Communication from the EFTA Surveillance Authority under Article 4.1(a) of the Act referred to in point 64a in Annex XIII of the EEA Agreement (Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 of 23 July 1992 on access for Community air carriers to intra-Community air routes) — Imposition of new public service obligations in respect of scheduled air services on routes in Norway
Date: 2005-07-07
Institutions: EFTA Surveillance Authority
Subjects: Norway, air transport, airline, market access, services of general interest, transport company, transport market

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EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA

EFTA SURVEILLANCE AUTHORITY

Communication from the EFTA Surveillance Authority under Article 4.1(a) of the Act referred to
in point 64a in Annex XIII of the EEA Agreement (Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 of 23
July 1992 on access for Community air carriers to intra-Community air routes)

IMPOSITION OF NEW PUBLIC SERVICE OBLIGATIONS IN RESPECT OF SCHEDULED AIR
SERVICES ON ROUTES IN NORWAY

(2005/C 166/09)

1. INTRODUCTION

Pursuant to Article 4.1(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 of 23 July 1992 on access for Com-
munity air carriers to intra-Community air routes, Norway has decided to impose public service obligations
as of 1 April 2006 in respect of scheduled air services on the following routes:

1.

Lakselv — Tromsø v.v.

2. Andenes — Bodø v.v., Andenes — Tromsø v.v.

3.

Svolvær — Bodø v.v.

4.

Leknes — Bodø v.v.

5. Røst — Bodø v.v.

6. Narvik (Framnes) — Bodø v.v.

7. Brønnøysund — Bodø v.v., Brønnøysund — Trondheim v.v.

8.

Sandnessjøen — Bodø v.v., Sandnessjøen — Trondheim v.v.

9. Mo i Rana — Bodø v.v., Mo i Rana — Trondheim v.v., Mosjøen — Bodø v.v., Mosjøen — Trondheim

v.v.

10. Namsos — Trondheim v.v., Rørvik — Trondheim v.v.

11. Florø — Oslo v.v., Florø — Bergen v.v.

12. Førde — Oslo v.v., Førde — Bergen v.v.

13. Sogndal — Oslo v.v., Sogndal — Bergen v.v.

14. Sandane — Oslo v.v., Sandane — Bergen v.v., Ørsta-Volda — Oslo v.v., Ørsta-Volda — Bergen v.v.

15. Fagernes — Oslo v.v.

16. Røros — Oslo v.v.

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2. THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATIONS APPLY ON THE INDIVIDUAL ROUTES

2.1. Lakselv — Tromsø v.v.

2.1.1 Minimum Frequencies, Seating Capacity, Routing and Timetables

The requirements apply throughout the year. A daily service obligation applies in both directions.

Frequencies:

— Minimum three daily return services Monday — Friday and minimum three return services Saturday —

Sunday combined.

Seating Capacity:

— In both directions at least 750 seats shall be offered Monday — Friday combined and at least 150 seats

Saturday — Sunday combined.

— The number of seats offered shall be adjusted in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of

Transport and Communications in Annex A to this publication.

Routing:

— In both directions at least two of the required daily services Monday — Friday and at least two of the
required services Saturday — Sunday combined shall be non-stop. The remainder shall be through
services with a maximum of one intermediate stop.

Timetables:

Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

The required services must be scheduled to connect with air services Tromsø — Oslo v.v.

In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday — Friday (local times):

— First arrival in Tromsø shall be no later than 08.30 hrs and last departure from Tromsø no earlier than

19.30 hrs.

— First departure from Tromsø shall be no later than 11.30 hrs and last departure from Lakselv no earlier

than 17.00 hrs.

2.1.2 Aircraft Category

Aircraft registered for minimum 30 passengers and with pressurised cabin shall be used for the required
flights.

2.2 Andenes — Tromsø v.v., Andenes — Bodø v.v.

2.2.1 Minimum frequencies, seating capacity, routing and timetables

The requirements apply throughout the year. A daily service obligation applies in both directions.

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Frequencies:

Andenes — Bodø v.v., Andenes-Tromsø v.v. combined:

— Minimum four daily return services Monday — Friday and minimum five return services Saturday —

Sunday combined.

— The public demand for air travel shall be taken into account in the distribution of the number of daily

return services between Andenes — Bodø v.v. and Andenes — Tromsø v.v.

Andenes — Bodø v.v.:

— Minimum two daily return services Monday — Friday and minimum two return services Saturday —

Sunday combined.

Andenes — Tromsø v.v.:

— Minimum one daily return service.

Seating Capacity:

— For Andenes — Bodø v.v. and Andenes — Tromsø v.v. combined, there shall in both directions be at
least 615 seats offered Monday — Friday combined and at least 160 seats Saturday — Sunday
combined.

— The carrier has not the opportunity to adjust the seating capacity on this route, cf. the production

adjustment clause publish in Annex A to this notification.

Routing:

— In both directions at least three of the four required daily services Monday — Friday and at least four
of the five required services Saturday — Sunday combined shall be non-stop. The remainder shall be
through services with a maximum of one intermediate stop.

Timetables:

Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

Andenes — Bodø v.v., Andenes-Tromsø v.v. combined:

— At least three services Monday — Friday and at least four services Saturday — Sunday combined must

be scheduled to connect with air services to/from Oslo.

Andenes — Bodø v.v.:

In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday — Friday (local times):

— First arrival in Bodø shall be no later than 07.30 hrs and last departure from Bodø no earlier than

20.00 hrs.

Andenes — Tromsø v.v.:

In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday — Friday (local times):

— First arrival in Tromsø shall be no later than 10.00 hrs and last departure from Tromsø no earlier than

16.30 hrs.

2.2.2 Aircraft Category

Aircraft registered for minimum 30 passengers and with pressurised cabin shall be used for the required
flights.

