2.4.13 Approval by the Norwegian Committee on Stratigraphy (NSK)
When formal geological units are being erected, the basis for their establishment is to be reported to NSK (see Sections 2.4.1 to 2.4.12) to provide the grounds for possible approval of the proposed name. The purpose of this requirement is to ensure that the unit is (a) adequately defined according to the rules laid down by ISSC (1976) and this Code, (b) given an unambiguous name which is constructed and written according to the rulings of this Code, (c) recorded in the register of names at the Norwegian Committee on Stratigraphy, and thereby secured priority, protection and status as a formal name.
Authors can apply to NSK for approval of formal unit names at the time of their publication, either by filling in an application form (Appendix 2), or by sending the manuscript direct to the committee or through the editor of the journal, book or map in which the establishment of the unit will be published. Application for approval of formal names should constitute part of the natural process of work on a manuscript. To avoid publication delays authors should apply for approval at an early stage in manuscript preparation. It is emphasized that NSK is not empowered to check the scientific basis for erecting a unit, but merely ensures that the rules for erection are followed.