[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 15 (Friday, January 23, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Rural Utilities Service

7 CFR Part 1730

RIN 0572-AA74


Electric System Operations and Maintenance

AGENCY: Rural Utilities Service, USDA.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) is amending its regulations 
by adding a new part on electric system operations and maintenance. 
This action codifies and clarifies RUS policy relating to the 
operations and maintenance of electric systems by RUS electric 
borrowers. This rule also contains provisions relating to the review 
and evaluation of borrowers' electric systems and facilities operations 
and maintenance practices. These policies are presently contained in 
RUS Bulletin 161-5, which will be rescinded when the final rule becomes 
effective. This action clarifies the policies, procedures, and 
requirements, facilitates understanding and compliance, and improves 
program effectiveness with respect to electric system operations and 
maintenance.

EFFECTIVE DATE: This rule is effective February 23, 1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Fred J. Gatchell, Deputy Director, 
Electric Staff Division, Rural Utilities Service, U.S. Department of 
Agriculture, Stop 1569, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 
20250-1569, telephone (202) 720-1398, e-mail [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Executive Order 12866

    This rule has been determined to be not significant for the 
purposes of Executive Order 12866 and therefore has not been reviewed 
by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification

    The Administrator of RUS has determined that a rule relating to the 
RUS electric loan program is not a rule as defined in the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), and, therefore, the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act does not apply to this rule.

National Environmental Policy Act Certification

    The Administrator has determined that this rule will not 
significantly affect the quality of the human environment as defined by 
the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.). 
Therefore, this action does not require an environmental impact 
statement or assessment.

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance

    The program described by this rule is listed in the Catalog of 
Federal Domestic Assistance programs under No. 10.850, Rural 
Electrification Loans and Loan Guarantees. This catalog is available on 
a subscription basis from the Superintendent of Documents, the United 
States Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402-9325.

Executive Order 12372

    This rule is excluded from the scope of Executive Order 12372, 
Intergovernmental Consultation, which may require consultation with 
State and local officials. A Final Rule-Related Notice entitled, 
``Department Programs and Activities Excluded from Executive Order 
12372,'' (50 Fed. Reg. 47034) exempted RUS loans and loan guarantees 
from coverage under this order.

Executive Order 12988

    This rule has been reviewed under Executive Order 12988, Civil 
Justice Reform. RUS has determined that this rule meets the applicable 
standards in section 3 of the Executive Order.

National Performance Review

    This regulatory action is being taken as part of the National 
Performance Review program to eliminate unnecessary regulations and 
improve those that remain in force.

Information Collection and Recordkeeping Requirements

    The recordkeeping and reporting burdens contained in this rule were 
approved by OMB pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 
U.S.C. chapter 35) under control number 0572-0025.

Unfunded Mandates

    This rule contains no Federal mandates (under the regulatory 
provision of Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act) for State, 
local, and tribal governments or the private sector. Thus, this rule is 
not subject to the requirements of section 202 and 205 of the Unfunded 
Mandates Reform Act.

Background

    RUS has promulgated policies and procedures regarding the review 
and evaluation of the operations and maintenance practices of RUS 
financed electric systems. These policies and procedures are presently 
contained in RUS Bulletin 161-5, Electric System Review and Evaluation. 
The security instrument and loan contract between RUS and electric 
borrowers set certain standards for the operation and maintenance of 
each borrower's electric system. The purpose of this rule is to 
implement the operations and maintenance provisions of the security 
instrument and loan contract between RUS and electric borrowers and to 
consolidate and clarify RUS policies and procedures with respect to 
electric system operations and maintenance. Most of the provisions of 
this rule represent policies and requirements that have been in effect 
for some time. One new provision expands the requirement for electric 
system review and evaluation of borrower's electric systems to include 
power supply borrowers in addition to the distribution borrowers 
presently covered by Bulletin 161-5. Proper operation and maintenance 
practices are equally significant for power supply borrowers, so RUS 
believes that power supply borrowers' operation and maintenance 
practices should be covered under the review and evaluation 
requirements of this rule. RUS Form 300, Review Rating Summary, has 
also been updated and revised based on RUS' experience using this form.

