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While taking note of the fact that 97 per cent of all declared values are accepted as the transaction value for purposes of customs valuation, the discussant asked whether customs valuation is related to the use of “average prices” and requested information on the situation vis-à-vis the remaining 3 per cent of cases where declared values are not accepted.
While taking note of the fact that 97 per cent of all declared values are accepted as the transaction value for purposes of customs valuation, the discussant asked whether customs valuation is related to the use of “average prices” and requested information on the situation vis-à-vis the remaining 3 per cent of cases where declared values are not accepted.
I would like to make it clear that customs valuation takes place on the basis of the declared transaction value, not any average values.
I would like to make it clear that customs valuation takes place on the basis of the declared transaction value, not any average values.
As stated in the Report from the Secretariat, 97 per cent of all imports are declared by the importer as using the transaction value as the basis for the customs valuation.
As stated in the Report from the Secretariat, 97 per cent of all imports are declared by the importer as using the transaction value as the basis for the customs valuation.
The remaining 3 per cent are mainly gifts, products returned for repair and samples of merchandise without any transaction involved.
The remaining 3 per cent are mainly gifts, products returned for repair and samples of merchandise without any transaction involved.
It is correct that the TVINN electronic declaration system uses a system of average transaction values, but the purpose of this system is not customs valuation, but rather to detect and select out declarations that may contain errors or that may require closer examination by customs officials.
It is correct that the TVINN electronic declaration system uses a system of average transaction values, but the purpose of this system is not customs valuation, but rather to detect and select out declarations that may contain errors or that may require closer examination by customs officials.
SPS measures In response to a question on notifications of SPS measures, Norway only notifies emergency measures and SPS measures that differ from what is covered by the EEA-Agreement.
SPS measures In response to a question on notifications of SPS measures, Norway only notifies emergency measures and SPS measures that differ from what is covered by the EEA-Agreement.
Since the last trade policy review in 2004 Norway has submitted 15 notifications to the WTO, five of which were emergency notifications.
Since the last trade policy review in 2004 Norway has submitted 15 notifications to the WTO, five of which were emergency notifications.
This demonstrates that the number of regulations which are purely national or differs substantially from the EEA-Agreement are limited.
This demonstrates that the number of regulations which are purely national or differs substantially from the EEA-Agreement are limited.
TBT A couple of TBT-related questions were raised.
TBT A couple of TBT-related questions were raised.
The first related to decaBDE.
The first related to decaBDE.
Norway would like to recall that the draft regulation to prohibit decaBDE was duly notified to the WTO (G/TBT/N/NOR/6).
Norway would like to recall that the draft regulation to prohibit decaBDE was duly notified to the WTO (G/TBT/N/NOR/6).
Norway informed member countries in the TBT committee about the rationale of the regulation of decaBDE, and provided background information to interested parties.
Norway informed member countries in the TBT committee about the rationale of the regulation of decaBDE, and provided background information to interested parties.
After extensive public hearings and consultations, the regulation prohibiting decaBDE was adopted 9 December 2007 and entered into force 1st of April this year.
After extensive public hearings and consultations, the regulation prohibiting decaBDE was adopted 9 December 2007 and entered into force 1st of April this year.
The second issue raised relates to a proposal to regulate 18 hazardous substances in consumer products.
The second issue raised relates to a proposal to regulate 18 hazardous substances in consumer products.
The proposal was submitted to a public hearing and has been notified to the WTO (G/TBT/N/NOR/17).
The proposal was submitted to a public hearing and has been notified to the WTO (G/TBT/N/NOR/17).
The regulation did not enter into force on 1st of January 2008 as envisaged, and Norwegian authorities are currently examining the comments received in the public hearing and meeting with different stakeholders.
The regulation did not enter into force on 1st of January 2008 as envisaged, and Norwegian authorities are currently examining the comments received in the public hearing and meeting with different stakeholders.
In the upcoming meeting in the TBT committee 5-6 November, Norway will provide further information regarding the process and considerations regarding the proposed regulation on hazardous substances in consumer products.
In the upcoming meeting in the TBT committee 5-6 November, Norway will provide further information regarding the process and considerations regarding the proposed regulation on hazardous substances in consumer products.
