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RUS Electric Program Bulletins and Informational Publications
The publications are available in a variety of formats, depending on thepublication.  Available formats include **html** format for viewing in yourbrowser and in Adobe Acrobat **pdf** format for downloading and printing, aswell as Microsoft Word. 
 
**InformationalPublication****Size(.doc)****Text****MSWord****PDF****Description****200-3**
17K.txt.doc.pdfIndex of Electric Program issuances (updated 5/12/98)**202-1**
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N/AN/AN/AList of Materials Acceptable for Use on Systems of RUS Electric Borrowers.        Visit the LIST OF MATERIALS        page to download the latest copy in Adobe Acrobat pdf format.
 
**Bulletin****Size(.doc)****Text****MSWord****PDF****Description****65-1A**
6.3M
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N/A.pdfDesign Guide for Rural Substations - Chapters I - IV {revised June 1978}**65-1B**
9448K
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N/A.pdfDesign Guide for Rural Substations - Chapter V {revised June 1978}**65-1C**
6818K
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N/A.pdfDesign Guide for Rural Substations - Chapters VI - XII {revised June 1978}**65-1D**
4841K
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N/A.pdfDesign Guide for Rural Substations - Chapters XIII - XX {revised June 1978}**160-2**
14.4M
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N/A.pdfMechanical Design Manual for Overhead Distribution Lines {revised April 1982}**1717B-2**
76K.txt.doc.pdfGuide for preparation of 1993 annual operating reports - RUS Form 7**1717B-3**
103K.txt.doc.pdfGuide for preparation of 1993 annual operating reports - RUS Form 12**1717-Y**
85K.txt.doc.pdfSettlement of Debt Owed by Electric Borrowers (9/26/97)**1724D-101**
72K.txt.doc.pdfSystem planning guide, construction workplans**1724D-101a**
72K.txt.doc.pdfElectric system long-range planning guide**1724D-101b**
72K.txt.doc.pdfSystem planning guide - Construction work plans**1724D-103**
2K.txt.doc.pdfSystem planning guide, system mapping guide [only the 328k .pdf file includes all pages]        {revised 7/19/93}**1724D-104**
2K.txt.doc.pdfEngineering Economics Computer Workbook Procedure        - Also available: Economic Analysis Worksheet        (.xls format)     **1724E-104**
102KN/AN/A.pdfReduced Size Neutral Conductors for Overhead Rural Distribution Lines (Supersedes REA Bull. 61-4) {revised September 23, 1999}**1724E-200**
15.6M
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N/A.pdfDesign Manual for High Voltage Transmission Lines        {posted 2/1/99}**1724E-202**
52K.txt.doc.pdfAn overview of transmission system studies**1724E-203**
34K.txt.doc.pdfGuide for upgrading transmission lines**1724E-205**
1456K
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N/A.pdfDesign guide: Embedment depths for concrete and steel poles {revised 8/22/95}**1724E-206**
160K.txt.doc.pdfGuide Specification for Spun, Prestressed Concrete Poles and Concrete Pole Structures (1997)**1724E-216**
2.2MN/AN/A.pdfGuide Specification for Standard Class Spun, Prestressed Concrete Transmission Poles (2000)        (also available in html format)**1724E-301**
241K.txt.doc.pdfGuide for the Evaluation of Large Power Transformer Losses {revised 12/17/97}**1724E-302**
227K.txt.doc.pdfDesign guide - oil spill prevention and control at substations**1724E-400**
25K.txt.doc.pdfBuilding plans and specifications**1726-601**
38K.txt.doc.pdfElectric System Construction Policies and Procedures -     Interpretations {revised 5/20/96}**1726A-125**
4K.txt.doc.pdfJoint use agreements with CATV companies**1726C-115**
4KN/A.doc.pdfChecking sag in a conductor using the return wave method[The .doc file is MS Word 7]         {revised     9/28/98}**1728F-700**
4101KN/A.doc.pdfSpecification for Wood Poles, Stubs and Anchor Logs[The .doc file is MS Word 7]{posted 7/7/98}**1728F-800**
112K
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N/A.pdfConstruction Assembly Unit Numbers and Standard Format {posted 1/25/99}**1728F-803**
10.6M
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N/A.pdfSpecifications and Drawings for 24.9/14.4 kV Line Construction {posted 1/25/99}**1728F-803 Notice**
22K
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N/A.pdfCompliance with Bulletin 50-5 or 1728F-803. Also available in  html format {posted 8/12/99}**1728F-806**
4.2MN/AN/A.pdfSpecifications and Drawings for Underground Electric Distribution {posted 6/21/2000}**1728H-701**
30K.txt.doc.pdfSpecifications for wood crossarms, transmission timbers, and poles**1728H-702**
24K.txt.doc.pdfSpecifications for quality control and inspection of timber products**1730B-121**
2247K
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N/A.pdfPole Inspection and Maintenance, dated 4-15-96 {posted 1/21/99}**1730-1**
32K.txt.doc.pdfElectric System Operation and Maintenance (O&M) {new 1/26/98}**1767B-1**
1M.txt.doc.pdfUniform System of Accounts - Electric Program**1767B-2**
116K.txt.doc.pdfWork order procedures - Electric Program**1767B-3**
2K.txt.doc.pdfPreparation and use of the RUS Form 254, Construction Inventory**1794A-600**
232KN/A .doc.pdfGuide for Preparing an Environmental Report for Categorically Excluded Projects {revised 12/15/98}**1794A-601**
210KN/A.doc.pdfGuide for Preparing an Environmental Report for Electric Projects Requiring an Environmental Assessment {revised 12/9/98}
For regulations, see the Electric Program Regulations Page.

 
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RUS Electric Program borrowers 		will be notified of new and revised publications by memo or hard copy. RUS borrowers 		should notify their business associates of the availability of these publications. All 		new and revised RUS Electric Program publications 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.  Certain items are available 		directly from the Government Printing Office (202) 512-1800 (GPO Business 		Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET). 
For other RUS publications,        visit the main RUS        Publications and Directives Page. **** |
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