81 FR 81724 - Applications for Licensing as a Non-Leveraged Rural Business Investment Company Under the Rural Business Investment Program
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Rural Business-Cooperative Service Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 223 (November 18, 2016)
Rural Business-Cooperative Service
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 223 (November 18, 2016)
| Page Range | 81724-81726 | |
| FR Document | 2016-27731 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 223 (Friday, November 18, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 81724-81726] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-27731] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Business-Cooperative Service Applications for Licensing as a Non-Leveraged Rural Business Investment Company Under the Rural Business Investment Program AGENCY: Rural Business-Cooperative Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This Notice announces the acceptance of applications from newly-formed Rural Business Investment Companies (RBICs) or new funds from existing RBICs who are interested in obtaining a licensed fund as non-leveraged RBICs under the Agency's Rural Business Investment Program (RBIP). DATES: The Agency began accepting applications for non-leveraged status on August 6, 2012, and will continue to accept applications for non- leveraged status on a continuous basis until such time the Agency determines otherwise. ADDRESSES: Address for Application Submission: Completed applications must be sent to Specialty Programs Division, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Room Number 4204-S, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250- 3226. Address for Requesting Information: Application materials and other information may be requested by writing to Kristi Kubista-Hovis, Acting Director, Specialty Programs Division, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Room 4204-S, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250-3226. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Detailed information on the RBIP, including application materials and instructions, can be found on the Agency's Web site at http://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/rural-business-investment-program. You also may request information from the Agency by contacting David Chesnick, Program Manager, Rural Business Investment Program, Specialty Programs Division, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Room 4221-S, 1400 [[Page 81725]] Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250-3226, at (202) 690-0433. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Paperwork Reduction Act The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 defines ``collection of information'' as a requirement for ``answers to * * * identical reporting or recordkeeping requirements imposed on ten or more persons'' (44 U.S.C. 3502(3)(A)). The collection requirement associated with this Notice is expected to receive less than 10 respondents and therefore the Act does not apply. Overview Information Federal Agency Name. Rural Business-Cooperative Service. Opportunity Title. RBIP for Non-leveraged RBICs. Announcement Type. Subsequent announcement. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number. The CFDA number for the program impacted by this action is 10.860, Rural Business Investment Program. Dates. The Agency began accepting applications for non-leveraged status on August 6, 2012, and will continue to accept applications for non-leveraged status until such time the Agency determines otherwise. Availability of Notice. This Notice is available on the USDA Rural Development Web site at: http://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/rural-business-investment-program. I. Opportunity Description A. Background. The purpose of Subtitle H of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, as amended (7 U.S.C. 2009cc et seq.) is to promote economic development and the creation of wealth and job opportunities in rural areas and among individuals living in those areas through venture capital investments by for-profit RBICs. Prior to August 6, 2012, the Agency issued licenses to qualified RBICs as leveraged RBICs only. A notice published in the Federal Register on July 5, 2012, (77 FR 39675), informed the public that the Agency would begin accepting non-leveraged RBIC license applications on August 6, 2012. The purpose of this current Notice is to notify interested RBICs that the Agency is still accepting applications from qualified RBICs for licensing as non-leveraged RBICs under the RBIP. The Agency will continue to accept such applications until such other time the Agency determines otherwise. B. Program Authority. Subtitle H of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, as amended (7 U.S.C. 2009cc et seq.) establishes the RBIP. C. Definition of Terms. The terms defined in 7 CFR part 4290 are applicable to this Notice. II. Licensing Information A. Number of Licenses. The Agency intends to issue approximately two non-leveraged RBIC licenses a year, subject to sufficient resources. However, additional applications for licenses may be considered if sufficient resources are made available. B. Type of License. Non-leveraged. III. Eligibility Information Applicants and their applications are subject to the provisions of this Notice and to the provisions of 7 CFR part 4290. In order to be eligible for non-leveraged status under this Notice, the applicant must demonstrate that one or more Farm Credit System (FCS) institution(s) will invest in the RBIC and, individually or collectively, hold 10 percent or more the applicant's total capital. IV. Application and Submission Information A. Where to Obtain Applications. Applicants may obtain applications and other applicable application material from the Agency's Specialty Programs Division, as provided in the ADDRESSES section of this Notice. Because applications will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis, the Agency recommends that potential applicants who plan to request application materials via mail request such materials as soon as possible. Application materials may also be obtained via http://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/rural-business-investment-program or by contacting the Agency at the address and phone number provided in the ADDRESSES section of this Notice. B. Prior to Preparing Application. The Agency recommends that those interested in applying for non-leveraged licensing contact the Agency at the address and phone number provided in the ADDRESSES section of this Notice to determine the status of the non-leveraged program in order to avoid unnecessary expenditure of resources by the applicant. As noted earlier in this Notice, the Agency intends to issue approximately two non-leveraged