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Comments

    On April 16, 1997, RUS published a proposed rule at 62 Fed. Reg. 
18544. Comments were received from ten parties, including two 
cooperative associations, a borrower engineering committee, two 
distribution borrowers, and five power supply borrowers. RUS considered 
all comments received. The significant and most commonly made comments 
are addressed herein.
    Several commenters requested that RUS provide more guidance and 
supplemental information regarding these requirements, especially the 
ratings of the items on RUS Form 300, Review Rating Summary. RUS is 
currently preparing Bulletin 1730-1, ``Electric System Operation and 
Maintenance (O&M),'' which will provide guidelines related to O&M, 
including a rating guide for RUS Form 300.
    Some commenters requested that RUS provide for an ``alternative 
dispute resolution'' procedure if a borrower disagrees with a rating or 
determination made by RUS. This type of disagreement has rarely 
occurred, and RUS believes that an adequate appeal avenue already 
exists. Any disagreements with the RUS staff's rating can always be 
appealed with the Regional Director or the Administrator.
    One commenter requested that this rule address more operational 
concerns, such as momentary interruptions, voltage stability, job 
training and safety, and lightning protection. It was also suggested 
that RUS require that an O&M survey be completed prior to beginning a 
new construction work plan (CWP) or long-range engineering plan (LRP). 
RUS encourages borrowers to expand and elaborate on the O&M 
requirements prescribed by this rule to meet their specific needs; 
however, RUS has decided not to expand the requirements of this rule in 
these areas.
    Some commenters recommended that the O&M reviews be limited to 
specific areas where a borrower has experienced problems, to borrowers 
with specific financial problems, or to certain specific types of 
facilities. RUS believes that all aspects of all borrowers' O&M should 
be reviewed periodically and these reviews should cover all facilities. 
These reviews can reveal potential problem areas that can be corrected 
before they manifest themselves as operational or financial 
difficulties. Therefore, RUS has not changed the scope of this rule.
    Several commenters pointed out that the proposed rule does not 
adequately address borrowers who own but do not operate certain 
facilities. The rule has been changed to address this situation.
    Several commenters requested that the frequency of inspection and 
test be determined giving due consideration to the manufacturer's 
recommendations, but that borrowers should not be specifically required 
to blindly follow such recommendations. RUS agrees and has revised the 
rule accordingly.
    Some commenters requested that RUS clarify the requirement to 
evaluate compliance with the prior editions of the National Electrical 
Safety Code (NESC) and the National Electrical Code (NEC), when 
applicable. The rule has been clarified with respect to the NEC. Since 
the NESC itself specifically addresses facilities that comply with 
prior editions of the NESC, no change is needed in the rule with 
respect to the NESC.
    Several commenters requested that RUS eliminate duplication of 
reviews made by other Federal agencies and State commissions, etc. The 
rule has been changed to indicate that RUS will not duplicate these 
reviews, but may review the reports of these other reviewers. Since 
some of these other reviews may target a specific area (e.g., safety), 
and the RUS' review covers a wider range of areas (e.g., safety, 
reliability, economy, etc.), the RUS review may partially overlap the 
reviews of others.
    Several commenters requested that RUS eliminate the requirement for 
an explanation of the borrower's rating of acceptable items. It is not 
RUS' intent to require an extensive discussion of these items, but 
simply an explanation of how the borrower arrived at its rating. RUS 
believes that this should involve little extra effort and should 
improve the overall value of the review, so no change has been made to 
this requirement.
    One commenter suggested that RUS require that the borrower's Board 
of Directors be appraised of the findings of the O&M review. Item 15 of 
RUS Form 300 calls for the date that the O&M review was reviewed by the 
Board of Directors. For purposes of clarifying the rule, a specific 
provision has been added to the rule requiring discussion of the O&M 
review with the Board of Directors.
    One commenter suggested that RUS not require a corrective action 
plan (CAP) in all cases where there is an unsatisfactory (i.e., 0 or 1) 
rating. RUS considers any unsatisfactory rating to be a potentially 
serious problem, so a CAP should be prepared. However, if the 
correction of the deficiency is already underway or can be accomplished 
in a short time or simply, the CAP may be very short and simple, such 
as referring to an item in an approved CWP. The rule does not specify 
the format or amount of detail required for a CAP, so that borrowers 
have sufficient flexibility to tailor it to the seriousness and 
complexity of the problem. No change has been made to this requirement.
    A number of commenters requested that RUS clarify or eliminate 
various items on the RUS Form 300. RUS has reviewed these items and has 
determined that requiring ``Staff Hours'' under part IV, Operations and 
Maintenance Budgets, is confusing, burdensome, and of limited benefit. 
This item has been deleted. RUS believes that Bulletin 1730-1, 
``Electric System Operation and Maintenance (O&M),'' should provide 
additional guidance.
    Some commenters are concerned that RUS requirements with respect to 
O&M may require excessive and unavailable funding. RUS recognizes that 
correcting operating and maintenance deficiencies may indeed be 
expensive, especially if the system has been allowed to deteriorate. 
Nevertheless, proper O&M of borrowers' systems is essential to the 
success of the rural electric program and to protecting the property 
that is the security for the Government's loans and guarantees. It is 
essential that each borrower budget sufficient resources to operate and 
maintain its system efficiently and properly.
    One commenter stated that ``this wasteful activity [the proposed 
rule] is unneeded, unnecessary and without common sense.'' RUS 
disagrees. As stated above, proper O&M of borrowers' systems is 
essential to the success of the rural electric program and to 
protecting the property that is the security for the Government's loans 
and guarantees. This rule is intended to clearly outline RUS policies 
and procedures and the borrowers' responsibilities with respect to O&M.

