SMEs (max. 250 employees is one out of three criteria) as partners
in new business relations. Subsidy is granted to applied research and development projects. Maximum
aid intensity is 35 per cent of projects costs.
Costs eligible for aid are: personnel costs, overhead, current costs, consultancy and equivalent
services and instrument and equipment. Only cost s directly related to the accomplishment of the
projects are eligible.
The condition is that the aid is necessary to start up and realise a projects.
6. Amount of subsidy
Total payment in 1997 was Nkr 36.7 million.
About 25 per cent of the amount of new grants in 1997 was provided to industries excluding the
service sector. The average subsidy per project of new grants in 1997 was about Nkr 1.13 million.
7. Duration of the subsidy
Starting date: 1 January 1994. Duration has not been specified.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Support is granted to variety of projects and sect ors. Statistical data showing the trade effects
of the subsidy are not available.
2.2 Public R&D Contracts
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy
The Ministry of Trade and Industry. The Norwegian Industrial and Regional Development
Fund (SND) is responsible for the administration of this scheme.
2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
The yearly State budget.
Guidelines for Public R&D Contracts and Industrial R&D Contracts, approved by the
Ministry of Industry and Energy 30 March 1995.
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
Reinforce the capabilities of Norwegian industr ies to satisfy the needs of public entities.
Improve the quality and effectiveness of services supplied by public entities by implementing
new and improved technology.
4. Form of subsidy
Grants.G/SCM/N/38/NOR
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5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
A Public R&D Contract is an agreement between a Norwegian enterprise and a public
authority that asks for the development of a new product or process. The receiver of the subsidy is the
producer. The project must represent something substantially new.
The bulk of the projects will typically be within the stage of basic industrial research and/or
applied research.
Conditions applying from 1 April 1995:
Costs eligible for aid are: Personnel costs, ov erhead, current costs, consultancy and equivalent
services and instrument and equipment. Only costs directly related to the accomplishment of the projects
are eligible. Maximum aid intensity: 50 per cent for ba sic industrial research and 25 per cent for applied
research and development. SMEs (max. 250 employees is one of three criteria) may obtain an additional
10 percentage points.
6. Amount of subsidy
Total payment in 1997 was Nkr 156.5 million1.
About 85 per cent of the amount of new grants in 1997 was provided to industries excluding the
service industry. The average subsidy per project of new grants in 1997 was about Nkr 1.96 million.
7. Duration of the subsidy
Starting date: 1968. Duration has not been specified.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Statistical data making an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy is not available.
2.3 Swedish-Norwegian Industrial Fund (SNI)
1. The authority responsible
The responsible authorities are the Norwegian Ministry of Trade and Industry and the Swedish
Ministry of Industry. Total of SEK 250 million has b een transferred to the Fund from the governments of
Norway and Sweden. The Fund operates, however, relatively independent .
2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
The Fund is a Foundation regulated by Swedish law. Legal basis is a Government Decree
from the Swedish Government dated 19 December 1991.
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
Support is normally given to SMEs and for R&D projects.
                                                     
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4. Form of the measures
- grants for pre-feasibility studies
- loans
- contracts with royalty repayments- and from 1 March 1998, Equity capital
5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
The Fund may enter into projects involving co-operation between Swedish and Norwegian
companies in all industries but extraction of oil and gas. The Fund offers loans and grants to projects
related to product development and market introduction. Loans and grants may normally not exceed50 per cent of eligible costs for a certain project, and may under no circumstances exceed
SEK 50 million. Interests on loans are comparable to those offered by private institutions. Successful
companies receiving grants with royalties repaymen t have to repay with somewhat higher interest
rates.
6. Amount of subsidy
Estimated total net cost of loans and royalty  contracts outstanding in 1997 to Norwegians
companies were Nkr 5.6 million.
7. Duration of the subsidy
Starting date: 1982. Expiring date: 2001.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Support is granted to a variety of projects and sectors. Statistical data showing the trade
effects of the subsidy are not available.
3. ASSISTANCE TO DISADVANTAGED REGIONS
3.1 Regional Investment Grant
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy
The Ministry of Local Government and Regional  Development through the Norwegian Industrial
and Regional Development Fund (SND) and 16 county municipalities.
2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
Act no 97 of July 1992.
Regulation of 30 April 1998 on Areas eligible for regional aid.The yearly State budget.A new regulation will be adopted in autumn 1998 concerning Regional measures
administered by the Norwegian Industrial and Regional Development Fund and the countymunicipalities.G/SCM/N/38/NOR
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3. Policy objective of the subsidy
Regional aid; job creation, contribute to develop permanent and profitable business in areas
with special employment problems or a low level of economic activity.
4. Form of subsidy
Grants or loans (few cases) .
5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
Enterprises located in the assisted areas. SMEs are given priority.The scheme is available for enterprises in a ll sector except primary production in agriculture,
forestry and fishery which receives current state aid, insurance, bank and finance, oil and gas exploration,
public administration and public commercial enterprises.
Grant is provided to tangible investments.
The assisted area is divided in three zones. In zone A the general aid intensity is maximum
30 per cent of the investment costs and SMEs may obtain in addition 15 percentage points. In zone B
the general aid intensity is maximum 25 per cent of the investment costs and SMEs may obtain inaddition 5 percentage points. In zone C the general aid intensity is 15 per cent and SMEs may obtain
in addition 10 percentage points.
If the investment grant is combined with other measures involving state aid, the total aid must
not exceed the maximum ceilings referred to above.
6. Amount of subsidy
Total payment in 1997 was Nkr 641.1 million2.
About 70 per cent of the amount of new grants in 1997 was provided to industries excluding
the service sector. The average subsidy per project of new grants in 1997 was about Nkr 0.56 million.
7. Duration of the subsidy
Starting date: 1966. Duration has not been specified.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Information on the trade effects of the scheme is not available.
3.2 Regional Grants for the Development of Business and Industry
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy
The Ministry of Local Government and Regional  Development through the Norwegian Industrial
and Regional Development Fund (SND) and 16 county municipalities.
                                                     
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2. The legislation under which the subsidy is granted
Act no 97 of July 1992.
Regulation of 30 April 1998 on Areas eligible for regional aid.The yearly State budget.A new regulation will be adopted in autumn 1998 concerning Regional measures
administered by the Norwegian Industrial and Regional Development Fund and the county
municipalities.
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
Regional aid; job creation, contribute to develop permanent and profitable businesses in areas
with special employment problems or a low level of economic activity.
4. Form of subsidy
Grants or loans (few cases).
5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
Enterprises situated in the assisted areas. SMEs are given priority.The scheme is available for enterprises in a ll sector except primary production in agriculture,
forestry and fishery which receives current state aid, insurance, bank and finance, oil and gas exploration,
public administration and public commercial enterprises.
The grant covers costs eligible under the notion «soft aid» (costs must meet one-off
requirements for up-to-date knowledge in various fields or be related to establishing business
networks and co-operations etc. and not to tangible investment) and R&D-projects.
The assisted area is divided in three zones. Grant falling under the notion «soft aid» must not
exceed 50 per cent of the eligible costs in all zones and is confined to SME (max. 250 employees is
one of three criteria). Grant to R&D-projects is in general limited to 35 per cent in zone A and 30 per
cent in zone B and C of the investment. SME may obtain in addition a grant of 10 percentage points.
6. Amount of subsidy
Total payment in 1997 was Nkr 641.1 million3
About 52 per cent of the amount of new grants in 1997 was provided to industries excluding
the service sector. The average subsidy per project of new grants in 1997 was about Nkr 0.2 million.
7. Duration of the subsidy
Starting date: 1987. Duration has not been specified.
                                                     
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8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Information on the trade effects of the scheme is not available.
3.3 Scheme for Restructuring in regions dependent on a single industry
1. Authority responsible for the subsidy
The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development. The scheme is administered
by local municipalities and the Norwegian Industrial and regional development fund (SND).
2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
The annual State budget (Ministry of local government and regional development,
chapter 552 post 56).
Regulation H-6/96.
3. Policy objective
Restructuring and job creation in municipalities and regions dependent on a single industry
experiencing drastic structural and financial difficulties.
4. Form of the subsidy
Grants
5. To whom and how the subsidy is paid
Available to enterprises in regions eligible for restructuring aid according to the existing
guidelines for the scheme. The subsidy covers eligible costs under the notion of «soft aid».
6. The amount of subsidy
Payments in 1997 were Nkr 91.7 million
7. Duration of the subsidy
Starting date 1987. Duration has not been specified
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Support is granted to a variety of projects and sectors. Statistical data showing the trade
effects of the subsidy are not available.
