0572-AC29 201410 The Regulatory Plan and the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 0572 Rural Utilities Service RUS 0500 Department of Agriculture USDA Telecommunications Equipment Contract

In order to facilitate the programmatic interest of the Rural Electrification Act that loans made or guaranteed by the Agency are adequately secured, the Agency has established certain standardized forms for materials and equipment and the construction of electric and telecommunications systems. The use of standard forms, construction contracts, and procurement procedures helps to ensure that appropriate standards and specifications are maintained by the borrower, the Agency's loan security is not adversely affected, and the loan and loan guarantee funds are used effectively and for the intended purpose. The Rural Utilities Service is issuing a new equipment contract, RUS Form 395, for use by telecommunications program borrowers. The new contract will reflect present business and utilities practices, as well as changes in technology, services, and equipment.

]]> Substantive, Nonsignificant Previously Published in The Unified Agenda Final Rule Stage No No 7 CFR 1753 7 CFR 1755 5 USC 501 7 USC 901 et seq No NPRM 02/12/2014 79 FR 8327 Final Action 12/00/2014 No None No No No No Michele Brooks L. Director, Regulations Management Team, RD Innovation Center 0572 Rural Utilities Service RUS 202 690-1078 michele.brooks@wdc.usda.gov Room 5159 South Building, STOP 1522, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington DC 20250