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USDA/RBS RIN: 0570-AA77 Publication ID: Spring 2011 
Title: Rural Energy Self-Sufficiency Initiative-Section 9009  
Abstract: The Secretary shall establish a Rural Energy Self –Sufficiency Initiative (grant program) to provide the 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 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 sell suited to the needs of rural communities. At present, funds have not been appropriated. As a result, the Agency has not implemented the program. 
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: None     (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
Withdrawn  03/01/2011    
Additional Information: Withdrawn per the Agency due to no funding available (mandatory or discretionary) at this time.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Local 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
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