List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 1730

    Electric power, Loan programs--energy, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements, Rural areas.

    In view of the above, RUS hereby amends 7 CFR chapter XVII by 
adding part 1730 to read as follows:

PART 1730--ELECTRIC SYSTEM OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE

Subpart A--General

Sec.
1730.1  Introduction.
1730.2  RUS policy.
1730.3  RUS addresses.
1730.4  Definitions.
1730.5-1730.19  [Reserved]

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Subpart B--Operations and Maintenance Requirements

1730.20  General.
1730.21  Inspections and tests.
1730.22  Borrower analysis.
1730.23  Review rating summary, RUS Form 300.
1730.24  RUS review and evaluation.
1730.25  Corrective action.
1730.26  Engineer's certification.
1730.27-1730.99  [Reserved]

Appendix A to Subpart B of Part 1730--Review Rating Summary, RUS 
Form 300

    Authority: 7 U.S.C. 901 et seq., 1921 et seq., 6941 et seq.

Subpart A--General


Sec. 1730.1  Introduction.

    (a) This part contains the policies and procedures of the Rural 
Utilities Service (RUS) related to electric borrowers' operation and 
maintenance practices and RUS' review and evaluation of such practices.
    (b) The policies and procedures included in this part apply to all 
electric borrowers (both distribution borrowers and power supply 
borrowers) and are intended to clarify and implement certain provisions 
of the security instrument and loan contract between RUS and electric 
borrowers regarding operations and maintenance. This part is not 
intended to waive or supersede any provisions of the security 
instrument and loan contract between RUS and electric borrowers.
    (c) The Administrator may waive, for good cause, on a case by case 
basis, certain requirements and procedures of this part.


Sec. 1730.2  RUS policy.

    It is RUS policy to require that all property of a borrower be 
operated and maintained properly in accordance with the requirements of 
each borrower's loan documents. It is also RUS policy to provide 
financial assistance only to borrowers whose operations and maintenance 
practices and records are satisfactory or to those who are taking 
corrective actions expected to make their operations and maintenance 
practices and records satisfactory to RUS.


Sec. 1730.3  RUS addresses.

