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| 7:7:11.1.2.1.11.1.1.1 | 7 | Agriculture | XVII | 1724 | PART 1724—ELECTRIC ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AND DESIGN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES | A | Subpart A—General | 1724.1 | § 1724.1 Introduction. | RUS | 7 U.S.C. 901 et seq., 1921 et seq., 6941 et seq. | 63 FR 35314, June 29, 1998, unless otherwise noted. | [63 FR 35314, June 29, 1998, as amended at 84 FR 32617, July 9, 2019] | (a) The policies, procedures and requirements in this part implement certain provisions of the standard form of loan documents between the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) and its electric borrowers. (b) All borrowers, regardless of the source of financing, shall comply with RUS' requirements with respect to design, construction standards, and the use of RUS accepted material on their electric systems. (c) Borrowers are required to use RUS contract forms only if the facilities are financed by RUS. Borrowers have three options: (1) Submit the actual contract used for review and approval; (2) Submit a certification that the required contract was used for the electric project or; (3) Submit a certification that the contract was not used but the essential and identical provisions specifically listed in the certification were used in the contract for constructing the electric facilities. | |
| 7:7:11.1.2.1.11.1.1.10 | 7 | Agriculture | XVII | 1724 | PART 1724—ELECTRIC ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AND DESIGN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES | A | Subpart A—General | 1724.10 | § 1724.10 Standard forms of contracts for borrowers. | RUS | 7 U.S.C. 901 et seq., 1921 et seq., 6941 et seq. | 63 FR 35314, June 29, 1998, unless otherwise noted. | [63 FR 58284, Oct. 30, 1998] | The standard loan agreement between RUS and its borrowers provides that, in accordance with applicable RUS regulations in this chapter, the borrower shall use standard forms of contracts promulgated by RUS for construction, procurement, engineering services, and architectural services financed by a loan made or guaranteed by RUS. This part implements these provisions of the RUS loan agreement. Subparts A through E of this part prescribe when and how borrowers are required to use RUS standard forms of contracts for engineering and architectural services. Subpart F of this part prescribes the procedures that RUS follows in promulgating standard contract forms and identifies those contract forms that borrowers are required to use for engineering and architectural services. | |
| 7:7:11.1.2.1.11.1.1.11 | 7 | Agriculture | XVII | 1724 | PART 1724—ELECTRIC ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AND DESIGN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES | A | Subpart A—General | §§ 1724.11-1724.19 [Reserved] | RUS | 7 U.S.C. 901 et seq., 1921 et seq., 6941 et seq. | 63 FR 35314, June 29, 1998, unless otherwise noted. | ||||
| 7:7:11.1.2.1.11.1.1.2 | 7 | Agriculture | XVII | 1724 | PART 1724—ELECTRIC ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AND DESIGN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES | A | Subpart A—General | 1724.2 | § 1724.2 Waivers. | RUS | 7 U.S.C. 901 et seq., 1921 et seq., 6941 et seq. | 63 FR 35314, June 29, 1998, unless otherwise noted. | The Administrator may waive, for good cause on a case-by-case basis, requirements and procedures of this part. | ||
| 7:7:11.1.2.1.11.1.1.3 | 7 | Agriculture | XVII | 1724 | PART 1724—ELECTRIC ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AND DESIGN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES | A | Subpart A—General | 1724.3 | § 1724.3 Definitions. | RUS | 7 U.S.C. 901 et seq., 1921 et seq., 6941 et seq. | 63 FR 35314, June 29, 1998, unless otherwise noted. | [63 FR 35314, June 29, 1998, as amended at 63 FR 58284, Oct. 30, 1998] | Terms used in this part have the meanings set forth in § 1710.2 of this chapter. References to specific RUS forms and other RUS documents, and to specific sections or lines of such forms and documents, shall include the corresponding forms, documents, sections and lines in any subsequent revisions of these forms and documents. In addition to the terms defined in § 1710.2 of this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings for the purposes of this part: Architect means a registered or licensed person employed by the borrower to provide architectural services for a project and duly authorized assistants and representatives. Engineer means a registered or licensed person, who may be a staff employee or an outside consultant, to provide engineering services and duly authorized assistants and representatives. Force account construction means construction performed by the borrower's employees. GPO means Government Printing Office. NESC means the National Electrical Safety Code. RE Act means the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 as amended (7 U.S.C. 901 et seq. ). Repowering means replacement of the steam generator or the prime mover or both at a generating plant. RUS means Rural Utilities Service. RUS approval means written approval by the Administrator or a representative with delegated authority. RUS approval must be in writing, except in emergency situations where RUS approval may be given orally followed by a confirming letter. RUS financed means financed or funded wholly or in part by a loan made or guaranteed by RUS, including concurrent supplemental loans required by § 1710.110 of this chapter, loans to reimburse funds already expended by the borrower, and loans to replace interim financing. | |
| 7:7:11.1.2.1.11.1.1.4 | 7 | Agriculture | XVII | 1724 | PART 1724—ELECTRIC ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AND DESIGN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES | A | Subpart A—General | 1724.4 | § 1724.4 Qualifications. | RUS | 7 U.S.C. 901 et seq., 1921 et seq., 6941 et seq. | 63 FR 35314, June 29, 1998, unless otherwise noted. | The borrower shall ensure that: (a) All selected architects and engineers meet the applicable registration and licensing requirements of the States in which the facilities will be located; (b) All selected architects and engineers are familiar with RUS standards and requirements; and (c) All selected architects and engineers have had satisfactory experience with comparable work. | ||
