Rostechnadzor Order No. 558 dated 21.11.2013 PDF

Full title and description

Order of the Federal Service for Ecological, Technological and Nuclear Supervision (Rostechnadzor) No. 558 dated 21.11.2013 — Approval of the Procedure for Preparation and Issuance of Permits for the Operation of Hazardous Production Facilities and Amendments to Related Regulatory Acts. This order establishes administrative and procedural requirements for state supervision, registration and permitting related to hazardous production facilities under Rostechnadzor’s jurisdiction.

Abstract

This Rostechnadzor order formalizes the procedures for filing, reviewing and issuing permits and related documentation for the safe operation of hazardous production facilities (HPFs). It clarifies documentation requirements, responsibilities of facility operators and regional authorities, timelines for review, and administrative steps for registration, re-issuance or amendment of permits. The order aims to strengthen industrial safety oversight and ensure compliance with safety rules for potentially dangerous technologies and substances.

General information

• Status: Active administrative order issued by Rostechnadzor (as of issuance date). Potential subsequent amendments may exist.
• Publication date: 21 November 2013
• Publisher: Federal Service for Ecological, Technological and Nuclear Supervision (Rostechnadzor)
• ICS / categories: National regulatory/administrative document; industrial safety, hazardous production facilities, permits and supervision
• Edition / version: Order No. 558 (initial issue 21.11.2013). May have been amended by later Rostechnadzor orders or regulatory acts.
• Number of pages: Typical text length: short-to-medium administrative order (commonly 5–30 pages depending on annexes). Exact pagination varies by publication copy.

Scope

The order applies to federal-level procedures administered by Rostechnadzor concerning the preparation, submission, consideration and issuance of permits and related administrative authorizations for the commissioning and operation of hazardous production facilities across the Russian Federation. It covers operators of HPFs, regional Rostechnadzor offices, and other stakeholders involved in industrial safety oversight, including requirements for documentation, expert assessments, and procedural timelines.

Key topics and requirements

• Procedure for submission of applications and required documentation for permits related to hazardous production facilities.
• Criteria and formal requirements for permitting decisions, including safety substantiation and technical documentation.
• Timeframes and administrative steps for review, inspection and final issuance or denial of permits.
• Responsibilities of facility operators to provide accurate documentation and to implement required safety measures.
• Registration and recordkeeping obligations for permits and associated changes (re-issuance, amendments, suspension or revocation).
• Interaction between federal and regional Rostechnadzor units and coordination with other state bodies where necessary.
• Procedural safeguards for ensuring compliance with industrial safety rules and for conducting expert reviews.

Typical use and users

This order is used by operators of hazardous production facilities, compliance officers, safety engineers, legal departments of industrial companies, regional Rostechnadzor offices, and consultants who prepare permit applications. It is consulted when preparing documentation for commissioning, obtaining or renewing permits, during inspections, or when implementing changes at HPFs that require administrative approval.

Related standards

Related regulatory acts and technical rules include federal laws and Rostechnadzor regulations on industrial safety of hazardous production facilities, rules for industrial safety assessments, and other Rostechnadzor orders that set detailed filing formats, fees and procedural clarifications. The order links to broader Russian legislation on industrial safety and administrative procedures governing state supervision of dangerous technologies.

Keywords

Rostechnadzor, Order No. 558, 21.11.2013, hazardous production facilities, industrial safety, permits, administrative procedure, operator obligations, registration, federal supervision, industrial permitting

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: It is an administrative order issued by Rostechnadzor (Order No. 558 dated 21 November 2013) that establishes procedures for preparation, submission and issuance of permits and related administrative activities for hazardous production facilities.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers procedural and documentation requirements for obtaining, amending and registering permits for the operation of hazardous production facilities, including roles and responsibilities of operators and Rostechnadzor bodies and timelines for administrative review.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Operators of hazardous production facilities, industrial safety specialists, legal and compliance teams, regional Rostechnadzor offices, certification bodies and consultants involved in industrial safety permitting and regulatory compliance.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The order was issued on 21 November 2013. Users should verify whether later amendments or newer orders have amended, supplemented or superseded its provisions, as Rostechnadzor periodically updates procedural regulations.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is one of a series of Rostechnadzor orders and regulatory acts that together govern industrial safety and supervision of hazardous production facilities in Russia. It should be considered alongside federal laws and other Rostechnadzor procedural orders.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: hazardous production facilities, industrial safety, permit procedure, Rostechnadzor order 558, operator obligations, registration, administrative review, safety documentation