The Parliament at the same time rejected the use of CO2 taxes in these sectors and said that taxes, command and control and tradable permits should not be used at the same time. Sectors with existing CO2 taxes could also be included - other taxes should then be raised to compensate for the loss of income. Sale of permits could also be a part of this income. Government officials have been asked to work out a concrete proposal for a trading regime and come back to the Parliament with their proposal. Allocation of permits should have 1990 as a basis.
New activities have to buy their emission rights nationally or internationally.
A Norwegian trading regime should be fully open to CDM, JI and emissions trading. Future commitments must be reflected in the trading system. The right to sell their permits should be restricted if a company closes down production. The regime should be developed in active dialogue with business and labour-interests. NHO has supported the use of tradable permits, starting work in 1990 on the use of trading in climate change policies.