Order of the Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation No. 108-НК “On approval of consolidated standards for water consumption and water disposal”.

This Order primarily addresses the regulation of water use and water management standards. It aims to establish increased standards for water consumption and water treatment. The regulation seeks to update and consolidate existing standards. The broader policy context involves ensuring sustainable water resource management within the country, emphasizing legal principles related to water regulation and environmental protection. Key measures outlined include the approval of consolidated rules for water use and treatment, with specific standards for various sectors such as agriculture, industry, and greenhouse operations. The document details standards for water consumption in different sectors, including extensive water use in agriculture, non-ferrous crop cultivation, and industrial activities like coal and non-ferrous metal industries. It specifies the calculation of water leakage rates, natural water supply ratios based on geographic and climatic zones, and the identification of soil-hydrogeological areas affecting water use. These measures are intended to guide compliance and strategic planning in water management practices. Implementation responsibilities are assigned to the Committee for the Regulation, Protection and Use of Water Resources, which is tasked with ensuring state registration of the order with the Ministry of Justice and posting it on official internet resources after publication. The document establishes that monitoring of its implementation is entrusted to the Vice-Minister of Water and Irrigation. Procedural considerations include official registration, publication, and institutional oversight, with no explicit mention of stakeholder engagement beyond these mechanisms.