# Telecommunications System Construction Policies and Procedures
> **Rural Utilities Service** · Final rule. · Published 1999-04-06 · Effective 1999-05-06 · 64 FR 16602
## Document
- **Document number:** 99-8380
- **Category:** rural-development
- **Sub-agency:** Rural Utilities Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 64 FR 16602
- **CFR reference:** 7 CFR 1753
- **Publication date:** 1999-04-06
- **Effective date:** 1999-05-06
## Abstract

The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) hereby amends its regulations on telecommunications system construction policies and procedures. This revision includes empowering the telecommunications borrowers by reducing oversight by RUS with respect to preparation of plans and specifications, bid approvals, and final document approvals. In addition to reducing the requirements for facilities construction, RUS will also make technical corrections and clarifications, and minor technical changes.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/04/06/99-8380/telecommunications-system-construction-policies-and-procedures)
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