# 7 C.F.R. § 1780.68 (2026): Owner's contractual responsibility

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1780_S1780_68

## Section

- **Citation:** 7 C.F.R. § 1780.68 (2026)
- **Heading:** Owner's contractual responsibility
- **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 / § 1780.68: § 1780.68   Owner's contractual responsibility.

## Text

This part does not relieve the owner of any responsibilities under its contract. The owner is responsible for the settlement of all contractual and administrative issues arising out of procurement entered into in support of a loan or grant. These include, but are not limited to: source evaluation, protests, disputes, and claims. Matters concerning violation of laws are to be referred to the applicable local, State, or Federal authority.

## Nearby sections

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- [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)
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- [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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