[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 119 (Tuesday, June 22, 1999)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 33228-33229]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-15704]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Rural Utilities Service

7 CFR Part 1710

RIN 0572-AB46


General and Pre-Loan Policies and Procedures Common to Insured 
and Guaranteed Electric Loans

AGENCY: Rural Utilities Service, USDA.

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) is proposing to amend its 
regulations to revise the method of determining loan fund eligibility 
for ``ordinary replacements'' and authorize use of guaranteed financing 
for ``minor projects''.
    In the final rule section of this Federal Register, RUS is 
publishing this action as a direct final rule without prior proposal 
because RUS views this as a non-controversial action and anticipates no 
adverse comments. If no adverse comments are received in response to 
the direct final rule, no further action will be taken on this proposed 
rule and the action will become effective at the time specified in the 
direct final rule. If RUS receives adverse comments, a document will be 
published withdrawing the direct final rule. Any parties interested in 
commenting on this action should do so at this time.

DATES: Comments on this proposed action must be received on or before 
July 22, 1999.

ADDRESSES: Written comments should be sent to Alex M. Cockey, Jr., 
Deputy Assistant Administrator, Electric Program, Rural Utilities 
Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, STOP 1560, 1400 Independence 
Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-1560. RUS requires, in hard copy, a 
signed original and three copies of all comments (7 CFR part 
1700.30(e)). All comments received will be available for public 
inspection at room 4037 South Building (address as above) between 8 
a.m. and 4 p.m. (7 CFR part 1.27(b)).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alex M. Cockey, Jr., Deputy Assistant

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Administrator, Electric Program, Rural Utilities Service, U.S. 
Department of Agriculture, STOP 1560, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, 
Washington, DC 20250-1560. Telephone: (202) 720-9547. FAX (202) 690-
0717. E-mail: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: See the Supplementary Information provided 
in the direct final rule located in the final rule section of this 
Federal Register for the applicable supplementary information on this 
section.

    Dated: June 14, 1999.
Jill Long Thompson,
Under Secretary, Rural Development.
[FR Doc. 99-15704 Filed 6-21-99; 8:45 am]
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