GPA The discussant commented that while Norway's government procurement is open and subject to the disciplines of the WTO's Government Procurement Agreement, it would seem that only a small portion of contracts are granted to foreign suppliers, and that the Secretariat Report noted that, in 2006, 96% of contracts bidded went to domestic suppliers.
GPA The discussant commented that while Norway's government procurement is open and subject to the disciplines of the WTO's Government Procurement Agreement, it would seem that only a small portion of contracts are granted to foreign suppliers, and that the Secretariat Report noted that, in 2006, 96% of contracts bidded went to domestic suppliers.
Unfortunately, these figures are based on a report that suffers from a number of statistical errors, greatly underestimating the number and value of contracts awarded to foreign suppliers.
Unfortunately, these figures are based on a report that suffers from a number of statistical errors, greatly underestimating the number and value of contracts awarded to foreign suppliers.
It is unfortunately not possible to give a precise estimate of the percentage actually awarded to foreigners based on the current available data.
It is unfortunately not possible to give a precise estimate of the percentage actually awarded to foreigners based on the current available data.
Norway is currently taking steps to improve future reporting.
Norway is currently taking steps to improve future reporting.
SECTORAL POLICIES
SECTORAL POLICIES
Agriculture On sectoral policies, we have taken note of the many comments and concerns expressed related to our agricultural policies.
Agriculture On sectoral policies, we have taken note of the many comments and concerns expressed related to our agricultural policies.
We have already commented on this in our statement two days ago, and I think you are all well aware of our positions on this matter.
We have already commented on this in our statement two days ago, and I think you are all well aware of our positions on this matter.
Let me in this context, however, recall that Norway is by no means a closed market for agricultural products.
Let me in this context, however, recall that Norway is by no means a closed market for agricultural products.
Outside domestically produced agricultural goods, Norwegian tariff protection is zero or only marginal.
Outside domestically produced agricultural goods, Norwegian tariff protection is zero or only marginal.
Norway is a net importer of agricultural products.
Norway is a net importer of agricultural products.
The value of imported agricultural products far exceeds the value of agricultural production.
The value of imported agricultural products far exceeds the value of agricultural production.
Agricultural imports have increased by 37 per cent 2004 to 2007.
Agricultural imports have increased by 37 per cent 2004 to 2007.
In the same period, imports from developing countries increased by 50 per cent, and imports from LDCs increased by 70%.
In the same period, imports from developing countries increased by 50 per cent, and imports from LDCs increased by 70%.
Norway remains within its bound commitment levels for domestic support and export competition for all commodities.
Norway remains within its bound commitment levels for domestic support and export competition for all commodities.
Furthermore, Norway is fully committed to the mandate of the Doha Development Agenda.
Furthermore, Norway is fully committed to the mandate of the Doha Development Agenda.
Norway is prepared to undertake substantial reductions in support levels and tariff barriers as mandated by the Doha declaration.
Norway is prepared to undertake substantial reductions in support levels and tariff barriers as mandated by the Doha declaration.
We urge all members to contribute to bringing about a swift and positive conclusion to the Doha Development Agenda.
We urge all members to contribute to bringing about a swift and positive conclusion to the Doha Development Agenda.
Maritime sector We have also noted concerns that Norway’s revised offer in the services negotiations related to maritime transportation may imply introduction of new restrictions and even indicate a “roll back”.
Maritime sector We have also noted concerns that Norway’s revised offer in the services negotiations related to maritime transportation may imply introduction of new restrictions and even indicate a “roll back”.
Norway has made some revisions of a more technical nature in its revised offer, mainly to streamline the terminology and make the wording consistent for equal cases and content, but we do not consider this to alter the substance of existing commitments.
Norway has made some revisions of a more technical nature in its revised offer, mainly to streamline the terminology and make the wording consistent for equal cases and content, but we do not consider this to alter the substance of existing commitments.
Norway will be happy to engage with other members within the context of the services negotiations in order to explain and discuss the content of our – as well as other countries’ – revised offers.
Norway will be happy to engage with other members within the context of the services negotiations in order to explain and discuss the content of our – as well as other countries’ – revised offers.