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2.3 Svolvær — Bodø v.v.

2.3.1 Minimum Frequencies, Seating Capacity, Routing and Timetables

The requirements apply throughout the year. A daily service obligation applies in both directions.

Frequencies:

— Minimum six daily return services Monday — Friday and minimum seven return services Saturday —

Sunday combined.

Seating Capacity:

— In both directions at least 1 000 seats shall be offered Monday — Friday combined and at least 225

seats Saturday — Sunday combined.

— The number of seats offered shall be adjusted in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of

Transport and Communications in the Annex A to this publication.

Routing:

— In both directions at least five of the required daily services Monday — Friday and at least five of the
required services Saturday — Sunday combined shall be non-stop. The remainder shall be through
services with a maximum of one intermediate stop.

Timetables:

Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

At least five daily services Monday — Friday and at least five services Saturday — Sunday combined must
be scheduled to connect with air services Bodø — Oslo v.v.

In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday — Friday (local times):

— First arrival in Bodø shall be no later than 07.30 hrs and last departure from Bodø no earlier than

20.00 hrs.

2.3.2 Aircraft Category

Aircraft registered for minimum 30 passengers and with pressurised cabin shall be used for the required
flights.

2.4 Leknes — Bodø v.v.

2.4.1 Minimum Frequencies, Seating Capacity, Routing and Timetables

The requirements apply throughout the year. A daily service obligation applies in both directions.

Frequencies:

— Minimum six daily return services Monday — Friday and minimum seven return services Saturday —

Sunday combined.

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Seating Capacity:

— In both directions at least 1 200 seats shall be offered Monday — Friday combined and at least 265

seats Saturday — Sunday combined.

— The number of seats offered shall be adjusted in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of

Transport and Communications in Annex A to this publication.

Routing:

— In both directions at least five of the required daily services Monday — Friday and at least five of the
required services Saturday — Sunday combined shall be non-stop. The remainder shall be through
services with a maximum of one intermediate stop.

Timetables:

Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

At least five daily services Monday — Friday and at least five services Saturday — Sunday combined must
be scheduled to connect with air services Bodø — Oslo v.v.

In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday — Friday (local times):

— First arrival in Bodø shall be no later than 07.30 hrs and last departure from Bodø no earlier than

20.00 hrs.

2.4.2 Aircraft Category

Aircraft registered for minimum 30 passengers and with pressurised cabin shall be used for the required
flights.

2.5 Røst — Bodø v.v.

2.5.1 Minimum Frequencies, Seating Capacity, Routing and Timetables

The requirements apply throughout the year. A daily service obligation applies in both directions.

Frequencies:

— Minimum two daily return services Monday — Friday and minimum two return services Saturday —

Sunday combined.

Seating Capacity:

— In both directions at least 150 seats shall be offered Monday — Friday combined and at least 30 seats

Saturday — Sunday combined.

— The number of seats offered shall be adjusted in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of

Transport and Communications in Annex A to this publication.

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Routing:

— In both directions at least one of the required daily services Monday — Friday shall be non-stop. On

Saturday — Sunday combined, at least half of the required flights shall be non-stop.

Timetables:

Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

At least one daily service must be scheduled to connect with air services Bodø — Oslo v. v.

In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday — Friday (local times):

— First arrival in Bodø shall be no later than 10.00 hrs and last departure from Bodø no earlier than

17.00 hrs.

2.5.2 Aircraft category

Aircraft registered for minimum 15 passengers shall be used for the required flights.

2.6 Narvik (Framnes) — Bodø v.v.

2.6.1 Minimum Frequencies, Seating Capacity, Routing and Timetables

The requirements apply to January — June and August — December. In July, there are requirements as to
seating capacity only, with a minimum number of seats not less than 80 per cent of the minimum levels
specified below.

Throughout the year a daily service obligation applies in both directions.

Frequencies:

— Minimum three daily return services Monday — Friday and minimum four return services Saturday —

Sunday combined.

Seating Capacity:

— In both directions at least 380 seats shall be offered Monday — Friday combined and at least 75 seats

Saturday — Sunday combined.

— The number of seats offered shall be adjusted in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of

Transport and Communications in Annex A to this publication.

Routing:

— The required services shall be non-stop.

Timetables:

Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday — Friday (local times):

— First arrival in Bodø shall be no later than 09.30 hrs and last departure from Bodø no earlier than

18.00 hrs.

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2.6.2 Aircraft Category

Aircraft registered for minimum 15 passengers shall be used for the required flights.

2.7 Brønnøysund — Bodø v.v., Brønnøysund — Trondheim v.v.

2.7.1 Minimum Frequencies, Seating Capacity, Routing and Timetables Brønnøysund — Bodø v.v.

The requirements apply throughout the year. A daily service obligation applies in both directions.

Frequencies:

— Minimum two daily return services Monday — Friday and minimum three return services Saturday —

Sunday combined.

Seating Capacity:

— In both directions at least 350 seats shall be offered Monday — Friday combined and at least 90 seats

Saturday — Sunday combined.

— The number of seats offered shall be adjusted in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of

Transport and Communications in Annex A to this publication.

Routing:

— The required flights shall be through services with a maximum of one intermediate stop.

Timetables:

Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday — Friday (local times):

— First arrival in Bodø shall be no later than 10.00 hrs and last departure from Bodø no earlier than

18.30 hrs.

— First departure from Bodø shall be no later than 08.30 hrs and last departure from Brønnøysund no

earlier than 19.00 hrs.

2.7.2 Minimum Frequencies, Seating Capacity, Routing and Timetables Brønnøysund — Trondheim

v.v.

The requirements apply throughout the year. A daily service obligation applies in both directions.