| 7:7:11.1.2.1.11.1.1.5 | 7 | Agriculture | XVII | 1724 | PART 1724—ELECTRIC ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AND DESIGN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES | A | Subpart A—General | 1724.5 | § 1724.5 Submission of documents to RUS. | RUS | 7 U.S.C. 901 et seq., 1921 et seq., 6941 et seq. | 63 FR 35314, June 29, 1998, unless otherwise noted. | [84 FR 32617, July 9, 2019] | (a) Where to send documents. Documents required to be submitted to RUS under this part are to be sent to the Office of Loan Origination & Approval. (b) Contracts requiring RUS approval. The borrower shall submit to RUS three copies of each contract that is subject to RUS approval under subparts B and C of this part. At least one copy of each contract must be an original signed in ink ( i.e., no facsimile signature). (c) Contract amendments requiring RUS approval. The borrower shall submit to RUS three copies of each contract amendment (at least one copy of which must be an original signed in ink) which is subject to RUS approval. | |
| 7:7:11.1.2.1.11.1.1.6 | 7 | Agriculture | XVII | 1724 | PART 1724—ELECTRIC ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AND DESIGN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES | A | Subpart A—General | 1724.6 | § 1724.6 Insurance requirements. | RUS | 7 U.S.C. 901 et seq., 1921 et seq., 6941 et seq. | 63 FR 35314, June 29, 1998, unless otherwise noted. | (a) Borrowers shall ensure that all architects and engineers working under contract with the borrower have insurance coverage as required by part 1788 of this chapter. (b) Borrowers shall also ensure that all architects and engineers working under contract with the borrower have insurance coverage for Errors and Omissions (Professional Liability Insurance) in an amount at least as large as the amount of the architectural or engineering services contract but not less than $500,000. | ||
| 7:7:11.1.2.1.11.1.1.7 | 7 | Agriculture | XVII | 1724 | PART 1724—ELECTRIC ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AND DESIGN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES | A | Subpart A—General | 1724.7 | § 1724.7 Debarment and suspension. | RUS | 7 U.S.C. 901 et seq., 1921 et seq., 6941 et seq. | 63 FR 35314, June 29, 1998, unless otherwise noted. | [79 FR 76003, Dec. 19, 2014] | Borrowers shall comply with the requirements on debarment and suspension in connection with procurement activities set forth in 2 CFR part 180, as adopted by USDA through 2 CFR part 417, particularly with respect to lower tier transactions, e.g., procurement contracts for goods or services. | |
| 7:7:11.1.2.1.11.1.1.8 | 7 | Agriculture | XVII | 1724 | PART 1724—ELECTRIC ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AND DESIGN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES | A | Subpart A—General | 1724.8 | § 1724.8 Restrictions on lobbying. | RUS | 7 U.S.C. 901 et seq., 1921 et seq., 6941 et seq. | 63 FR 35314, June 29, 1998, unless otherwise noted. | [79 FR 76003, Dec. 19, 2014] | Borrowers shall comply with the restrictions and requirements in connection with procurement activities as set forth in 2 CFR part 418. | |
| 7:7:11.1.2.1.11.1.1.9 | 7 | Agriculture | XVII | 1724 | PART 1724—ELECTRIC ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AND DESIGN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES | A | Subpart A—General | 1724.9 | § 1724.9 Environmental review requirements. | RUS | 7 U.S.C. 901 et seq., 1921 et seq., 6941 et seq. | 63 FR 35314, June 29, 1998, unless otherwise noted. | [87 FR 73442, Nov. 30, 2022] | Borrowers must comply with the environmental review requirements in accordance with 7 CFR part 1970. or any successor regulations that implement the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act. | |
| 7:7:11.1.2.1.11.2.1.1 | 7 | Agriculture | XVII | 1724 | PART 1724—ELECTRIC ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AND DESIGN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES | B | Subpart B—Architectural Services | 1724.20 | § 1724.20 Borrowers' requirements—architectural services. | RUS | 7 U.S.C. 901 et seq., 1921 et seq., 6941 et seq. | 63 FR 35314, June 29, 1998, unless otherwise noted. | The provisions of this section apply to all borrower electric system facilities regardless of the source of financing. (a) Each borrower shall select a qualified architect to perform the architectural services required for the design and construction management of headquarters facilities. The selection of the architect is not subject to RUS approval unless specifically required by RUS on a case by case basis. Architect's qualification information need not be submitted to RUS unless specifically requested by RUS on a case by case basis. (b) The architect retained by the borrower shall not be an employee of the building supplier or contractor, except in cases where the building is prefabricated and pre-engineered. (c) The architect's duties are those specified under the Architectural Services Contract and under subpart E of this part, and, as applicable, those duties assigned to the “engineer” for competitive procurement procedures in part 1726 of this chapter. (d) If the facilities are RUS financed, the borrower shall submit or require the architect to submit one copy of each construction progress report to RUS upon request. (e) Additional information concerning RUS requirements for electric borrowers' headquarters facilities are set forth in subpart E of this part. See also RUS Bulletin 1724E-400, Guide to Presentation of Building Plans and Specifications, for additional guidance. This bulletin is available from Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, Rural Utilities Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Stop 1522, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20250-1522. | ||
