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RUS Electric Program Regulations

The regulations are available in **html** format for viewing in yourbrowser and in Adobe Acrobat **pdf** format for downloading and printing. The regulations below are from the Code of Federal Regulations (**CFR**) as ofJanuary 1, 2000.  Amendments since that date are noted in thedescription. 
 
**7 CFR Part**  **Description**1710htmlpdfGeneral and pre-loan policies and procedures common to insured and guaranteed electric loansSee Federal Register notice dated March 20, 2000, for amendment to Part 1710 (html) (pdf).   See Federal Register notice dated May 17, 2000, for amendment to Part  1710 - effective July 3, 2000 (html) (pdf).1714htmlpdfPre-loan policies and procedures for insured electric loans1717htmlpdfPost-loan policies and procedures common to insured and guaranteed electric loans1718htmlpdfLoan security documents for electric borrowers1721htmlpdfPost-loan policies and procedures for insured electric loansAlso see Federal Register notice dated March 1, 2000, for confirmation of  effective date of amendment to Part 1721 (html) (pdf).1724htmlpdfElectric engineering, architectural services and design policies and procedures1726htmlpdfElectric system construction policies and procedures1728htmlpdfElectric standards and specifications for materials and constructionSee Federal Register notice dated August 3, 1999,  for amendment to Part 1728 (html) (pdf),  delaying the effective date for Bulletin 1728F-803.  See Federal Register  notice dated May 26, 2000, for amendment to Part 1728 (html)  (pdf), incorporating Bulletin 1728F-806 by  reference.1730htmlpdfElectric system operations and maintenance1767htmlpdfAccounting requirements for RUS electric borrowers1773htmlpdfPolicy on audits of RUS borrowers1785htmlpdfLoan account computations, procedures and policies for electric and telephone borrowers1786htmlpdfPrepayment of RUS guaranteed and insured loans to electric and telephone borrowers1788htmlpdfRUS fidelity and insurance requirements for electric and telephone borrowers1789htmlpdfUse of consultants funded by borrowers1792htmlpdfCompliance with other Federal statutes, regulations, and Executive orders1794htmlpdfEnvironmental policies and proceduresSee Federal Register notice  dated December 11, 1998,for additional  information  (html) (pdf)Bulletins Codified or Incorporated by ReferenceBulletinSize     (.doc)TextMS     WordPDFDescription1728F-803
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N/A.pdfSpecifications and Drawings for 24.9/14.4 kV Line Construction        {posted 1/25/99} (Incorporated by reference - �1728.97)1728F-806
4.2MN/AN/A.pdfSpecifications        and Drawings for Underground Electric Distribution {posted 6/21/2000}        (Incorporated by reference - �1728.97)1728H-701
30K.txt.doc.pdfSpecifications for wood        crossarms, transmission timbers, and     poles (Codified - �1728.201)1728H-702
24K.txt.doc.pdfSpecifications for quality control and inspection of timber     products        (Codified - �1728.202)
 
Proposed RUS Electric Program Regulations
***(None at this time)***

For bulletins and informationalpublications, see the Electric Program Bulletins Page.
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RUS Electric Program borrowers will be notified of new and revisedregulations by memo or hard copy. RUS borrowers should notify their business associates of the availability of theseregulations.All new and revised RUS Electric Program regulations will be available here upon issuance. If you have anyquestions regarding these documents or documents not included here, call (202) 720-8674 orFAX (202) 205-3654. 
For other RUS        regulations,        visit the main RUS        Publications and Directives Page.          |
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