Frequencies:

— Minimum three daily return services Monday — Friday and minimum four return services Saturday —

Sunday combined.

Seating Capacity:

— In both directions at least 550 seats shall be offered Monday — Friday combined and at least 130 seats

Saturday — Sunday combined.

— The number of seats offered shall be adjusted in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of

Transport and Communications in Annex A to this publication.

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Routing:

— The required flights shall be non-stop.

Timetables:

Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

The required services must be scheduled to connect with air services Trondheim — Oslo v.v.

In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday — Friday (local times):

— First arrival in Trondheim shall be no later than 08.00 hrs and last departure from Trondheim no

earlier than 20.30 hrs.

— First departure from Trondheim shall be no later than 09.30 hrs and last departure from Brønnøysund

no earlier than 18.00 hrs.

2.7.3 Aircraft Category

Aircraft registered for minimum 30 passengers and with pressurised cabin shall be used for the required
flights.

2.8 Sandnessjøen — Bodø v.v., Sandnessjøen — Trondheim v.v.

2.8.1 Minimum Frequencies, Seating Capacity, Routing and Timetables Sandnessjøen — Bodø v.v.

The requirements apply throughout the year. A daily service obligation applies in both directions.

Frequencies:

— Minimum two daily return services Monday — Friday and minimum three return services Saturday —

Sunday combined.

Seating Capacity:

— In both directions at least 350 seats shall be offered Monday — Friday combined and at least 90 seats

Saturday — Sunday combined.

— The number of seats offered shall be adjusted in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of

Transport and Communications in Annex A to this publication.

Routing:

— The required services shall be non-stop.

Timetables:

Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday — Friday (local times):

— First arrival in Bodø shall be no later than 10.00 hrs and last departure from Bodø no earlier than

18.30 hrs.

— First departure from Bodø shall be no later than 08.30 hrs and last departure from Sandnessjøen no

earlier than 19.00 hrs.

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2.8.2 Minimum Frequencies, Seating Capacity, Routing and Timetables Sandnessjøen — Trondheim

v.v.

The requirements apply throughout the year. A daily service obligation applies in both directions.

Frequencies:

— Minimum three daily return services Monday — Friday and minimum four return services Saturday —

Sunday combined.

Seating Capacity:

— In both directions at least 450 seats shall be offered Monday — Friday combined and at least 110 seats

Saturday — Sunday combined.

— The number of seats offered shall be adjusted in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of

Transport and Communications in Annex A to this publication.

Routing:

— The required flights shall be through services with a maximum of one intermediate stop.

Timetables:

Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

The required services must be scheduled to connect with air services Trondheim — Oslo v.v.

In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday — Friday (local times):

— First arrival in Trondheim shall be no later than 08.00 hrs and last departure from Trondheim no

earlier than 20.30 hrs.

— First departure from Trondheim shall be no later than 09.30 hrs and last departure from Sandnessjøen

no earlier than 18.00 hrs.

2.8.3 Aircraft Category

Aircraft registered for minimum 30 passengers and with pressurised cabin shall be used for the required
flights.

2.9 Mo i Rana — Bodø v.v., Mo i Rana — Trondheim v.v., Mosjøen — Bodø v.v., Mosjøen —

Trondheim v.v.

2.9.1 Minimum Frequencies, Seating Capacity, Routing and Timetables Mo i Rana — Bodø v.v.

The requirements apply to January — June and August — December. In July, there are requirements as to
seating capacity only, with a minimum number of seats not less than 80 per cent of the minimum levels
specified below.

Throughout the year a daily service obligation applies in both directions.

Frequencies:

— Minimum four daily return services Monday — Friday and minimum five return services Saturday —

Sunday combined.

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Seating Capacity:

— In both directions at least 525 seats shall be offered Monday — Friday combined and at least 125 seats

Saturday — Sunday combined.

— The number of seats offered shall be adjusted in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of

Transport and Communications in Annex A to this publication.

Routing:

— The required services shall be non-stop.

Timetables:

Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday — Friday (local times):

— First arrival in Bodø shall be no later than 10.00 hrs and last departure from Bodø no earlier than

18.30 hrs.

— First departure from Bodø shall be no later than 08.30 hrs and last departure from Mo i Rana no

earlier than 19.00 hrs.

2.9.2 Minimum Frequencies, Seating Capacity, Routing and Timetables Mo i Rana — Trondheim v.v.

The requirements apply to January — June and August — December. In July, there are requirements as to
seating capacity only, with a minimum number of seats not less than 80 per cent of the minimum levels
specified below.

Throughout the year a daily service obligation applies in both directions.

Frequencies:

— Minimum three daily return services Monday — Friday and minimum four return services Saturday —

Sunday combined.

Seating Capacity:

— In both directions at least 650 seats shall be offered Monday — Friday combined and at least 160 seats

Saturday — Sunday combined.

— The number of seats offered shall be adjusted in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of

Transport and Communications in Annex A to this publication.

Routing:

— The required flights shall be through services with a maximum of one intermediate stop.

Timetables:

Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

The required services must be scheduled to connect with air services Trondheim — Oslo v.v.

In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday — Friday (local times):

— First arrival in Trondheim shall be no later than 08.00 hrs and last departure from Trondheim no

earlier than 20.30 hrs.

— First departure from Trondheim shall be no later than 09.30 hrs and last departure from Mo i Rana no

earlier than 18.00 hrs.

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2.9.3 Minimum Frequencies, Seating Capacity, Routing and Timetables Mosjøen — Bodø v.v.

The requirements apply to January — June and August — December. In July, there are requirements as to
seating capacity only, with a minimum number of seats not less than 80 per cent of the minimum levels
specified below.

Throughout the year a daily service obligation applies in both directions.

Frequencies:

— Minimum three daily return services Monday — Friday and minimum four return services Saturday —

Sunday combined.