| 7:7:11.1.2.1.11.2.1.2 | 7 | Agriculture | XVII | 1724 | PART 1724—ELECTRIC ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AND DESIGN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES | B | Subpart B—Architectural Services | 1724.21 | § 1724.21 Architectural services contracts. | RUS | 7 U.S.C. 901 et seq., 1921 et seq., 6941 et seq. | 63 FR 35314, June 29, 1998, unless otherwise noted. | [63 FR 35314, June 29, 1998, as amended at 84 FR 32617, July 9, 2019] | The provisions of this section apply only to RUS financed electric system facilities. (a) RUS Form 220, Architectural Services Contract, may be used by electric borrowers when obtaining architectural services. (b) The borrower shall ensure that the architect furnishes or obtains all architectural services related to the design and construction management of the facilities. (c) Reasonable modifications or additions to the terms and conditions in the RUS contract form may be made to define the exact services needed for a specific undertaking. Such modifications or additions shall not relieve the architect or the borrower of the basic responsibilities required by the RUS contract form, and shall not alter any terms and conditions required by law. All substantive changes must be approved by RUS prior to execution of the contract. (d) Architectural services contracts are not subject to RUS approval and need not be submitted to RUS unless specifically requested by RUS on a case by case basis. (e) Closeout. Upon completion of all services and obligations required under each architectural services contract, including, but not limited to, submission of final documents, the borrower must closeout that contract. The borrower shall obtain from the architect a final statement of cost, which must be supported by detailed information as appropriate. For example, out-of-pocket expense and per diem types of compensation should be listed separately with labor, transportation, etc., itemized for each service involving these types of compensation. RUS Form 284, Final Statement of Cost for Architectural Service, may be used. All computations of the compensation must be made in accordance with the terms of the architectural services contract. Closeout documents need not be submitted to RUS unless specifically requested by RUS on a case by case basis. | |
| 7:7:11.1.2.1.11.2.1.3 | 7 | Agriculture | XVII | 1724 | PART 1724—ELECTRIC ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AND DESIGN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES | B | Subpart B—Architectural Services | §§ 1724.22-1724.29 [Reserved] | RUS | 7 U.S.C. 901 et seq., 1921 et seq., 6941 et seq. | 63 FR 35314, June 29, 1998, unless otherwise noted. | ||||
| 7:7:11.1.2.1.11.3.1.1 | 7 | Agriculture | XVII | 1724 | PART 1724—ELECTRIC ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AND DESIGN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES | C | Subpart C—Engineering Services | 1724.30 | § 1724.30 Borrowers' requirements—engineering services. | RUS | 7 U.S.C. 901 et seq., 1921 et seq., 6941 et seq. | 63 FR 35314, June 29, 1998, unless otherwise noted. | [63 FR 35314, June 29, 1998, as amended at 78 FR 73371, Dec. 5, 2013] | The provisions of this section apply to all borrower electric system facilities regardless of the source of financing. (a) Each borrower shall select one or more qualified persons to perform the engineering services involved in the planning (including the development of an EE Program eligible for financing pursuant to subpart H of part 1710 of this chapter, design, and construction management of the system. (b) Each borrower shall retain or employ one or more qualified engineers to inspect and certify all new construction in accordance with § 1724.32. The engineer must not be the borrower's manager. (c) The selection of the engineer is not subject to RUS approval unless specifically required by RUS on a case by case basis. Engineer's qualification information need not be submitted to RUS unless specifically requested by RUS on a case by case basis. (d) The engineer's duties are specified under the Engineering Services Contract and under part 1726 of this chapter. The borrower shall ensure that the engineer executes all certificates and other instruments pertaining to the engineering details required by RUS. (e) Additional requirements related to appropriate seismic safety measures are contained in part 1792, subpart C, of this chapter, Seismic Safety of Federally Assisted New Building Construction. (f) If the facilities are RUS financed, the borrower shall submit or require the engineer to submit one copy of each construction progress report to RUS upon RUS' request. | |
| 7:7:11.1.2.1.11.3.1.2 | 7 | Agriculture | XVII | 1724 | PART 1724—ELECTRIC ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AND DESIGN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES | C | Subpart C—Engineering Services | 1724.31 | § 1724.31 Engineering services contracts. | RUS | 7 U.S.C. 901 et seq., 1921 et seq., 6941 et seq. | 63 FR 35314, June 29, 1998, unless otherwise noted. | [63 FR 35314, June 29, 1998, as amended at 84 FR 32617, July 9, 2019] | The provisions of this section apply only to RUS financed electric system facilities. (a) RUS contract forms for engineering services shall be used. Reasonable modifications or additions to the terms and conditions in the RUS contract form may be made to define the exact services needed for a specific undertaking. Any such modifications or additions shall not relieve the engineer or the borrower of the basic responsibilities required by the RUS contract form, and shall not alter any terms and conditions required by law. All substantive changes to the RUS contract form shall be approved by RUS prior to execution of the contract. (b) RUS Form 236, Engineering Service Contract—Electric System Design and Construction, may be used for all distribution, transmission, substation, and communications and control facilities. These contracts are not subject to RUS approval and need not be submitted to RUS unless specifically requested by RUS on a case by case basis. (c) RUS Form 211, Engineering