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USDA/RBS RIN: 0570-AA77 Publication ID: Spring 2010 
Title: Rural Energy Self-Sufficiency Initiative--Section 9009  
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. 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: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Prerule Stage 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined     (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: PL 110-246   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
ANPRM  05/00/2010    
NPRM  10/00/2010    
NPRM Comment Period End  12/00/2010    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: Local 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: Undetermined 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes 
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