Seating Capacity:

— In both directions at least 250 seats shall be offered Monday — Friday combined and at least 60 seats

Saturday — Sunday combined.

— The number of seats offered shall be adjusted in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of

Transport and Communications in Annex A to this publication.

Routing:

— The required flights shall be through services with a maximum of one intermediate stop.

Timetables:

Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday — Friday (local times):

— First arrival in Bodø shall be no later than 10.00 hrs and last departure from Bodø no earlier than

18.30 hrs.

— First departure from Bodø shall be no later than 08.30 hrs and last departure from Mosjøen no earlier

than 19.00 hrs.

2.9.4 Minimum Frequencies, Seating Capacity, Routing and Timetables Mosjøen — Trondheim v.v.

The requirements apply to January — June and August — December. In July, there are requirements as to
seating capacity only, with a minimum number of seats not less than 80 per cent of the minimum levels
specified below.

Throughout the year a daily service obligation applies in both directions.

Frequencies:

— Minimum three daily return services Monday — Friday and minimum four return services Saturday —

Sunday combined.

Seating Capacity:

— In both directions at least 400 seats shall be offered Monday — Friday combined and at least 100 seats

Saturday — Sunday combined.

— The number of seats offered shall be adjusted in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of

Transport and Communications in Annex A to this publication.

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Routing:

— The required services shall be non-stop.

Timetables:

Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

The required services must be scheduled to connect with air services Trondheim — Oslo v.v.

In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday — Friday (local times):

— First arrival in Trondheim shall be no later than 08.00 hrs and last departure from Trondheim no

earlier than 20.30 hrs.

— First departure from Trondheim shall be no later than 09.30 hrs and last departure from Mosjøen no

earlier than 18.00 hrs.

2.9.5 Aircraft Category

Aircraft registered for minimum 30 passengers and with pressurised cabin shall be used for the required
flights.

2.10 Namsos — Trondheim v.v., Rørvik — Trondheim v.v.

2.10.1 Minimum Frequencies, Seating Capacity, Routing and Timetables Namsos — Trondheim v.v.

The requirements apply throughout the year. A daily service obligation applies in both directions.

Frequencies:

— Minimum three daily return services Monday — Friday and minimum four return services Saturday —

Sunday combined.

Seating Capacity:

— In both directions at least 320 seats shall be offered Monday — Friday combined and at least 80 seats

Saturday — Sunday combined.

— The number of seats offered shall be adjusted in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of

Transport and Communications in Annex A to this publication.

Routing:

— In both directions at least two of the required daily services Monday — Friday and at least two of the
required services Saturday — Sunday combined shall be non-stop. The remainder shall be through
services with a maximum of one intermediate stop.

Timetables:

Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

The required services must be scheduled to connect with air services Trondheim — Oslo v.v.

In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday — Friday (local times):

— First arrival in Trondheim shall be no later than 08.00 hrs and last departure from Trondheim no

earlier than 18.30 hrs.

— First departure from Trondheim shall be no later than 09.30 hrs and last departure from Namsos no

earlier than 17.00 hrs.

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2.10.2 Minimum Frequencies, Seating Capacity, Routing and Timetables Rørvik — Trondheim v.v.

The requirements apply throughout the year. A daily service obligation applies in both directions.

Frequencies:

— Minimum three daily return services Monday — Friday and minimum four return services Saturday —

Sunday combined.

Seating Capacity:

— In both directions at least 250 seats shall be offered Monday — Friday combined and at least 65 seats

Saturday — Sunday combined.

— The number of seats offered shall be adjusted in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of

Transport and Communications in Annex A to this publication.

Routing:

— In both directions at least one of the required daily services Monday — Friday and at least one of the
required services Saturday — Sunday combined shall be non-stop. The remainder shall be through
services with a maximum of one intermediate stop.

Timetables:

Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

The required services must be scheduled to connect with air services Trondheim — Oslo v.v.

In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday — Friday (local times):

— First arrival in Trondheim shall be no later than 08.00 hrs and last departure from Trondheim no

earlier than 18.30 hrs.

— First departure from Trondheim shall be no later than 09.30 hrs and last departure from Rørvik no

earlier than 17.00 hrs.

2.10.3 Aircraft Category

Aircraft registered for minimum 15 passengers shall be used for the required flights.

2.11 Florø — Oslo v.v., Florø — Bergen v.v.

2.11.1 Minimum Frequencies, Seating Capacity, Routing and Timetables Florø — Oslo v.v:

The requirements apply to January — June and August — December. In July, there are requirements as to
seating capacity only, with a minimum number of seats not less than 80 per cent of the minimum levels
specified below.

Throughout the year a daily service obligation applies in both directions.

Frequencies:

— Minimum four daily return services Monday — Friday and minimum five return services Saturday —

Sunday combined.

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Seating Capacity:

— In both directions at least 820 seats shall be offered Monday — Friday combined and at least 205 seats

Saturday — Sunday combined.

— The carrier has not the opportunity to adjust the seating capacity on these routes, cf. the production

adjustment clause publish in Annex A to this notification.

Routing:

— The required services shall be non-stop.

Timetables:

Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday — Friday (local times):

— First arrival in Oslo shall be no later than 09.00 hrs and last departure from Oslo no earlier than 21.00

hrs.

— First departure from Oslo shall be no later than 09.30 hrs and last departure from Florø no earlier than

19.30 hrs.

2.11.2 Minimum Frequencies, Seating Capacity, Routing and Timetables Florø — Bergen v.v:

The requirements apply to January — June and August — December. In July, there are requirements as to
seating capacity only, with a minimum number of seats not less than 80 per cent of the minimum levels
specified below.

Throughout the year a daily service obligation applies in both directions.

