**Index of Electric Issuances**

**Borrower Edition**

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**I N T R 0 D U C T I 0 N**

This index serves as a valuable resource for identifying current RUS
issuances and maintaining current files. This issuance replaces the July
1995 edition and covers all RUS issuances and amendments as of May 1998,
pertaining to the electric program.

To maintain your files, you may wish to make a periodic check of your
bulletin\'s files against the numerical list (Part 111) to identify any
missing or rescinded issuances.

RUS is continuing its efforts in the renumbering of its publications.
New and revised electric issuances will appear with a 1700 series
number, which corresponds with RUS policy issued in the Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR).

RUS Borrowers will be notified of new and revised bulletins, by memo or
hard copy. RUS borrowers should notify their business associates of the
availability of these bulletins. All new and revised RUS bulletins will
be available on the RUS Home Page upon issue date at:
**http://www.usda.gov/rus/.** We encourage you to visit our home page.
If you have any questions, CALL (202) 720-8674 or FAX (202) 205-3654.
Certain items are available directly from the Government Printing Office
(GPO). These publications are indicated by an \"#\" in Part III of this
publication. See Part V for GPO ordering information.

CONTENTS

**Page**

**INTRODUCTION**\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\....2

**CONTENTS**\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\.....3

**PART I** New, Revised, Rescinded
Issuances\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...5

**PART II A**lphabetical Index by
Subject\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...7-20

**PART III** Numerical index of all current RUS bulletins,
specifications,

Electric Operations Manual (EOM) section, and Informational

Publications (I.P.) for the electric program. Supplements and

partial revisions are listed with their related publication.

**SECTION A** Numerical list of all current RUS bulletins with

their associated specification number, if applicable, for the

electric program
\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...21-30

**SECTION B** EOM
section\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\....31

**SECTION C** Numerical list of I.P.s of interest to electric

borrowers\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...33

**PART V** List of RUS' electric and telecommunications policies and

procedures that have been codified in the Code of Federal

Regulations (CFR) under Title 7 Chapter
XVII\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\....35-40

**PART V** List of electric program items on sale at the US Government

Printing Office (GPO). Request for sales items should be

referred to the Superintendent of Documents, GPO. An order

form has been included to be used in ordering items directly

from
GPO\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\.....41-43

**PART I**

**LIST OF NEW, REVISED, AND RESCINDED RUS ISSUANCES**

**NEW**

**[Bulletin Replaces: Bulletin]{.underline} [Replaces:]{.underline}**

1710B-1 new 1724E-301 Bul. 65-2

1710C-1 new 1724E-302 Bul. 65-3

1724D-104 new 1726-601 new

1724E-204 Bul. 62-12 1728F-810 Bul. 50-2

1724E-205 new 1728F-811 Bul. 50-1

1724E-206 new 1730-1 Bul. 161-5

**[CFR]{.underline}**

7 CFR 1730 Bul. 161-5

**REVISED**

**[Bulletin I.P.]{.underline}**

1767B-1 200-3

201-1

202-1

**RESCINDED**

**[Bulletins]{.underline}**

**Date Date**

**[Number]{.underline} [Rescinded Replaced By]{.underline}
[Number]{.underline} [Rescinded]{.underline} [Replaced By]{.underline}**

1-7 04/93 none 120-1 04/98 7 CFR 1710, Subpart E

50-1 03/98 Bul. 1728F-811 140-1 04/98 7 CFR 1710, Subpart E

50-2 03/98 Bul. 1728F-810 161-4 04/98 Bul. 1730B-121

65-2 12/97 Bul. 1724E-301 161-5 01/98 7 CFR 1730; Bul. 1730-1

65-3 09/92 Bul. 1724E-302 1728C-100 07/96 I.P. 202-1

109-4 04/97 none

**PART II**

**[ALPHABETICAL SUBJECT INDEX OF CURRENT RUS ELECTRIC
ISSUANCES]{.underline}**

**ACCOUNTING:**

> Audits *(see AUDITS)*
>
> Construction Cost - Bul. 1767B-3
>
> Borrowers\' Loan Budget Subsidiary Record -Bul. 26-1, 180-4
>
> Interpretations for Rural Electric Borrowers - Bul. 1767B-1
>
> Loan Account Computations and Statements - Bul. 20-9
>
> Requirements - 7 CFR 1770
>
> Retirement Units - Bul. 181-2
>
> Uniform System - Bul. 1767B-1
>
> Work Order Procedure - Bul. 1767B-2

**ACQUISITIONS:**

> Merger and Consolidation - Bul. 115-2

**ADMINISTRATOR\'S REPORT:**

I.P. 100-7

**ADVANCE OF LOAN FUNDS:**

> Budgetary Control - Bul. 26-1
>
> General Information - EOM 4
>
> Payments - Bul. 20-9
>
> Post-Loan Policies and Procedures of Insured Electric Loan - 7 CFR
> 1721
>
> Termination - 7 CFR 1785, Subpt. A

**ADVANCE PAYMENTS:**

> Application of - Bul. 20-9

**AGREEMENTS:** *(also see CONTRACTS)*

Basis Date - Bul. 20-9

> Joint Use with CATV Companies - Bul. 1726A-125
>
> Operation and Management of Telephone Borrowers\' Systems - Bul. 100-5

**AMORTIZATION:** *(see INTEREST)*

**ANCHORS:**

> Guide for Design - Bul. 61-5
>
> Specification for Steel Plate - Bul. 50-56
>
> Specification for Power Installed Screw - Bul. 50-22

**ANNUAL MEETING GUIDE:**

> Bul. 101-4

**ANNUAL STATISTICAL REPORT:**

I.P. 201-1

**APPLICATIONS, LOAN:** *(also see LOANS)*

> Alternative Loan Application Procedures, Distribution Borrowers - 7
> CFR 1714, Subpt. D
>
> Prepayment - 7 CFR 1786.31

**ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES:**

> Obtaining Architectural Services - Bul. 42-1
>
> Plans and Specifications for Buildings - Bul. 1724E-400
>
> Pre-Construction of Headquarters Buildings - Bul. 86-2

**AREA COVERAGE:**

> 7 CFR 1710.103

**AUDITS:**

> Audit Working Papers - 7 CFR 1773, Subpt. C
>
> Audits of Borrowers\' Records (CPA) - 7 CFR 1773
>
> Policy - 7 CFR 1773

**BASIS DATE AGREEMENTS:**

Bul. 20-9

**BOARD OF DIRECTORS:** *(see DIRECTORS)*

**BONDS:**

> 5 Percent Treasury Certificates of Indebtedness - RUS Series and 2
> Percent Treasury Bonds -
>
> RUS Series - Bul. 103-9

**BORROWERS:**

> Directory of - I. P. 500-11
>
> RUS Relationship With - Bul. 2-1

**BUDGETS:** *(see FINANCIAL PLANNING)*

**BUILDINGS:**

> Closeout Procedure - 7 CFR 1726
>
> Construction Progress Report - Bul. 80-11
>
> Plans and Specifications - Bul. 1724E-400
>
> Pre-Construction Activities of Headquarters Facilities for Electric
> Borrowers - 7 CFR 1726; Bul. 86-2

**\"BUY AMERICAN\" REQUIREMENT:**

Bul. 43-9

**BYLAWS:**

> Model Bylaws - Bul. 101-5

**CAPACITORS:**

> Application to Rural Electric Systems - Bul. 169-1

**CAPITAL CREDITS:**

> Consumer Benefits - Bul. 102-1
>
> Waivers of Security Instrument Provisions Relating to Certain Returns
> of Capital - Bul. 102-2

**CATV:**

> Joint Use Agreement - Bul. 1726A-125

**CERTIFICATION OF INDEBTEDNESS:**

US Treasury - 5 Percent Series - Bul. 103-9

**CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS:**

Qualifications - 7 CFR 1773.5

**CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS:**

> Electrical Data Sheets and Other Drawings - Bul. 60-1

**CIVIL RIGHTS:**

> Nondiscrimination Among Beneficiaries of RUS Program - Bul. 20-19
>
> **CLOSEOUT DOCUMENTS:** 7 CFR 1726

**CODE 0F FEDERAL REGULATIONS:**

RUS Parts - 7 CFR 1700-1799

**COMMITTEES:**

> Line-Staff - Bul. 1700-51

**CONDUCTORS:**

> Reduced Size Neutral - Bul. 61-4
>
> Sag Checking by Return Wave Method - Bul. 1726C-115

