Purpose: to analyze the current state of the regulatory framework in the field of maintenance work on reclamation canals and identify key defects and contradictions, as well as to formulate the main objectives and directions for its improvement, taking into account modern requirements.
Materials and methods. The initial information for the research included scientific literature, normative, technical and legal documentation in the field of maintenance work on reclamation canals and structures on them. During the research, modern achievements in the field of maintenance work were studied and the main objectives for developing a new regulatory document were formulated. The research was conducted using scientific methods of cognition: analysis, synthesis and logic.
Results. A search conducted through information bases revealed a number of documents related to the field of maintenance work on reclamation canals. A scientific analysis of the documents showed that the currently available regulatory documents do not fully facilitate the implementation of measures for the reclamation canal maintenance. A new document establishing requirements for this type of operational activity is required. A standardization document for maintenance work on reclamation canals should address the following issues: defining the term “Maintenance work on reclamation canals”, clarifying the general list of maintenance works for different types of reclamation canals, defining rules for maintenance work, and defining parameters for monitoring maintenance work.
Conclusions. The conducted research revealed that all the documents reviewed are not applicable to maintenance work on reclamation canals. A completely new standardization document must be developed that will address these issues, comply with current Russian legislation, and the requirements for this type of document.
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