3.4 The Norwegian Corporation for Industrial Estates and Development (SIVA)
1. Authority responsible for the subsidy
The Ministry of Local Government and Regional DevelopmentG/SCM/N/38/NOR
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2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
The State Budget (Ministry of Local Govern ment and Regional Development, Ch. 552.55).
Regulation on SIVA of 27.11.92.Letter from The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development to SIVA of
24 December 1997.
3. Policy objective
Primary objective: regional assistance and development.Secondary objective: support to small and medium-sized enterprises.
4. Form of the subsidy
Grants
5. To whom and how the subsidy is paid
SMEs (a maximum of 250 employees is one of three criteria), primarily in manufacturing
industry located in assisted areas.
Grants cover costs eligible under the notion of «soft aid» (costs must meet one-off
requirements for up-to-date knowledge in various fields or be related to establishing of business
networks and co-operations etc.; no physical investments or operating aid).
Maximum subsidy is 50 per cent of eligible cost.
6. The amount of subsidy
Budgeted costs in 1997 were Nkr 17 million. 34 enterprises received subsidies in 1997.
7. Duration of the subsidy
Starting date: 1992. Duration has not been specified.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Support is granted to a variety of projects and sectors. Statistical data showing the trade
effects of the subsidy are not available.
3.5 National Programmes for Regional Development
1. Authority responsible for the subsidy
Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, in most of the cases through
intermediate administrative bodies.G/SCM/N/38/NOR
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2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
The yearly State budget and Circular H-11/95 fr om the Ministry of Local Government and
Regional Development.
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
Regional. An important objective is to create new structures and ways of collaboration
between R&D centres and private SMEs.
4. Form of the subsidy
Grants.
5. To whom and how the subsidy is paid
Mainly SME (max. 250 employees is one out of three criteria) in private sector located in
assisted areas. Most of the funds available are used to support to R&D institutions. Single enterprises
may not receive support from this scheme unless they are involved in a pluriannual co-operation
programme of broader national interest.
Other criteria for the subsidy to enterprises are as for «Regional Grants for the Development
of Business and Industry» administered by The Norwegian Industrial and Regional Development
Fund and the country municipalities.
6. Amount of subsidy
Payment in 1997 was Nkr 89 million.  (The major part to research institutes/centres located in
assisted areas.)
7. Duration of the subsidy
Starting date: 1986. Duration has not been specified.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Support is granted to a variety of projects and sectors. Statistical data showing the trade
effects of the subsidy are not available.
3.6 Funds for Restructuring of the Community of Rana
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy
The Ministry of Trade and Industry. The Norwegian Industrial and Regional Fund has the
responsibility concerning aid to private enterprises. Two local institutions also took part in the
programme.
2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
The Proposition to the Storting no 113 (1987-88) «Om Rana og Norsk Jernverk AS».G/SCM/N/38/NOR
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3. Policy objective of the subsidy
Regional restructuring; development of new industrial activity and job creation in public and
private sectors. The Norwegian steel industry wa s restructured during 1988/89. This affected the
community of Rana in the county of Nordland, and led to a considerable reduction in the employment.
4. Form of the subsidy
Grants
5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
Enterprises located in the Community of Rana.General investments are supported on the same conditions as applying to the scheme «Regional
Investment Grants» administered by the Norwegian Industrial and Regional Fund.
6. Amount of the subsidy
The scheme had a total budget of Nkr 500 million.
About 2/5 of the grant goes for infrastructure and to the finance of public bodies and about
3/5 of the grant goes to private investment and development of new industrial activities.
Total payment in 1997 was Nkr 4.9 million.
7. Duration of the subsidy
Starting date: 1 January 1988. Expiring date: 31 December 1995.1995 was the last year aid was granted under the scheme. However, there have been some
payments in 1996 and 1997 for aid granted in 1995 and previous years; 1997 is the last year with such
payments.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Support is granted to a variety of projects and sectors. Statistical data showing the trade
effects of the subsidy are not available.
3.7 Funds for Restructuring of the Community of Sør-Varanger
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy
Ministry of Trade and Industry. The Norwegian Industrial and Regional Fund administers
subsidies to private enterprises.
2. The legislation under which the subsidy is granted
Proposition to the Storting no 80 (1990-91) on the restructuring of Sør-Varanger and A/S
Sydvaranger.G/SCM/N/38/NOR
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3. Policy objective of the subsidy
Regional restructuring; development of new in dustrial activity and job creation in public and
private sectors. The Norwegian iron ore/mine industry in the Community of Sør-Varanger is restructured
during the period 1991 to 1996. The objective to restru cturing the iron ore industry failed. The Parliament
decided in June 1996 to close down «Syd-Vara nger ASA». To create jobs and avoid unacceptable
consequences of the closing down of «Sydvaranger AS A», the Parliament approved in June 1996 to grant
additionally Nkr 30 million, and in December 1997 another Nkr 26 million for restructuring the
Community of Sør-Varanger.
4. Form of the subsidy
Grants.
5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
Available to enterprises located in Sør-Varanger, Finnmark County. General investments and
the process of developing new projects are supported on the same conditions as applying to the
schemes «Regional Investment Grants» and «Regi onal Grants for the Development of Business and
Industry» administered by the Norwegian Industrial and Regional Fund.
6. Amount of the subsidy
Total amount budgeted for the scheme is Nkr 456 million. About 1/3 is distributed to
infrastructure and public bodies and about 2/3 to private investment and development of new
industrial activities. Total payment in 1997: Nkr 10.5 million.
7. Duration of the subsidy
Starting date: 1 January 1991. Expiring date is not yet decided
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Support is granted to a variety of projects and sectors. Statistical data showing the trade
effects of the subsidy are not available.
3.8 Funds for Restructuring of Grenland Area
1. Authority responsible for the subsidy
Ministry of Trade and Industry and Ministry of Local Government and Regional
Development. A local industrial development organisation is operating the fund.
2. Legislation under  which the subsidy is granted
The proposition to the Storting No 7 (1992-93).The yearly State Budget.
Letter of 1 March 1995 to «Vekst i Grenland».G/SCM/N/38/NOR
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3 .Policy objective of the subsidy
Regional restructuring; job creation.
4. Form of the subsidy
Grants.
5. To whom and how the subsidy is paid
Available to enterprises located in the Grenland region, mainly SMEs (max. 250 employees is
one out of three criteria).
Development projects, preliminary studies and one-off update of knowledge. Max. intensities
vary, dependent on the types of projects.
6. Amount of subsidy
Both the Ministry of Trade and Industry (NHD) and The Ministry of Local Government and
Regional Development (KRD) grant founds to the Grenland Area.
In 1997 NHD granted Nkr 3 millions and KRD granted Nkr 10 millions, which adds up to a total
grant of Nkr 13 millions. A minimum of 60 per cent of the grant was supposed used as aid for individual
companies. Up to 40 per cent of the grant was available for regional strategic measures. 1998 will be the
last year with grants from NHD.
7. Duration of the subsidy
Starting date:  1 January 1993. Expiry date: not yet decided.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Support is granted to a variety of projects and sectors. Statistical data showing the trade
effects of the subsidy are not available.
3.9 Viking Business Development
This scheme came to an end in 1996.
4. ASSISTANCE TO SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED COMPANIES
4.1 Development Grants
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy
The Ministry of Trade and Industry through The Norwegian Industrial and Regional
Development Fund (SND).
2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
Act no 97of 3 July 1992 on SND.«Retningslinjer for Statens nærings- og distriktsutviklingsfonds landsdekkende virkemidler.»G/SCM/N/38/NOR
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Letter from the Ministry of Industry and Energy to the SND of 21 February 1995.
The yearly State budget.
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
Assistance to SME, and to improve the efficiency of the industry.
4. Form of subsidy
Grant.
5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
Scheme is primarily intended for SME. The scheme is available for all sectors except in
insurance, banking and finance, shipping, oil and gas exploration, public administration and public
sector commercial enterprises, but primarily.
Conditions applying from 1 April 1995:
Subsidy allowed to SMEs (max. 250 employees in one out of three criteria):
- maximum 50 per cent of costs eligible under the notion of «soft aid» (costs must meet
one-off requirements of up-to-date knowledge in various fields or be related to
establishing of network co-operation etc ., no physical investment, no operating aid),
- maximum 35 per cent of costs eligible for applied research and development projects
and
- maximum 7.5 per cent to physical investment (maximum 15 per cent to small
enterprises).
