Electric
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Bulletin File Description
43-9 .pdf "Buy American" Requirement with related Federal Register Notices (7/28/1955)
169-27 .pdf Voltage Regulator Application on Rural Distribution Systems (1/1973)
1717B-2 .pdf Guide for Preparing Financial and Statistical Reports for Electric
Distribution Borrowers (2/14/02)
1717B-3 .pdf Guide For Preparing Financial and Statistical Reports For
Power Supply Borrowers and Electric Distribution Borrowers
with Generating Facilities (5/12/06)
1717M-2 .pdf Sale or Transfer of Capital Assets by Electric Borrower (2/9/05)
1724D-101A .pdf Electric System Long-Range Planning Guide (5/10/95)
(Note: Appendix IV does not appear in the copies of the
bulletin available on this website. This appendix contains
a sample form which is identical to Form 261.
This form is available on the Forms page.)
1724D-101B .pdf System Planning Guide, Construction Work Plans (12/18/12)
1724D-103 .pdf System planning guide, system mapping guide (4/12/11)
1724D-104 .pdf Engineering Economics Computer Workbook Procedure
(2/3/98) Also available: Economic Analysis Worksheet (.xls format)
(This worksheet was revised in July 2007.)
1724D-105 .pdf Rural Distribution System Voltage Conversion Considerations (5/22/09)
1724D-106 .pdf Considerations For Replacing Storm-Damaged Conductors (8/3/10)
1724D-107 .pdf Guide for Economic Evaluation of Distribution Transformers (8/9/16)
1724D-112 .pdf The Application of Capacitors on Rural Electric Systems (4/27/01)
1724D-113 .pdf Voltage Levels on Rural Electric Distribution Systems (5/16/12)
1724E-102 .pdf Design Guide for Sectionalizing Distribution Lines (10/23/2012)
1724E-104 .pdf Reduced Size Neutral Conductors for Overhead
Rural Distribution Lines (revised 9/23/1999)
1724E-150 .pdf Unguyed Distribution Poles - Strength Requirements (08/14/14)
1724E-151 .pdf Mechanical Loading on Distribution Crossarms (2/23/16)
1724E-152 .pdf The Mechanics of Overhead Distribution Line Conductors (7/30/03)
1724E-153 .pdf Electric Distribution Line Guys and Anchors (4/25/01)
1724E-154 .pdf Distribution Conductor Clearances and Span Limitations (7/30/03)
1724E-200 .pdf Design Manual for High Voltage Transmission Lines (12/2/15)
1724E-203 .pdf Guide for upgrading transmission lines (2/01/16)
1724E-204 .pdf Guide Specifications for Steel Single Pole and H-Frame Structures (11/17/16)
1724E-205 .pdf Design guide: Embedment depths for concrete and steel poles (revised 8/22/95)
1724E-206 .pdf Guide Specification for Prestressed Concrete Poles and Concrete Pole
Structures (8/19/16)
1724E-214 .pdf Guide Specification for Standard Class Steel Transmission Poles (2/18/09)
1724E-216 .pdf Guide Specification for Standard Class Prestressed Concrete
Transmission Poles (7/27/16)
1724E-220 .pdf Procurement and Application Guide for Non-Ceramic Composite
Insulators, Voltage Class 34.5 kV and Above (3/17/05)
1724E-224 .pdf Electric Transmission Guide Specifications and Drawings for
Steel Pole Construction - 34.5 to 230 kV (4/9/07)
1724E-226 .pdf Electric Transmission Guide Specifications and Drawings for
Concrete Pole Construction - 34.5 to 230 kV (4/9/07)
1724E-300 .pdf Design Guide for Rural Substations (6/07/01)
1724E-301 .pdf Guide for the Evaluation of Large Power Transformer Losses (3/4/09)
1724E-302 .pdf Design guide - oil spill prevention and control at substations (1/14/08)
1724E-400 .pdf Building plans and specifications (12/8/93)
1726-601 .pdf Electric System Construction Policies and Procedures - Interpretations
(10/28/13)
1726C-115 .pdf Checking sag in a conductor using the return wave method (9/24/98)
1726I-602 .pdf Attachments to Electric Program Standard Contract Forms (2/19/04)
1728F-700 .pdf Specification for Wood Poles, Stubs and Anchor Logs (5/20/11)
1728F-800 .pdf Construction Assembly Unit Numbers and Standard Format (12/16/98)
1728F-803 .pdf Specifications and Drawings for 24.9/14.4 kV Line Construction (12/15/98)
AutoCAD
1728F-803 .pdf Compliance with Bulletin 50-5 or 1728F-803 (.pfd version of Federal Register
Notice Document, also available in .html format. Additionally, see letter dated
March 7, 2001, concerning assembly numbering in (.pdf) or (.html) format.)
1728F-804 .pdf Specifications and Drawings for 12.5/7.2 kV Line Construction (4/21/05)
AutoCAD
1728F-806 .pdf Specifications and Drawings for Underground Electric Distribution (6/2/00)
AutoCAD
1728F-810 .pdf Electric Transmission Specifications and Drawings, 34.5kV Through 69kV (4/9/1999)
AutoCAD
1728F-811 .pdf Electric Transmission Specifications and Drawings, 115kV Through 230kV (4/9/1999)
AutoCAD
1728H-701 .pdf Specifications for wood crossarms, transmission timbers, and pole keys (6/24/11)
1728H-702 .pdf Specifications for quality control and inspection of timber products (5/30/12)
1730-1 .pdf Electric System Operation and Maintenance (O and M) (9/23/16)
1730A-119 .pdf Interruption Reporting and Service Continuity Objectives for Electric
Distribution Systems (3/24/09)
1730B-2 .pdf Guide for Electric System Emergency Restoration Plan (1/7/05)
(includes revised page 20 - 3/1/2005)
1730B-121 .pdf Wood Pole Inspection and Maintenance (8/13/13)
1767B-1 .pdf Uniform System of Accounts - Electric Program (9/17/09)
1767B-2 .pdf Work Order Procedures (1/18/1994)
(See also January 15, 2002 addendum and June 7, 2007 addendum)
1767B-3 .pdf Preparation and use of the RUS Form 254, Construction Inventory (12/21/1994)