Frequencies:

— Minimum five daily return services Monday — Friday and minimum four return services Saturday —

Sunday combined.

Seating Capacity:

— In both directions at least 950 seats shall be offered Monday — Friday combined and at least 180 seats

Saturday — Sunday combined.

— The carrier has not the opportunity to adjust the seating capacity on these routes, cf. the production

adjustment clause publish in Annex A to this notification.

Routing:

— The required services shall be non-stop.

Timetables:

Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday — Friday (local times):

— First arrival in Bergen shall be no later than 09.30 hrs and last departure from Bergen no earlier than

20.00 hrs.

— First departure from Bergen shall be no later than 09.00 hrs and last departure from Florø no earlier

than 19.00 hrs.

2.11.3 Aircraft Category

Aircraft registered for minimum 30 passengers and with pressurised cabin shall be used for the required
flights.

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2.12 Førde — Oslo v.v., Førde — Bergen v.v.

2.12.1 Minimum Frequencies, Seating Capacity, Routing and Timetables Førde — Oslo v.v.

The requirements apply to January — June and August — December. In July, there are requirements as to
seating capacity only, with a minimum number of seats not less than 80 per cent of the minimum levels
specified below.

Throughout the year a daily service obligation applies in both directions.

Frequencies:

— Minimum four daily return services Monday — Friday and minimum five return services Saturday —

Sunday combined.

Seating Capacity:

— In both directions at least 680 seats shall be offered Monday — Friday combined and at least 170 seats

Saturday — Sunday combined.

— The number of seats offered shall be adjusted in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of

Transport and Communications in Annex A to this publication.

Routing:

— The required services shall be non-stop.

Timetables:

Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday — Friday (local times):

— First arrival in Oslo shall be no later than 09.00 hrs and last departure from Oslo no earlier than 19.00

hrs.

— First departure from Oslo shall be no later than 09.30 hrs and last departure from Førde no earlier

than 17.30 hrs.

2.12.2 Minimum Frequencies, Seating Capacity, Routing and Timetables Førde — Bergen v.v.

The requirements apply to January — June and August — December. In July, there are requirements as to
seating capacity only, with a minimum number of seats not less than 80 per cent of the minimum levels
specified below.

Throughout the year a daily service obligation applies in both directions.

Frequencies:

— Minimum two daily return services Monday — Friday and minimum two return services Saturday —

Sunday combined.

Seating Capacity:

— In both directions at least 180 seats shall be offered Monday — Friday combined and at least 35 seats

Saturday — Sunday combined.

— The number of seats offered shall be adjusted in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of

Transport and Communications in Annex A to this publication.

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Routing:

— At least one of the required services shall be non-stop.

Timetables:

Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday — Friday (local times):

— First arrival in Bergen shall be no later than 10.30 hrs and last departure from Bergen no earlier than

17.30 hrs.

— First departure from Bergen shall be no later than 11.00 hrs and last departure from Førde no earlier

than 17.30 hrs.

2.12.3 Aircraft Category

Aircraft registered for minimum 30 passengers and with pressurised cabin shall be used for the required
flights.

2.13 Sogndal — Oslo v.v., Sogndal — Bergen v.v.

2.13.1 Minimum Frequencies, Seating Capacity, Routing and Timetables Sogndal — Oslo v.v.

The requirements apply to January — June and August — December. In July, there are requirements as to
seating capacity only, with a minimum number of seats not less than 80 per cent of the minimum levels
specified below.

Throughout the year a daily service obligation applies in both directions.

Frequencies:

— Minimum three daily return services Monday — Friday and minimum three return services Saturday —

Sunday combined.

Seating Capacity:

— In both directions at least 425 seats shall be offered Monday — Friday combined and at least 90 seats

Saturday — Sunday combined.

— The number of seats offered shall be adjusted in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of

Transport and Communications in Annex A to this publication.

Routing:

— The required services shall be non-stop.

Timetables:

Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday — Friday (local times):

— First arrival in Oslo shall be no later than 09.00 hrs and last departure from Oslo no earlier than 19.00

hrs.

— First departure from Oslo shall be no later than 09.30 hrs and last departure from Sogndal no earlier

than 17.30 hrs.

2.13.2 Minimum Frequencies, Seating Capacity, Routing and Timetables Sogndal — Bergen v.v.

The requirements apply to January — June and August — December. In July, there are requirements as to
seating capacity only, with a minimum number of seats not less than 80 per cent of the minimum levels
specified below.

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Throughout the year a daily service obligation applies in both directions.

Frequencies:

— Minimum two daily return services Monday — Friday and minimum two return services Saturday —

Sunday combined.

Seating Capacity:

— In both directions at least 190 seats shall be offered Monday — Friday combined and at least 40 seats

Saturday — Sunday combined.

— The number of seats offered shall be adjusted in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of

Transport and Communications in Annex A to this publication.

Routing:

— At least one of the required services shall be non-stop

Timetables:

Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday — Friday (local times):

— First arrival in Bergen shall be no later than 11.00 hrs and last departure from Bergen no earlier than

17.30 hrs.

— First departure from Bergen shall be no later than 11.30 hrs and last departure from Sogndal no earlier

than 16.30 hrs.

2.13.3 Aircraft Category

Aircraft registered for minimum 30 passengers and with pressurised cabin shall be used for the required
flights.

2.14 Sandane — Oslo v.v., Sandane — Bergen v.v., Ørsta-Volda — Oslo v.v., Ørsta-Volda –Bergen

v.v.

2.14.1 Minimum Frequencies, Seating Capacity, Routing and Timetables Sandane — Oslo v.v.

The requirements apply throughout the year. A daily service obligation applies in both directions.

Frequencies:

— Minimum three daily return services Monday — Friday and minimum three return services Saturday —

Sunday combined.