One Member asked some very specific questions about our new tonnage tax system which was introduced on January 1st of this year.
One Member asked some very specific questions about our new tonnage tax system which was introduced on January 1st of this year.
The main reason for the change of tax systems was to ensure a level playing field within the EEA for the shipping sector.
The main reason for the change of tax systems was to ensure a level playing field within the EEA for the shipping sector.
This may not be the natural context to go through this system in great detail.
This may not be the natural context to go through this system in great detail.
This is why we have taken the liberty to provide some information in writing which has been submitted to the delegation who expressed interest in the matter.
This is why we have taken the liberty to provide some information in writing which has been submitted to the delegation who expressed interest in the matter.
More copies of the same information are available to other interested members at the back of the room.
More copies of the same information are available to other interested members at the back of the room.
Work permits One last issue which has been touched upon by several Members is the issue of work permits.
Work permits One last issue which has been touched upon by several Members is the issue of work permits.
Work permits are required for most foreign citizens wishing to work in Norway.
Work permits are required for most foreign citizens wishing to work in Norway.
Generally, a person must have a concrete and current offer of employment for full-time work to get a permit.
Generally, a person must have a concrete and current offer of employment for full-time work to get a permit.
Wages and working conditions must not be of a lower standard than the applicable collective agreement, wage scale or normal standard for the location and profession.
Wages and working conditions must not be of a lower standard than the applicable collective agreement, wage scale or normal standard for the location and profession.
For more detailed information, reference is made to our response to a written question from China.
For more detailed information, reference is made to our response to a written question from China.
In response to a specific question from one Member regarding applicants from low income countries, please note that there is no distinction made between applicants from low income and other countries.
In response to a specific question from one Member regarding applicants from low income countries, please note that there is no distinction made between applicants from low income and other countries.
I am looking forward to continue our deliberations and thank you all for your patience and attention.
I am looking forward to continue our deliberations and thank you all for your patience and attention.
Opening of Offshore North Sea 1980
Åpning av Offshore North Sea 1980
Opening of Offshore North Sea 1980.
Åpning av Offshore North Sea 1980.
Stavanger, 26 August 1980.
Stavanger, 26 August 1980.
22 July Commission: lessons are important to improve future preparedness
- Viktig å trekke lærdom for bedre fremtidig beredskap
“This is in line with the announcement we made on 27 July in agreement with the other political parties.
- Dette er i tråd med det vi og et samlet politisk Norge varslet 27. juli.
The Commission’s mandate and composition have been decided in consultation with the parties represented in the Storting.
Kommisjonens mandat og sammensetning er utformet i samråd med partiene på Stortinget.
We have taken their points of view and input into consideration.
Vi har tatt hensyn til synspunkter og innspill fra partiene på Stortinget.
I am pleased that the leaders of the Conservative Party, the Christian Democratic Party and the Liberal Party supported the proposal.
Jeg er glad for at lederne for Høyre, KrF og Venstre støtter forslaget.
The Progress Party has chosen to take note of the proposal on grounds of principle,” said Mr Stoltenberg.
Frp har på prinsipielt grunnlag valgt å ta forslaget til orientering, sier Stoltenberg.
The Commission is requested to take particular consideration of the fact that so many of those affected on 22 July were young people.
Kommisjonen bes også se hen til at mange av de berørte var unge.
It is to complete its work by 10 August 2012 and report to the Prime Minister.
Den skal avslutte sitt arbeid 10. august 2012 og avgi rapport til statsministeren.
Importance has been attached to putting together a commission with a broad range of expertise.
Det har vært lagt vekt på å sette sammen en kommisjon med ulik faglig ekspertise.
The Commission is to be chaired by Alexandra Bech Gjørv.
Kommisjonens skal ledes av Alexandra Bech Gjørv.
She is a lawyer at the law firm Hjort.
Bech Gjørv har lang erfaring som næringslivsleder.
Ms Bech Gjørv has long experience from senior management in the private sector, for example as Executive Vice President of Hydro.
Hun har omfattende ledererfaring, blant annet som konserndirektør i Norsk Hydro.
