Circular No. 44/2015/TT-BTNMT on technical regulations and economic-technical norms for the inspection and regular maintenance of standard equipment and verification devices for meteorological and hydrological measuring instruments.

Circular No. 44/2015/TT-BTNMT stipulates technical regulations and economic-technical norms for the inspection and regular maintenance of standard equipment and verification devices for meteorological and hydrological measuring instruments. This Circular applies to relevant agencies and organizations in the meteorological and hydrological sector.

Document No.44/2015/TT-BTNMT
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Agriculture and Environment
Signed byNguyễn Linh Ngọc — Thứ trưởng
Updated24/06/2026
SectorNatural Resources and Environment
FieldClimateHydrology
Issued date01/10/2015
Effective date16/11/2015
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 44/2015/TT-BTNMT stipulates technical regulations and economic-technical norms for the inspection and regular maintenance of standard equipment and verification devices for meteorological and hydrological measuring instruments. This Circular applies to relevant agencies and organizations in the meteorological and hydrological sector.

Scope of application

Relevant agencies and organizations in the meteorological and hydrological sector such as the National Meteorological and Hydrological Center, the General Department of Meteorology, Hydrology and Climate Change, the Planning Department, the Legal Affairs Department, and units under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.

Key points

  • Relevant agencies and organizations are responsible for issuing Part I which stipulates technical regulations for the inspection and regular maintenance of standard equipment and verification devices for meteorological and hydrological measuring instruments.
  • Relevant agencies and organizations are responsible for issuing Part II which stipulates economic-technical norms for the inspection and regular maintenance of standard equipment and verification devices for meteorological and hydrological measuring instruments.
  • This Circular takes effect from November 16, 2015.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Helps ensure the quality of operation of meteorological and hydrological measuring instruments, enhancing accuracy and efficiency of work.
  • Negative impact: May increase costs for agencies and organizations implementing the regulations.

❓ Frequently asked questions

To whom does this Circular apply?

This Circular applies to relevant agencies and organizations in the meteorological and hydrological sector such as the National Meteorological and Hydrological Center, the General Department of Meteorology, Hydrology and Climate Change, the Planning Department, the Legal Affairs Department, and units under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.

When does this Circular take effect?

This Circular takes effect from November 16, 2015.

What contents are issued by relevant agencies and organizations?

Relevant agencies and organizations issue Part I stipulating technical regulations for the inspection and regular maintenance of standard equipment and verification devices for meteorological and hydrological measuring instruments; Part II stipulating economic-technical norms for the inspection and regular maintenance of standard equipment and verification devices for meteorological and hydrological measuring instruments.

Does this Circular include provisions on implementation costs?

Yes, this Circular stipulates economic-technical norms for the inspection and regular maintenance of standard equipment and verification devices for meteorological and hydrological measuring instruments.

Which content in this Circular may increase costs for agencies and organizations?

Economic-technical norms for the inspection and regular maintenance of standard equipment and verification devices for meteorological and hydrological measuring instruments may increase costs for agencies and organizations implementing the regulations.

Full text

MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT
ENVIRONMENT

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness

Number: 44/2015/TT-BTNMT
Hanoi, October 1, 2015

CIRCULAR
Technical regulations and 3. Amend Clause 3 Article 2 as follows:economic-technical norms for periodic inspection and maintenance worka,
of periodic maintenance standard equipment and testing equipment
meteorological and hydrological measuring instruments

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Pursuant to the Ordinance on Exploitation and Protection of Meteorological and Hydrological Works dated December 2, 1994;

Pursuant to the Government Decree No. 24/CP dated March 19, 1997 detailing the implementation of the Ordinance on Exploitation and Protection of Meteorological and Hydrological Works;

Pursuant to the Government Decree No. 21/2013/NĐ-CP dated March 4, 2013 stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the National Meteorological and Hydrological Service, the Director of the General Department of Meteorology, Hydrology and Climate, the Planning Division, and theof the Government stipulating functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Home Affairsissued by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment;

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Part I. Technical regulations for periodic inspection and maintenance work of standard equipment and testing equipment for meteorological and hydrological measuring instruments;

Part II. Economic-technical norms for periodic inspection and maintenance work of standard equipment and testing equipment for meteorological and hydrological measuring instruments.

Article 2. This Circular takes effect from November 16, 2015.

Article 3. The Minister, Heads of Ministries equivalent to Ministries, Heads of agencies under the Government, Chairpersons of People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities, Heads of units under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, relevant organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular.


DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)

Nguyen Linh Ngoc



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