Service Contract for the Design and Construction of a Generating Plant, shall be used for all new generating units and repowering of existing units. These contracts require RUS approval. (d) Any amendments to RUS approved engineering services contracts require RUS approval. (e) Closeout. Upon completion of all services and obligations required under each engineering services contract, including, but not limited to, submission of final documents, the borrower must closeout the contract. The borrower shall obtain from the engineer a completed final statement of engineering fees, which must be supported by detailed information as appropriate. RUS Form 234, Final Statement of Engineering Fee, may be used. All computations of the compensation shall be made in accordance with the terms of the engineering services contract. Closeout documents need not be submitted to RUS unless specifically requested by RUS on a case by case basis. | |
| 7:7:11.1.2.1.11.3.1.3 | 7 | Agriculture | XVII | 1724 | PART 1724—ELECTRIC ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AND DESIGN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES | C | Subpart C—Engineering Services | 1724.32 | § 1724.32 Inspection and certification of work order construction. | RUS | 7 U.S.C. 901 et seq., 1921 et seq., 6941 et seq. | 63 FR 35314, June 29, 1998, unless otherwise noted. | The provisions of this section apply to all borrower electric system facilities regardless of the source of financing. (a) The borrower shall ensure that all field inspection and related services are performed within 6 months of the completion of construction, and are performed by a licensed engineer, except that a subordinate of the licensed engineer may make the inspection, provided the following conditions are met: (1) The inspection by the subordinate is satisfactory to the borrower; (2) This practice is acceptable under applicable requirements of the States in which the facilities are located; (3) The subordinate is experienced in making such inspections; (4) The name of the person making the inspection is included in the certification; and (5) The licensed engineer signs such certification which appears on the inventory of work orders. (b) The inspection shall include a representative and sufficient amount of construction listed on each RUS Form 219, Inventory of Work Orders (or comparable form), being inspected to assure the engineer that the construction is acceptable. Each work order that was field inspected shall be indicated on RUS Form 219 (or comparable form.) The inspection services shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) Determination that construction conforms to RUS specifications and standards and to the requirements of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), State codes, and local codes; (2) Determination that the staking sheets or as-built drawings represent the construction completed and inspected; (3) Preparation of a list of construction clean-up notes and staking sheet discrepancies to be furnished to the owner to permit correction of construction, staking sheets, other records, and work order inventories; (4) Reinspection of construction corrected as a result of the engineer's report; (5) Noting, initialing, and dating the staking or structure sheets or as-built drawings and noting the corresponding work order entry for line construction; and (6) Noting, … | ||
| 7:7:11.1.2.1.11.3.1.4 | 7 | Agriculture | XVII | 1724 | PART 1724—ELECTRIC ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AND DESIGN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES | C | Subpart C—Engineering Services | §§ 1724.33-1724.39 [Reserved] | RUS | 7 U.S.C. 901 et seq., 1921 et seq., 6941 et seq. | 63 FR 35314, June 29, 1998, unless otherwise noted. | ||||
| 7:7:11.1.2.1.11.4.1.1 | 7 | Agriculture | XVII | 1724 | PART 1724—ELECTRIC ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AND DESIGN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES | D | Subpart D—Electric System Planning | 1724.40 | § 1724.40 General. | RUS | 7 U.S.C. 901 et seq., 1921 et seq., 6941 et seq. | 63 FR 35314, June 29, 1998, unless otherwise noted. | [63 FR 35314, June 29, 1998, as amended at 87 FR 73442, Nov. 30, 2022] | Borrowers shall have ongoing, integrated planning to determine their short-term and long-term needs for plant additions, improvements, replacements, and retirements for their electric systems. The primary components of the planning system consist of long-range engineering plans and construction work plans. Long-range engineering plans identify plant investments required over a long-range period, 10 years or more. Construction work plans specify and document plant requirements for a shorter term, 2 to 4 years. Long-range engineering plans and construction work plans shall be in accordance with part 1710, subpart F, of this chapter. See also RUS Bulletins 1724D-101A, Electric System Long-Range Planning Guide, and 1724D-101B, System Planning Guide, Construction Work Plans, for additional guidance. These bulletins are available at https://www.rd.usda.gov/resources/regulations/bulletins. | |
| 7:7:11.1.2.1.11.4.1.2 | 7 | Agriculture | XVII | 1724 | PART 1724—ELECTRIC ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AND DESIGN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES | D | Subpart D—Electric System Planning | §§ 1724.41-1724.49 [Reserved] | RUS | 7 U.S.C. 901 et seq., 1921 et seq., 6941 et seq. | 63 FR 35314, June 29, 1998, unless otherwise noted. | ||||