Seating Capacity:

— In both directions at least 225 seats shall be offered Monday — Friday combined and at least 45 seats

Saturday — Sunday combined.

— The number of seats offered shall be adjusted in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of

Transport and Communications in Annex A to this publication.

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Routing:

— In both directions at least one of the required daily flights Monday — Friday and at least one of the
required flights Saturday — Sunday combined shall be non-stop. The remainder may have a maximum
of one intermediate stop, which may be entailed by a change of aircraft provided that the connecting
time does not exceed 60 minutes and that the carrier serves the entire route to and from Oslo.

Timetables:

Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday — Friday (local times):

— First arrival in Oslo shall be no later than 09.00 hrs and last departure from Oslo no earlier than 19.00

hrs.

— First departure from Oslo shall be no later than 09.30 hrs and last departure from Sandane no earlier

than 17.30 hrs.

2.14.2 Minimum Frequencies, Seating Capacity, Routing and Timetables Sandane — Bergen v.v.

The requirements apply throughout the year. A daily service obligation applies in both directions.

Frequencies:

— Minimum two daily return services Monday — Friday and minimum two return services Saturday —

Sunday combined.

Seating Capacity:

— In both directions at least 100 seats shall be offered Monday — Friday combined and at least 25 seats

Saturday — Sunday combined.

— The number of seats offered shall be adjusted in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of

Transport and Communications in Annex A to this publication.

Routing:

— In both directions the required services may have a maximum of one intermediate stop, which may be
entailed by a change of aircraft provided that the connecting time does not exceed 60 minutes and that
the carrier serves the entire route to and from Bergen.

Timetables:

Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday — Friday (local times):

— First arrival in Bergen shall be no later than 11.00 hrs and last departure from Bergen no earlier than

17.30 hrs.

— First departure from Bergen shall be no later than 11.30 hrs and last departure from Sandane no earlier

than 16.30 hrs.

2.14.3 Minimum Frequencies, Seating Capacity, Routing and Timetables Ørsta-Volda — Oslo v.v.

The requirements apply throughout the year. A daily service obligation applies in both directions.

Frequencies:

— Minimum four daily return services Monday — Friday and minimum four return services Saturday —

Sunday combined.

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Seating Capacity:

— In both directions at least 450 seats shall be offered Monday — Friday combined and at least 100 seats

Saturday — Sunday combined.

— The number of seats offered shall be adjusted in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of

Transport and Communications in Annex A to this publication.

Routing:

— In both directions at least one of the required daily flights Monday — Friday and at least one of the
required flights Saturday — Sunday combined shall be non-stop. The remainder may have a maximum
of one intermediate stop, which may be entailed by a change of aircraft provided that the connecting
time does not exceed 60 minutes and that the carrier serves the entire route to and from Oslo.

Timetables:

Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday — Friday (local times):

— First arrival in Oslo shall be no later than 09.00 hrs and last departure from Oslo no earlier than 19.00

hrs.

— First departure from Oslo shall be no later than 09.30 hrs and last departure from Ørsta-Volda no

earlier than 17.30 hrs.

2.14.4 Minimum Frequencies, Seating Capacity, Routing and Timetables Ørsta-Volda — Bergen v.v.

The requirements apply throughout the year. A daily service obligation applies in both directions.

Frequencies:

— Minimum two daily return services Monday — Friday and minimum two return services Saturday —

Sunday combined.

Seating Capacity:

— In both directions at least 100 seats shall be offered Monday — Friday combined and at least 25 seats

Saturday — Sunday combined.

— The number of seats offered shall be adjusted in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of

Transport and Communications in Annex A to this publication.

Routing:

— In both directions the required services may have a maximum of one intermediate stop, which may be
entailed by a change of aircraft provided that the connecting time does not exceed 60 minutes and that
the carrier serves the entire route to and from Bergen.

Timetables:

Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday — Friday (local times):

— First arrival in Bergen shall be no later than 11.00 hrs and last departure from Bergen no earlier than

17.30 hrs.

— First departure from Bergen shall be no later than 11.30 hrs and last departure from Ørsta-Volda no

earlier than 16.30 hrs.

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2.14.5 Aircraft Category

Aircraft registered for minimum 30 passengers and with pressurised cabin shall be used for the required
flights.

2.15 Fagernes — Oslo v.v.

2.15.1 Minimum Frequencies, Seating Capacity, Routing and Timetables

The requirements apply throughout the year. In both directions a service obligation applies daily except
Saturday.

Frequencies:

— Minimum two daily return services Monday — Friday and minimum one return service Sunday.

Seating Capacity:

— In both directions at least 150 seats shall be offered Monday — Friday combined and at least 15 seats

Sunday.

— The number of seats offered shall be adjusted in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of

Transport and Communications in Annex A to this publication.

Routing:

— The required services shall be non-stop.

Timetables:

Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday — Friday (local times):

— Departure from Fagernes not later than 08.00 hrs and between 16.00-17.00 hrs.

— Departure from Oslo between 09.00-09.45 hrs and between 17.00-18.00 hrs.

2.15.2 Aircraft Category

Aircraft registered for minimum 15 passengers shall be used for the required flights.

2.16 Røros — Oslo v.v.

2.16.1 Minimum Frequencies, Seating Capacity, Routing and Timetables

The requirements apply throughout the year. In both directions a service obligation applies daily except
Saturday.

Frequencies:

— Minimum six weekly return services.

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Seating Capacity:

— In both directions at least 275 seats shall be offered weekly.

— The number of seats offered shall be adjusted in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of

Transport and Communications in Annex A to this publication.

— The number of seats offered may not be reduced if an aircraft registered for 100 or more passengers is

used to operate this route.