Larger companies are only allowed a maximum aid intensity of 25 per cent to R&D projects
or subsidy up to ECU 50 thousand in respect of one defined category over a three years period.
6. Amount of subsidy
Total payment in 1997: Nkr 472.1 million.
About 54 per cent of the amount of new grants in 1997 was provided to industries excluding
the service sector. The average subsidy per project of new grants in 1997 was about Nkr 0.36 million.
7. Duration of the subsidy
Starting date:  1 January 1993. Duration has not been specified.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Support is granted to variety of projects and sect ors. Statistical data showing the trade effects
are not available.G/SCM/N/38/NOR
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4.2 The Public Advisory System
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy
The Norwegian Ministry of Trade and Industry.
The Subsidy is administered by the following institutions:- The National Institute of Technology (TI).
- The North Norwegian Institute of Technology and Innovation (VINN).
- The Regional consulting services (BRT) - a nation-wide network.
2. The legislation under which the subsidy is granted:
Proposition to the Storting no 86 (1986-87).
Royal Decree of 19 February 1988.Royal Decree of 22 April 1988.The annual State budget.
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
Transfer of competence and knowledge to SMEs.
4. Form of subsidy
Services free or partly free of charge.
5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
TI and VINN provide SMEs with technical competence and knowledge. BRT give general
assistance. The institutions only subsidy services directed towards SME with less than 100 employeesand mainly with less than 20 employees. The legal maximum aid level to a enterprise is
ECU 50 thousand over a 3-year period. The av erage level however is only Nkr 10 thousand.
6. Amount of subsidy
The grants given to the institutions in order to provide the services (all sectors) in 1997;- TI: Nkr 71.5 million
- VINN: Nkr 26.1 million
- BRT: Nkr 49.5 million
7. Duration of the subsidy
The public advisory system was reorganised in 1988. Duration has not been specified.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Support is granted to a variety of projects and sectors. Statistical data showing the trade
effects of the subsidy are not available.G/SCM/N/38/NOR
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5. ASSISTANCE TO ENVIROMENTAL IMPROVEMENT
5.1 Aid for Development and Diffusion of Cleaner Technologies:
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy
Ministry of Environment through Norwegian Pollution Control Authority.
2. The legislation under which the subsidy is granted
The yearly State Budget.
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
Promote cleaner technologies.
4. Form of the subsidy
Investment grant to projects.
5. To whom and how the subsidy is paid
Available to all enterprises. Supported projects should promote cleaner technology.  An
important strategy for the programme is that the economic support to projects should reduce the
economic risk for companies that are prepared to try out new technological solutions which can help
reduce emissions to a greater degree than usual, or at lower costs.
Maximum total aid ceiling was 25 per cent of eligible costs.
6. Amount of the subsidy
Total payment in 1997 were Nkr 5.10 million
7. Duration of the subsidy
Starting date: 1990.  Closing date: 1997.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Support is granted to a variety of projects and sectors.  Statistical data showing the trade
effects of the subsidy are not available.
5.2 Grants for Waste Reduction, Recycling and Capacity Building for Sustainable
Production and Consumption
1. The Authority responsible for the subsidy
Ministry of Environment.
2. The legislation under which the subsidy is granted
The yearly State Budget (chapter 1442, 70).G/SCM/N/38/NOR
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3. Policy objective of the subsidy
Promote information and capacity building for more sustainable production and consumption
patterns, including waste reduction and recycling.
4. Form of the subsidy
One-off investment grant to projects.
5. To whom and how the subsidy is paid
Available to all enterprises. Supported projects should contribute to changing the production
and consumption patterns in a more sustainable direction, including the promotion of waste reduction
or improved systems for recycling of waste.
6. Amount of the subsidy
Total payment in 1997 were Nkr 72.6 million.
7. Duration of the subsidy
Starting date:  1 January 1990. Duration has not been specified.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Support is granted to a variety of projects and sectors. Statistical data showing the trade
effects of the subsidy are not available.
5.3 Loan Guarantees for Investment in Cleaner Technologies, Waste Reduction and
Recycling
This scheme came to an end on 1 January 1997 (State Budget chapter 1442, 73).
5.4 Guarantee for Loan Facility and Loan Facility to the Company Responsible for
treatment of Hazardous Waste
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy
Ministry of Environment through the Norwegian Industrial and Regional Development Fund
(SND).
2. The legislation under which the subsidy is granted
Proposition to the Storting No. 103 (1990-91).
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
To reduce the risk related to building and operating a plant for treating hazardous waste.
4. Form of the subsidy
Loan and loan guarantee.G/SCM/N/38/NOR
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5. To whom and how the subsidy is paid
These financial facilities can only be utilized by the company in question, namely, Norsk
Avfallshandtering AS. The company is given a loan up to Nkr 100 million and guarantee for up to 55 per
cent, or maximum Nkr 250 million of the external loans, to the company. The loan is granted on
commercial terms. The guarantee is free of charge.
6. Amount of subsidy
Total amounts of loans in 1997 were Nkr 31 millionTerms: The guarantees have a grace period of 24 months. The interest rate equals the best
interest rate in the Norwegian Industrial and Regional Development Fund. The loan has a grace period
of 42 months. The interest rate is 6 months NIBOR + 1 percentage point.
7. Duration of the subsidy
Starting date: 1991.The duration of the loan facility and guarantee for loan facility are 20 years.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Statistical data showing the trade effects of the subsidy are not available.
5.5 Grant Programme for Introduction of New Energy Technology
1. Authority responsible for the subsidy
Ministry of Oil and Energy through the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy
Administration (NWREA).
2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
Parliamentary document 1979-93.The Government white paper no 61 (1988-89).Regulations by NWREA.The yearly State Budget.
3. Policy objective
To support introduction an demonstration of  new energy efficient and renewable energy
technology, equipment, training and consultant fees in connection with introduction and
demonstration of new technology.
4. Form of the subsidy
Grant.G/SCM/N/38/NOR
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5. To whom and how the subsidy is paid
Available to the business sector in a broad sense.
6. Amount of subsidy
The budget in 1997 was Nkr 122 million
7. Duration of the subsidy
Starting date: 1979. The duration has not been specified.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Support is granted to a variety of projects and sectors. Statistical information of the trade
effects are not available.
6. ASSISTANCE TO EXPORT PROMOTION
6.1 The Strategy Programme and the Programme for Export Development in SME
1. The Authority responsible for the subsidy
Ministry of Trade and Industry through the Norwegian Trade Council.
2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
Government Decree on the Statutes for the Norwegian Trade Council.The yearly State budget.
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
Business development and export promotion.
4. Form of the subsidy
Services free or partly free of charge.
5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
Available to all SMEs that fulfil the EU/EEA-criteria for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Covers partly costs incurred by the companies for services obtained from the Norwegian Trade
Council or others in connection with market research/surveys, seminars, training, etc. as part of the
programmes. Covers also partly common expenses in programmes that involve several companiesacting together.
6. Amount of subsidy
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- The Strategy Programme: Nkr 24.7 million.
7. Duration of the subsidy
Starting date: 1986 and 1989 for the Programme for Export Development in SME and the
Strategy Programme respectively. Duration has not been specified.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Support is granted to a variety of projects and sectors. Statistical data showing the
trade effects of the subsidy are not available.
6.2 Export Credit Financing Scheme
1. The Authority responsible for the subsidy
The Ministry of Trade and Industry.
2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
The annual state budget.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
Matching officially supported export credits offered by other exporting nations in accordance
with the OECD «Arrangement on Guid elines for Officially Supported Export Credits» (hereinafter
called «the OECD Arrangement»).
4. Form of subsidy
Interest rate support and currency risk alleviation.
5. To whom and how the subsidy is paid
The receivers of the officially supported export credits are the foreign purchasers of
Norwegian capital goods. Export credits are offere d at interest rates set according to the OECD-
Arrangement.
6. Amount of subsidy
The net accumulated amount of subsidy for the year 1997 is Nkr 47 million.  Service sector is
included. This amount represents the net subsidies required for the portfolios of credit  and funding
resulting from all transactions for the scheme up to  and including 1997.
7. Duration of the subsidy
Starting date: 1978. The duration of the subsidy has not been decided.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
The trade effects for the Norwegian exporters will be to enable them to compete on price,
quality, technical solutions etc., as the credit parts of the offers will be equal to that of their
competitors.G/SCM/N/38/NOR
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6.3 Export Credit Guarantees
1. The Authority responsible for the subsidy
Ministry of Trade and Industry through Guarantee Institute for Export Credits (GIEK). GIEK
has however a high degree of independency.  Short term guarantees are dealt with by the Commercial
Section of GIEK, long term guarantee commitments  are organised in the Public section of GIEK.
