Title 7

VOLUME 15 SUBTITLE B

7:15   Agriculture--Volume 15
7:15.1Subtitle B - Regulations of the Department of Agriculture (Continued)
7:15.1.1CHAPTER XVIII - RURAL HOUSING SERVICE, RURAL BUSINESS-COOPERATIVE SERVICE, RURAL UTILITIES SERVICE, AND FARM SERVICE AGENCY, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (CONTINUED)
7:15.1.1.1SUBCHAPTER I - ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS
7:15.1.1.1.1   PARTS 2000-2002 [RESERVED]
7:15.1.1.1.2   PART 2003 - ORGANIZATION
7:15.1.1.1.3   PART 2018 - GENERAL
7:15.1.1.1.4   PART 2045 - GENERAL
7:15.1.1.1.5   PARTS 2046-2099 [RESERVED]
7:15.1.2CHAPTER XX [RESERVED]
7:15.1.2.2.1   PARTS 2200-2299 [RESERVED]
7:15.1.3CHAPTER XXV - OFFICE OF ADVOCACY AND OUTREACH, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
7:15.1.3.2.1   PARTS 2600-2609 [RESERVED]
7:15.1.3.2.2   PART 2610 - ORGANIZATION, FUNCTIONS, AND DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY
7:15.1.3.2.3   PART 2620 - AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC
7:15.1.3.2.4   PARTS 2621-2699 [RESERVED]
7:15.1.4CHAPTER XXVII - OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
7:15.1.4.2.1   PART 2700 - ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS
7:15.1.4.2.2   PART 2710 - AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC
7:15.1.4.2.3   PARTS 2711-2799 [RESERVED]
7:15.1.5CHAPTER XXVIII - OFFICE OF OPERATIONS, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
7:15.1.5.2.1   PARTS 2800-2809 [RESERVED]
7:15.1.5.2.2   PART 2810 - ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS - OFFICE OF OPERATIONS
7:15.1.5.2.3   PART 2811 - AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC
7:15.1.5.2.4   PART 2812 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE GUIDELINES FOR THE DONATION OF EXCESS RESEARCH EQUIPMENT UNDER 15 U.S.C. 3710(i)
7:15.1.5.2.5   PARTS 2813-2899 [RESERVED]
7:15.1.6CHAPTER XXIX - OFFICE OF ENERGY POLICY AND NEW USES, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
7:15.1.6.2.1   PART 2900 - ESSENTIAL AGRICULTURAL USES AND VOLUMETRIC REQUIREMENTS - NATURAL GAS POLICY ACT
7:15.1.6.2.2   PART 2901 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES FOR ADJUSTMENTS OF NATURAL GAS CURTAILMENT PRIORITY
7:15.1.6.2.3   PART 2902 [RESERVED]
7:15.1.6.2.4   PART 2903 - BIODIESEL FUEL EDUCATION PROGRAM
7:15.1.6.2.5   PARTS 2904-2999 [RESERVED]
7:15.1.7CHAPTER XXX - OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
7:15.1.7.2.1   PARTS 3000-3010 [RESERVED]
7:15.1.7.2.2   PART 3011 - AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC
7:15.1.7.2.3   PARTS 3053-3099 [RESERVED]
7:15.1.8CHAPTER XXXI - OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
7:15.1.8.2.1   PART 3100 - CULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
7:15.1.8.2.2   PARTS 3101-3199 [RESERVED]
7:15.1.9CHAPTER XXXII - OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
7:15.1.9.2.1   PART 3200 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE GUIDELINES FOR THE ACQUISITION AND TRANSFER OF EXCESS PERSONAL PROPERTY
7:15.1.9.2.2   PART 3201 - GUIDELINES FOR DESIGNATING BIOBASED PRODUCTS FOR FEDERAL PROCUREMENT
7:15.1.9.2.3   PART 3202 - VOLUNTARY LABELING PROGRAM FOR BIOBASED PRODUCTS
7:15.1.9.2.4   PART 3203 - GUIDELINES FOR THE TRANSFER OF EXCESS COMPUTERS OR OTHER TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14220 OF THE 2008 FARM BILL
7:15.1.9.2.5   PARTS 3204-3299 [RESERVED]
7:15.1.10CHAPTER XXXIII - OFFICE OF TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
7:15.1.10.2.1   PART 3300 - AGREEMENT ON THE INTERNATIONAL CARRIAGE OF PERISHABLE FOODSTUFFS AND ON THE SPECIAL EQUIPMENT TO BE USED FOR SUCH CARRIAGE (ATP); INSPECTION, TESTING, AND CERTIFICATION OF SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
7:15.1.10.2.2   PARTS 3301-3399 [RESERVED]
7:15.1.11CHAPTER XXXIV - NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
7:15.1.11.2.1   PART 3400 - SPECIAL RESEARCH GRANTS PROGRAM
7:15.1.11.2.2   PART 3401 - RANGELAND RESEARCH GRANTS PROGRAM
7:15.1.11.2.3   PART 3402 - FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES NATIONAL NEEDS GRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE FELLOWSHIP GRANTS PROGRAM
7:15.1.11.2.4   PART 3403 - SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH GRANTS PROGRAM
7:15.1.11.2.5   PART 3404 - PUBLIC INFORMATION