| 7:7:11.1.2.1.11.5.1.1 | 7 | Agriculture | XVII | 1724 | PART 1724—ELECTRIC ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AND DESIGN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES | E | Subpart E—Electric System Design | 1724.50 | § 1724.50 Compliance with National Electrical Safety Code (NESC). | RUS | 7 U.S.C. 901 et seq., 1921 et seq., 6941 et seq. | 63 FR 35314, June 29, 1998, unless otherwise noted. | The provisions of this section apply to all borrower electric system facilities regardless of the source of financing. (a) A borrower shall ensure that its electric system, including all electric distribution, transmission, and generating facilities, is designed, constructed, operated, and maintained in accordance with all applicable provisions of the most current and accepted criteria of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and all applicable and current electrical and safety requirements of any State or local governmental entity. Copies of the NESC may be obtained from the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Inc., 445 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, NJ 08855. This requirement applies to the borrower's electric system regardless of the source of financing. (b) Any electrical standard requirements established by RUS are in addition to, and not in substitution for or a modification of, the most current and accepted criteria of the NESC and any applicable electrical or safety requirements of any State or local governmental entity. (c) Overhead distribution circuits shall be constructed with not less than the Grade C strength requirements as described in Section 26, Strength Requirements, of the NESC when subjected to the loads specified in NESC Section 25, Loadings for Grades B and C. Overhead transmission circuits shall be constructed with not less than the Grade B strength requirements as described in NESC Section 26. | ||
| 7:7:11.1.2.1.11.5.1.2 | 7 | Agriculture | XVII | 1724 | PART 1724—ELECTRIC ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AND DESIGN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES | E | Subpart E—Electric System Design | 1724.51 | § 1724.51 Design requirements. | RUS | 7 U.S.C. 901 et seq., 1921 et seq., 6941 et seq. | 63 FR 35314, June 29, 1998, unless otherwise noted. | [63 FR 35314, June 29, 1998, as amended at 84 FR 32617, July 9, 2019; 87 FR 73442, Nov. 30, 2022] | The provisions of this section apply to all borrower electric system facilities regardless of the source of financing. (a) Distribution. All distribution facilities must conform to the applicable RUS construction standards and utilize RUS accepted materials. (b) Transmission lines. (1) All transmission line design data must be approved by RUS or a licensed professional engineer may certify that the design data, plans and profiles drawings for the electric system facilities meets all applicable RUS electric design requirements, specifications, local, state and national requirements and that RUS listed materials were used. (2) Design data consists of all significant design features, including, but not limited to, transmission line design data summary, general description of terrain, right-of-way calculations, discussion concerning conductor and structure selection, conductor sag and tension information, design clearances, span limitations due to clearances, galloping or conductor separation, design loads, structure strength limitations, insulator selection and design, guying requirements, and vibration considerations. For lines composed of steel or concrete poles, or steel towers, in which load information will be used to purchase the structures, the design data shall also include loading trees, structure configuration and selection, and a discussion concerning foundation selection. (3) Line design data for uprating transmission lines to higher voltage levels or capacity must be approved by RUS. (4) Transmission line design data which has received RUS approval in connection with a previous transmission line construction project for a particular borrower is considered approved by RUS for that borrower, provided that: (i) The conditions on the project fall within the design data previously approved; and (ii) No significant NESC revisions have occurred. (c) Substations. (1) All substation design data must be approved by RUS or a licensed professional engineer may certify that the design data, plans and p… | |
| 7:7:11.1.2.1.11.5.1.3 | 7 | Agriculture | XVII | 1724 | PART 1724—ELECTRIC ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AND DESIGN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES | E | Subpart E—Electric System Design | 1724.52 | § 1724.52 Permitted deviations from RUS construction standards. | RUS | 7 U.S.C. 901 et seq., 1921 et seq., 6941 et seq. | 63 FR 35314, June 29, 1998, unless otherwise noted. | [63 FR 35314, June 29, 1998, as amended at 69 FR 18803, Apr. 9, 2004] | The provisions of this section apply to all borrower electric system facilities regardless of the source of financing. (a) Structures for raptor protection. (1) RUS standard distribution line structures may not have the extra measure of protection needed in areas frequented by eagles and other large raptors to protect such birds from electric shock due to physical contact with energized wires. Where raptor protection in the design of overhead line structures is required by RUS; a Federal, State or local authority with permit or license authority over the proposed construction; or where the borrower voluntarily elects to comply with the recommendations of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or State wildlife agency, borrowers are permitted to deviate from RUS construction standards, provided: (i) Structures are designed and constructed in accordance with “Suggested Practices for Raptor Protection on Powerlines: The State of the Art in 1996” (Suggested Practices for Raptor Protection); and, (ii) Structures are in accordance with the NESC and applicable State and local regulations. (2) Any deviation from the RUS construction standards for the purpose of raptor protection, which is not in accordance with the Suggested Practices for Raptor Protection, must be approved by RUS prior to construction. “Suggested Practices for Raptor Protection on Powerlines: The State of the Art in 1996,” published by the Edison Electric Institute/Raptor Research Foundation, is hereby incorporated by reference. This incorporation by reference is approved by the Director of the Office of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies of this publication may be obtained from the Raptor Research Foundation, Inc., c/o Jim Fitzpatrick, Treasurer, Carpenter Nature Center, 12805 St. Croix Trail South, Hastings, Minnesota 55033. It is also available for inspection during normal business hours at RUS, Electric Staff Division, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC, Room 1246-S, and at the National Arc… | |