2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
Parliament resolution of 25 May 1993.Regulations of 14 February 1994 adopted by the Ministry of Trade and Industry.The yearly State budget.
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
To promote Norwegian exports of goods and services primary by covering the exporters
commercial and political credit risk.
4. Form of the subsidy
Guarantees.
5. To whom and how the subsidy is paid
Available primarily to SME.The conditions are in accordance with the rules of the OECD «Arrangement on Guidelines for
officially Supported Export Credit » and the «Bern Union Understanding».
The financial aim of the section of GIEK dealing with the short term guarantees is balance in
the accounts in the short run. The section of GIEK  dealing with the long term guarantee commitments
scheme has balance in the accounts in the long term as its financial objective.
6. Amount of subsidy
Net cost of government (NCG) in 1997 were Nkr -405.6 million, i.e. negative amount of
subsidy. (NCG is calculated as costs of guarante es met in 1994, minus the fees received in that year
and minus recoveries)
7. Duration of the subsidy
GIEK was established in 1960. The duration of the scheme has not been decided.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Support is granted to a variety of projects and sectors. Statistical data showing the trade
effects of the subsidy are not available.G/SCM/N/38/NOR
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7. ASSISTANCE TO SPECIFIC INDUSTRY SECTORS
7.1 Interest Rate Subsidies for the Shipbuilding Industry:  Long Term Financing and
Construction Loans
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy
The Ministry of Trade and Industry through «Eksportfinans ASA».
2. The legislation under which it is granted
Proposition to the Storting no 97 (81-82)
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
The purpose of the scheme was to support the shipbuilding industry in Norway .
4. Form of the subsidy;
Interest rate subsidy to the ship owner and a construction loan subsidy.
5. To whom and how the subsidy is paid;
For the ship owners: A interest rate subsidy was calculated on the basis of a hypothetical  loan of
5 years, or a real loan of 5 to 12 years, repaid by even half-yearly instalments.
For the yards: A construction loan subsidy was calculated as a percentage of the contract price
of the ship. The scheme comprised both new buildings and conversions of ships greater than 100 Gt.(support for conversions of foreign ships, however, was only available for ships greater than
1000 Gt.).
6. The amount of subsidy
Total amount of subsidies in 1997:
Interest rate subsidies: Nkr 79.8 million
Nothing was paid out as construction loan subsidies.
7. Duration of the subsidy
Starting date: 1982 Expiry date: 1989.Subsidies under the scheme are paid out in a 5 to 12 year period after the delivery of the ship,
and payments are therefore still taking place.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy;
It is assumed that the subsidy scheme has corrected for the competitive distortions Norwegian
yards have faced compared to foreign yards which also have been receiving subsidies in accordance
with national subsidy arrangements.G/SCM/N/38/NOR
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7.2 Contract and Construction Loan Subsidies to the Shipbuilding
1. Authority responsible for the subsidy
The Ministry of Trade and Industry through «Eksportfinans ASA».
2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
Proposition to the Storting no 1, Appendix 13 (89-98)
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
Support the shipbuilding industry in Norway.
4. Form of the subsidy
Grants
5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
Subsidy rates applying from May 1995: The subsidy is based on a contract subsidy given to
the yard and is calculated as a percentage of the contract price of the ship. The subsidy rates are 9 percent for new ships greater than ECU 10 million and 4.5 per cent for new ships less than
ECU 10 million and for conversions. The grants are disbursed in one instalment 3 to 9  months after
the delivery of the ship. The scheme comprises new ships greater than 100 Gt. and conversions
greater than 1000 Gt.
6. The amount of subsidy
Total payments in 1997 were Nkr 569.7 million
7. Duration of the subsidy
Starting date:  1 January 1990. The scheme replaced the scheme «Interest Rate Subsidies for
the Shipbuilding Industry - Long Term Financing and Construction Loans» The scheme expires when
the OECD agreement on normal competitive terms in  the shipbuilding industry is set into force.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
It is assumed that the subsidy scheme has corrected for the competitive distortions Norwegian
yards have faced compared to foreign yards, which also have been receiving subsidies in accordance
with national subsidy arrangements.
7.3 Reduced CO 2 Tax on Mineral Oil/Coal and Coke
1. Authority responsible for the subsidy
Royal Ministry of Finance and Customs.
2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
The CO 2 tax rates and the tax concessions are decided by the Parliament during the annual
budget processG/SCM/N/38/NOR
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3. Policy objective of the subsidy
The CO 2 taxes were introduced 1 January 1991 and are high compared to similar taxes that
have been established or proposed in other countries. The above mentioned tax concessions have been
carried through to avoid an undesirable worsening of the concerned companies competitive power.
4. Form of the subsidy
Tax concession
5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
Tax concessions for the paper and pulp industry, the fishflour industry and the cement and
leca industry.
(a) Mineral oil
An excise duty is levied on mineral oil. The CO 2 tax on mineral oil was in 1997 Nkr 0.435 per
litre and the SO 2 tax rate was Nkr 0.07 per 0.25 per cent sulphur content and per litre. Oil with lower
sulphur content than 0.05 per cent is not liable to the SO 2 tax.
As from 1993 the paper and pulp industry and the fishflour industry pay a CO 2 tax reduced to
50 per cent. The tax concessions in 1996 amounted to about 54 million Nkr for the paper and pulp industry
and to about Nkr 10 million for the fishflour industry.
Sectors like air service, shipping and fishing are generally not liable to the mineral oil tax.
However, the SO 2 tax is levied on mineral oil used for coastal fishing and coastal passenger and goods
transport.
(b) Coal and coke
A CO 2 tax on coal and coke was established 1 July 1992. The tax rate in 1997 was Nkr 0.435
pr kilo.
Coal and coke used for energy purposes within  production of cement and leca are exempt
from the tax. In 1996 these concessions came to about Nkr 90 million for the cement and leca
industry.
Industry using coal and coke as reducing agent or as raw material in industrial processes is
not liable to the tax.
6. The amount of subsidy
There have been made no estimates of revenue losses for 1997. In 1996 the tax concessions
amounted to about Nkr 54 million for the paper and pulp industry, about Nkr 10 million to the
fishflour industry and about Nkr 92 million to the cement and leca industry.
7. Duration of the subsidy
Starting date:(a) Reduced Coal and Coke tax: 1 July 1992.G/SCM/N/38/NOR
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(b) Reduced Mineral Oil tax:  1 January 1993
Duration has not been specified.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
The trade effects of the tax concessions have not been evaluated.
7.4 Press Subsidies
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy
The Norwegian Ministry of Cultural Affairs through the Norwegian Mass Media Authority.
2. The legislation under which the subsidy is granted
Royal Decree of 7 November 1996 and amendments.
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
To promote and maintain a diversified press.
4. Form of the subsidy
Grants.
5. To whom and how the subsidy is paid
The size of the grant is calculated on the basis of the individual newspaper's annual
circulation.
Newspapers with three or more issues per week with an average circulation between 2 and
6 thousand copies can apply for grants. In addition grants are given to newspapers in an unfavourable
market position and an average circulation up to 80 thousand copies. From 1989 local newspaperswith one issue per week and circulation of at least 1 thousand copies were included in the grants
scheme.
6. The amount of the subsidy
Total amount granted in 1997 was Nkr 203 million
7. The duration of the subsidy
Starting date: 1969. Duration has not been specified.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
The aid is assumed to have no trade effects.G/SCM/N/38/NOR
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8. ASSISTANCE TO THE FISHERY SECTOR
8.1 Aid to Structural Measures and Rationalisation in the Fish Processing Industry
The scheme came to an end in 1995.
8.2 Transport Support
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy
The Ministry of Fisheries
2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
The subsidy is given in accordance to the year ly agreement between the Government and the
Norwegian Fishermen’s Association.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
The purpose is to support transport in order to facilitate implementations of fisheries activities
in specific regions.
4. Form of the subsidy
Grant.
5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
The transport support is distributed to the following sales organisations:- Norway’s Raw Fi sh Organisation
- Fish Sales Association for Western Norway
- Fish Sales Association for Rogaland County
- Fish Sales Organisation for the Skagerak Coast
- Norway’s Herring Sales Association
The sales organisations are responsible for the distribution of the transport support to the
fishing industry. Each sales organisation must subm it a plan showing how they intend to apply these
funds so that fishing activities are secured throughout the year.