    (a) Persons wishing to obtain forms referred to in this part should 
contact: Program Support and Regulatory Analysis, Rural Utilities 
Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Stop 1522, 1400 Independence 
Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20250-1522, telephone (202) 720-8674. 
Borrowers or others may reproduce any of these forms in any number 
required.
    (b) Documents required to be submitted to RUS under this part are 
to be sent to the office of the borrower's assigned RUS General Field 
Representative (GFR) or such other office as designated by RUS.


Sec. 1730.4  Definitions.

    Terms used in this part have the meanings set forth in 7 CFR Part 
1710.2. References to specific RUS forms and other RUS documents, and 
to specific sections or lines of such forms and documents, shall 
include the corresponding forms, documents, sections and lines in any 
subsequent revisions of these forms and documents. In addition to the 
terms defined in 7 CFR Part 1710.2, the term Prudent Utility Practice 
has the meaning set forth in Article 1, Section 1.01 of Appendix A to 
Subpart B of 7 CFR Part 1718--Model Form of Mortgage for Electric 
Distribution Borrowers, for the purposes of this Part.


Secs. 1730.5-1730.19  [Reserved]

Subpart B--Operations and Maintenance Requirements


Sec. 1730.20  General.

    Each distribution borrower and power supply borrower shall operate 
and maintain its system in compliance with Prudent Utility Practice, in 
compliance with its loan documents, and in compliance with all 
applicable laws, regulations and orders, shall maintain its systems in 
good repair, working order and condition, and shall make all needed 
repairs, renewals, replacements, alterations, additions, betterments 
and improvements, in accordance with applicable provisions of the 
borrower's security instrument. Each borrower is responsible for on-
going operations and maintenance programs, for maintaining records of 
the physical and electrical condition of its electric system and for 
the quality of services provided to its customers. The borrower is also 
responsible for all necessary inspections and tests of the component 
parts of its system, and for maintaining records of such inspections 
and tests. Each borrower shall budget sufficient resources to operate 
and maintain its system in accordance with the requirements of this 
part. For portions of the borrower's system that are not operated by 
the borrower, if any, the borrower is responsible for ensuring that the 
operator is operating and maintaining the system properly in accordance 
with the operating agreement.


Sec. 1730.21  Inspections and tests.

    (a) Each borrower shall conduct all necessary inspections and tests 
of the component parts of its electric system, and maintain adequate 
records of such inspections and tests.
    (b) The frequency of inspection and testing will be determined by 
the borrower in conformance with applicable laws, regulations, national 
standards, and Prudent Utility Practice. The frequency of inspection 
and testing will be determined giving due consideration to the type of 
facilities or equipment, manufacturer's recommendations, age, operating 
environment and hazards to which the facilities are exposed, 
consequences of failure, and results of previous inspections and tests. 
The records of such inspections and tests will be retained in 
accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and Prudent Utility 
Practice. The retention period should be of a sufficient time period to 
identify long-term trends. Records must be retained at least until the 
applicable inspections or tests are repeated.
    (c) Inspections of facilities must include a determination of 
whether the facility complies with the National Electrical Safety Code, 
National Electrical Code (as applicable), and applicable State or local 
regulations. Any serious or life-threatening deficiencies shall be 
promptly repaired, disconnected, or isolated in accordance with 
applicable codes or regulations. Any other deficiencies found as a 
result of such inspections and tests are to be recorded and those 
records are to be maintained until such deficiencies are corrected or 
for the retention period required by paragraph (b) of this section, 
whichever is longer.


Sec. 1730.22  Borrower analysis.

    (a) Each borrower shall periodically analyze in writing its 
operations and maintenance policies, practices, and procedures to 
determine if they are appropriate and if they are being followed. The 
records of inspections and tests are also to be reviewed and analyzed 
to identify any trends which could indicate deterioration in the 
physical condition or the operational effectiveness of the system or 
suggest a need for changes in operations or maintenance practices. For 
portions of the borrower's system that are not operated by the 
borrower, if any, the borrower's written analysis would also include a 
review of the operator's performance under the operating agreement.
    (b) When a borrower's operations and maintenance policies, 
practices, and procedures are to be reviewed and evaluated by RUS, the 
borrower shall:
    (1) Conduct the analysis required by paragraph (a) of this section 
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than 90 days prior to the scheduled RUS review;
    (2) Complete RUS Form 300, Review Rating Summary, and other related 
forms, prior to RUS' review and evaluation; and
    (3) Make available to RUS the borrower's completed RUS Form 300 
(including a written explanation of the basis for each rating) and 
records related to the operations and maintenance of the borrower's 
system.
    (c) For those facilities not included on the RUS Form 300 (e.g., 
generating plants), the borrower shall prepare and complete an 
appropriate supplemental form for such facilities.


