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USDA/RBS RIN: 0570-AA69 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: ●Renewable Energy--Clarify Requirements for Construction/Development of Energy Program Projects(Rulemaking Resulting From a Section 610 Review) 
Abstract: The Rural Business-Cooperative Service (Agency) is amending its regulation for clarity. This regulation provides financial assistance to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for the purpose of purchasing and installing renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements in rural areas. Financial assistance to any single entity may be provided as a direct loan, guaranteed loan or grant, or a combination of a loan and grant. The current regulations were implemented in July of 2005. In reviewing the program, it has become evident that some of the language in the existing regulation was misinterpreted by field offices and applicants. With a relatively new program like this, it takes some time to get applications completed and the program reviewed before one realizes the need for corrections to Instruction language. 
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: No 
RFA Section 610 Review: Rulemaking Resulting From a Section 610 Review 
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 4280-B     (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301    7 USC 1989    42 USC 1480   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  06/00/2009    
NPRM Comment Period End  08/00/2009    
Additional Information: Regulations for the loan portion of this program is being incorporated into RIN 0570-AA65 for the Delivery Enhancement for Guaranteed Loans.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes 
Related RINs: Merged with 0570-AA65 
Agency Contact:
Larry Fleming
Senior Architect
Department of Agriculture
STOP 0761, 1400 Independence Avenue SW,
Washington, DC 20250
Phone:202 720-8547
Fax:202 690-4335
Email: larry.fleming@wdc.usda.gov