| 7:7:11.1.2.1.11.5.1.4 | 7 | Agriculture | XVII | 1724 | PART 1724—ELECTRIC ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AND DESIGN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES | E | Subpart E—Electric System Design | 1724.53 | § 1724.53 Preparation of plans and specifications. | RUS | 7 U.S.C. 901 et seq., 1921 et seq., 6941 et seq. | 63 FR 35314, June 29, 1998, unless otherwise noted. | The provisions of this section apply to all borrower electric system facilities regardless of the source of financing. (a) General. (1) The borrower (acting through the engineer, if applicable) shall prepare plans and specifications that adequately represent the construction to be performed. (2) Plans and specifications for distribution, transmission, or generating facilities must be based on a construction work plan (as amended, if applicable), engineering study or construction program which has been approved by RUS if financing for the facilities will at any time be requested from RUS. (b) Composition of plans and specifications package. (1) Whether built by force account or contract, each set of plans and specifications must include: (i) Distribution lines. Specifications and drawings, staking sheets, key map and appropriate detail maps; (ii) Transmission lines. Specifications and drawings, transmission line design data manual, vicinity maps of the project, a one-line diagram, and plan and profile sheets; (iii) Substations. Specifications and drawings, including a one-line diagram, plot and foundation plan, grounding plan, and plans and elevations of structure and equipment, as well as all other necessary construction drawings, in sufficient detail to show phase spacing and ground clearances of live parts; (iv) Headquarters. Specifications and drawings, including: (A) A plot plan showing the location of the proposed building plus paving and site development; (B) A one line drawing (floor plan and elevation view), to scale, of the proposed building with overall dimensions shown; and (C) An outline specification including materials to be used (type of frame, exterior finish, foundation, insulation, etc.); and (v) Other facilities (e.g., generation and communications and control facilities). Specifications and drawings, as necessary and in sufficient detail to accurately define the scope and quality of work required. (2) For contract work, the appropriate standard RUS construction contra… | ||
| 7:7:11.1.2.1.11.5.1.5 | 7 | Agriculture | XVII | 1724 | PART 1724—ELECTRIC ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AND DESIGN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES | E | Subpart E—Electric System Design | 1724.54 | § 1724.54 Requirements for RUS approval of plans and specifications. | RUS | 7 U.S.C. 901 et seq., 1921 et seq., 6941 et seq. | 63 FR 35314, June 29, 1998, unless otherwise noted. | [63 FR 35314, June 29, 1998, as amended at 65 FR 63196, Oct. 23, 2000; 77 FR 3071, Jan. 23, 2012; 84 FR 32617, July 9, 2019; 87 FR 73442, Nov. 30, 2022] | The provisions of this section apply only to RUS financed electric system facilities. (a) For any contract subject to RUS approval in accordance with part 1726 of this chapter, the borrower shall obtain RUS approval of the plans and specifications, as part of the proposed bid package, prior to requesting bids. RUS may require approval of other plans and specifications on a case by case basis. (b) Distribution lines. RUS approval of the plans and specifications for distribution line construction is not required if standard RUS drawings, specifications, RUS accepted material, and standard RUS contract forms (as required by part 1726 of this chapter) are used. Drawings, plans and specifications for nonstandard distribution construction must be submitted to RUS and receive approval prior to requesting bids on contracts or commencement of force account construction. (c) Transmission lines. (1) Plans and specifications for transmission construction projects which are not based on RUS approved line design data or do not use RUS standard structures must receive RUS design approval or RUS certification approval prior to requesting bids on contracts or commencement of force account construction. (2) Unless RUS approval is required by paragraph (a) of this section, plans and specifications for transmission construction which use previously approved design data and standard structures do not require RUS approval. Plans and specifications for related work, such as right-of-way clearing, equipment, and materials, do not require RUS approval unless required by paragraph (a) of this section. (d) Substations. (1)(i) Plans and specifications for all new substations must receive RUS design approval or RUS certification approval prior to requesting bids on contracts or commencement of force account construction, unless: (A) The substation design has been previously approved by RUS; and (B) No significant NESC revisions have occurred. (ii) The borrower shall notify RUS in writing, which may include the Construction Work… | |