**CONSERVATION:** *(see ENERGY CONSERVATION)*

**CONSTRUCTION:**

> Architectural Services - Bul. 42-1
>
> Budget - Bul. 26-1
>
> Buildings *(See BUILDINGS)*
>
> Closeout Documents *(see CLOSEOUT DOCUMENTS)*
>
> Construction Work Plans, Electric Distribution Systems - Bul. 1724D-
> 101B
>
> Contracts *(see CONTRACTS)*
>
> Engineering Services - Bul. 41-1
>
> Equal Employment Opportunity - Bul. 20-15
>
> Generation Facilities *(see GENERATION FACILITIES)*
>
> Grounding - Bul. 83-1
>
> Headquarters *(see BUILDINGS)*
>
> Inspection *(see INSPECTION)*
>
> Materials and Equipment *(see MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT)*
>
> Mechanical Design Manual for Overhead Distribution Lines - Bul. 160-2
>
> Narrow Profile and Armless Construction for Distribution Borrowers -
> Bul. 61-12
>
> Plant Accounting Work Order Cost Records - Bul. 1770-1
>
> Policies and Procedures - 7 CFR 1726
>
> Preparation of Plans and Specifications - Bul. 81-9
>
> Progress Report - Bul. 80-11
>
> Sag Checking by Return Wave Method - Bul. 1726C-115
>
> System Capacity - Bul. 60-2
>
> System Design *(see DESIGN, SYSTEM)*
>
> Transmission Facilities *(see TRANSMISSION FACILITIES)*
>
> Underground Rural Construction - Bul. 50-6
>
> Work Order Construction Manual - Bul. 1767B-2
>
> Work Order Inspection and Certification - Bul. 41-1

**CONSTRUCTION WORK PLANS:**

> 7 CFR 1710, Subpt. F; Bul. 1724D-101B

**CONSULTANTS:**

> Borrower Use of - Bul. 103-8

**CONTINUING PROPERTY RECORDS:**

> Guide for Establishing - Bul. 184-3

**CONTRACTS:**

> Architectural Services - Bul. 42-1
>
> Award and Method of Construction - 7 CFR 1726
>
> Basis Date - Bul. 20-9
>
> \"Buy American\" Requirement - Bul. 43-9
>
> Construction Cost - Bul. 1767B-3
>
> Closeout Procedure *(see CLOSEOUT DOCUMENTS)*
>
> Distribution Facilities - 7 CFR 1726; Bul.. 50-3, 50-4, 50-5, & 50-6
>
> Engineering Services - Bul. 41-1
>
> Equal Employment Opportunity - Bul. 20-15
>
> Evaluation of Large Power Transformer Losses - Bul. 1724E-301
>
> Forms, List of Electric Contract - 7 CFR 1726, Subpt. I
>
> Generation - 7 CFR 1726
>
> Irrigation - Bul. 112-6
>
> Large Power - Bul. 112-6
>
> Operation and Management of Borrowers\' System - Bul. 100-5
>
> Seasonal Electric Services - Bul. 112-6
>
> Specifications and Drawings - Bul. 50-3, 50-4, 50-5, 50-6, 1728F-810,
> & 1728F-811
>
> Transmission Facilities - 7 CFR 1726; Bul. 1728F-810, 1728F-811
>
> Wholesale Power - Bul. 111 -1

**CONTROL, INTERNAL:**

> Evaluation and Enforcement - Bul. 182-1

**COOPERATIVE EDUCATION:**

> Expanding Manpower Resources - Bul. 109-7

**CROSSARMS:**

> Inspection and Quality Control - 7 CFR 1728.202; Bul. 1728H-702
>
> Specifications - 7 CFR 1728.201; Bul. 1728H-701
>
> Specifications, Z Wishbone-Type Assemblies - Bul. 50-57

**CUSHION OF CREDIT:**

> 7 CFR 1785, Subpt. B

**DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION:**

> 7 CFR 1710.123

**DEFALCATION:**

Bul. 182-1

**DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY:**

Program - 7 CFR 1700

**DELINQUENT BORROWERS:**

> Identification and Assistance - Bul. 100-4

**DEPOSITORIES FOR FUNDS:**

Selection of - Bul. 180-6

**DEPRECIATION:**

> Rates and Procedures - Bul. 183-1

**DESIGN, SYSTEM:**

> Circuit Diagrams, Electrical Data Sheets - Bul. 60-1
>
> Oil Spill Prevention & Control at Substation - Bul. 1724E-302
>
> Rural Substations - Bul. 65-1
>
> Electric Capacity - Bul. 60-2
>
> Electric System Design - 7 CFR 1724, Subpt. E
>
> Electric System Long Range Planning Guide - Bul. 1724D-101A
>
> Electrical Characteristics of RUS Alternating Current Transmission
> Designs - Bul. 62-5
>
> Evaluation of Large Power Transformer Losses - Bul. 1724E-301
>
> Guys and Anchors Guide - Bul. 61-5
>
> Mechanical Design Manual for Overhead Distribution Lines - Bul. 160-2
>
> Narrow Profile and Armless Construction for Distribution Borrowers -
> Bul. 61-12
>
> Neutral Conductors, Reduced Size - Bul. 61-4

System Planning Guide, Construction Work Plans; Bul. 1724D-101B

System Planning Guide, System Mapping Guide; Bul. 1724D-103

> Transmission Line Manual - Bul. 1724E-200

**DIRECTORS:**

> Constitution, Power Supply Borrowers - Bul. 101-1
>
> Minutes of Meetings of Boards of Directors, Members or Stockholders -
> Bul. 100-2
>
> Manager\'s Monthly Report - Bul. 103-5
>
> Reporting and Controlling - Bul 106-1

**DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES:**

> Construction Contract Closeout Documents - 7 CFR 1726
>
> Design and Construction *(see CONSTRUCTION, CONTRACTS, & DESIGN,
> SYSTEM)*
>
> Specifications and Standards *(see SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS)*
>
> System Review and Evaluation - 7 CFR 1730; Bul. 1730-1

**DIVIDENDS:**

> Waiver of Security Instrument Provisions Relating to Certain Returns
> of Capital - Bul. 102-2

**DRAWINGS:** *(see SPECIFICATIONS & STANDARDS)*

**ENERGY CONSERVATION:**

> Consumer Energy Resources Conservation Loans - Bul. 20-23
>
> Load Management Program - 7 CFR 1710, Subpart H

**ENGINEERING AND OPERATIONS MANUAL:**

Bul. 160-1, 160-2

**ENGINEERING SERVICES:**

> Final Statement of Fees - Bul. 41-1
>
> Obtaining Engineering Services - Bul. 41-1
>
> Progress Reports - Bul. 80-11

**ENVIRONMENTAL:**

> Environmental Policy & Procedures - 7 CFR 1794
>
> Guide for Preparing Report for Categorically Excluded Projects - Bul.
> 1794A-600
>
> Guide for Preparing Report for Environmental Assessment Projects -
> Bul. 1794A-601

**EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:**

> RUS Financed Construction - Bul. 20-15

**EQUIPMENT:** *(see MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT)*

**FINANCIAL AND STATISTICAL REPORTS:**

Guidelines, Distribution Borrowers - 1717B-2

Guidelines, Power Supply Borrowers - 1717B-3

**FINANCIAL PLANNING:**

> By Borrowers - 7 CFR 1710, Subpt. G
>
> Control and Advance of Loan Funds - Bul. 26-1
>
> Distribution Borrowers - 7 CFR 1710.301; Bul. 105-5
>
> Operating, Distribution-Type Borrowers - Bul. 105-1
>
> Operating, Power-Type Borrowers - Bul. 105-2
>
> Power Supply Borrowers - 7 CFR 1710.302; Bul. 105-7
>
> Purpose - Bul. 105-6
>
> RUS Recommendations - Bul. 105-4
>
> Reporting and Controlling - Bul. 106-1

**FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:**

> Budgetary Control - Bul. 26-1
>
> Distribution Borrowers - Bul. 1717B-2
>
> Power Supply Borrowers - Bul. 1717B-3

**FUNDS:**

> Advances *(see ADVANCE OF LOAN FUNDS)*
>
> Depository Selection by Borrowers - Bul. 180-6
>
> Investment in Supplemental Lending Institutions with Deferment of
> Principal Repayments -
>
> Bul. 20-20
>
> Investment of US Treasury Bonds - Bul. 103-9
>
> Use and Investment of General Funds - Bul. 103-2