The subsidy does not include the fish farming industry.
6. Amount of subsidy
Total amount of subsidies in 1997 was Nkr 35.5 million
7. Duration of the subsidy
The subsidy is established in accordance with the 1964 agreement between the Norwegian
Fishermen’s Association and the Ministry of Government Administration. Duration has not beenspecified.G/SCM/N/38/NOR
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8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Statistical data showing the trade effects of the subsidy are not available.
8.3 Support for Specific Fisheries
1. Authority responsible for the subsidy
The Ministry of Fisheries.
2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
The subsidy is given in accordance to the year ly agreement between the Government and the
Norwegian Fishermen’s Association.
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
The aid is given to specific fisheries for the purpose of converting to more profitable
operations.
4. Form of the subsidy
Grant.
5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
The subsidy is paid to the sales organisations. The sales organisations are responsible for the
distribution of the support for specific fisheries to the fishing industry.
The funds are made available as the approved support measures are implemented.
6. Amount of subsidy
- Crab fisheries: Nkr 0.6 million
- Coastal sprat fisheries: Nkr  0.3 million
7. Duration of the subsidy
The subsidy is established in accordance with the 1964 agreement between the Norwegian
Fishermen’s Association and the Ministry of Government Administration. Duration has not been
specified.
8. Trade effect of the subsidy
Statistical data showing the trade effects of the subsidy are not available.
8.4 Marketing Funds
This scheme came to an end in 1995.G/SCM/N/38/NOR
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8.5 Interest Rate Subsidies for Fishing Vessels for Domestic Deliveries: Long Term
Financing and Construction Loans
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy
The Ministry of Trade and Industry through the Norwegian Industrial an Regional
Development Fund.
2. Legislation under which it is granted
Proposition to the Storting no 73(85-86)
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
Modernisation of the fishing vessels.
4. Form of the subsidy
Interest rate subsidy and construction loan subsidy.
5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
For the ship owners:   A interest rate subsidy was calculated on basis of a hypothetical loan
of 5 years, or a real loan of 5 to 12 years, repaid by even half-yearly instalments.
For the yards:  A construction loan subsidy was calculated as a percentage of the contract price of
the ship.
6. Amount of subsidy
Total amount of interest rate subsidies in 1997 was Nkr 8.1 millionNothing was paid out as construction loan subsidies.
7. Duration of the subsidy
Starting date:  18 April 1986. Expiry date: 31 December 1989.
Subsidies under the scheme are paid out in a 5 to12 year period after the delivery of the ship
and payments are therefore still taking place.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
It is assumed that the subsidy scheme has corrected for the competitive distortions Norwegian
yards have faced compared to foreign yards - which also have been receiving subsidies in accordance
with national subsidy arrangements.
8.6 Support to Fishing Vessels for Domestic Delivery: Contract Subsidies and Construction
Loan Subsidies
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy
The Ministry of Fisheries through the Norwegian Industry and Regional Development Fund.G/SCM/N/38/NOR
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2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
Proposition to the Storting no 1, Appendix 13 (1989-90).
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
Modernisation of the fishing fleet.
4. Form of the subsidy
Grant.
5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
The subsidy is given as a contract subsidy to the ship owner and is calculated as a percentage
of contract price of the ship. In 1997 the subsidy rates were limited to 9 per cent for new ships and
4.5 per cent for extensive conversions. (For 1998:  7.5 and 3.75 per cent, respectively)
6. Amount of subsidy
Total amount of grants in 1997 was Nkr 91.8 million.
7. Duration of the subsidy
Starting date: 1 January 1990. Duration has not been specified.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
It is assumed that the subsidy scheme has corrected for the competitive distortions Norwegian
yards have faced compared to foreign yards - whic h are also receiving subsidies in accordance with
national subsidy arrangements.
8.7 Grant for Building or Purchase of Vessels to the County of Finnmark
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy
The Ministry of Fisheries through the Norwegian Industry and Regional Development Fund.
2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
Regulation on grant for building or purchase of vessels to the county of Finnmark of
21 December 1996.
The yearly State budget.
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
Regional.
4. Form of the subsidy
Grant.G/SCM/N/38/NOR
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5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
The subsidy may be paid to buyer or builder of fishing vessels in Finnmark. The grant is limited to
15 per cent of building cost for a new vessel, and 15 per cent of purchase price for an old vessel. Overall
length of the vessel must be between 20 and 34 meters . Grants for purchase of an old vessel could in 1997
only be given when the vessel was less than 8 years old. (From 1998 up to 10 years old vessels).
6. Amount of subsidy
No aid was paid in 1997.
7. Duration of the subsidy
Starting date: 1989. Duration was not specified. In 1997, a total of approximately
Nkr 10 million was available for the scheme. It is expected that no new means will be budgeted.
However, due to contracts signed in 1997/98 there will be payments made under this scheme during
the next years.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
The per cent limit and the budgeted means for the scheme makes the trade effects virtually
non-existing.
8.8 Support to Long-line Baiting Facilities
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy
The Ministry of Fisheries.
2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
The yearly agreement between the Government and the Norwegian Fishermen’s Association.
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
Structural support to the fisheries sector in certain regions.
4. Form of the subsidy
Grant.
5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
The subsidy is given to members of organised long-line baiting facilities.
In 1997 the support was limited to Nkr 10 pr 100 baited hooks.
6. Amount of Subsidy
Nkr 10 per 100 hooks; in total Nkr 13.8 million (of which Nkr 2.3 million referred to
activities in 1996. Likewise there will be grants given in 1998 concerning activity that took place in
1997).G/SCM/N/38/NOR
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7. Duration of the subsidy
The subsidy is established in accordance with the 1964 agreement between the Norwegian
Fishermen’s Association and the Ministry of Government Administration. Duration has not been
specified.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
The support is aimed at a specific fishery and will most likely have limited trade effects.
8.9 Support for Energy Saving Devices onboard Fishing Vessels
The scheme came to and end in 1995.
8.10 Support for the Formation of Management Groups in the Coastal Fleet
This scheme came to and end in 1995.
8.11 Aid to Development and Rationalisation in the Fishing Industry
This scheme has come to an end.
8.12 Research Fishery
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy
The Ministry of Fisheries
2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
Has usually been part of the yearly agreement between the Government and the Norwegian
Fishermen’s Association (as is the case in 1998), but for 1997 the aid was granted through the
ordinary budget of the Ministry of Fisheries.
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
Primary objective is research in fishery.  Secondary objective is development of fishing gear
of better selective characteristics
4. Form of the subsidy
Grant.
5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
The fishing fleet and research institutions can apply for subsidies.
6. Amount of subsidy
The total budget in 1997 was Nkr 7 million.G/SCM/N/38/NOR
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7. Duration of the subsidy
The subsidy is established in accordance with the 1964 agreement between the Norwegian
Fishermen’s Association and the Ministry of Government Administration. Duration has not been
specified.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Limited means make the trade effects very small if at all existing.
9. ASSISTANCE TO FORESTRY SECTOR
9.1 Tax Concessions in Forestry:  The Forest Trust Fund and the 5-year Average Tax
Assessment
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy
The Ministry of Agriculture through the County National Forest Service and the Ministry of
Finance.
2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
Both tax assessment schemes have reference to the Property and Income Tax Act, no 8 of
18 August 1911, Section 48, administered by the Ministry of Finance.
The Forest Trust Fund policy has in addition references to the Forestry Act of 1965 with amen-
dments, latest by the Act no 96 of 11 June 1993, and the following regulations; «Regulation on tax
advantages by using the Forest Trust Fund for certain purposes» of 23 August 1983.  «Regulation onpayment in to the Forest Trust Fund of scaling of round wood» of 18 February 1994.  «Regulation on the use
of the Forest Trust Fund» of 20 April 1994. «Regulation on the Forest Trust Fund for 1997» of
20 December 1996.
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
To influence resource utilisation. Due to the partic ular circumstances in the forestry trade, forest
owner tax adjustments are made to promote long range forestry investments.
4. Form of the subsidy
Tax concessions.
5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
Forestry activities are in principle being taxed as other economical activities, either as a sepa-
rate income source or in combination with other income activities that the forest owner may have. TheNorwegian forest owner may however make  use of two special tax assessments.
