Norway’s Environment Agency (Miljødirektoratet) has recommended the government approve a temporary permit allowing Nordic Mining to continue discharging mining waste into Førdefjorden. The agency states the proposed operation is acceptable under Norwegian pollution control laws and guidelines. This recommendation follows a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated the original discharge permit. Nordic Mining requires the temporary permit to continue operations at its mine. The agency’s assessment suggests the temporary discharge poses an acceptable environmental risk. A final decision now rests with the government, which will weigh the agency's recommendation against ongoing environmental concerns regarding the fjord. The case has drawn significant public and environmental scrutiny.