| 7:7:11.1.2.1.11.5.1.6 | 7 | Agriculture | XVII | 1724 | PART 1724—ELECTRIC ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AND DESIGN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES | E | Subpart E—Electric System Design | 1724.55 | § 1724.55 Dam safety. | RUS | 7 U.S.C. 901 et seq., 1921 et seq., 6941 et seq. | 63 FR 35314, June 29, 1998, unless otherwise noted. | [63 FR 35314, June 29, 1998, as amended at 69 FR 18803, Apr. 9, 2004; 84 FR 32617, July 9, 2019] | (a) The provisions of this section apply only to RUS financed electric system facilities. (1)(i) Any borrower that owns or operates a RUS financed dam must utilize the“Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety,”(Guidelines), as applicable. A dam, as more fully defined in the Guidelines, is generally any artificial barrier which either: (A) Is 25 feet (8 m) or more in height; or (B) Has an impounding capacity at maximum water storage elevation of 55 acre-feet (68,000 m 3 ) or more. (ii) The“Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety,”FEMA 93, June, 1979, published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is hereby incorporated by reference. This incorporation by reference is approved by the Director of the Office of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies of the“Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety”may be obtained from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Mitigation Directorate, PO Box 2012, Jessup, MD 20794. It is also available for inspection during normal business hours at RUS, Electric Staff Division, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC, Room 1246-S, and at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html. (2) The borrower shall evaluate the hazard potential of its dams in accordance with Appendix E of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineering and Design Dam Safety Assurance Program, ER 1110-2-1155, July 31, 1995. A summary of the hazard potential criteria is included for information as Appendix A to this subpart. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineering and Design Dam Safety Assurance Program, ER 1110-2-1155, July 31, 1995, published by the United States Army Corps of Engineers, is hereby incorporated by reference. This incorporation by reference is approved by the Director of the Office of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Co… | |
| 7:7:11.1.2.1.11.5.1.7 | 7 | Agriculture | XVII | 1724 | PART 1724—ELECTRIC ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AND DESIGN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES | E | Subpart E—Electric System Design | §§ 1724.56-1724.69 [Reserved] | RUS | 7 U.S.C. 901 et seq., 1921 et seq., 6941 et seq. | 63 FR 35314, June 29, 1998, unless otherwise noted. | ||||
| 7:7:11.1.2.1.11.6.1.1 | 7 | Agriculture | XVII | 1724 | PART 1724—ELECTRIC ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AND DESIGN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES | F | Subpart F—RUS Contract Forms | 1724.70 | § 1724.70 Standard forms of contracts for borrowers. | RUS | 7 U.S.C. 901 et seq., 1921 et seq., 6941 et seq. | 63 FR 35314, June 29, 1998, unless otherwise noted. | [63 FR 58284, Oct. 30, 1998, as amended at 87 FR 73442, Nov. 30, 2022] | (a) General. The standard loan agreement between RUS and its borrowers provides that, in accordance with applicable RUS regulations in this chapter, the borrower shall use standard forms of contract promulgated by RUS for construction, procurement, engineering services, and architectural services financed by a loan made or guaranteed by RUS. (See section 5.16 of appendix A to subpart C of part 1718 of this chapter.) This subpart prescribes RUS procedures in promulgating electric program standard contract forms and identifies those forms that borrowers are required to use. (b) Contract forms. RUS promulgates standard contract forms, identified in the List of Required Contract Forms, § 1724.74(c), that borrowers are required to use in accordance with the provisions of this part. A borrower may deviate from the Required Contract Form provided the borrower certifies to RUS that the non-standard form incorporates the provisions of the Required Contract Form that are contained in the RUS Certification Form found at https://www.rd.usda.gov/resources/directives/electric-sample-documents. Further, a borrower may utilize a contract other than a Required Contract Form if it is allowed to do so by an indenture or any other agreement between the borrower and RUS. In addition, RUS promulgates standard contract forms identified in the List of Guidance Contract Forms contained in § 1724.74(c) that the borrowers may but are not required to use in the planning, design, and construction of their electric systems. Borrowers are not required to use these guidance contract forms in the absence of an agreement to do so. | |
| 7:7:11.1.2.1.11.6.1.2 | 7 | Agriculture | XVII | 1724 | PART 1724—ELECTRIC ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AND DESIGN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES | F | Subpart F—RUS Contract Forms | 1724.71 | § 1724.71 Borrower contractual obligations. | RUS | 7 U.S.C. 901 et seq., 1921 et seq., 6941 et seq. | 63 FR 35314, June 29, 1998, unless otherwise noted. | [63 FR 58285, Oct. 30, 1998, as amended at 69 FR 7108, Feb. 13, 2004; 87 FR 73442, Nov. 30, 2022] | (a) Loan agreement. As a condition of a loan or loan guarantee under the RE Act, distribution borrowers are normally required to enter into RUS loan agreements pursuant to which the borrower agrees to use RUS standard forms of contracts for construction, procurement, engineering services and architectural services financed in whole or in part by the RUS loan. Normally, this obligation is contained in section 5.16 of the standard distribution loan contract. To comply with the provisions of the loan agreements as implemented by this part, borrowers must use those forms of contract (hereinafter sometimes called “listed contract forms”) identified in the List of Required Standard Contract Forms contained in § 1724.74(c), except as provided in § 1724.70(b). Power Supply borrowers typically execute an indenture and loan contract as well. The terms and conditions of any indenture and loan contract executed by a Power Supply borrower shall govern its obligations with respect to the use of contract forms. (b) Compliance. If a borrower is required by this part or by its loan agreement with RUS to use a listed standard form of contract, the borrower shall use the listed contract form in the format available from RUS, either paper or electronic format, except as provided in § 1724.70(bc). Exact electronic reproduction is acceptable. The approved RUS standard forms of contract shall not be retyped, changed, modified, or altered in any manner not specifically authorized in this part or approved by RUS in writing on a case-by-case basis. Any modifications approved by RUS on a case-by-case basis must be clearly shown so as to indicate the modification difference from the standard form of contract. (c) Amendment. Where a borrower has entered into a contract in the form required by this part, no change may be made in the terms of the contract, by amendment, waiver or otherwise, without the prior written approval of RUS except as provided in § 1724.70(b). (d) Waiver. RUS may waive for good cause, on a case by case basis,… | |