The Forest Trust Fund is a mandatory forest investment scheme to encourage long range private
investments in forestry based on sustainable utilisation of the forest resources. The Forestry Act
requires all forest owners to place into the Fund from 5 to 25 per cent of the gross sale value of theround wood. At the time of sale, the buyer automatically deducts a pre-decided percentage from the sale
receipts. This amount is deposited in the forest owner trust fund account at his local bank. The money
may be used for specified forestry investments.G/SCM/N/38/NOR
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Long-range forest investments may be fully writte n off and deducted on the income tax return the
year the investment is made. The amount disbur sed from the Fund Account for this investment is
considered as taxable income the year the disbursement  is made. However, only a certain percentage of the
investment is considered as taxable income, depending on the size of the investment made; varying from65 per cent for investments up to Nkr 50 thous and, to 95 per cent for investments exceeding
Nkr 500 thousand.
Larger investments may require several years of accumulation on the Fund Account prior to
making the investment. This entails that the forest owner receives an interest free tax credit.
The forest owner does not receive any intere st made on the trust fund. According to the
Forestry Act, the interest will be used for the benefit of Norwegian forestry at municipal-, county- or
national levels.
Average tax assessment. The yearly income tax for the forest owner is based on the last 5 years
average income. The system implies that it is not necessa ry to obtain equal yearly incomes to eliminate the
consequences of the progressive taxation. It entails that the marginal tax percentage may be reduced
compared to other income groups, where the single last  year income is the basis for taxation. The method
implies that the forest owner receives a two-year tax credit.
6. Amount of subsidy
The Forest Trust Fund: In 1997, the amount disbursed on a national basis from the Forest
Trust Fund Accounts to investment eligible for tax advantages totalled Nkr 179 million. The non-
taxable amount involved totalled Nkr 57 million, involving 19 thousand forest owners. However, the
subsidy has not been calculated for each owner due to the individual tax rates involved.
Average 5 year tax assessment: The total non-taxable amount (tax assessment subsidies) for
1997 is estimated to Nkr 15 to 20 million (approx. 35 thousand forest owners)
7. Duration of the subsidy
The Forest Trust Fund was initiated in 1932, but established at its present system in 1965.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Statistical data to make an assessment of th e trade effects of the subsidy is not available.
9.2 Subsidies for Forest Management Planning.
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy
The Ministry of Agriculture through the County National Forest Service.
2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
«Regulation on subsidies for forest management planning» of 22 April 1994. Funded by the
Agricultural Development Fund (LUF) within the Agricultural Agreement.G/SCM/N/38/NOR
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3. Policy objective of the subsidy
To stimulate forest management planning as a basic measure to promote sustainable forestry
while including:
- Active short and long terms economic trade utilisation of the forest resources.
- Compliance and development of all functions of the forest related to biological
diversity, landscape, cultural inheritance and recreational activities.
4. Form of the subsidy
Grants.
5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
The subsidy is available to all owner categories and all types of operational forest land. Pro-
vided a given area coverage of pre-ordered individual forest management plans, the grant coversresource registration surveys of larger designated areas and preparation of individual forest mana-
gement plans on the individual properties. Area registrations provide forest inventory and resource
summaries. The programme supports training on how to apply the forest management plan.
The subsidy rates are decided by the County Governor and are based on the total resource
registration and plan preparation cost. The rate varies depending on registration method and
individual forest ownership sizes. Priorities are given to smaller properties participating in joint
municipality surveys.
Area registrations may under certain circumstances be subsidised with 100 per cent of the
cost, while the rates for preparing individual forest management plan varies considerably between the
regions. Normally, subsidies are not granted to properties that have received payments from this
subsidy programme within the last 10-year period.
6. Amount of subsidy
The total support expenditures for 1997 were Nkr 36.13 million.On an average, the subsidies per hectare of prepared forest management plans amounted to
about Nkr 70, including about 2,900 individual forest properties.
7. Duration of the subsidy
Starting date: 1971. Duration has not been specified.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Statistical data to make assessments of the trade effects of the subsidy is not available.
9.3 Subsidies for Afforestation and Silviculture
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy
The Ministry of Agriculture through the County National Forest Service and the National
Bank of Agriculture.G/SCM/N/38/NOR
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2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
«Regulation on Subsidies on Afforestation and Silviculture» of 16 May 1994, in accordance
with the Forestry Act of 1965. «Regulation on S upport to Rural Development - County Allocation» of
9 February 1996, in accordance with the Agricultural Act of 12 May 1995.
Measures under the scheme is mainly funded by the Annual State Budget, but a single measure by
the «Rural Development Support Scheme» (BU), established under the Agricultural Development Fund
(LUF) within the Agricultural Agreement, administered by the Ministry of Agriculture through the National
Bank of Agriculture.
The individual County Board of the Rural Development Support Scheme stipulates if, and to
what extent, funds from this scheme may be allocated to this measure.
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
To stimulate to the establishment and the composition of quality forests at the same time as
the environmental values related to biological diversity, landscape cultural inheritance and
recreational activities are attended to and further developed.
4. Form of the subsidy
Grants
5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
The grant is eligible throughout the country, but priority is given to Northern Norway, Western
Norway and the mountainous regions to build up quality forests in non-forested areas and secure district
employment. All forest owner categories are eligible . Only properties exceeding 1.0 hectare of productive
forest land are eligible. Both natural- and plantation forests are included.
The grant is given either as a percentage of the total verified costs or as a per hectare subsidy.
The grant may include; Afforestation and regeneration (site preparation, scarification, planting,
seeding, fencing, fertilisation etc.), Supplementary work and maintenance of young forest (plantingand seeding, clearing and pre-commercial thinni ng, quality delimbing, decay protection, drainage
maintenance), Planning and administration works. The subsidy rates are stipulated by the County
Governor, based on regional, advisory guidelines established by the Ministry of Agriculture, and
differ according to the regions involved and type of work included.
Conditional requirements; socially economically beneficial, accomplished according to
professional and environmental standards, mini mum treatment area of 0.2 hectares, follow-up of
future maintenance work according to governmental standards. If control measures reveal that the
conditional requirements are not met, the grant including interest must be repaid.
6. Amount of subsidy
The total support expenditures for 1997 were Nkr 93.5 million.
Afforestation support in 1997 averaged 30 per cent for the entire country, varying between 0  and
70 per cent. Site preparation/scarification was on  an average subsidised by Nkr 507 per hectare.
Supplementary work and maintenance of young forest (clearing and pre-commercial thinning) were on the
average subsidised by Nkr 1 170 per hectare.G/SCM/N/38/NOR
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7. Duration of the subsidy
Starting date: 1931. Duration has not been specified.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Statistical data making assessments of the tr ade effects of the subsidy is not available.
9.4 Subsidies for Construction of Forest Roads.
1. Authority responsible for the subsidy
The Ministry of Agriculture through the County National Forest Service and the County
Board of the Rural Development Support Scheme.
2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
«Regulation on Subsidies for Construction of Forest Roads» of 28 June 1994 and
«Regulations on Planning and A pproval of Roads for Agricultural purposes» of 20 December 1996, in
accordance with the Forestry Act of 1965 with amendments.
«Regulation on Support to Rural Developmen t - County Allocation» of 9 February 1996, in
accordance with the Agricultural Act of 12 May 1995.
Major funding through the Agricultural Deve lopment Fund (LUF) within the Agricultural
Agreement, but also through the «Rural Developm ent Support Scheme» (BU) (secondary roads only),
and the Annual State Budget.
The individual County Board of the Rural Develo pment Support Scheme may stipulate if, and to
what extent, funds are allocated from the BU-fund to secondary roads.
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
To encourage construction and reconstruction of forest roads for transport of round wood from the
forest, to ease the access and provide possibilities for rational forest management and operation of forest
land. Priority is given to regions with low income . The forest road density on productive woodland in
Norway is still inadequate and varies considerably between the regions.
4. Form of the subsidy
Grants
5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
All forest owners are eligible for grants on land where forestry may be economically
operated. Priority is given to the Northern, Western and the mountainous regions.
Grants may be offered for new construction of forest truck- and tractor roads and for
reconstruction of existing roads into higher road standards.
The support is calculated as a percentage of the total verified costs. The applied rates vary
according to the established priorities. The maximum grant rates are; Northern Norway: 75 per cent,
Western Norway and mountainous districts: 60 per cent, Typical forestry regions: 40 per cent.G/SCM/N/38/NOR
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The forest road must be planned and built according to road standards set by the Ministry of
Agriculture. Financial programme and project description including environmental standards as
outlined by the Ministry must be included. Additional requirements include; approved bookkeeping
procedures, future maintenance routines, free road use by officials from the Ministries of Environment
and Agriculture, sustainable harvesting and reforestation of woodland tributary to the road system.