**GENERATION FACILITIES:**

> Closeout Documents - 7 CFR 1726
>
> Construction Methods - 7 CFR 1726
>
> Loan Policies and Application Procedures - Bul. 20-22
>
> Plants - I.P. 200-2
>
> Power Supply Surveys - Bul. 111-3

**GRANTS:**

> Distance Learning & Medical Link - 7 CFR 1703, Subpt. D

**GUARANTEE, LOANS:** *(also see LOANS)*

Bulk Power Supply Facilities - Bul. 20-22

Post-Loan Policies & Procedures - 7 CFR 1717

Pre-Loan Polices & Procedures - 7 CFR 1710

**GUYS AND ANCHORS:**

> Guide for Design - Bul. 61-5
>
> Specifications for Anchors - Bul. 1728F-700

**HEADQUARTERS FACILITIES:** *(see BUILDINGS)*

**INFORMATION:**

> Public Information Policy - 7 CFR 1700, Subpt. C

**INSPECTION:**

> Distribution Line - Bul. 161-3
>
> Poles, Stubs, Crossarms - 7 CFR 1728.202; Bul. 1728H-702, 1730B-121

(*see also OPERATION & MAINTENANCE)*

**INSURANCE:**

> Insurance and Fidelity Coverage for Borrowers, Contractors, and
> Engineers - 7 CFR 1788

**INTEREST:**

> Computation and Loan Account Statements - Bul. 20-9
>
> Payments - Bul. 20-9

**INTERNAL CONTROL:**

> Evaluation and Enforcement - Bul. 182-1
>
> Report, CPA Submissions - 7 CFR 1773.33

**INVESTIGATION AND AUDIT REPORTS:**

> Audits of RUS Borrowers - 7 CFR 1773

**IRREGULARITIES:**

> Borrower - Bul. 182-1

**IRRIGATION:**

> Contracts - Bul. 112-6

**JOINT USE:**

> With CATV Companies - Bul. 1726A-125

**JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS:**

Appearance of RUS Personnel - Bul. 1700-3

**LARGE POWER CONTRACTS:**

Bul. 112-6

**LEGISLATION:**

> Rural Electrification Act - I.P. 100- 1

**LIEN ACCOMMODATION:**

> Policy - 7 CFR 1717, Subpts. R & S

**LINE EXTENSIONS:**

> 7 CFR 1710.103

**LOANS:**

> Advance and Budgetary Control - Bul. 26-1
>
> Advance of Funds - EOM 4
>
> Applications for Generation and Transmission - Bul. 20-22
>
> Area Coverage - 7 CFR 1710.103
>
> Basis Date Agreements - Bul. 20-9
>
> Deferment of Principal Repayments for Investment in Supplemental
> Lending Institutions - Bul. 20-20
>
> Generation and Transmission Facilities - Bul. 20-22
>
> Guarantee for Bulk Power Supply Facilities - Bul. 20-22
>
> Headquarters Building - 7 CFR 1726
>
> Interest and Principal Payments - Bul. 20-9
>
> Loan Account Computations and Statements - Bul. 20-9
>
> Payment - 7 CFR 1785
>
> Policies and Application Procedures - 7 CFR 1710, 1714 (Pre-), 1717
> (Post-); Bul. 20-22
>
> Power Supply Surveys - Bul. 111-3
>
> Prepayment - 7 CFR 1786
>
> Section 12 Extensions - Bul. 20-5; 20-20; 20-23
>
> Security, Electric Borrowers - Bul. 100-4
>
> Supplemental Financing - Bul. 20-20

**LOBBYING:**

> Restrictions - 7 CFR 1710.125

**MAINTENANCE:** *(see OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE)*

**MANAGEMENT:**

> Agreements Between Borrowers - Bul. 100-5
>
> Financial, RUS Recommendations - Bul. 105-4

**MANAGER:**

> Report to the Board of Directors - Power Supply Borrowers - Bul. 103-5
>
> Reporting and Controlling - Bul. 106-1

**MANPOWER RESOURCES:**

Expansion - Bul. 109-7

**MAPPING:**

Circuit Diagrams, Electrical Data Sheets and Other Drawings - Bul. 60-1

> System Guide - Bul. 1724D-103

**MARGINS AND CAPITAL:**

> Capital Credits - Bul. 102-1
>
> Waiver of Security Instrument Provisions Relating to Certain Returns
> of Capital - Bul. 102-2

**MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT:**

> Acceptance - IP 202-1
>
> Anchors *(see ANCHORS)*
>
> \"Buy American\" Requirement - Bul. 43-9
>
> Conductors *(see CONDUCTORS)*
>
> Crossarms *(see CROSSARMS)*

**MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT:** *(continued)*

> Design Guide for Rural Substations - Bul. 65-1
>
> Evaluation of Large Power Transformer Losses - Bul. 1724E-301
>
> Guide Specification for Steel Pole Structures - Bul. 1724E-204
>
> Guys and Anchors Design Guide - Bul. 61-5
>
> List of Acceptable Materials - Bul. 1728C-100, 7 CFR 1728.60
>
> Poles *(see POLES)*
>
> Purchase of - 7 CFR 1726
>
> Specifications and Standards *(see SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS)*
>
> Shunt Capacitors Application - Bul. 169-1
>
> Transformers - Bul. 61-16

**MEETINGS:** *(see DIRECTORS)*

**MERGER AND CONSOLIDATION:**

7 CFR 1710.108; Bul. 115-2

**MINUTES OF MEETINGS OF BOARDS OF DIRECTORS, MEMBERS, OR
STOCKHOLDERS:**

> Bul. 100-2

**MODEL ACT BYLAWS:**

Bul. 101-5

**MORTGAGE NOTES:** *(see NOTES)*

**NARROW PROFILE AND ARMLESS CONSTRUCTION:**

Guide for Distribution Borrowers - Bul. 61-12

**NONDISCRIMINATION:**

> Civil Rights Title VI - Bul. 20-19
>
> Equal Employment - Bul. 20-15

**NOTES:**

> Interest Computations and Loan Account Statements - Bul. 20-9

**OPERATING BUDGETS:**

> Distribution-Type Borrowers - Bul. 105-1
>
> Power-Type Borrowers - Bul. 105-2

**OPERATING REPORTS:**

> Distribution Borrowers - 1717B-2
>
> Power Supply Borrowers and Distribution Borrowers with Generating
> Facilities - Bul. 1717B-3

**OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT:**

Agreement Between Borrowers - Bul. 100-5

**OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE:**

> Design Guide for Rural Substations - Bul. 65-1
>
> Determination of Fault Current at Service Entrance Equipment - Bul.
> 61-14
>
> Distribution Line Records - Bul. 161-3
>
> Electric System Operation and Maintenance (O&M) - 7 CFR 1730; Bul.
> 1730-1
>
> Poles - Bul. 1730B-121
>
> Right-of-Way Clearance *(see RIGHT-OF-WAY)*
>
> Service Interruptions - Bul. 161-1

**OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE:** *(continued)*

> Shunt Capacitors, Application - Bul. 169-1
>
> Voltage *(see VOLTAGE)*

**PATRONAGE CAPITAL:** *(see CAPITAL CREDITS)*

**PLANNING, SYSTEM AND FINANCIAL:** *(see FINANCIAL or SYSTEM PLANNING)*

**PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS:**

> Preparation - Bul. 81-9

**PLANTS:**

> Generating - I.P. 200-2

**POLES:**

> Inspection and Quality Control - 7 CFR 1728.202; Bul. 1728H-702
>
> Maintenance - Bul. 1730B-121
>
> Preservative Treatment - Bul. 1728F-700

**POLICY:**

> RUS Relationship with Borrowers - Bul. 2-1

**POWER LOSS:**

> Evaluation of Large Power Transformer Losses - Bul. 1724E-301
>
> Evaluation of Distribution Transformers - Bul. 61-16

**POWER SUPPLY SURVEYS:**

> Bul. 111-3

**PREPAYMENT:**

> Guaranteed and Insured Loans - 7 CFR 1786

**PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST:** *(see INTEREST)*

**PROPERTY:**

> Guide for Establishing Continuing Records - Bul. 184-3
>
> Merger and Consolidation - Bul. 115-2
>
> Purchase by Borrowers - Bul. 20-8
>
> Removal or Relocation of Electric Facilities Resulting from the
> Exercise of Rights by Government
>
> Agencies - Bul. 115-3
>
> Sales by Electric Borrowers - Bul. 115-1