In this position she was responsible for human resources, health, safety and the environment and corporate social responsibility in one of Norway’s largest enterprises.
Hun hadde med det ansvar for personal, helse, miljø og sikkerhet og samfunnsansvar i ett av Norges største konsern.
She has also headed the New Energy business sector in both Hydro and Statoil.
I tillegg har hun vært direktør for virksomheten Ny Energi i både Hydro og Statoil.
In addition, Ms Bech Gjørv has extensive international experience.
Bech Gjørv har også bred internasjonal erfaring.
The other members of the Commission are: - Former Chief of Police in Hordaland, Ragnar Line Auglend, Bergen - Former Police Commissioner in Copenhagen, Hanne Bech Hansen, Hillerup, Denmark - Researcher Laila Bokhari, Oslo - Former CEO of NSB Einar Enger, Rakkestad - Lt General Torgeir Hagen, former head of the Norwegian armed forces’ intelligence services, Hamar - Professor Guri Hjeltnes, Oslo.
Øvrige medlemmer i kommisjonen er: - Tidligere politimester i Hordaland, Ragnar Line Auglend, Bergen - Forhenværende politidirektør i København, Hanne Bech Hansen, Hillerup, Danmark - Forsker Laila Bokhari, Oslo - Tidligere konsernsjef i NSB Einar Enger, Rakkestad - Generalløytnant Torgeir Hagen, tidligere sjef for Forsvarets etterretningstjeneste, Hamar - Professor Guri Hjeltnes, Oslo.
- Vice President of the Norwegian Red Cross Linda Motrøen Paulsen, Stavanger - Chief County Medical Officer Karin Straume, Vadsø
- Visepresident i Røde Kors, Linda Motrøen Paulsen, Stavanger - Fylkeslege Karin Straume, Vadsø
These nine members will be supplemented by a tenth, who will be a man with police or rescue services expertise from one of our closest neighbouring countries.
Dette vil være en person med politi/ beredskapsfaglig kompetanse fra ett av våre nærmeste naboland.
Illustration: Redlink
Illustrasjon: Redlink
Norway’s Arctic Policy for 2014 and beyond - a Summary
Nordkloden - et sammendrag
Norway's arctic policy
Nordkloden
The Committee was appointed on 10 October 2014.
Utvalget ble oppnevnt 10. oktober 2014.
Director General Øystein Børmer, Norwegian Government Agency for Financial Management, has chaired the Committee that otherwise has consisted of experts from economics, accounting and administration.
Direktør Øystein Børmer, Direktoratet for økonomistyring, har ledet utvalget, som for øvrig har vært sammensatt av eksperter innen økonomi, regnskap og administrasjon.
"I thank the Committee for a unanimous report that is delivered by the deadline.
– Jeg takker utvalget for en enstemmig rapport som er levert innenfor tidsfristen.
It is a competent Committee that has assessed various aspects of the current central government budgeting and accounting principles in line with the mandate given by the government", says the Minister of Finance Siv Jensen.
Det er et faglig kompetent utvalg som har gjennomgått ulike sider ved dagens statlige budsjettering og regnskap i tråd med mandatet gitt av Regjeringen, sier finansminister Siv Jensen.
The report will be sent for consultation today, 1 December.
Utredningen vil bli sendt på høring i dag 1. desember.
Deadline for input is 1 March 2016.
Høringsfrist er 1. mars 2016.
Organisations and others that are not on the consultation list are invited to provide input.
Organisasjoner og andre som ikke står på høringslisten, inviteres også til å komme med innspill.
Questions regarding the report can be directed to:
Spørsmål i forbindelse med utredningen kan rettes til:
Øystein Børmer, Director General, Chairperson of the Committee, contact the DFØ Director of Communications, Ruth Høyland Jønsrud, telephone +47 951 83 108.
Utvalgsleder, direktør Øystein Børmer, kontakt kom.dir. i DFØ Ruth Høyland Jønsrud, telefon 951 83 108
Head of the Secretariat, Frode Karlsen, Deputy Director General, Ministry of Finance, telephone +47 414 02 521.