If control measures reveal that the conditional requirements are not met, the National Forest
Service may claim grant repayment including interest.
6. Amount of subsidy
The total support expenditures for 1997 amounted to Nkr 54.7 million. The average annual
subsidy to the individual forest owner involved in a road project amounts to about Nkr 20 thousand.
7. Duration of the subsidy
Starting date 1961. Duration has not been specified.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Statistical data making assessments of the trade effects of the subsidy is not available.
9.5 Subsidy for Harvesting of Round Wood in difficult Terrain
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy
The Ministry of Agriculture through the National Bank of Agriculture and the County Board
of the Rural Development Support Scheme.
2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
«Regulation on Support to Rural Developmen t - County Allocation» of 9 February 1996, in
accordance with the Agricultural Act of 12 May 1995. (The subsidy programme was prior to 1995
based on the «Regulation on subsidies for harvesting of round wood in difficult terrain» of 28 April1994).
The funding is through the «Rural Development Support Scheme» (BU), established under the
Agricultural Development Fund (LUF) within the Agricultura l Agreement, administered by the Ministry
of Agriculture through the Na tional Bank of Agriculture.
The individual County Board of the Rural Development Support Scheme stipulates if, and to
what extent, funds may be allocated to this programme.
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
Regional assistance: Job creations and increased activity in rural regions through a sustainable
utilisation of the forest resources in difficult and steep terrain.
4. Form of the subsidy
Grants.G/SCM/N/38/NOR
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5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
All private, community or state forests are el igible. About ¼ of the productive forest area in
Norway is classified as steep and difficult terrain. A bout one half of this area is further specified as
extremely difficult, where the harvesting of round wood  depends on the use of cable cranes or other work
intensive methods. These areas are mainly located in rural districts where the population and the
possibilities for employment may be low.
The individual County Boards of the Rural Development Support Scheme may decide upon
local programme regulations depending on the local situation, but the «Regulation on subsidies for
harvesting of round wood in difficult terrain» of 28 April 1994, is generally applied.
According to the 1994 regulations, subsidies may be allocated per hectare harvested based on
the steepness of the terrain and length of the hillside. Subsidies may also be allocated per cu. metres
on exceptionally long terrain transport.
The maximum subsidy rate is stipulated to Nkr 4 thousand per hectare in terrain where the steep-
ness exceeds 60 per cent and tractor operation is possible. An equal rate may be applied on steepness
exceeding 40 per cent where only cable crane operation is  possible and when the winching distances are
less than 150 metres. For cable operations exceeding 150 metres, the subsidy rate may increase to
Nkr 6 thousand per hectare. The Ministry of Agricu lture has stipulated the maximum unit support per
cubic metre to Nkr 70. On terrain transport of hardwood exceeding 2 km in distance, Nkr 30 per cubicmetre may be applied.
Certain conditional requirements related to forest management- and environmental procedures
must be met to be eligible for subsidy payments.
6. Amount of subsidy
The total support expenditures for 1997 amounted to Nkr 7.7 million. The average subsidy
equals Nkr 40 per cu metre, corresponding to about 15 to 20 per cent of the harvesting costs. The
number of recipients (forest owners) receiving support is estimated to 750. Jobs created are estimated
to an equivalent of 160 man-years.
7. Duration of the subsidy
Starting date: 1976. The annual budget allocations have been gradually reduced as improved
harvesting methods have been introduced.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Statistical data making an assessment of the possible trade effects is not available.
9.6 Subsidies for Round Wood Sale and Transport in Forestry
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy
The Ministry of Agriculture through the County National Forest Service.G/SCM/N/38/NOR
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2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
«Regulation on subsidies for transport in forestry» of 11 November 1993. The scheme
funding is through the Annual State Budget (log -transport infrastructures) and the Agricultural
Development Fund (LUF) within the Agricultural Agreement (round wood sale improvements).
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
To increase the forest resources and the forest activities in Western- and Northern Norway.
These regions are not able to provide adequate quantities of wood to enable a regional establishment of
major wood processing industries. Most round w ood (especially the pulpwo od) therefore must be
transported by truck/ ferry prior to shipping with ocean freighters to the existing processing industries.
4. Form of the subsidy
Grants.
5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
All round wood assortments are eligible for support, but the major part of the support relates
to the transport of pulp wood fro m Western Norway and the hardwood to the particle board industry
located in Northern Norway.
The grants may be given as:
- In Western Norway; Investment support to co-operative community log terminals and
quay structures for log shipments by boat.
- In Northern Norway; Unit transport support and support to general measures
improving round wood sale.
The transport is subsidised on the condition th at the grants should only cover parts of the
costs exceeding the «normal» national average. The assumption is that the grant shall neither distort
the competition between the purchasing industries nor have any negative influence on theestablishment of local industry or other local utilisation of wood. If control measures reveal that the
conditional requirements are not met, the National Forest Service may claim the grant payment
including interest to be repaid.
6. Amount of subsidy
The support expenditures for 1997 amounted to Nkr 1.6 millions, paid only as unit support
per cubic metre transported, involving about 2500 forest owners. No subsidies were paid to any
investment to co-operative log terminals etc., expecting construction during 1998. The programme is
estimated maintaining about 66 man-years in the primary forest operation.
7. Duration of the subsidy
Starting date: 1976. The annual support has been de-escalated according to the policy
programme.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Statistical data making an assessment of the possible trade effects is not available.G/SCM/N/38/NOR
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10. THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR
10.1 Introduction
The notification of the subsidies in the agricultural sector presented below gives a brief
overview of the general development in the Norwegian Agricultural Policy the last years and of therelevant agricultural subsidy programmes. The present notification is in line with the previous
notifications on Agriculture by Norway to the Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures
as regards content of information.
Norway also refers to the notifications on domestic support provided to the Committee on
Agriculture. The last notification (doc ument G/AG/N/NOR/11) covers the year 1996.
10.2 Information on the subsidy programmes
The various programmes are listed under the chapters 10.2.1 to 10.2.7 below.
The notification covers schemes in force from 1 July 1997 and until 30 June 1998.Norwegian agricultural policy is implemented in pursuit of objectives concerning production,
income, productivity, regional development, the agricultural landscape and the environment. The
three later objectives and the multifunctional role of agriculture in general, have been given higher
priority over the last years.
Target prices for farm products (administered prices for grain) and the fiscal support to be
accorded to agriculture are laid down in the a nnual Agricultural Agreement between the farmers’
unions and the Government. The Agricultural Agreement is subject to ratification and appropriation
of budget funds by the Norwegian Parliament. Allocations for the Agricultural Agreement are madeunder Chapter 1150 (Ministry of Agriculture) of the State budget.
Former allocations made for regulation of consumer prices have been abolished.Support is provided for grains and oilseeds, fruits and vegetables, milk and dairy products,
meat of bovine animals, veal, sheep, pig and poultry , eggs and wool. For the various sectors the below
mentioned support schemes apply. Direct payments , of which most schemes are differentiated by
region, size of farms, amount of arable land and number of animals, plays a significant role.
10.2.1 The milk sector
Milk production is of vital importance in several rural regions as alternative forms of
agricultural production are scarce. There is a major policy objective to secure employment and
economic activity in the countryside, maintenance of agricultural landscape, and to fulfil national food
security policies including protecting arable land and securing a decentralised production structure.
Milk producers receive a base deficiency payment applicable equally to output within the
farm level milk quota. In addition a regional deficiency payment apply to rural regions. The
deficiency payment is paid for each litre of milk delivered to the dairy. The amount varies according
to region, and the highest support is given in the northernmost districts. A structural income support is
provided to each farm. The support is paid as a lump sum for production above 30 thousand litres of
cow’s milk and of 15 thousand litres of goat’s milk. The objective of the programme is to equaliseincome between larger and smaller holdings.
Former compensation for value added tax on liquid milk and cheese has been abolished.G/SCM/N/38/NOR
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10.2.2 The meat and egg sector
Producers of meat of bovine animals, veal and sheep receive a base deficiency payment to all
output. Regional deficiency payment is paid to producers of meat in less favoured regions. The
payment is differentiated by region and by kind of meat. The rates are highest in the northernmostcounty. To equalise differences in farm gate return due to differences in the distance of farms from
slaughterhouses, processing plants and from the major consumer markets, transport support is granted.
A deficiency payment for wool is provided to secure producer prices for wool.
Compensation for value added tax on meat has been abolished.A small amount of transport support is granted for egg sector based on the same rational as for the
meat sector. A former C ontract Production Scheme for eggs is phased out.