**PUBLICATIONS:**

> Index - I.P. 200-3

**RATES:** *(also see RETAIL RATES or WHOLESALE RATES)*

Power Supply Borrowers (Pre-emption) - 7 CFR 1717, Subpt. G

Electric Borrowers in Bankruptcy (Pre-emption) - 7 CFR 1717, Subpt. H

**REAL ESTATE:**

> Purchase by Electric Borrowers **-** Bul 20-8
>
> Sale by Electric Borrowers - Bul. 115-1

**RECORDS:**

> Guide for Establishing - Bul. 184-3
>
> Line Inspection and Maintenance, Distribution Lines - Bul. 161-3
>
> Operations and Maintenance, Distribution Equipment - Bul. 161-11
>
> Operations and Sectionalizing Points - Bul. 161-1
>
> Preservation - Bul. 180-2

**REPORTS:**

> Borrower Reports:
>
> Construction and Engineering Services Progress - Bul. 80-11
>
> Environmental Reports - Bul. 1794A-600, 1794A-601
>
> Interruption Reporting - Bul. 161-1
>
> Manager\'s to Board of Directors, Power Supply Borrowers - Bul. 103-5
>
> Financial and Statistical, Distribution Borrowers - Bul. 1717B-2
>
> Financial and Statistical, Power Supply Borrowers and Distribution
> Borrowers with
>
> Generating Facilities - Bul. 1717B-3
>
> Operating Reports, Distribution Borrowers Having Generation
> Facilities - Bul. 1717B-3
>
> Reporting and Controlling - Bul. 106-1
>
> RUS Reports:
>
> Administrator\'s - I.P. 100-7
>
> CPA Audits 7 CFR. 1789
>
> Statistical - I.P. 201-1

**RETAIL RATES:**

> Area Coverage and Line Extension Plans - 7 CFR 1710.103
>
> Comparison of Electric Rates - Bul. 112-4, Part 1
>
> Handbook and Service Rules - Bul. 112-1
>
> Large Power Rates and Contracts - Bul. 112-6
>
> RUS Policy - Bul. 112-2
>
> Three-Phase Rural Service - Bul. 112-8

**RETIREMENT UNITS:**

> Standard List - Bul. 181-2

**RIGHT-OF-WAY:**

> Accounting for First Clearing - Bul. 1767B-1
>
> Obtaining - Bul. 20-3

**RURAL ELECTRIFICATION ACT:**

I.P. 100-1

**SAFETY:**

> Seismic - 7 CFR 1792; Bul. 1972C-1

**SALES OF PROPERTY:**

Bul. 115-1

**SEASONAL ELECTRIC SERVICE:**

> Contracts - Bul. 112-6

**SECTION 12 EXTENSIONS:**

> Deferment of Principal Repayments for Investment in Supplemental
> Lending Institutions - Bul. 20-20
>
> Energy Resources Conservation Loans - Bul. 20-23
>
> Policy - Bul. 20-5

**SERVICE CONTINUITY:**

Bul. 161-1

**SERVICE ENTRANCE EQUIPMENT:**

Determinations of Fault Current - Bul. 61-14

**SHUNT CAPACITORS:**

> Application to Rural Electric Systems - Bul. 169-1

**SPECIAL PAYMENTS:**

> Application of - Bul 20-9
>
> Sales of Capital Assets - Bul. 115-1

**SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS:**

> Circuit Diagrams, Electrical Data Sheets, and Other Drawings - Bul.
> 60-1
>
> Distribution Facilities:
>
> Anodes, Zinc - Bul. 50-21
>
> Anodes, Magnesium - Bul. 50-22
>
> Bolts, Clevis - Bul. 50-19
>
> Bolts, Single and Double Upset Spool - Bul. 50-33
>
> Braces, 60\", Wood Crossarm - Bul. 50-23
>
> Brackets, Angle Suspension - Bul. 50-16
>
> Brackets, Pole Type for Channel Type Pins - Bul. 50-40
>
> Cable, 600 v. Neutral Supported Secondary Service Drop - Bul. 50-30
>
> Clevises, Insulated Conduit - Bul. 50-42
>
> Clevises, Secondary Swinging - Bul. 50-34
>
> Clevises, Service Dead-end - Bul. 50-36
>
> Clevises, Service Swinging - Bul. 50-35
>
> Construction Specifications and Drawings - Bul. 50-3; 50-4, 50-5, 50-6
>
> Crossarms (Solid and Laminated), Pole Keys - 7 CFR 1728.201; Bul.
> 1728H-701, 1728H-702
>
> Enclosures, Equipment - Bul. 50-72

Guide Specification for Steel Pole Structures - Bul. 1724E-204

Incorporated by Reference - 7 CFR 1728.97

Materials and Construction - 7 CFR 1728

> Pedestals, Power, Secondary - Bul. 50-74
>
> Pins, Pole Top with 1\" Diameter Lead Thread - Bul. 50-31
>
> Pins, Pole Top with 1 3/8\' Lead Thread - Bul. 50-15
>
> Pins, Steel Crossarm Mounted with 1 \" Diameter Lead Threads - Bul.
> 50-32
>
> Poles (Wood), Stubs, Anchor Logs, and Preservatives - Bul. 1728F-700
>
> Transformers, Rural Distribution - (2:1 Ratio, 25 and 15 kV) - Bul.
> 50-43
>
> Transformers, Pad Mounted - Bul. 50-73
>
> Underground Cable - 15 & 25 kV - Bul 50-70; 600 volt - Bul. 50-61
>
> Underground Electric Distribution - Bul. 50-6
>
> Voltage Limits, Radio Influence, Bul. 50-38
>
> Wireholder, Conduit for Pipe Mast Deadends - Bul. 50-42
>
> Wireholders, Service - Bul. 50-41
>
> Substations:
>
> Regulators - Bul. 50-90
>
> Transformers, Step-Down - Bul. 50-91
>
> Transformers, Step-Up - Bul. 50-92
>
> Transmission Facilities:
>
> Anchors, steel Plate - Bul. 50-56
>
> Bolts, Clevis - Bul. 50-19
>
> Brackets, Angle suspension - Bul. 50-16

**SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS:** *(Continued)*

> Brackets, Overhead Ground Wire Support - Bul. 50-55
>
> Construction Specifications and Drawings - Bul. 1728F-810, 1728F-811
>
> Crossarm Assemblies, Double Armed and Brace Type - Bul. 50-58
>
> Crossarm Assemblies, Double Armed and Brace Type (230 kV) - Bul. 50-59
>
> Crossarms, Wood (Solid and Laminated), Transmission Timber and Keys -
> 7 CFR 1728.201;
>
> Bul. 1728H-701
>
> Crossarms, Z Wishbone Type Assemblies - Bul. 50-57
>
> Pins, Pole Top with 1 3/8\" Lead Thread - Bul. 50-15, 1728F-700
>
> Poles (Wood), Stubs, Anchor Logs, and Preservatives - Bul. 1728F-700
>
> Structures, Steel, single Pole - Bul. 50-60, 1724E-204

**STATISTICAL REPORTS:** *(see* REPORTS)

**SUBSTATIONS:**

> Design Guide for Rural Substations - Bul. 65-1
>
> Prevention and Control of Oil Spills - Bul. 1724E-302
>
> Specifications and Standards *(see SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS)*

**SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCING:**

> Deferment of Principal Repayments for Investment in Supplemental
> Lending Institutions - Bul. 20-20
>
> Policy - Bul. 20-14

**SYSTEM DESIGN:** *(see DESIGN, SYSTEM)*

**SYSTEM PLANNING:**

> Construction Work Plans, Electric Distribution Systems - Bul. 1724D-
> 101B
>
> Electrical Characteristics of RUS Alternating Current Transmission
> Designs - Bul. 62-5
>
> Electric System Capacity - Bul. 60-2

Long Range Planning - 1724D-101A

> System Mapping Guide - Bul. 1724D-103
>
> Transmission Studies - Bul. 1724E-202

**TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE:**

Power-Type Borrowers - Bul. 101-1

**TIMBER PRODUCTS:**

> Specifications for Crossarm Assemblies - Bul. 50-57; 50-58, 50-59
>
> Specifications for Crossarms, Transmission Timbers and Pole Keys 7 CFR
> 1728.201; Bul. 1728H-701
>
> Specifications for Poles Stubs and Anchor Logs - Bul. 1728F-700
>
> Specifications for Quality Control and Inspection - 7 CFR 1728.202;
> Bul. 1728H-702

