Order of the Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation No. 119-НК “On approval of requirements for organizations certified for the right to carry out work in the field of safety of hydraulic structures”.

This Order primarily addresses the approval and regulation of requirements for organizations authorized to conduct hydrotechnical safety works. Its objectives include establishing certification standards for such organizations. The broader policy context involves ensuring safety in hydrotechnical installations, with specific emphasis on managing natural and technological emergencies through defined classification of facilities. Key measures outlined involve the approval of specific requirements for certification of organizations engaged in hydrotechnical safety works, including criteria based on the organizations' experience with various classes of hydrotechnical facilities and their exposure to high-risk natural and technogenic hazards. The document specifies that organizations must possess experience in designing projects for high-class facilities and employ qualified personnel with relevant higher vocational education and service experience in related scientific fields. It also mandates the registration and publication of the order by the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Water and Irrigation, respectively, and assigns monitoring responsibilities to the Vice-Minister of Water and Irrigation. Implementation procedures include the state registration of the order, its posting on official internet resources following publication, and oversight by designated institutional bodies. The document emphasizes procedural compliance, institutional responsibilities, and the importance of experience and personnel qualifications in certifying organizations.