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USDA/RBS RIN: 0570-AA71 Publication ID: Spring 2009 
Title: Rural Microenterprise Assistance Program 
Abstract: USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS) is promulgating regulations to implement section 6022, Rural Microenterprise Assistance Program, included in the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008. The purpose of the section is to provide microentrepreneurs with the skills necessary to establish new rural microenterprises and continuing technical and financial assistance related to the successful operation of rural microenterprises. Assistance includes loans and grants to intermediaries. Assistance will be awarded on a competitive basis. Eligible entities include microenterprise development organizations as defined (including nonprofit entities, Indian tribes and tribal governments with specific conditions, and public institutions of higher education). Regulatory implementation may include certain existing requirements identified in 7 CFR for civil rights requirements, grant servicing requirements, and so forth. 
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously 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  01/00/2010    
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:
Jody Raskind
Director, Specialty Programs Division
Department of Agriculture
Rural Business-Cooperative Service
STOP 3225, 1400 Independence Avenue SW,
Washington, DC 20250-3225
Phone:202 690-1400
Email: jody.raskind@wdc.usda.gov