**TITLE PROCEDURE:**

> Obtaining Adequate Right-of-Way and Submission of Title Evidence by
> Electric Borrowers - Bul. 20-3

**TRANSFORMERS:**

> Specifications:
>
> Pad-Mounted - Bul. 50-73
>
> Rural Distribution - Bul. 50-37; Bul. 50-43
>
> Substation - Step-Down - Bul. 50-91
>
> Substation - Step-Up -Bul. 50-92

**TRANSMISSION FACILITIES:**

> Characteristics of RUS Alternating Current Transmission Designs - Bul.
> 62-5
>
> Construction Contract Closeout Documents - 7 CFR 1726
>
> Line Manual - Bul. 1724E-200
>
> Power Supply Surveys - Bul. 111-3
>
> Specification and Drawings - Bul. 1728F-810, 1728F-811
>
> Specifications and Standards *(see SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS)*
>
> Upgrading Lines - Bul. 1724E-203

**U.S. TREASURY CERTIFICATES OR BONDS:**

RUS Series - Bul. 103-9

**UNDERGROUND DISTRIBUTION:**

> Specifications and Standards *(see SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS)*
>
> Underground Rural Distribution - Bul. 50-6

**UNIFORM SYSTEM OF ACCOUNTS:**

Bul. 1767B-1

**VOLTAGE:**

> Levels - Bul. 169-4
>
> Regulator Applicator - Bul. 169-27

**WHOLESALE POWER:**

> Contracts - 7 CFR 1717, Bul. 111-1

**WHOLESALE RATES:**

> RUS Policy - Bul. 111-4

**WORK ORDER CONSTRUCTION:**

> Accounting Procedures - Bul. 1767B-2

**PART III**

**NUMERICAL LISTING OF CURRENT RUS ISSUANCES**

**SECTION A**

**BULLETINS AND SPECIFICATIONS**

**Spec. Issue**

**Bulletin Number Date Title Expires**

2-1 08/69 Guiding Statement of RUS Policy Concerning its n/a

Relationship with Borrowers

20-3 07/56 Obtaining Adequate Right-of-Way and Submission of n/a

Title Evidence by RUS Electric Borrowers

03/60 Supplement

04/66 Supplement

06/72 Supplement

10/76 Supplement

20-5 05/72 Extensions of Payments of Principal Balances n/a

20-8 07/63 Purchase of Real Estate by Electric Borrowers n/a

20-9 09/82 Loan Payments and Statements n/a

09/88 Supplement

20-10 05/73 Identification System for Borrowers, Loan n/a

Applications, Loans & Related Items

01/74 Revised Page 3

20-15 07/70 Equal Employment Opportunity in Construction n/a

Financed with RUS Loans

20-19 07/78 Nondiscrimination Among Beneficiaries of RUS n/a

Programs

20-20 01/71 Deferment of Principal Repayments for Investment n/a

in Supplemental Lending Institutions

20-22 04/77 Guarantee of Loans for Bulk Power Supply Facilities n/a

20-23 12/80 Section 12 Extensions for Energy Resources n/a

Conservation Loans

**Spec. Issue**

**Bulletin Number Date Title Expires**

26-1 05/71 Budgetary Control & Advance of Electric Loan Funds n/a

11/72 Supplement

05/73 Supplement

10/79 Supplement

41-1 05/67 Engineering Services for Electric Borrowers n/a

07/72 Supplement

11/72 Supplement

09/78 Supplement

11/78 Supplement

42-1 08/69 Architectural Services for Electric Borrowers n/a

43-9 07/55 \"Buy American\" Requirement n/a

50-3^\#^\* D-804 05/83 Specifications & Drawings for 12.5/7.2kV Line n/a

Construction

50-4\* D-801 11/86 Specifications and Drawings 34.5/19.9kV Distribution
n/a

Line Construction

50-5\* D-803 09/69 Specifications and Drawings for 14.4/24.9kV Line n/a

Construction

50-6^\#^\* D-806 02/90 Specifications and Drawings Underground Electric
n/a

Distribution

50-15 DT-3 01/51 RUS Specifications for Pole Top Pins with 1-3/8\" n/a

Diameter Lead Thread

50-16\* DT-4 03/52 RUS Specifications for Angle Suspension Brackets n/a

50-19\* DT-7 08/53 RUS Specifications for Clevis Bolts n/a

50-21 DT-9 06/78 RUS Specifications for Zinc Sacrificial Anodes n/a

50-22 DT-10 06/78 RUS Specification for Magnesium Sacrificial Anodes n/a

50-23\* DT-18 02/71 RUS Specifications for 60\" Wood Crossarm Braces n/a

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

^\#^ Available directly from GPO. \* Incorporated by reference.

**Spec. Issue**

**Bulletin Number Date Title Expires**

50-30 D-2 02/78 RUS Specification for 600 Volt Neutral-Supported n/a

Secondary and Service Drop Cables

50-31\* D-3 02/79 RUS Specifications for Pole Top with 25.4mm (1\") n/a

Diameter Lead Threads

50-32\* D-4 10/50 RUS Specifications for Steel Mounted Pins with n/a

1 -inch Lead Threads

50-33\* D-5 02/51 RUS Specifications for Single Double Upset Spool n/a

Bolts

50-34\* D-6 12/70 RUS Specifications for Swinging Clevises n/a

50-35\* D-7 09/52 RUS Specifications for Service Swinging Clevises n/a

50-36\* D-8 09/52 RUS Specifications for Service Clevises n/a

50-37 D-10 07/79 RUS Specifications for Distribution Transformers n/a

(Overhead Type)

50-38 D-11 04/51 RUS Standard for Radio Influence Voltage Limits for n/a

14.4/24.9 Insulators and Apparatus

50-40\* D-14 09/51 RUS Specifications for Pole Top Brackets for Channel
n/a

Type Pins

50-41\* D-15 11/51 RUS Specifications for Wireholders n/a

50-42 D-16 07/54 Insulated Conduit Clevises and Conduit Wireholders n/a

for Pipe Mast Deadends

50-43 D-18 01/78 RUS Specifications for Distribution Transformers n/a

(2:1 Ratio, 25 kV to 15 kV Class)

50-55\* T-2 05/53 RUS Specifications for Ground Wire Support n/a

Brackets

50-56\* T-3 12/53 RUS Specifications for Steel Anchors for n/a

Transmission Lines

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\* Incorporated by reference.

**Spec. Issue**

**Bulletin Number Date Title Expires**

50-57 T-5 01/61 RUS Specifications for \"Z\" Type Crossarm n/a

Assemblies

50-58 T-7 11/62 RUS Specifications for Double and Braced Type n/a

Crossarm Assemblies (138 kV and 161 kV

Transmission Lines)

50-59 T-8 09/79 RUS Specifications for Double Armed and Braced n/a

Type Crossarm Assembles (230 kV Transmission

Lines)

50-60\* T-9 12/81 RUS Specification - Single Pole Steel Structures, n/a

Complete with Arms

50-61 T-10 05/77 RUS Specifications and for Power Installed Screw n/a

Anchors for Guying

50-70\* U-1 06/84 RUS Specification for 15 kV and 25 kV Primary n/a

Underground Power Cable

50-71 U-2 02/75 RUS Specification for 600 Underground Power Cable n/a

50-72\* U-4 10/79 RUS Specification for Electrical Equipment n/a

Enclosures (5 through 35 kV)

50-73\* U-5 01/77 RUS Specifications for Pad- Transformers n/a

(Single and Three-Phase)

50-74\* U-6 04/79 RUS Specifications for Pedestals n/a

(600 Volts and Below)

50-90 S-2 08/75 Specifications for Substation Regulators n/a

50-91\* S-3 01/78 RUS Specifications for Step-Down Distribution n/a

Substation (34.4-138 kV)

50-92 S-4 02/63 RUS Specifications for Step-Up Substation n/a

Transformers

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\* Incorporated by reference.