Sekretariatsleder, avd.dir. i FIN Frode Karlsen, telefon 414 02 521
NOU 2015: 14 - Central government budgeting and accounting principles
NOU 2015: 14 - Bedre beslutningsgrunnlag, bedre styring
The Storting must be provided with a better basis for decision-making
Ekspertutvalg om flerårige budsjetter
Report about multi-year budgets
Utredning om flerårige budsjetter
Report from the Financial Crisis Commission
Finanskriseutvalgets utredning
Today Minister of Finance Sigbjørn Johnsen received the report from the Financial Crisis Commission, Official Norwegian Report no. 2011: 1, Better positioned against financial crises.
Finansminister Sigbjørn Johnsen mottok i dag finanskriseutvalgets utredning, NOU 2011: 1 Bedre rustet mot finanskriser.
“The report enables a better understanding of the international financial crisis and its impact in Norway.
– Utredningen gir et viktig bidrag til forståelsen av den internasjonale finanskrisen og utslagene av krisen i Norge.
It is reassuring that the Commission has arrived at a joint understanding of the causes and effects of the crisis.
Det er betryggende at utvalget har funnet fram til en felles forståelse av krisens årsaker og virkninger.
The Commission’s report provides useful input on how this can be done,” says Minister of Finance Sigbjørn Johnsen.
Utvalgets utredning bidrar med nyttige innspill til hvordan vi skal klare det, sier finansminister Sigbjørn Johnsen.
The Financial Crisis Commission The Financial Crisis Commission was appointed in June 2009 to evaluate the Norwegian financial markets, including the Norwegian financial markets regulation, in the context of the international financial crisis and lessons learnt.
Om utvalget Finanskriseutvalget ble oppnevnt i juni 2009 for å vurdere det norske finansmarkedet, herunder norsk finansmarkedsregulering, i lys av den internasjonale finanskrisen og erfaringene fra denne.
The Commission was asked to describe the underlying causes of the crisis and to examine whether there were any specific national factors that contributed to the development of the crisis in Norway.
Utvalget ble blant annet bedt om å beskrive de bakenforliggende årsakene til finanskrisen, og se på om det var særlige nasjonale forhold som bidro til utviklingen av krisen i Norge.
Financial markets regulation and supervision must however also be seen in a broader European and international context,” says Mr Johnsen.
Regulerings- kontroll- og tilsynsarbeid må også ses i en bredere europeisk og internasjonal sammenheng, sier finansminister Sigbjørn Johnsen.
The model proposed by the Commission seems very interesting,” says the Minister.
Den modellen utvalget skisserer er svært interessant, sier finansministeren.
I have noted that several countries have already introduced, or are planning to introduce, new financial sector fees and taxes,” says Mr Johnsen.
Jeg har merket meg at en del land allerede har innført, eller planlegger å innføre, endringer i skattesystemet overfor sektoren, sier finansminister Sigbjørn Johnsen.
Consumer protection and consumer safety in financial markets has been and is an important issue for the Ministry of Finance.
Forbrukervern og forbrukersikkerhet innenfor finanssektoren har vært og er en viktig sak for Finansdepartementet.
Following up the report The Ministry intends to circulate the report in a public consultation as soon as possible, with a three-month deadline for comments.
Videre oppfølging Departementet vil raskt sende utvalgets utredning på høring, med tre måneders høringsfrist.
The Commission’s proposals cover a broad field, and the Ministry’s follow-up after the consultation will take this into account.
Forslagene fra utvalget omfatter et bredt saksfelt, og videre oppfølging etter høringen må tilpasses dette.
Press release from the Financial Crisis Commission
Pressemelding fra Finanskriseutvalget
Press note from the Financial Crisis Commission
Pressenotat fra Finanskriseutvalget
English summary of the Commission’s report in Appendix 2 of NOU 2011:1
Pressekonferansen på Nett-TV
Report from the nordic working group on Basel III / CRD IV
Rapport fra den nordiske arbeidsgruppen om Basel III / CRD IV
It is important that each individual country has the necessary tools to ensure financial stability in that country.
Det er viktig at hvert enkelt land har de virkemidlene som trengs for å sikre finansiell stabilitet i det enkelte land.