10.2.3 The grain sector
The Grain Price Support programme aims at securing the current level of production for food
security reasons. There is a system of administered (guaranteed) prices. Some transport support and
storage support are granted.
10.2.4 Potatoes and horticultural products
There is paid deficiency payment to potatoes and a regional deficiency payment to fruit,
berries and vegetables. In the horticultural sector some transport support and storage support is also
provided.
10.2.5 Headage and Acreage support
A major part of the budgetary support is paid within the Acreage and Agricultural Landscape
Scheme and the Headage Support programme. The support is based on amount of cultivated area and
number of animals and is differentiated by region, farm size and kind of animal. Certain
environmental criteria’s has to be fulfilled in order to receive the support, and there is a maximum rate
of support per farm.
10.2.6 Vacation and replacement
To enable livestock farmers vacation and time-off they are refunded expenses for hiring
vacation workers on the farm under the Vacation and Replacement Scheme. The farmers must have
an approved temporary substitute scheme, and the expenses must be documented.
10.2.7 Market regulation
Market regulation is mainly financed through the marketing levy. The producers become liable to
the marketing levy when selling a product. Funds for market regulation provided by the government, havebeen significantly reduced over the last years.
10.3 Expenditures and market structure
Deficiency payments, the structural income su pport, the acreage and headage support as well as
the vacation and replacement scheme are granted direct ly to the farmers. The rest of the programmes are
market regulation schemes and other indirectly schemes.G/SCM/N/38/NOR
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The amount of support measured by total cost budgeted for 1997 and 1998 are listed in the
tables 1 to 5 below.
The tables 1 to 10 provides updated information on Agricultural Support in Norway as well as
market information on major agricultural commodities. 1997 figures are provisional. Some figuresprovided last year were provisional and the present figures may differ from these.
Table 1 Chapter 1150, Agricultural Agreement, Million Nkr
1997 1998
Agricultural Development Found 515.3 515.3
Market Regulation 96.0 96.0
Price Support 2 599.3 2 485.6
Other direct payments to producers 6 858.0 7 282.1
Total 10 086.6 10 379.0
Table 2 Chapter 1150, Price Support Million Nkr
1997 1998
Milk And Milk Products 707.8 625.0
Beef, Veal, Sheep meat and Pig-meat 890.1 878.0
Cereals 707.8 671.0
Wool 165.0 172.2
Other 128.7 139.4
Total 2 599.3 2 485.0
Table 3 Chapter 1150, Other direct payments to producers, Million Nkr
1997 1998
Structural income support 1 449.6 1 421.7
Headage support, animals 1 692.4 2 014.7
Acreage and cultural landscape scheme 3 354.0 3 384.6
Production support on market crops 66.5 70.3
Transport support, meat and eggs 82.5 80.7Other 213.1 310.1
Total 6 858.0 7 282.1
Table 4 Base deficiency payment, amount per unit (NOK per litre/kg):
1.7.97-30.6.98 1.7.98-30.6.99
Milk 0.118 0.066
Beef and Veal 2.70 2.70
Sheep meat 4.90 4.90
Table 5 Regionally deficiency payment, amount per unit (NOK per litre/kg):
1.7.97 -30.6.98 1.7.98-30.6.99
Milk40.00/1.54 0.00/1.57
Meat50.00/13.00 0.00/13.00
The schemes last are result of the annual Agricultural Agreement between the farmers’ unions
and the Government. The agreement is subject to ratification by the Parliament. While the framework
                                                     
4 10 zones, varying rates, lowest and highest cited
5  5 zones, varying rates, lowest and highest cited (varies also for kind of meat)G/SCM/N/38/NOR
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usually not change from one year to another, ther e is an ongoing process of review and evaluation of
the programmes.
An assessment of the trade effects of the subsidies is not available. Below there are, however
presented statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the major agriculturalcommodities
6. Most 1997 figures are provisional and 1998 figures are forecasts.
Table 6 Cow’s milk
Year Received by diaries Consumption,  million kg
Million litres Whole, low-fat and
skimmed milkCream and sour
cream
1994 1,727 694.5 28.4
1995 1,709 682.5 28.6
1996 1,688 663.0 28.8
1997 1,684 644.9 29.2
1998 1,677 629.8 29.6
Table 7 Cheese (million kg)
Year Production Exports Imports Consumption
1994 79.7 21.9 2.3 59.7
1995 83.4 23.1 2.4 61.5
1996 85.6 22.5 2.6 63.4
1997 86.9 24.1 2.6 64.6
1998 90.4 22.5 2.6 66.6
Table 8 Butter (million kg)
Year Production Exports Imports Consumption
1994 17.6 4.0 0.0 13.0
1995 17.7 4.4 0.0 13.3
1996 16.2 2.4 0.0 13.1
1997 15.4 2.5 0.0 12.2
1998 15.4 2.3 0.0 12.3
Table 9 Cereals (million kg)7
Year Production Imports8Exports Consumption9
Wheat
1994 253.1 301.4 7.3 539.6
1995 308.0 125.5 0.0 443.0
1996 245.6 232.5 2.3 448.6
1997 248.5 218.9 0.0 465.10
1998 253.4 n.a. n.a. n.a.
                                                     
6 Source: Budget Committee on Agriculture for all data except data for grains which are provided by
the Norwegian National Grain Administration.
7 Production + Import - Export may differ from consumption figures. These differences are due to
changes in stocks and storing losses. Figures for imports exports and consumption for 1998 are not available.
8 Figures of import and export from 1995 and thereafter are based on External Trade Statistics by
Official Statistics of Norway.
9 Figures for consumption 1997 and 1998 are estimates.
10 Includes grain for feeding purpose in the aquacultural sector.G/SCM/N/38/NOR
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Rye
1994 7.0 36.8 0.0 41.9
1995 14.3 25.3 0.0 10.11
1996 12.0 18.3 0.0 44.1
1997 12.1 20.3 0.0 35.12
1998 14.4 n.a. n.a. n.a.
Barley
1994 492.8 206.0 0.0 667.1
1995 535.9 161.4 0.0 665.0
1996 586.7 195.5 0.0 700.5
1997 591.5 27.9 0.1 665.81998 594.3 n.a. n.a. n.a.
Oats
1994 291.9 17.5 0.0 341.8
1995 347.4 60.0 0.0 326.0
1996 331.0 109.6 0.0 355.8
1997 322.5 58.4 0.0 406.8
1998 320.0 n.a. n.a. n.a.
Table 10 Meat (million kg)13
Year Production Imports Exports Consumption
Beef and Veal
1994 86.7 2.0 1.4 86.7
1995 84.3 3.3 1.9 86.8
1996 85.2 5.2 1.7 88.5
1997 88.2 2.9 1.7 86.6
1998 88.0 4.1 n.a. 90.4
Mutton
1994 25.8 0.5 0.0 24.9
1995 26.1 0.7 0.0 27.1
1996 26.6 0.3 0.0 23.61997 25.2 0.1 1.1 25.2
1998 24.7 0.7 n.a. 24.8
Pork
1994 90.8 5.5 0.4 96.5
1995 95.6 4.6 0.2 101.2
1996 102.8 2.8 0.6 105.4
1997 104.9 1.3 2.0 106.41998 107.8 1.7 n.a. 106.7
Poultry meat
1994 25.6 0.4 0.1 27.1
1995 28.6 1.3 0.1 28.31996 32.4 0.2 0.0 30.6
1997 33.4 0.0 0.0 33.6
1998 32.4 0.0 0.0 31.4
                                                     
11 Only rye for feed purposes.
12 Includes triticale.
13 Production + Import - Export may differ from consumption figures due to changes in stocks.G/SCM/N/38/NOR
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Poultry meat
1994 51.5 0.0 2.2 48.1
1995 49.3 0.2 1.5 49.3
1996 48.8 0.7 1.5 48.81997 46.9 0.7 1.8 46.9
1998 47.3 0.7 1.7 45.2
10.3.1 Sources:
1. Budget Committee for Agriculture (Budsjettnemda for Jordbruket)
2. Norwegian National Grain Administration (Statens Kornforretning)
3. External Trade, Statistics Norway (Statistisk Sentralbyrå).
4. Proposition No 70 (1996-97) to the Storting by the Ministry of Government Administration
5. Proposition No 67 (1997-98) to the Storting by the Ministry of Government Administration
6. Proposition No 1 (1997-98) to the Stor ting by the Ministry of Agriculture.
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