**Spec. Issue**

**Bulletin Number Date Title Expires**

60-1 08/55 Standards for the Preparation of Circuit Diagrams, n/a

Electrical Data Sheets, and Other Drawings for

Systems of Borrowers

60-2 09/53 Electric System Capacity n/a

61-1 07/56 Conductor - Low Voltage Circuits n/a

61-4 11/73 Reduced Size Neutral Conductors for Overhead n/a

Distribution

61-5 09/72 Guide for the Design of Guys and Anchors n/a

for Grade C Distribution Construction

02/73 Supplement

61-12 08/72 Guide for Narrow Profile and Armless Construction n/a

(Electric Distribution)

07/73 Supplement

61-14 04/73 Determination of Fault Current at Service Entrance n/a

Equipment

61-16 08/83 Guide for Economic Evaluation of Distribution n/a

Transformers

62-5 07/76 Electrical Characteristics of RUS Alternating Current n/a

Transmission Line Designs

08/79 Supplement

65-1 06/78 Design Guide for Rural Substations n/a

80-11 05/77 Reports of Progress of Construction and n/a

Engineering Services

81-9 07/74 Preparation of Plans and Specifications for n/a

Distribution and Transmission Facilities

86-2 05/72 Pre-Construction Activities for Headquarters n/a

Facilities for Electric Borrowers

100-2 03/60 Minutes of the Meetings of Boards of Directors, n/a

Members or Stockholders

100-4 04/72 Financial Security of RUS Borrowers n/a

02/75 Supplement

**Spec. Issue**

**Bulletin Number Date Title Expires**

100-5 06/62 Agreements for the Operation Management n/a

of Borrower\'s Systems

101-1 08/77 Constitution and Operations of the Board of n/a

Directors of a Power Supply Cooperative

Borrower

101-4 11/75 Annual Meeting Guide for Rural Electric and n/a

Telephone Cooperatives

101-5 01/67 RUS Model Act Bylaws n/a

05/71 Revised Pages

10/77 Supplement

102-1 03/64 Capital Credits - Consumer Benefits n/a

12/73 Supplement

08/74 Appendix B

102-2 07/71 Waiver of Security Instrument Provisions Relating n/a

to Certain Retirements of Capital by Distribution

Borrowers

103-2 12/80 Use and Approval of General Funds for Extensions n/a

and Additions to Plant

103-5 09/71 Manager\'s Monthly Report to the Board of n/a

Directors - Power Supply Borrowers

103-8 06/58 Use of Consultants n/a

103-9 10/77 5 Percent Treasury Certificates of Indebtedness - n/a

RUS Series and 2 Percent Treasury Bonds -

RUS Series

105-1 01/72 Annual Work Programs and Budgets for Rural n/a

Electric Distribution Systems

105-2 03/57 Operating Budgets for Power-Type Borrowers n/a

105-4 05/73 Financial Management n/a

105-5 10/82 Financial Forecast - Electric Distribution Systems n/a

105-6 01/61 Where\'s Your Electric Co-op Headed? n/a

**Spec. Issue**

**Bulletin Number Date Title Expires**

105-7 09/72 Long Range System and Financial Planning - n/a

Power Supply Borrowers

106-1 07/73 Reporting and Controlling Procedures for Rural n/a

Electric Distribution Systems

109-7 06/86 Expanding Manpower Resources Through n/a

Cooperative Education

111-1 04/69 Wholesale Contracts for the and Sale of Electric n/a

Energy

03/70 Supplement

111-3 04/78 Power Supply Surveys n/a

111-4 03/72 Electric Wholesale Rates - Power Supply Borrowers n/a

112-1 10/60 Handbook of Electric Retail Rates and Service Rules n/a

112-2 04/71 Electric Retail Rates n/a

112-4 01/69 Comparison of Electric Rates, Part 1 n/a

112-6 09/72 Large Power Rates and Contracts n/a

112-8 08/62 Rates for Three-Phase Rural Service n/a

115-1 12/72 Sales of Capital Assets by Electric Borrowers n/a

115-2 11/72 Merger and Consolidation of Electric Distribution n/a

Borrowers

115-3 02/58 Removal or Relocation of Electric Facilities Resulting n/a

from the Exercise of Rights by Governmental

Agencies

160-1 01/68 Engineering and Operations Manual for Rural n/a

Electric System

160-2[^1] 04/82 Mechanical Design Manual for Overhead n/a

Distribution Lines

03/86 Pen and Ink Changes

**Spec. Issue**

**Bulletin Number Date Title Expires**

161-1 03/72 Interruption Reporting and Service Continuity n/a

Standards for Electric Distribution Systems

161-3 07/75 Inspection and Maintenance of Distribution Lines n/a

169-1 12/72 The Application of Shunt Capacitors to the n/a

Rural Electric System

01/75 Supplement

07/78 Supplement

169-4 11/70 Voltage Levels on Rural Distribution Systems n/a

169-27 01/73 Voltage Regulator Application on Rural Distribution n/a

Systems

180-2 06/72 Manual for Preservation of Borrowers\' Records n/a

(Electric)

180-4 09/57 Borrowers\' Loan Budget Subsidiary Records n/a

180-6 04/71 Selection of Depositories for Funds of RUS Borrowers n/a

181-2 05/68 Standard List of Retirement Units n/a

07/74 Pen and Ink Changes

182-1 01/65 Evaluation and Enforcement of Internal Control n/a

of Borrowers\' Enterprises

183-1 10/77 Depreciation Rates and Procedures n/a

184-3 09/61 Guide for Establishing Continuing Property Record n/a

12/68 Pen and Ink Changes

1700-3 03/92 RUS Staff Relations with Public, Administrative, 03/95

Judicial, and Legislative Bodies

1700-51 09/92 Electric Program Coordinating Committee 09/95

1710B-1 02/98 Guide to Federal Financing Bank Loans Guaranteed 02/98

by RUS

1710C-1 02/97 Temporary Processing Procedures for Insured 02/01

Electric Loans

**Spec. Issue**

**Bulletin Number Date Title Expires**

1717B-2 12/93 Guide For Preparing Financial and Statistical 12/97

Reports For Electric Distribution Borrowers

1717B-3 12/93 Guide For Preparing Financial and Statistical 12/97

Reports For Power Supply Borrowers and

Electric Distribution Borrowers with Generating

Facilities

1724D-101A 05/95 Electric System Long-Range Planning Guide 04/02

1724D-101B 04/93 System Planning Guide, Construction Work Plans 04/96

1724D-103 07/93 System Planning Guide, System Mapping Guide 07/96

1724D-104 02/98 An Engineering Economics Computer Workbook n/a

Procedure

1724E-200[^2] 09/92 Design Manual for High Voltage Transmission Lines
09/95

1724E-202 02/93 An Overview of Transmission System Studies 02/96

1724E-203 12/94 Guide for Uprating RUS Transmission Lines 12/01

1724E-204 06/97 Guide Specifications for Steele Single Pole and H-Frame
06/04

Structures

1724E-205 08/95 Design Guide: Embedment Depths for Concert and Steel
02/02

Poles

1724E-206 12/97 Guide Specification for Spun, Prestressed Concrete n/a

Poles and Concrete Pole Structures

1724E-301 12/97 Guide for Evaluation of Large Power Transformer n/a

Losses

1724E-302 04/93 Design Guide for Oil Spill Prevention and Control 04/96

at Substations

1724E-400 08/95 Guide to Presentation of Building Plans and 12/01

Specifications

1726-601 05/96 Electric System Construction Policies and 05/03

Procedures - Interpretations

**Spec. Issue**

**Bulletin Number Date Title Expires**

1726A-125 09/93 Joint Use Agreement with CATV Companies 09/00

1726C-115 10/92 Checking Sag in Conductor by the Return Wave 10/95

Method

1728F-700\* DT-5C 09/93 RUS Specification for Wood Poles, Stubs and n/a

Anchor Logs

1728F-810[^3]\* T-805A 03/98 Electric Transmission Specifications &
Drawings, n/a

34.5kV through 69kV

1728F-811[^4]\* T-805B 03/98 Electric Transmission Specifications &
Drawings, n/a

