Search Results for agency_names:"Rural Business-Cooperative Service"

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  • 2020-29010 — Inviting Applications for Value-Added Producer Grants and Solicitation of Grant Reviewers; Correction
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 55
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Rural Business-Cooperative Service (Agency), USDA released a correction notice to a previous announcement about the Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) Program. The initial notice contained two incorrect funding amounts and did not mention that applicants could submit their applications via email. This correction updates the available funding to approximately $33 million and clarifies that applications can be submitted either in paper or electronically by specific deadlines. The notice also provides guidance on where and how to send applications.

    Simple Explanation

    The government fixed a mistake about a money grant, saying there's $33 million available for farmers to make and sell new products, and they can ask for this money by sending an email or mailing a letter. They want to make it easy and clear for everyone to apply because it helps them have better farms and food.

  • 2021-03349 — Notice of Request for Comments on Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10235
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS) is requesting public comments on extending an existing information collection related to biobased products for federal procurement. This is part of the USDA BioPreferred Program, which aims to encourage the use of biobased products instead of fossil-based ones by federal agencies. Participation is voluntary, and the USDA will collect information from manufacturers and vendors to support this initiative. Comments must be submitted by April 20, 2021, and the requested changes will help improve the program's efficiency and effectiveness.

    Simple Explanation

    The Rural Business-Cooperative Service wants to check with people if they should keep collecting information about products made from plants rather than oil, to help guide what government buys; they want people to share their thoughts by April 20, 2021.

  • 2024-27790 — Notice of Adoption of Department of Energy Categorical Exclusions Under the National Environmental Policy Act
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 95170
    Reading Time:about 20 minutes

    Rural Development, part of the USDA, is adopting seven Categorical Exclusions (CEs) from the Department of Energy to use in their programs, under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). These CEs will help streamline environmental reviews for projects improving infrastructure like electric power, water systems, and renewable energy in rural areas. The agency has consulted with the DOE to ensure appropriateness and plans to apply these CEs while considering environmental impact safeguards. This decision aims to enhance the efficiency of RD projects while maintaining environmental compliance.

    Simple Explanation

    The USDA wants to use some rules from the Department of Energy to make it quicker and easier to start projects, like building water and power systems, in rural places. They talked with the Energy Department to make sure it's a good idea and will keep the environment safe.

  • 2024-28031 — OneRD Guaranteed Loan Regulation
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 97477
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Rural Housing Service, and Rural Utilities Service within the USDA have issued corrections to a final rule for the OneRD Guarantee Loan Program originally published on September 30, 2024. These corrections address issues such as a misspelled subject heading, incorrect instructions, an incomplete definition of an "affiliate," and inaccuracies regarding protective advances. Key changes include clarifying rules about when agency approval is required for protective advances and updating specific sections of the regulation. This corrected rule aims to improve the management of agricultural and rural development loan programs.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture wanted to fix some mistakes in a set of rules about loans to help places in the countryside. They changed some misspelled words and updated some rules so everything is clearer and helps everyone, but they didn't explain what these changes mean for people using the loan program.

  • 2024-29361 — Notice of Extension of Application Deadline for Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 100949
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Rural Business-Cooperative Service of the USDA has announced an extension for the loan guarantee application deadline for the 9003 Program. This program supports the development of biorefineries, renewable chemicals, and biobased products with loan guarantees up to $250 million. Originally due on October 1, applications can now be submitted until December 31, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Despite requiring a non-binding letter of intent 30 days prior, exceptions can be made, and questions can be directed to the provided USDA contact information.

    Simple Explanation

    The USDA is giving more time for people to apply for big loans to help make new things like plant-based products and renewable chemicals, now until the end of December 2024, but it's not clear which projects can get the money or how they'll pick who gets it.

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