Technical Supervisory Authority for Cableways (Norway)
| Taubanetilsynet | |
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1 July 1977 |
| Dissolved | 1 January 2012 |
| Superseding agency | |
| Jurisdiction | Norway |
| Headquarters | Trondheim |
| Parent agency | Norwegian Ministry of Transport and Communications |
| Website | www.taubanetilsynet.no |
The Technical Supervisory Authority for Cableways (Norwegian: Taubanetilsynet) was the Norwegian authority responsible for cableways, including cable cars, aerial tramways, funiculars, ski lifts and similar installations. The authority has since 1 July 1977 been performed by the Trondheim office of Det Norske Veritas (DNV) on contract with the Norwegian Ministry of Transport and Communications. The agency is self-financing and covers its costs through fees based on the services provided.[1][2] The agency was dissolved on 1 January 2012 and the responsibility transferred to the Norwegian Railway Authority.
References[edit]
- ^ "Om Taubanetilsynet" (in Norwegian). Det Norske Veritas. Retrieved 27 January 2010.
- ^ "Taubanetilsynet" (in Norwegian). Det Norske Veritas. Retrieved 27 January 2010.