115kV through 230kV

1728H-701\* DT-5B 09/93 RUS Specifications for Wood Crossarms n/a

(Solid and Laminated) Transmission Timbers

and Pole Keys

1728H-702\* DT-19 09/93 RUS Specification for Quality Control and
Inspection n/a

of Timber Products

1730-1 01/98 Electric System Operation and Maintenance(O&M) 01/05

1730B-121 04/96 Pole Inspection and Maintenance 03/02

1767B-1[^5] 10/97 Uniform System of Accounts - Electric n/a

1767B-2 01/94 Work Order Procedure (Electric) 01/01

1767B-3 12/94 Preparation and Use of the RUS Form 254, 12/98

Construction Inventory

1792C-1 07/93 Seismic Safety of New Building Construction 07/96

1794A-600 11/93 Guide for Preparing a Borrower's Environmental 11/00

Report for Categorically Excluded Projects

1794A-601 04/95 Guide for Preparing a Borrower's Environmental 04/02

Report for Environmental Assessment Projects

**SECTION B**

**ELECTRIC OPERATION MANUALS (EOM)**

**Number Issued Title**

4 11/88 Guidelines for the Implementation of 7 CFR 1711.1, Electric
Loans -

Advance of Funds

**SECTION C**

**INFORMATIONAL PUBLICATIONS (I.P.)**

**Number** **Issued** **Title**

100-1 12/93 Rural Electrification Act of 1936 with Amendments as
Approved

Through December 17**,** 1993

100-7 10/94 Report of the Administrator, Fiscal Year 1993

200-2 01/93 Financed Generating Plants

200-3 05/98 Index of Electric Issuances - Borrower Edition

201-1[^6] 09/97 1996 Statistical Report, Rural Electric Borrowers

202-1# 07/97 1997 List of Materials Acceptable for Use on Systems of RUS

Electrification Borrowers

10/97 Supplement No. 1

01/98 Supplement No. 2

04/98 Supplement No. 3

500-11 12/94 Directory of Electric Borrowers

**PART IV**

**RUS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES**

**FOR THE ELECTRIC AND TELEPHONE PROGRAMS**

**LOCATED IN THE**

**CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS (CFR)**

*(as of May 1998)*

**[Part Subpart Subject]{.underline}**

**RURAL UTILITIES SERVICE**

**1700 GENERAL INFORMATION**

**Subpart A Organization and Functions**

**Subpart B Programs**

**Subpart C** **Public information**

**Subpart D Delegations of Authority; General**

**Subpart E Delegations of Authority; Agency**

**Issuance and Certain**

**Correspondence**

**Subpart F Delegations; Authorities Reserved**

**by the Administrator**

**Subpart G Delegations of Authority; Loan**

**Review Committees**

**Subpart H Delegations of Authority; Rural**

**Economic Development, Program**

**Support, and Borrower**

**Accounting Activities**

**Subpart I Delegation of Authority; Electric**

**Program**

> **Subpart J Delegations of Authority;**
>
> **Telephone Program**

**Subpart K Delegations of Authority**

**Financial Services**

> **Subpart L Delegations of Authority;**
>
> **Financial Operations Activities**.

**1703 RURAL DEVELOPMENT**

**Subpart A \[Reserved\]**

> **Subpart B Rural Economic Development**
>
> **Loan and Grant Program**

**Subpart C Rural Business Incubator**

**Program \[Reserved\]**

**Subpart D Distance Learning and Medical**

**Link Grant Program**

**Subpart E Deferments of RUS Loan**

> **Payments for Rural**
>
> **Development Projects**

**1710 GENERAL AND PRELOAN POLICY AND**

**PROCEDURES COMMON TO INSURED**

**AND GUARANTEED ELECTRIC LOANS**

> **Subpart A General**
>
> **Subpart B Types of Loans and Loan**
>
> **Guarantees**
>
> **Subpart C Loan Purposes and Basic**
>
> **Policies**

**[Part Subpart Subject]{.underline}**

**Subpart D Basic Requirements for Loan**

**Approval**

**Subpart E Power Requirements Studies**

**Subpart F Construction Work Plans and**

**Related Studies**

**Subpart G Long-Range Financial Forecasts**

**Subpart H Demand Side Management and**

**Renewable Energy Systems**

**Subpart I-L Application Requirements and**

**Subpart M Operational Controls**

**Procedures for Insured and**

**Guaranteed Loans**

**1714 PRE-LOAN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES**

**FOR INSURED ELECTRIC LOANS**

**Subpart A General**

> **Subpart B Terms of Insured Loan**

**1717 POST-LOAN POLICIES AND**

**PROCEDURES COMMON TO INSURED**

**AND GUARANTEED ELECTRIC LOANS**

**Subpart A-F \[Reserved\]**

> **Subpart G Federal Pre-emption in Rate**
>
> **Making In Connection With**
>
> **Power Supply Borrowers**
>
> **Subpart H Federal Pre-emption in Rate**
>
> **Making In Connection With**
>
> **RUS Electric Borrowers in**
>
> **Bankruptcy**
>
> **Subpart I \[Reserved\]**

**Subpart M Operational Controls**

> **Subpart N Investments, Loans, and**
>
> **Guarantees by Electric**
>
> **Borrowers**

**Subpart 0 \[Reserved\]**

> **Subpart P \[Reserved\]**
>
> **Subpart Q \[Reserved\]**
>
> **Subpart R Lien Accommodations and**
>
> **Subordinations for 100 Percent**
>
> **Private Financing**
>
> **Subpart S Lien Accommodations for**
>
> **Supplemental Financing**
>
> **Required by 7 CFR 1710.110**

**1718 LOAN SECURITY DOCUMENTS FOR**

**ELECTRIC BORROWERS**

**[Part Subpart Subject]{.underline}**

**1721 POST-LOAN POLICIES AND**

**PROCEDURES FOR INSURED ELECTRIC**

**LOANS**

**Subpart A Advances of Funds**

**Subpart B \[Reserved\]**

**1724 ELECTRIC SYSTEM PLANNING AND**

**DESIGN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES**

**Subpart A General \[Reserved\]**

**Subpart B Architectural Services**

**\[Reserved\]**

**Subpart C Engineering Services \[Reserved\]**

**Subpart D Electric System Planning**

**\[Reserved\]**

**Subpart E Electric System Design**

**1726 ELECTRIC SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION**

**POLICIES AND PROCEDURES**

> **Subpart A General**

**Subpart B Distribution Facilities**

**Subpart C Substation and Transmission**

**Facilities**

**Subpart D Generation Facilities**

**Subpart E Buildings**

**Subpart F General Plant**

**Subpart G Procurement Procedures**

**Subpart H Modifications to RUS Standards**

**Contract Forms**

**Subpart I RUS Standard Forms**

**Subpart J Contract Closeout**

**1728 ELECTRIC STANDARDS AND**

**SPECIFICATIONS FOR MATERIALS AND**

**CONSTRUCTION**

**1730 ELECTRIC SYSTEM OPERATIONS AND**

**MAINTENANCE**

**Subpart A General**

**Subpart B Operations and Maintenance Requirements**

**1735 GENERAL POLICIES, TYPES OF LOANS,**

**LOAN REQUIREMENTS-TELEPHONE**

**PROGRAM**

**Subpart A General**

> **Subpart B Loan Purposes and Basic**
>
> **Policies**

**Subpart C Type of Loans**

**Subpart D Term of Loans**

**Subpart E Requirements for Loan Approval**

**Subpart F Mortgage Controls on**

**Acquisitions and Mergers**

**Subpart G Acquisitions Involving Loan**

**Funds**

**Subpart H Acquisitions or Mergers Not**

> **Involving Additional Loan Funds**

**Subpart I Requirements for All**

**Acquisitions and Mergers**

**[Part Subpart Subject]{.underline}**

> **Subpart J Toll Line Acquisitions**

**1737 PRE-LOAN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES**

> **COMMON TO GUARANTEED AND**
>
> **INSURED TELEPHONE** **LOANS**
>
> **Subpart A General**
>
> **Subpart B Preapplication Stage**
>
> **Subpart C The Loan Application**
>
> **Subpart D Preloan Studies-Area Coverage**
>
> **Survey and Loan Design**
>
> **Subpart E Interim Financing of**
>
> **Construction of**
>
> **Telephone Facilities**
>
> **Subpart F Review of Application**
>
> **Procedures**
>
> **Subpart G Project Cost Estimation**
>
> **Procedures**
>
> **Subpart H Feasibility Determination**
>
> **Procedures**
>
> **Subpart I Characteristics Letter**
>
> **Subpart J Final Loan Approval Procedures**
>
> **Subpart K Release of Funds Procedure**

