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CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 7

(a) (b) (1) (ii) When project design services are procured separately, the selection of the engineer or architect shall be done by requesting qualification-based proposals and in accordance with this section. (iii) Applicants may procure engineering and architectural services in accordance with applicable State statutes or local requirements provided the State Director determines that such procurement meets the intent of this section. (2) (3) (4) (c) (1) An estimated number of maximum users should not be used when setting user fees and rates since it may be several years before all residents will need service by the system. In establishing rates a realistic number of users should be employed. (2) (i) The Agency determines that the potential users as a whole in the applicant's service area cannot make cash contributions; or (ii) State statutes or local ordinances require mandatory use of the system and the applicant or legal entity having such authority agrees in writing to enforce such statutes, or ordinances. (3) An enforceable user agreement with a penalty clause is required (RUS Bulletin 1780-9 can be used) except: (i) For users presently receiving service; or (ii) Where mandatory use of the system is required. (4) Individual vacant property owners will not be considered when determining project feasibility unless: (i) The owner has plans to develop the property in a reasonable period of time and become a user of the facility; and (ii) The owner agrees in writing to make a

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 7:§ 1780.39