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USDA/RUS RIN: 0572-AC51 Publication ID: Spring 2022 
Title: Rural eConnectivity Program (ReConnect Program) 
Abstract:

On March 23, 2018, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (the 2018 Act) (Pub. L. 115-141) which established a broadband loan and grant pilot program, the ReConnect Program. The ReConnect Program provides funding in the form of loans, grants, and loan/grant combinations to facilitate broadband deployment in rural areas. One of the essential goals of the ReConnect Program is to expand broadband service to rural areas without sufficient access to broadband.

RUS will issue regulations to implement the ReConnect Program. This regulation is intended to codify eligibility requirements, types and terms of funding, program requirements and processing procedures.

 
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: Yes  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1740   
Legal Authority: Pub. L. 115-141   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Final Rule With Comment  02/26/2021  86 FR 11603   
Comment Period End  04/27/2022 
Final Action  08/00/2022 
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