**1739 PRE-LOAN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES**

**FOR GUARANTEED TELEPHONE LOANS**

**Subpart A General**

> **Subpart B Section 314 Loan Guarantees-**
>
> **Private Sector**

**1741 PRE-LOAN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES**

> **AND INSURED TELEPHONE LOANS**

**\[RESERVED}**

**1744 POST-LOAN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES**

**COMMON TO GUARANTEED AND**

**INSURED TELEPHONE LOANS**

> **Subpart A \[Reserved\]**
>
> **Subpart B Lien Accommodations and**

**Subordination Policy**

> **Subpart C Advance and Disbursement of**
>
> **Funds**
>
> **Subpart D \[Reserved\]**
>
> **Subpart E Borrower Investments**

**1746 POST-LOAN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES**

**FOR GUARANTEED TELEPHONE LOANS**

**Subpart A General**

> **Subpart B Section 314 Loan Guarantees-**
>
> **Private Sector**

**1748 POST-LOAN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES**

**FOR INSURED TELEPHONE LOANS**

**\[RESERVED\]**

**1751 TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM**

**PLANNING AND DESIGN CRITERIA, AND**

**PROCEDURES**

**[Part Subpart Subject]{.underline}**

> **Subpart A \[Reserved\]**
>
> **Subpart B State Telecommunications**

**Modernization Plan**

**1753 TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM**

**CONSTRUCTION POLICIES AND**

**PROCEDURES**

> **Subpart A General**
>
> **Subpart B Engineering Services**
>
> **Subpart C \[Reserved\]**
>
> **Subpart D Construction of Buildings**
>
> **Subpart E Purchase and Installation of**
>
> **Central Office Equipment**

**Subpart F Outside Plant Major**

**Construction by Contract**

**Subpart H Purchase and Installation of**

**Special Equipment**

**Subpart I Minor Construction**

> **Subpart J Construction Certification**
>
> **Program**

**1755 TELECOMMUNICATIONS STANDARDS**

**AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR MATERIALS,**

**EQUIPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION**

**1757 TELEPHONE SYSTEMS OPERATIONS AND**

**MAINTENANCE \[RESERVED**

**1767 ACCOUNTING REQUIREMENTS FOR RUS**

**ELECTRIC BORROWERS**

> **Subpart A General \[Reserved\]**

**Subpart B Uniform System of Accounts**

> **Subpart C Depreciation Rates and**
>
> **Procedures \[Reserved\]**

**Subpart D Preservation of Records**

**\[Reserved\]**

**1770 ACCOUNTING REQUIREMENTS FOR RUS**

**TELEPHONE BORROWERS**

> **Subpart A General Provisions**
>
> **Subpart B Uniform System of Accounts**

**Subpart C Accounting Interpretations**

**1773 POLICY ON AUDITS OF RUS BORROWERS**

> **Subpart A General provisions**
>
> **Subpart B RUS Audit Requirements**

**Subpart C RUS Requirements for the**

**Submission and Review of the**

**Auditor\'s Report, Report an**

**Compliance, Report on Internal**

**Controls, and Management**

**Letter**

**Subpart D RUS Reporting Requirements**

> **Subpart E RUS Required Audit Procedures**
>
> **and Documentation**

**[Part Subpart Subject]{.underline}**

**1785 LOAN ACCOUNT COMPUTATIONS,**

**PROCEDURES AND POLICIES FOR**

**ELECTRIC AND TELEPHONE**

**BORROWERS**

**Subpart A \[Reserved\]**

**Subpart B RUS Cushion of Credit Account**

**Computations and Procedures**

**1786 PREPAYMENT OF RUS GUARANTEED**

**AND INSURED LOANS TO ELECTRIC AND**

**TELEPHONE BORROWERS**

**Subpart A General. \[Reserved\]**

> **Subpart B Prepayment of RUS Guaranteed**
>
> **Federal Financing Bank Loans**
>
> **Pursuant to Section 306(A) of**
>
> **the RE Act**

**Subpart C Special Discounted Prepayments**

> **on RUS Direct/Insured Loans**
>
> **Subpart D RUS Privatization**

**Demonstration**

> **Prepayment Program for the**
>
> **State of Alaska**
>
> **Subpart E Discount Payments on RUS**

**Notes**

> **in the Event of a Merger of**
>
> **Certain RUS Electric Borrowers**
>
> **Subpart F Discount Prepayments on RUS**
>
> **Electric Loans**
>
> **Subpart G Refinancing and Prepayment of**
>
> **RUS Guaranteed FFB Loans**
>
> **Pursuant to Section 306(c) of the**

**RE Act**

**1788 RUS FIDELITY AND INSURANCE**

**REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC AND**

**TELEPHONE BORROWERS**

**Subpart A General Policies and Procedures**

> **Subpart B Specific RUS Minimum**
>
> **Requirements**

**Subpart C Insurance for Contractors,**

**Engineers, and Architects**

**1789 USE OF CONSULTANTS FUNDED BY**

**BORROWER**

**1792 COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER FEDERAL**

**STATUES REGULATIONS, AND**

**EXECUTIVE ORDERS**

**Subpart A and B \[Reserved\]**

> **Subpart C Seismic Safety of Federally**
>
> **Assisted New Building**
>
> **Construction**

**[Part Subpart Subject]{.underline}**

**1794 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR ELECTRIC AND TELEPHONE
BORROWERS**

**Subpart A General.**

**Subpart B Implementation of the National**

> **Environmental Policy Act**

**Subpart C Provisions Applicable to EA or**

**EIS preparation**

**Subpart D Classification of Proposals**

**Subpart E Procedure for Categorical**

**Exclusions**

**Subpart F Procedure for Proposals**

**Normally Requiring an EIS**

**[Part Subpart Subject]{.underline}**

**Subpart G Procedure of Environmental**

**Assessment Proposals Without**

**Scoping**

**Subpart H Procedures for Environmental**

**Assessment Proposals With**

**Scoping**

**Subpart I Adoption of Environmental**

**Documents.**

**Subpart J Supplemental EIS**

**PART V**

LIST OF RUS ELECTRIC BULLETINS, FORMS, AND MISCELLANEOUS PUBLICATIONS

ON SALE AT THE

**SUPERINTENDENT OF DOCUMENT**

**U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE (GPO)**

**(202) 512-1800**

GPO Business Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST

*MAY 1998*

**INSTRUCTIONS -** Complete and detach the GPO order form and submit
with payment directly to GPO-(Make money order or check payable to
Superintendent of Documents).

**BULLETINS**

**NO. TITLE GPO Stock NO. \$ Each**

1728F-811 Electric Transmission Specifications and Drawings, 1l5kV -
23OkV 001-010-00133-2 \$14.00

(Standard T-805B)

(3/98)

1728F-810 Electric Transmission Specifications and Drawings, 34.5kV -
69kV 001-010-00132-4 \$15.00

(Standard T-805A)

(3/98)

50-3 Specifications and Drawings for 12.5/7.2kV Line Construction
001-010-00087-5 \$13.00

(Standard D-804)

(5/83)

50-4 Specifications and Drawings for 34.5/19.9 kV Distribution Line
001-010-00099-9 \$6.50

Construction (Standard D-801)

(11/86) **OUT OF PRINT \***

50-5 Specifications and Drawings for 14.4/24.9 kV Line Construction
001-010-00014-0 \$11.00

(Standard D-803

(9/69) ) **OUT OF PRINT \***

50-6 Specifications and Drawings for Underground Electric Distribution
001-010-00108-1 \$6.00

(Standard D-806)

(2/90) **OUT OF PRINT \***

160-2 Mechanical Design Manual for Overhead Distribution Lines
001-010-00084-1 \$14.00

(4/82: includes 3/86 Supplement) ) **OUT OF PRINT \***

1724E-200 Design Manual for High Voltage Transmission Lines
001-010-00115-4 \$16.00

(9/92)

1767B-1 Uniform System of Accounts - Electric 001-010-00131-6 \$30.00

(10/97)

\* Can be obtain by faxing request to (202) 205-3654

**BULLETINS**

**NO. TITLE GPO Stock NO. \$ Each**

201-1 1996 Statistical Report, Rural Electric Borrowers 001-010-00130-8
\$17.00

202-1 List of Materials Acceptable for Use on System of RUS LIST I.D
\$34.00

Electrification Borrowers LOMA \$42.50

**(1-Year Subscription July 1997: Basic issue + 3 Supplements)**
(foreign)

[^1]: ^\#^ Available directly from GPO.

[^2]: ^\#^ Available directly from GPO.

[^3]: ^\#^

[^4]: ^\#^ Available directly from GPO. \* Incorporated by reference.

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[^6]: ^\#^ Available directly from GPO.