Ministerial Decree No. 237 validating the Regulation on operation of waterworks and ensuring safety thereof. Country/Territory Russian Federation Document type Regulation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Waterworks Authorization/permit Geographical area CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe Abstract This Ministerial Decree shall be applicable to waterworks authorization for construction or operation of which was cancelled, including unsafe waterworks in disrepair, waterworks subject to conservation or liquidation, and ownerless waterworks. Operation of waterworks can be carried out by the owners of by the operating organization exclusively in accordance with licence issued by the competent body. Owner of waterworks shall have the following duties: (a) keep waterworks in repair and ensure sa Full text Russian Website law.optima.ru