This Ministerial Decree establishes the modalities for licensing the following activities: (a) hydrometeorological audits; (b) oceanographic research; and (c) active hydrometeorological impact. A separate nominal licence shall be issued for each activity. Licences shall be valid throughout the territory of the Russian Federation and the licensing authority shall be Federal Service on Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring. Applicants must submit to the licensing authority the following do