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USDA/RUS | RIN: 0572-AC48 | Publication ID: Fall 2020 |
Title: Implementation of Telecommunications Program Provisions of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 | |
Abstract:
This final rule will implement the statutory changes made to titles II and IV of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 (RE Act) by the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, Public Law 115-334 (2018 Farm Bill). The Rural Telephone Loan Program finances the improvement, expansion, construction, acquisition, and operation of telephone lines, facilities, or systems to furnish and improve telephone service in eligible rural areas. RUS will publish a final rule with comment period to amend existing program regulations in 7 CFR parts 1735, and 1737, and to implement the multiple statutory changes to title II as required by the 2018 Farm Bill. |
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Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA) | Priority: Other Significant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage |
Major: No | Unfunded Mandates: No |
EO 13771 Designation: Other | |
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1735 7 CFR 1735 | |
Legal Authority: 7 U.S.C. 901 et seq., 1921 et seq., and 6941 et seq. |
Legal Deadline:
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No | Government Levels Affected: None |
Small Entities Affected: No | Federalism: No |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No | |
Agency Contact: Laurel Leverrier Assistant Administrator, Telecommunications Program Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250 Phone:202 720-3416 Email: laurel.leverrier@wdc.usda.gov |