Sec. 1730.23  Review rating summary, RUS Form 300.

    RUS Form 300 in Appendix A shall be used when required by this 
part.


Sec. 1730.24  RUS review and evaluation.

    RUS will initiate and conduct a periodic review and evaluation of 
the operations and maintenance practices of each borrower for the 
purpose of assessing loan security and determining borrower compliance 
with RUS policy as outlined in this part. This review will normally be 
done at least once every three years. The borrower will make available 
to RUS the borrower's policies, procedures, and records related to the 
operations and maintenance of its complete system. Reports made by 
other inspectors (e.g., other Federal agencies, State inspectors, etc.) 
will also be made available, as applicable. RUS will not duplicate 
these other reviews but will use their reports to supplement its own 
review. RUS may inspect facilities, as well as records, and may also 
observe construction and maintenance work in the field. Key borrower 
personnel responsible for the facilities being inspected are to 
accompany RUS during such inspections, unless otherwise determined by 
RUS. RUS personnel may prepare an independent summary of the operations 
and maintenance practices of the borrower. The borrower's management 
will discuss this review and evaluation with its Board of Directors.


Sec. 1730.25  Corrective action.

    (a) For any items on the RUS Form 300 rated unsatisfactory (i.e., 0 
or 1) by the borrower or by RUS, the borrower shall prepare a 
corrective action plan (CAP) outlining the steps (both short term and 
long term) the borrower will take to improve existing conditions and to 
maintain an acceptable rating. The CAP must include a time schedule and 
cost estimate for corrective actions, and must be approved by the 
borrower's Board of Directors. The CAP must be submitted to RUS for 
approval within 90 days after the completion of RUS' evaluation noted 
in Sec. 1730.24.
    (b) The borrower must periodically report to RUS in writing 
progress under the CAP. This report must be submitted to RUS every six 
months until all unsatisfactory items are corrected unless RUS 
prescribes a different reporting schedule.


Sec. 1730.26  Engineer's certification.

    Where provided for in the borrower's loan documents, RUS may 
require the borrower to provide an ``Engineer's Certification'' as to 
the condition of the borrower's system (including, but not limited to, 
all mortgaged property.) Such certification shall be in form and 
substance satisfactory to RUS and shall be prepared by a professional 
engineer satisfactory to RUS. If RUS determines that the Engineer's 
Certification discloses a need for improvements to the condition of its 
system or any other operations of the borrower, the borrower shall, 
upon notification by RUS, promptly undertake to accomplish such 
improvements.


Secs. 1730.27-1730.99  [Reserved]

Appendix--A to Subpart B of Part 1730--Review Rating Summary, RUS 
Form 300

Borrower Designation ________
Date Prepared ________

    Ratings on form are:

0: Unsatisfactory--no records
    1: Unsatisfactory--corrective action needed
    2: Acceptable, but should be improved--see attached 
recommendations
    3: Satisfactory--no additional action required at this time
    N/A: Not applicable

PART I--TRANSMISSION and DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES

