# 7 C.F.R. § 1780.54 (2026): Technical services

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1780_S1780_54

## Section

- **Citation:** 7 C.F.R. § 1780.54 (2026)
- **Heading:** Technical services
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 7 CFR: Agriculture / Chapter XVII: RURAL UTILITIES SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE / Part 1780: WATER AND WASTE LOANS AND GRANTS / Subpart C: Planning, Designing, Bidding, Contracting, Constructing and Inspections / § 1780.54: § 1780.54   Technical services.

## Text

Owners are responsible for providing the engineering, architect and environmental services necessary for planning, designing, bidding, contracting, inspecting, and constructing their facilities. Services may be provided by the owner's “in house” engineer or architect or through contract, subject to Agency concurrence. Engineers and architects must be licensed in the State where the facility is to be constructed.

## Nearby sections

- [7 C.F.R. § 1780.53 (2026) § 1780.53   General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1780_S1780_53.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1780.54 (2026) § 1780.54   Technical services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1780_S1780_54.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1780.55 (2026) § 1780.55   Preliminary engineering reports and environmental review documentation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1780_S1780_55.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1780.57 (2026) § 1780.57   Design policies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1780_S1780_57.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1780.61 (2026) § 1780.61   Construction contracts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1780_S1780_61.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1780.62 (2026) § 1780.62   Utility purchase contracts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1780_S1780_62.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1780.63 (2026) § 1780.63   Sewage treatment and bulk water sales contracts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1780_S1780_63.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1780.67 (2026) § 1780.67   Performing construction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1780_S1780_67.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1780.68 (2026) § 1780.68   Owner's contractual responsibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1780_S1780_68.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1780.70 (2026) § 1780.70   Owner's procurement regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1780_S1780_70.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1780.72 (2026) § 1780.72   Procurement methods.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1780_S1780_72.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1780.74 (2026) § 1780.74   Contracts awarded prior to applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1780_S1780_74.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1780.75 (2026) § 1780.75   Contract provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1780_S1780_75.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1780.76 (2026) § 1780.76   Contract administration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1780_S1780_76.md)

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