licenses a year, due to limited resources, the Agency may not be able to review more than the two applications in any 1 fiscal year. C. Content and Form of Submission. Applications must be submitted in accordance with the application instructions contained in this Notice and in 7 CFR 4290. Applicants must submit complete initial applications in order to be considered. Applications must be submitted in hard copy form and on a USB flash drive; applications sent by facsimile will not be accepted. Contents of the initial application include RD Form 4290-1, ``Rural Business Investment Program (RBIP) Application,'' Part I, Management Assessment Questionnaire (MAQ), and RD Form 4290-2, ``Rural Business Investment Program (RBIP) Application,'' Part II, Exhibits (exhibits A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, K, L, P, V, and Z). Submit two complete, original hard copy sets of the RD Form 4290-1 and RD Form 4290-2 (excluding Exhibit P, which is required in electronic form only). Place each of the two original sets in a large 3-ring binder. Label the binders with the RBIC's name. Submit one complete and unbound one-sided hard copy of the MAQ and Exhibits suitable for photocopying (i.e., no hole punches, staples, paper clips, tabs, or binders). Applicants must enclose in their submission a nonrefundable licensing fee of $500 in the form of a check payable to USDA. D. When to Submit. The Agency is accepting applications for non- leveraged status until such time the Agency determines otherwise. E. Where to Submit. The applicant must submit the application material to the Agency's Specialty Programs Division as specified in the ADDRESSES section of this Notice. F. How to Submit. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications via package/parcel service. V. Program Provisions This section of the Notice identifies the procedures the Agency will use to process and select applicants for licensing as a non- leveraged RBIC. More information about the RBIP is available in the regulation at 7 CFR part 4290. The Agency will review each application it receives in response to this Notice with regard to eligibility and completeness. If the application is incomplete, the Agency will notify the applicant of the information that is missing. The applicant must then provide the missing information in order for the Agency to further review the application. The Agency will select applicants for licensing as a non-leveraged RBIC on a first-come, first-served basis. The Agency will determine the order of applications based on the date the Agency receives a complete application. [[Page 81726]] For example, if an application is received on July 1, but is incomplete, and the applicant supplies the Agency with the missing information on August 1, then that application will be considered for selection on the basis of the August 1 date--the date on which the application was complete. Therefore, the Agency encourages applicants to ensure their applications are complete prior to submitting them. Only those applications that are eligible will be processed further for determining whether the applicant will be licensed as a non- leveraged RBIC. However, not all applications received in response to this Notice will receive this further processing. For each application that receives further processing, the Agency or its designee will focus its assessment of the application on the consistency of the newly formed RBIC's business plan with the goals of the RBIP program and on the applicant's management team's qualifications. Following this assessment, if the initial recommendation is favorable, the Agency or its designee will interview the applicant's management team. Based on the assessment and interview, a preliminary determination will be made as to whether or not to select the applicant for non- leveraged status. If the preliminary determination is favorable, the Agency will send to the applicant a Letter of Conditions (also known as a ``Green Light'' letter) and the applicant will be invited to submit an updated RD Form 4290-1, Part I, Management Assessment Questionnaire, and RD Form 4290-2, Part II, Exhibits. Upon receipt of the Letter of Conditions, the applicant has 24 months to raise their private equity capital. Once a selected applicant has achieved full compliance with the regulations governing licensing as an RBIC, the Agency will issue the non-leveraged license to the RBIC. VI. Administrative Information Applicable to This Notice A. Notifications 1. Eligibility. The Agency will notify the applicant in writing whether or not the application is determined to be eligible for participation in the RBIP. If an applicant is determined by the Agency to be ineligible, the Agency will provide the reason(s) the applicant was rejected. Such applicant will have review and appeal rights as specified in this Notice. 2. License. Each applicant receiving a ``Green Light'' letter will be notified whether or not the RBIC will be licensed after the Agency's review of the updated RD Form 4290-1, Part I, Management Assessment Questionnaire, and RD Form 4290-2, Part II, Exhibits. B. Administrative and National Policy Requirements 1. Review or Appeal Rights. A person may seek a review of an adverse Agency decision under this Notice or appeal to the National Appeals Division in accordance with 7 CFR part 11. 2. Notification of Unfavorable Decisions. If at any time prior to license approval it is decided that favorable action will not be taken, the Agency will notify the applicant in writing of the decision and of the reasons why issuing a non-leveraged license was not favorably considered. The notification will inform the applicant of its rights to an informal review, mediation, and appeal of the decision in accordance with 7 CFR part 11. VII. Agency Contacts For further information about this Notice or for assistance with the program requirements, please contact the Specialty Programs Division, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Room 4204-S, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250-3226. Telephone: (202) 720-1400. VIII. Nondiscrimination In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights: 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250-9410; (2) Fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) Email: [email protected]. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. Dated: November 9, 2016. Samuel H. Rikkers, Administrator, Rural Business-Cooperative Service. [FR Doc. 2016-27731 Filed 11-17-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-XY-P
![81724 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 223 / Friday, November 18, 2016 / Notices
8. Advancing key phytosanitary adjustments required by NAPPO ADDRESSES above) or by transmitting
concepts: Prepare a discussion member countries. Review comments comments through Ms. Abad.
document on diversion from intended received from the country consultation Done in Washington, DC, this 14th day of
use. Clearly organize the concepts of of the draft revision and make November 2016.
diversion from intended use into a adjustments as required. Kevin Shea,
discussion document to serve as future Revise Annex 6, Pre-shipment testing
Administrator, Animal and Plant Health
reference. The reference document was for PVYN, while undertaking a full 5- Inspection Service.
presented to the NAPPO Executive year review of RSPM 3, Movement of
[FR Doc. 2016–27791 Filed 11–17–16; 8:45 am]
Committee on October 31, 2016. potatoes into a NAPPO member
BILLING CODE 3410–34–P
Provide guidance on assessing the country. Update the current Annex 6 of
likelihood of establishment component RSPM 3, based on the PVY TAG Science
of a pest risk analysis (PRA) for and Technology document finalized in
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
quarantine pests. Assess feasibility of 2013, while undertaking the 5-year
developing harmonized regional review of RSPM 3. Rural Business-Cooperative Service
guidance to assess the likelihood of pest 10. Seeds: Develop harmonized
establishment when developing a PRA. criteria for evaluating phytosanitary Applications for Licensing as a Non-
The results are aimed to refocus the seed treatments. Develop a discussion Leveraged Rural Business Investment
application of risk management document providing a list of criteria for Company Under the Rural Business
measures on only those pests that are evaluating phytosanitary seed Investment Program
likely to cause harm. During the first treatments, as well as the identification
half of 2016, upon thorough assessment of data gaps and research needs where AGENCY: Rural Business-Cooperative
of relevant standards and existing they may exist. Service, USDA.
guidance, the expert group determined 11. Foundational/Procedural ACTION: Notice.
that existing guidance was adequate. documents: Revision/update of various
Therefore, the expert group proposed a foundational or procedural documents. SUMMARY: This Notice announces the
change in project scope, approved by In 2016, NAPPO’s Advisory and acceptance of applications from newly-
the NAPPO Executive Committee in July Management Committee has been formed Rural Business Investment
6, 2016, to instead develop a NAPPO working to update various NAPPO Companies (RBICs) or new funds from
discussion paper on interpretation of foundational and procedural existing RBICs who are interested in
existing guidance in standards for the documents. On July 6, 2016, NAPPO’s obtaining a licensed fund as non-
evaluation of the likelihood of Executive Committee approved an leveraged RBICs under the Agency’s
establishment in PRAs. updated version of NAPPO’s Rural Business Investment Program
Organize an international symposium Constitution and By-Laws as well as the (RBIP).
on inspection sampling to support 2016–2020 NAPPO Strategic Plan. Edits DATES: The Agency began accepting
proper and harmonized implementation in the Constitution and By-Laws were applications for non-leveraged status on
of ISPMs 23 (Guidelines for Inspection) minor in nature to update terms and August 6, 2012, and will continue to
and 31 (Methodologies for sampling of practices and to streamline the accept applications for non-leveraged
consignments) in the NAPPO region and document. The new Strategic Plan status on a continuous basis until such
internationally. The international outlines how NAPPO will be guided by time the Agency determines otherwise.
symposium on risk-based sampling, regional priorities, core goals, and focus
ADDRESSES:
targeted to take place in the summer of over the next 5 years. The documents
2017, will examine the relevant were signed during the 2016 NAPPO Address for Application Submission:
scientific and statistical concepts Annual Meeting. Completed applications must be sent to
associated with inspection sampling, The PPQ Deputy Administrator, as the Specialty Programs Division, U.S.
the operational and regulatory official U.S. delegate to NAPPO, intends Department of Agriculture, Room
challenges of implementation, the to participate in the adoption of these Number 4204–S, 1400 Independence
outreach/in-reach efforts needed for regional plant health standards and Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250–
acceptance and capacity building, and projects, including the work described 3226.
opportunities for harmonization. The above, once they are completed and Address for Requesting Information:
purpose of the symposium is to bring ready for such consideration. Application materials and other
together government agencies, The information in this notice information may be requested by
researchers and analysts, industries and contains all the information available to writing to Kristi Kubista-Hovis, Acting
international organizations to us on NAPPO standards under Director, Specialty Programs Division,
collaborate in the development and development or consideration. For U.S. Department of Agriculture, Room
implementation of risk based sampling updates on meeting times and for 4204–S, 1400 Independence Avenue
methods for phytosanitary inspection. information on the expert groups that SW., Washington, DC 20250–3226.
Symposium proceedings will be created may become available following FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
as an enduring reference. publication of this notice, visit the Detailed information on the RBIP,
9. Potato: Revise the pest list for NAPPO Web site or contact Ms. Patricia including application materials and
RSPM 3, Movement of potatoes into a Abad (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION instructions, can be found on the
NAPPO member country. Undertake the CONTACT above). Information on official Agency’s Web site at http://
annual revision of the pest list. U.S. participation in NAPPO activities, www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/
mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES
Work to finalize the review of the including U.S. positions on standards rural-business-investment-program. You
existing RSPM 3, Movement of potatoes being considered, may also be obtained also may request information from the
into a NAPPO member country, to align from Ms. Abad. Those wishing to Agency by contacting David Chesnick,
it with ISPM 33, Pest free potato provide comments on any of the topics Program Manager, Rural Business
(Solanum sp.) micropropagative being addressed in the NAPPO work Investment Program, Specialty Programs
material and minitubers for program may do so at any time by Division, U.S. Department of
international trade, and discuss any responding to this notice (see Agriculture, Room 4221–S, 1400
VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:21 Nov 17, 2016 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\18NON1.SGM 18NON1](https://thefederalregister.org/doc/81_FR_81947/page/1.svg)
![81726 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 223 / Friday, November 18, 2016 / Notices
For example, if an application is RD Form 4290–1, Part I, Management Discrimination Complaint Form, AD–
received on July 1, but is incomplete, Assessment Questionnaire, and RD 3027, found online at http://
and the applicant supplies the Agency Form 4290–2, Part II, Exhibits. www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_
with the missing information on August cust.html and at any USDA office or
B. Administrative and National Policy
1, then that application will be write a letter addressed to USDA and
Requirements
considered for selection on the basis of provide in the letter all of the
the August 1 date—the date on which 1. Review or Appeal Rights. A person information requested in the form. To
the application was complete. may seek a review of an adverse Agency request a copy of the complaint form,
Therefore, the Agency encourages decision under this Notice or appeal to call (866) 632–9992. Submit your
applicants to ensure their applications the National Appeals Division in completed form or letter to USDA by:
are complete prior to submitting them. accordance with 7 CFR part 11. (1) Mail: U.S. Department of
Only those applications that are 2. Notification of Unfavorable Agriculture Office of the Assistant
eligible will be processed further for Decisions. If at any time prior to license Secretary for Civil Rights: 1400
determining whether the applicant will approval it is decided that favorable Independence Avenue SW.,
be licensed as a non-leveraged RBIC. action will not be taken, the Agency will Washington, DC 20250–9410;
However, not all applications received notify the applicant in writing of the (2) Fax: (202) 690–7442; or
in response to this Notice will receive decision and of the reasons why issuing (3) Email: program.intake@usda.gov.
this further processing. For each a non-leveraged license was not USDA is an equal opportunity
application that receives further favorably considered. The notification provider, employer, and lender.
processing, the Agency or its designee will inform the applicant of its rights to Dated: November 9, 2016.
will focus its assessment of the an informal review, mediation, and
Samuel H. Rikkers,
application on the consistency of the appeal of the decision in accordance
Administrator, Rural Business-Cooperative
newly formed RBIC’s business plan with with 7 CFR part 11.
Service.
the goals of the RBIP program and on VII. Agency Contacts [FR Doc. 2016–27731 Filed 11–17–16; 8:45 am]
the applicant’s management team’s
qualifications. Following this For further information about this BILLING CODE 3410–XY–P
assessment, if the initial Notice or for assistance with the
recommendation is favorable, the program requirements, please contact
the Specialty Programs Division, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agency or its designee will interview
the applicant’s management team. Department of Agriculture, Room 4204–
Rural Business-Cooperative Service
Based on the assessment and S, 1400 Independence Avenue SW.,
interview, a preliminary determination Washington, DC 20250–3226. Notice of Solicitation of Applications
will be made as to whether or not to Telephone: (202) 720–1400. (NOSA) Inviting Applications for the
select the applicant for non-leveraged VIII. Nondiscrimination Rural Business Development Grant
status. If the preliminary determination Program To Provide Technical
In accordance with Federal civil
is favorable, the Agency will send to the Assistance for Rural Transportation
rights law and U.S. Department of
applicant a Letter of Conditions (also Systems
Agriculture (USDA) civil rights
known as a ‘‘Green Light’’ letter) and the
regulations and policies, the USDA, its AGENCY: Rural Business-Cooperative
applicant will be invited to submit an
Agencies, offices, and employees, and Service, USDA.
updated RD Form 4290–1, Part I,
institutions participating in or ACTION: Notice.
Management Assessment Questionnaire,
administering USDA programs are
and RD Form 4290–2, Part II, Exhibits. SUMMARY: This Notice is to invite
prohibited from discriminating based on
Upon receipt of the Letter of Conditions, applications for grants to provide
race, color, national origin, religion, sex,
the applicant has 24 months to raise Technical Assistance for Rural
gender identity (including gender
their private equity capital. Once a Transportation (RT) systems under the
expression), sexual orientation,
selected applicant has achieved full Rural Business Development Grant
disability, age, marital status, family/
compliance with the regulations (RBDG) program pursuant to 7 CFR part
parental status, income derived from a
governing licensing as an RBIC, the 4280, subpart E, 2 CFR chapter IV and
public assistance program, political
Agency will issue the non-leveraged 2 CFR part 200 for fiscal year (FY) 2017,
beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior
license to the RBIC. subject to the availability of funding to
civil rights activity, in any program or
VI. Administrative Information activity conducted or funded by USDA provide Technical Assistance for RT
Applicable to This Notice (not all bases apply to all programs). systems and for RT systems to Federally
Remedies and complaint filing Recognized Native American Tribes’
A. Notifications (FRNAT) (collectively ‘‘Programs’’) and
deadlines vary by program or incident.
1. Eligibility. The Agency will notify Persons with disabilities who require the terms provided in such funding.
the applicant in writing whether or not alternative means of communication for This Notice is being issued before the
the application is determined to be program information (e.g., Braille, large FY 2017 appropriation has been enacted
eligible for participation in the RBIP. If print, audiotape, American Sign in order to allow applicants sufficient
an applicant is determined by the Language, etc.) should contact the time to leverage financing, prepare and
Agency to be ineligible, the Agency will responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET submit their applications, and give the
provide the reason(s) the applicant was Center at (202) 720–2600 (voice and Agency time to process applications in
mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES
rejected. Such applicant will have TTY) or contact USDA through the FY 2017. This Notice is based on the
review and appeal rights as specified in Federal Relay Service at (800) 877–8339. assumption that the FY 2017
this Notice. Additionally, program information may appropriation will be identical to its
2. License. Each applicant receiving a be made available in languages other successors. Should that not be the case,
‘‘Green Light’’ letter will be notified than English. this Notice will be amended to reflect
whether or not the RBIC will be licensed To file a program discrimination those changes. Successful applications
after the Agency’s review of the updated complaint, complete the USDA Program will be selected by the Agency for
VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:21 Nov 17, 2016 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\18NON1.SGM 18NON1](https://thefederalregister.org/doc/81_FR_81947/page/3.svg)
Document Created: 2018-02-14 08:32:10
Document Modified: 2018-02-14 08:32:10
| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Notices | |
| Action | Notice. | |
| Dates | The Agency began accepting applications for non-leveraged status on August 6, 2012, and will continue to accept applications for non- leveraged status on a continuous basis until such time the Agency determines otherwise. | |
| Contact | Detailed information on the RBIP, including application materials and instructions, can be found on the Agency's Web site at http://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/rural- business-investment-program. You also may request information from the Agency by contacting David Chesnick, Program Manager, Rural Business Investment Program, Specialty Programs Division, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Room 4221-S, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250-3226, at (202) 690-0433. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 81724 |
2025 Federal Register | Disclaimer | Privacy Policy
USC | CFR | eCFR