The instruction applies to electricity and power metering systems used in existing, newly constructed and reconstructed electrical installations of the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation, and can be used by other departments. The instruction contains the basic provisions for the accounting of electricity in its production, transmission and distribution, establishes requirements for the organization, composition and rules of operation of electricity metering systems and power. The instruction is put into effect with 01. 01. 1995. In this edition of the Instruction, Amendment No. 1, approved by the Glavgosenergonadzor of Russia 22. 09. 1998. and put into effect with 01. 01. 1999. For personnel of power supply and design organizations, as well as organizations - consumers of electricity .