# Electric Engineering, Architectural Services and Design Policies and Procedures
> **Rural Utilities Service** · Final rule. · Published 2000-10-23 · Effective 2000-11-22 · 65 FR 63195
## Document
- **Document number:** 00-27155
- **Category:** rural-development
- **Sub-agency:** Rural Utilities Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 65 FR 63195
- **CFR reference:** 7 CFR 1724
- **Publication date:** 2000-10-23
- **Effective date:** 2000-11-22
## Abstract

The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) is amending its regulations to revise its requirements regarding RUS approval of plans and specifications for buildings. Specifically, the requirement for RUS approval of architectural plans and specifications for buildings is eliminated and instead the borrower's architect or engineer is required to state that the design complies with certain specific standards. This change is being made in order to provide better service to borrowers.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/10/23/00-27155/electric-engineering-architectural-services-and-design-policies-and-procedures)
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