The Government Nuclear Power Commission of 1976

The Chairman of the Government Commission on the Safety of Nuclear Power presents here a survey of the work of the Commission. First the mandate is presented, thereafter some brief remarks on the composition of the Commission. He then discusses the need for public information on nuclear power, and describes the procedure followed by the Commission. The degree of unanimity and dissence is thereafter treated. 18 of the Commission's 21 members found the safety of nuclear power acceptable for exploitation in Norway while 3 dissented from this conclusion. The basis for the majority view is briefly presented. Finally it is pointed out that the decision as to whether nuclear power should be utilised in Norway must be taken by the political authorities. (JIW)