With a view to elaborating the Design, the developer or the person authorized by him or her shall sign a design and exploration works contractor agreement with the design organization having a license for carrying out relevant activities (hereinafter referred to as “the Designer”).

Depending on the level (category) of risk of the project, the Design may be elaborated in one “Working design” stage or in two “Design” and “Working documents” stages.

The design documents for Categories II and III projects shall be elaborated in one stage, whereas those for Categories IV and V projects — in two stages.

The stages of the design elaboration shall be prescribed by the Assignment and the design works contractor agreement.