This is the 17896th most frequent Russian word.
утверждаются
"Are approved" or "are being approved."
The word 'утверждаются' is used here in the sense of formal approval or adoption of rules or regulations.
Новые правила утверждаются ежегодно.
The new rules are approved annually.
In this sentence, 'утверждаются' refers to the formal acceptance of projects following a review by a designated body.
Проекты утверждаются после рассмотрения комиссии.
Projects are approved after the commission's review.
Here, 'утверждаются' conveys the idea of the definitive endorsement of plans by a governing authority.