| 7:7:11.1.2.1.11.6.1.3 | 7 | Agriculture | XVII | 1724 | PART 1724—ELECTRIC ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AND DESIGN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES | F | Subpart F—RUS Contract Forms | 1724.72 | § 1724.72 Notice and publication of listed contract forms. | RUS | 7 U.S.C. 901 et seq., 1921 et seq., 6941 et seq. | 63 FR 35314, June 29, 1998, unless otherwise noted. | [63 FR 58285, Oct. 30, 1998] | (a) Notice. Upon initially entering into a loan agreement with RUS, borrowers will be provided with all listed contract forms. Thereafter, new or revised listed contract forms promulgated by RUS, including RUS approved exceptions and alternatives, will be sent by regular or electronic mail to the address of the borrower as identified in its loan agreement with RUS. (b) Availability. Listed contract forms are published by RUS. Interested parties may obtain the forms from: Rural Utilities Service, Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Stop 1522, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Stop 1522, Washington, DC 20250-1522, telephone number (202) 720-8674. The list of contract forms can be found in § 1724.74(c), List of Required Contract Forms. | |
| 7:7:11.1.2.1.11.6.1.4 | 7 | Agriculture | XVII | 1724 | PART 1724—ELECTRIC ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AND DESIGN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES | F | Subpart F—RUS Contract Forms | 1724.73 | § 1724.73 Promulgation of new or revised contract forms. | RUS | 7 U.S.C. 901 et seq., 1921 et seq., 6941 et seq. | 63 FR 35314, June 29, 1998, unless otherwise noted. | [63 FR 58285, Oct. 30, 1998] | RUS may, from time to time, undertake to promulgate new contract forms or revise or eliminate existing contract forms. In so doing, RUS shall publish notice of rulemaking in the Federal Register announcing, as appropriate, a revision in, or a proposal to amend § 1724.74, List of Electric Program Standard Contract Forms. The amendment may change the existing identification of a listed contract form; for example, changing the issuance date of a listed contract form or by identifying a new required contract form. The notice of rulemaking will describe the new standard contract form or the substantive change in the listed contract form, as the case may be, and the issues involved. The standard contract form or relevant portions thereof may be appended to the supplementary information section of the notice of rulemaking. As appropriate, the notice of rulemaking shall provide an opportunity for interested persons to provide comments. A copy of each such Federal Register document shall be sent by regular or electronic mail to all borrowers. | |
| 7:7:11.1.2.1.11.6.1.5 | 7 | Agriculture | XVII | 1724 | PART 1724—ELECTRIC ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AND DESIGN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES | F | Subpart F—RUS Contract Forms | 1724.74 | § 1724.74 List of electric program standard contract forms. | RUS | 7 U.S.C. 901 et seq., 1921 et seq., 6941 et seq. | 63 FR 35314, June 29, 1998, unless otherwise noted. | [63 FR 58285, Oct. 30, 1998, as amended at 65 FR 63196, Oct. 23, 2000; 69 FR 52595, Aug. 27, 2004] | (a) General. The following is a list of RUS electric program standard contract forms for architectural and engineering services. Paragraph (c) of this section contains the list of required contract forms, i.e., those forms of contracts that borrowers are required to use by the terms of their RUS loan agreements as implemented by the provisions of this part. Paragraph (d) of this section contains the list of guidance contract forms, i.e., those forms of contracts provided as guidance to borrowers in the planning, design, and construction of their systems. All of these forms are available from RUS. See § 1724.72(b) for availability of these forms. (b) Issuance date. Where required by this part to use a standard form of contract in connection with RUS financing, the borrower shall use that form identified by issuance date in the List of Required Contract Forms in paragraph (c) of this section, as most recently published as of the date the borrower executes the contract. (c) List of required contract forms. (1) RUS Form 211, Rev. 4-04, Engineering Service Contract for the Design and Construction of a Generating Plant. This form is used for engineering services for generating plant construction. (2) RUS Form 220, Rev. 6-98, Architectural Services Contract. This form is used for architectural services for building construction. (3) RUS Form 236, Rev. 6-98, Engineering Service Contract—Electric System Design and Construction. This form is used for engineering services for distribution, transmission, substation, and communications and control facilities. (d) List of guidance contract forms. (1) RUS Form 179, Rev. 9-66, Architects and Engineers Qualifications. This form is used to document architects and engineers qualifications. (2) RUS Form 215, Rev. 5-67, Engineering Service Contract—System Planning. This form is used for engineering services for system planning. (3) RUS Form 234, Rev. 3-57, Final Statement of Engineering Fee. This form is used for the closeout of engineering services contracts. (4)… | |
| 7:7:11.1.2.1.11.6.1.6 | 7 | Agriculture | XVII | 1724 | PART 1724—ELECTRIC ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AND DESIGN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES | F | Subpart F—RUS Contract Forms | §§ 1724.75-1724.99 [Reserved] | RUS | 7 U.S.C. 901 et seq., 1921 et seq., 6941 et seq. | 63 FR 35314, June 29, 1998, unless otherwise noted. |
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