Requirements for RUS approval of plans and specifications.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 7

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) (c) (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) (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 Plan or amendment thereto that contains the proposed new substation, that a previously approved design will be used, including identification of the previously approved design. (2) Unless RUS approval is required by paragraph (a) of this section, plans and specifications for substation modifications and for substations using previously approved designs do not require RUS approval. (e) (2) The borrower shall obtain RUS approval, prior to issuing invitations to bid, of the terms and condi

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 7:§ 1724.54