Routing:

— The required services shall be non-stop if aircraft registered for less than 100 passengers are used.
When using aircraft registered for 100 or more passengers, the required services shall be through
flights with a maximum of one intermediate stop.

Timetables:

Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

3. THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATIONS APPLY ON ALL ROUTES

3.1 Technical and operative conditions

Carriers' attention is especially drawn to technical and operative conditions applying at the airports. For
further information, please contact:

Luftfartstilsynet (Civil Aviation Authority), P O Box 8050 Dep, N-0031 Oslo,

telephone (47) 23 31 78 00

3.2 Fares

For each subsequent operating year the maximum fare shall be adjusted on 1 April within the limit of the
consumer price index for the 12-month period ending 15 February the same year, as made public by
Statistics Norway (http://www.ssb.no).

The carrier is responsible for making the tickets available at a price not exceeding the maximum basic one-
way fare through at least one sales channel. The carrier is also responsible for keeping the customers
informed about how such tickets are available.

The carrier shall be party to the domestic interline agreements in force at any time, and shall offer all
discounts available under such agreements.

The carriers maximum basic one-way fare (fully flexible) in the operating year beginning 1 April 2006
must not exceed the following rates:

1.

Lakselv-Tromsø

2. Andenes-Tromsø

Andenes-Bodø

Svolvær – Bodø

Leknes – Bodø

Røst – Bodø

3.

4.

5.

6. Narvik (Framnes) – Bodø

7.

Brønnøysund – Bodø

Brønnøysund – Trondheim

8.

Sandnessjøen – Bodø

Sandnessjøen – Trondheim

NOK 1 144,-

NOK 676,-

NOK 1 419,-

NOK 783,-

NOK 783,-

NOK 783,-

NOK 1 144,-

NOK 1 327,-

NOK 1 287,-

NOK 1 139,-

NOK 1 419,-

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9. Mo i Rana – Bodø

NOK 834,-

Mo i Rana – Trondheim

NOK 1 572,-

Mosjøen – Bodø

Mosjøen – Trondheim

NOK 1 139,-

NOK 1 419,-

10. Namsos – Trondheim

NOK 880,-

Rørvik – Trondheim

11. Florø – Oslo

Florø – Bergen

12. Førde – Oslo

Førde – Bergen

13. Sogndal – Oslo

Sogndal – Bergen

14. Sandane – Oslo

Sandane – Bergen

Ørsta-Volda – Oslo

Ørsta-Volda – Bergen

15. Fagernes – Oslo

16. Røros – Oslo

NOK 1 119,-

NOK 1 607,-

NOK 987,-

NOK 1 607,-

NOK 987,-

NOK 1 388,-

NOK 987,-

NOK 1 607,-

NOK 1 185,-

NOK 1 607,-

NOK 1 363,-

NOK 788,-

NOK 1 755,-

4. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS FOLLOWING A TENDER PROCEDURE

Following a tender procedure, which limits access to the routes to one carrier, these conditions apply in
addition:

Fares:

— All connecting fares to/from other air services shall be offered on equal terms for all carriers. Exempted
from this are connecting fares to/from other services carried out by the tenderer, provided that the fare
is maximum 40 per cent of the fully flexible fare.

— Bonus points from frequent flyer programmes can neither be earned nor redeemed on the flights.

— Social discounts shall be granted in accordance with the guidelines laid down by the norwegian

Ministry of Transport and published in Annex B to this notification.

Transfer Conditions:

— All conditions set out by the carrier for the transfer of passengers to and from other carriers' routes,
including connecting times and through check-in of tickets and baggage, shall be objective and non-
discriminatory.

5. REPLACEMENT AND LIFTING OF PREVIOUS PUBLIC SERVICE OBLIGATIONS

These public service obligations replace those previous published:

in Official Journal of the European Union C 87, of 10 April 2003, for the routes:

— Lakselv — Tromsø v.v.

— Andenes — Tromsø v.v., Andenes — Bodø.

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in Official Journal of the European Communities C 112, of 9 May 2002, for the routes:

— Svolvær — Bodø v.v. (published as (6A))

— Leknes — Bodø v.v. (published as (6B))

— Røst — Bodø v.v. (published as (7))

— Brønnøysund — Bodø v.v., Brønnøysund — Trondheim v.v. (published as (9A))

— Sandnessjøen — Bodø v.v., Sandnessjøen — Trondheim v.v. (published as (9B))

— Mo i Rana — Bodø v.v., Mo i Rana — Trondheim v.v., Mosjøen — Bodø v.v., Mosjøen — Trondheim

v.v. (published as (10A))

— Namsos — Trondheim v.v., Rørvik — Trondheim v.v. (published as (10B))

— Florø — Oslo v.v., Florø — Bergen v.v. (published as (11))

— Førde — Oslo v.v., Førde — Bergen v.v. (published as (12))

— Sogndal — Oslo v.v., Sogndal — Bergen v.v. (published as (13A))

— Sandane — Oslo v.v., Sandane — Bergen v.v., Ørsta-Volda — Oslo v.v., Ørsta-Volda — Bergen v.v.

(published as (13B))

— Fagernes — Oslo v.v. (published as (14))

— Røros — Oslo v.v. (published as (15)).

in Official Journal of the European Union C 248, of 7 October 2004, for the routes:

— Narvik (Framnes) — Bodø v.v.

The public service obligations published by Norway in Official Journal of the European Communities C 112 of
9 May 2002, concerning the route Stokmarknes — Bodø v.v. (published as (5)), are lifted with effect from
1 April 2006.

