Federal Law No. 255-FZ amending Federal Law No.117-FZ on safety of waterworks. Country/Territory Russian Federation Document type Legislation Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Water Keyword Waterworks Classification/declassification Geographical area Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, Black Sea, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Entry into force notes This Federal Law enters into force ninety days after the date of its official publication. Abstract This Federal Law introduces the classification of waterworks, depending on the consequences of possible accidents, the criteria for which are set by the Government of the Russian Federation. The modalities and criteria for mandatory declaration of safety of waterworks are specified. Full text Russian Website www.pnp.ru References - Legislation Amends Federal Law No.117-FZ on safety of waterworks. Legislation | Russian Federation | 1997 (2004) Keyword: Waterworks, Liability/compensation, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX