[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 217 (Wednesday, November 9, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 78772]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-27008]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Rural Business-Cooperative Service


Non-Leveraged Rural Business Investment Program; Public Comment 
for Proposed Rule Changes

AGENCY: Rural Business-Cooperative Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This Notice announces public comment for proposed rule changes 
for the RBIP. Notice of a public webinar on the Agriculture Reform, 
Food, and Jobs Act of 2012; TITLE VI--RURAL DEVELOPMENT; Subtitle A--
Reorganization of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act; 
CHAPTER 2--RURAL BUSINESS AND COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT; Sec. 3602. Rural 
Business Investment Program (RBIP).

DATES: A webinar will be held Thursday, November 17, 2016. To discuss 
proposed rule changes. Registration will start at 11:45 a.m.; the 
program will begin at 12:00 p.m. and conclude by 1:45 p.m. Eastern 
Time.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The RBIP regulation Specialty Programs 
Division (see 7 CFR part 4290) is currently in the process of drafting 
several revisions within the rule. These rule changes will allow a more 
effective program for investing in rural areas. We are also looking to 
align the provision of the rule with other Rural Business-Cooperative 
service programs. We are seeking comments on potential rule changes 
from the public.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Chesnick, Agricultural 
Economist, USDA, Rural Development, Rural Business-Cooperative Service. 
1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250-3225. Telephone 
(202) 690-0433.
    To view audio and web conferencing, find hyperlink below. https://cc.readytalk.com/registration/#/?meeting=mcji2q8fsfbk&campaign=gpu22rmqt4rz.

    Dated: November 2, 2016.
Justin Hatmaker,
Acting Administrator, Rural Business-Cooperative Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-27008 Filed 11-8-16; 8:45 am]
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