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USDA/RBS RIN: 0570-AA02 Publication ID: Spring 1996 
Title: Rural Technology Development Grants 
Abstract: This action will add a new regulation implementing a grant program to fund the establishment and operation of centers for rural technology or cooperative development. Grants will be available to public bodies and nonprofit organizations. This action is necessary to comply with PL 101-624. An aim of this program is to stimulate nonfederal participation in economic development activities and allow grant funds to reach a broad range of rural economic development efforts. 
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 4284    7 CFR 1940    7 CFR 1951    7 CFR 2.23    7 CFR 2.70   
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1932    PL 101-624   
Legal Deadline:
Action Source Description Date
Other  Statutory  The Extension Service had $1 million for the program in its FY '93 budget and has funds for FY '94.  05/28/1991 
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule  08/12/1994  59 FR 41386   
Final Action  02/02/1996  61 FR 3779   
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Agency Contact:
Joseph R. Binder
Director, Specialty Lenders Division
Department of Agriculture
Rural Business-Cooperative Service
Room 2245, South Building, STOP 3225,
Washington, DC 20250
Phone:202 720-1400