Queen Beatrix recognizes Jan de Jong, Inspector General, and the State Supervision of Mines
200 jaar Staatstoezicht op de Mijnen!
A regulatory agency does not survive for 200 years without the respect and support of elected officials and the public. The State Supervision of Mines (SSM) in the Netherlands has earned its outstanding reputation through sustained excellence and innovation.
SSM regulates all aspects of oil and gas exploration, production, and transportation, wind projects, and mining activities.
To learn more about the SSM, I encourage you to view this 200th anniversary video. At about the 6 minute mark, pay particular attention to SSM’s regulatory philosophy which emphasizes risk assessment and effective management systems. SSM does “not focus on nuts and bolts but on the effectiveness of management systems.”
Congratulations to Jan, Roel, Jos, Michael, and the dedicated professionals of the State Supervision of Mines. Keep going strong through anniversaries 210, 220, and beyond!
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