Technical Supervisory Authority for Cableways (Norway) explained

Agency Name:Technical Supervisory Authority for Cableways
Nativename:Taubanetilsynet
Formed:1 July 1977
Dissolved:1 January 2012
Superseding:Norwegian Railway Authority
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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Om Taubanetilsynet . . 27 January 2010 . Norwegian.
  2. Web site: Taubanetilsynet . . 27 January 2010 . Norwegian.