1. Substations (Transmission and Distribution)
    a. Safety, Clearance, Code Compliance--Rating: ________
    b. Physical Condition: Structure, Major Equipment, Appearance--
    Rating: ________
    c. Inspection Records Each Substation--Rating: ________
    d. Oil Spill Prevention--Rating: ________
2. Transmission Lines
    a. Right-of-Way: Clearing, Erosion, Appearance, Intrusions--
    Rating: ________
    b. Physical Condition: Structure, Conductor, Guying--Rating: 
________
    c. Inspection Program and Records--Rating: ________
3. Distribution Lines--Overhead
    a. Inspection Program and Records--Rating: ________
    b. Compliance with Safety Codes: Clearances--Rating: ________
    Compliance with Safety Codes: Foreign Structures--Rating: 
________
    Compliance with Safety Codes: Attachments--Rating: ________
    c. Observed Physical Condition from Field Checking: Right-of-
Way--Rating: ________
    Observed Physical Condition from Field Checking: Other--Rating: 
________
4. Distribution--Underground Cable
    a. Grounding and Corrosion Control--Rating: ________
    b. Surface Grading, Appearance--
    Rating: ________
    c. Riser Poles: Hazards, Guying, Condition--Rating: ________
5. Distribution Line Equipment: Conditions and Records
    a. Voltage Regulators--Rating: ________
    b. Sectionalizing Equipment--
    Rating: ________
    c. Distribution Transformers--
    Rating: ________
    d. Pad Mounted Equipment--Safety: Locking, Dead Front, 
Barriers--Rating: ________
    Pad Mounted Equipment--Appearance: Settlement, Condition--
Rating: ________
    e. Kilowatt-hour and Demand Meter Reading and Testing--Rating: 
________

PART II--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

6. Line Maintenance and Work Order Procedures
    a. Work Planning and Scheduling--
    Rating: ________
    b. Work Backlogs: Right-of-Way Maintenance--Rating: ________
    Work Backlogs: Poles--Rating: ________
    Work Backlogs: Retirement of Idle Services--Rating: ________
    Work Backlogs: Other--Rating: ________
7. Service Interruptions
    a. Average Annual Hours/Consumer by Cause (Complete for each of 
the previous 5 years)
1. Power Supplier ________
2. Major Storm ________
3. Scheduled ________
4. All Other ________
5. Total ________
    Rating: ________
    b. Emergency Restoration Plan--Rating:________
8. Power Quality
    General Freedom from Complaints--Rating:________
9. Loading and Load Balance
    a. Distribution Transformer Loading--Rating:________
    b. Load Control Apparatus--Rating:________
    c. Substation and Feeder Loading--Rating:________
10. Maps and Plant Records
    a. Operating Maps: Accurate and Up-to-Date--Rating:________
    b. Circuit Diagrams--Rating:________
    c. Staking Sheets--Rating:________

PART III--ENGINEERING

11. System Load Conditions and Losses
    a. Annual System Loses, ________%--Rating:________
    b. Annual Load Factor, ________%--Rating:________

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    c. Power Factor at Monthly Peak, ________%--Rating:________
    d. Ratio of Individual Substation Peak kW to kVA, ________--
Rating:________
12. Voltage Conditions
    a. Voltage Surveys--Rating:________
    b. Substation Transformer Output Voltage Spread--Rating:________
13. Load Studies and Planning
    a. Long Range Engineering Plan--Rating:________
    b. Construction Work Plan--Rating:________
    c. Sectionalizing Study--Rating:________
    d. Load Data for Engineering Studies--Rating:________
    e. Load Forecasting Data--Rating:________

PART IV--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE BUDGETS

    For Previous 2 Years:

Normal Operation--Actual $________
Normal Maintenance--Actual $________
Total--Actual $________

    For Present Year:

Normal Operation--Budget $________
Normal Maintenance--Budget $________
Total--Budget $________

    For Future 3 Years:

Normal Operation--Budget $________
Normal Maintenance--Budget $________
Additional (Deferred) Maintenance--Budget $________
Total--Budget $________

    14. Budgeting:
Adequacy of Budgets For Needed Work--Rating:________
    15. Date Discussed with Board of Directors ________
Remarks: ________

EXPLANATORY NOTES

Item No. ________ Comments ________
Rated by ________ ________ Title ________ Date ________
Reviewed by ________ Manager ________ Date ________
Reviewed by ________ RUS GFR ________ Date ________

    Dated: January 14, 1998.
Jill Long Thompson,
Under Secretary, Rural Development.
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