Order No. 279 of the Ministry of Agriculture validating the Procedure for preparing biological substantiation for establishing fishery reserve zones, changing their boundaries or terminating the existence of fishery reserve zones.

The Order primarily focuses on the preparation of biological substantiations for establishing, modifying, or terminating fishery conservation zones in Russia. It operates within the legal framework established by the Federal Agency for Fisheries and aims to ensure the sustainable management of aquatic biological resources. Key legal principles include adherence to the regulations set forth by the Government of the Russian Federation, particularly the rules for establishing fishery conservation zones and the protection of valuable aquatic species. The document outlines specific measures for the preparation of biological substantiations, which must include detailed information about the fishery basin, the aquatic resource's habitat, and the impact of human activities on these resources. It emphasizes the need for comprehensive assessments of the effectiveness of natural reproduction of aquatic resources and the identification of negative factors affecting their status. Compliance requirements include submitting applications from legal entities or government bodies to the Federal Agency for Fisheries, which will then coordinate with the Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution (VNIRO) for the development of the biological substantiation. The implementation plan involves the Federal Agency for Fisheries issuing directives to VNIRO within three working days of receiving a request for biological substantiation. Enforcement mechanisms are implied through the regulatory oversight of the Federal Agency for Fisheries, ensuring adherence to the established guidelines and the protection of aquatic ecosystems.