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USDA/RBS RIN: 0570-AA77 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: ●Rural Energy Self-Sufficiency Initiative  
Abstract: The Secretary shall establish a Rural Energy Self-Sufficiency Initiative (grant program) to provide financial assistance for the purpose of enabling eligible rural communities to substantially increase the energy self-sufficiency of the eligible rural communities. Note that Business Programs has the primary role in program implementation and will work in consultation with the Forest Service on Community Wood Energy Program. The Forest Service has operated a program in the past to assist rural school systems in the use of alternative fuels for heating physical plants. Their expertise will assist Rural Development in promulgating a valuable program, well suited to the needs of rural communities. 
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined 
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined     (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  03/00/2009    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: Undetermined 
Federalism: Undetermined 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Anthony Ashby
Loan Specialist
Department of Agriculture
STOP 3224, 1400 Independence Avenue SW,
Washington, DC 20250
Phone:202 720-0661
Fax:202 720-6003
Email: anthony.ashby@wdc.usda.gov