6. INFORMATION

Further information can be obtained from: The Ministry of Transport and Communications, P O Box 8010
Dep, N-0030 Oslo

Tel. (47) 22 24 83 53, fax 47 22 24 56 09

This documentation is also available on the Internet: http://www.odin.dep.no/sd/engelsk/aktuelt

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ADJUSTMENT OF PRODUCTION/AVAILABLE SEATS — PRODUCTION ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE

ANNEX A

1. Purpose of the production adjustment clause

The purpose of the production adjustment clause is to ensure that supplied capacity/seats offered by the operator is
adjusted to changes in market demand. Whenever the number of passengers increases significantly and exceeds the
following specified limits for the percentage of seats occupied at any time (the passenger load factor), the operator shall
increase available seats offered. The operator may accordingly decrease available seats offered when the number of
passengers decreases significantly. See specification below in 3.

2. Periods for measuring passenger load factors

The periods during which the passenger load factor shall be monitored and assessed range from 1 January to 30 June
inclusive and 1 August to 30 November inclusive.

3. Conditions for changing production/available seats offered

3.1.

Conditions for increasing production

3.1.1. An increase in production/available seats offered shall take place when the average passenger load
factor on each single route encompassed by public service obligations is higher than 70 per cent.
When the average passenger load factor on these routes exceeds 70 per cent in any of the periods
mentioned in 2, the operator shall increase production/available seats offered by at least 10 per cent on
these routes, at latest from the start of the following IATA traffic season. Production/available seats
offered shall be increased at least so that the average passenger load factor does not exceed 70 per cent.

3.1.2. When increasing production/available seats offered according to the above, the new production may
take place by using aircraft with lower seating capacity than specified in the original tender, if preferred
by the operator.

3.2.

Conditions for decreasing production

3.2.1. A decrease in production/available seats offered may take place when the average passenger load factor
on each single route encompassed by public service obligations is lower than 35 per cent. When the
average passenger load factor on these routes is lower than 35 per cent in any of the periods
mentioned in 2, the operator may decrease production/available seats offered by no more than 25 per
cent on these routes from the first day after the end of the abovementioned periods.

3.2.2. On routes with more than two daily frequencies offered in each direction, reduction in production
according to 3.2.1 shall take place by reducing frequencies offered. The only exception from this is
when the operator uses aircraft with larger seating capacity than the minimum specified in the imposi-
tion of public service obligations. The operator may then use smaller aircraft, however, not with lower
seating capacity than the minimum specified in the imposition of public service obligations.

3.2.3. On routes with only one or two daily frequencies offered in each direction, reduction in available seats
offered can only take place by using aircraft with lower seating capacity than specified in the imposi-
tion of public service obligations.

4. Procedures for changes in production

4.1. The Norwegian Ministry of Transport and Communications has the responsibility subject to law for approving
proposed time schedules submitted by the operator, including changes in production. Reference is made to
Circular N-8/97 by the Norwegian Ministry of Transport and Communications, included in the tender file.

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4.2. If production/available seats offered shall be reduced according to 3.2, a proposal for a new traffic program shall
be circulated to the affected county councils, and these shall have sufficient time to make a statement before the
change is put into effect. If the proposed new traffic program includes changes violating any other requirements
laid down in the public service obligations, the new traffic
than the number of flights and seat capacity,
program must be sent to the Ministry of Transport and Communications for approval.

4.3. When production shall be increased according to 3.1, time schedules for new production/new seats should be

agreed between the operator and the county (counties) as administrative unit affected.

4.4. If new production shall be offered according to 3.1, and the operator and the county (counties) as administrative
unit affected cannot agree upon time schedules according to 4.3, the operator can seek approval according to
4.1 for a different time schedule for the new production/new seats offered from the Norwegian Ministry of
Transport and Communications. This does not mean that the operator may apply for approval of a time sche-
dule that does not include the required increase in production. There must exist substantial reasons for time
schedules for new production/new seats diverging from those which could be agreed by the county (counties) as
administrative unit affected according to 4.3, as a condition for the Ministry to approve such a proposal from
the operator.

5. Unchanged financial compensation when changing production

5.1. The financial compensation to the operator remains unchanged when increasing production according to 3.1.

5.2. The financial compensation to the operator remains unchanged when decreasing production according to 3.2.

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ANNEX B

PROVISIONS ON SOCIAL DISCOUNTS

1. On routes where the Norwegian Ministry of Transport and Communication buys air services after public service obli-

gations, the discount is applied for the following groups of people:

(a) Persons aged from 67 years at the day of departure,

(b) Blind persons aged from 16 years,

(c) Disabled persons aged from 16 years who receive pension according to the Norwegian law of ‘Folketrygd’ of 17

June 1966 or similiar law in any EEA country.

(d) Students aged from 16 years attending special schools for people with hearing problems.

(e) Accompany spouse irrespective of age, or a person who has to accompany persons included in (a) — (d),

(f) Travellers aged under 16 years at the day of departure.

2. The discount for people included in section 1 shall be 50 per cent. of maximum basic one-way fare.

3. This discount is not applicable when the travel is paid for by the government and/or social security office. The

person entitled to discount decides the need for escort.

4. An adult (aged from 16 years) may carry a child aged under 2 years for free, provided that the child does not occupy

its own seat and when travelling together on the entire journey.

5. Following documents must be present at time of ticketing:

(a) For persons mentioned in section 1 letter a) must show an official document with picture and day of birth.

(b) For persons mentioned in section 1 letter b and c) must provide proof of eligibility by means of official documen-
tation according to the Norwegian law of ‘Folketrygd’, chapter 8 § 8-3. Blind persons must provide proof from a
social security office and/or ‘Norges Blindeforbund’. Persons from other EEA countries must provide similar docu-
mentation from their home country.

(c) For persons mentioned in section 1 letter d) must present a student certificate and a letter from the social security
office stating that the student is receiving pension according to the Norwegian law of ‘Folketrygd’. Persons from
other EEA countries must provide similar documentation from their home country.