# 7 C.F.R. § 1780.55 (2026): Preliminary engineering reports and environmental review documentation

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## Section

- **Citation:** 7 C.F.R. § 1780.55 (2026)
- **Heading:** Preliminary engineering reports and environmental review documentation
- **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 / § 1780.55: § 1780.55   Preliminary engineering reports and environmental review documentation.

## Text

Preliminary engineering reports (PERs) must conform to customary professional standards. PER guidelines for water, sanitary sewer, solid waste, and storm sewer are available from the Agency. Environmental review documentation must comply with the environmental review requirements in accordance with 7 CFR part 1970.
[81 FR 11028, Mar. 2, 2016]

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