Electric System Construction Policies and Procedures

SUMMARY: On June 3, 1994, the Rural Electrification Administration

(REA) published a proposed rule requesting public comment on REA's

Electric System Construction Policies and Procedures. In response to

the public's request for more review time, REA is reopening the comment

period on this proposed rule.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations must be received by REA by

September 2, 1994.

ADDRESSES: Written comments should be addressed to Fred Gatchell,

Acting Director, Electric Staff Division, Rural Electrification

Administration, room 1246-S, 14th and Independence Avenue, SW.,

Washington, DC 20250-1500. REA requires a signed original and three

copies of all comments (7 CFR 1700.30(e)). All comments received will

be made available for public inspection in room 2234-S (address as

above) during regular business hours (7 CFR 1.27(b)).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Fred Gatchell, Acting Director,

Electric Staff Division, room 1246-S, at the above address. Telephone:

(202) 720-1398.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June 3, 1994, at 59 FR 28924, the Rural

Electrification Administration (REA) published a proposed rule on 7 CFR

Part 1726, Electric System Construction Policies and Procedures. The

proposed rule had a 60-day period for public comments which ended on

August 2, 1994. Because of requests from the public for more time to

prepare responses, REA is extending this public comment period by 30

days. The new comment period will expire on September 2, 1994.

Dated: August 5, 1994.

Bob J. Nash,

Under Secretary, Small Community and Rural Development.

[FR Doc. 94-19284 Filed 8-5-94; 8:45 am]

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