7:15.1.11.2.6   PART 3405 - HIGHER EDUCATION CHALLENGE GRANTS PROGRAM
7:15.1.11.2.7   PART 3406 - 1890 INSTITUTION CAPACITY BUILDING GRANTS PROGRAM
7:15.1.11.2.8   PART 3407 - IMPLEMENTATION OF NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT
7:15.1.11.2.9   PART 3411 - NATIONAL RESEARCH INITIATIVE COMPETITION GRANTS PROGRAM [RESERVED]
7:15.1.11.2.10   PART 3415 - BIOTECHNOLOGY RISK ASSESSMENT RESEARCH GRANTS PROGRAM
7:15.1.11.2.11   PART 3418 - STAKEHOLDER INPUT REQUIREMENTS FOR RECIPIENTS OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND EXTENSION FORMULA FUNDS
7:15.1.11.2.12   PART 3419 - MATCHING FUNDS REQUIREMENT FOR AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND EXTENSION CAPACITY FUNDS AT 1890 LAND-GRANT INSTITUTIONS, INCLUDING CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY, TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY, AND WEST VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY AND AT 1862 LAND-GRANT INSTITUTIONS IN INSULAR AREAS
7:15.1.11.2.13   PART 3430 - COMPETITIVE AND NONCOMPETITIVE NON-FORMULA FEDERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS - GENERAL AWARD ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
7:15.1.11.2.14   PART 3431 - VETERINARY MEDICINE LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM
7:15.1.11.2.15   PART 3434 - HISPANIC-SERVING AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES CERTIFICATION PROCESS
7:15.1.11.2.16   PARTS 3435-3499 [RESERVED]
7:15.1.12CHAPTER XXXV - RURAL HOUSING SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
7:15.1.12.2.1   PARTS 3500-3549 [RESERVED]
7:15.1.12.2.2   PART 3550 - DIRECT SINGLE FAMILY HOUSING LOANS AND GRANTS
7:15.1.12.2.3   PART 3555 - GUARANTEED RURAL HOUSING PROGRAM
7:15.1.12.2.4   PART 3560 - DIRECT MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING LOANS AND GRANTS
7:15.1.12.2.5   PART 3565 - GUARANTEED RURAL RENTAL HOUSING PROGRAM
7:15.1.12.2.6   PART 3570 - COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
7:15.1.12.2.7   PARTS 3575-3599 [RESERVED]
7:15.1.13CHAPTER XXXVI - NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
7:15.1.13.2.1   PART 3600 - ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS
7:15.1.13.2.2   PART 3601 - PUBLIC INFORMATION
7:15.1.13.2.3   PARTS 3602-3699 [RESERVED]
7:15.1.14CHAPTER XXXVII - ECONOMIC RESEARCH SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
7:15.1.14.2.1   PART 3700 - ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS
7:15.1.14.2.2   PART 3701 - PUBLIC INFORMATION
7:15.1.14.2.3   PARTS 3702-3799 [RESERVED]
7:15.1.15CHAPTER XXXVIII - WORLD AGRICULTURAL OUTLOOK BOARD, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
7:15.1.15.2.1   PART 3800 - ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS
7:15.1.15.2.2   PART 3801 - AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC
7:15.1.15.2.3   PARTS 3802-3899 [RESERVED]
7:15.1.16CHAPTER XLI [RESERVED]
7:15.1.17CHAPTER XLII - RURAL BUSINESS-COOPERATIVE SERVICE AND RURAL UTILITIES SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
7:15.1.17.2.1   PARTS 4200-4273 [RESERVED]
7:15.1.17.2.2   PART 4274 - DIRECT AND INSURED LOANMAKING
7:15.1.17.2.3   PART 4279 - GUARANTEED LOANMAKING
7:15.1.17.2.3.3.7      General [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.17.2.3.3.8      Eligibility Requirements [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.17.2.3.3.9      Lender Functions and Responsibilities [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.17.2.3.3.10      Conditions of Guarantee [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.17.2.3.3.11      Loan Processing [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.17.2.3.3.12      Applications [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.17.2.4   PART 4280 - LOANS AND GRANTS
7:15.1.17.2.4.2.25      General [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.17.2.4.2.26      Renewable Energy System and Energy Efficiency Improvement Grants [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.17.2.4.2.27      Renewable Energy System and Energy Efficiency Improvement Guaranteed Loans [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.17.2.4.2.28      Combined Funding for Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.17.2.4.2.29      Energy Audit and Renewable Energy Development Assistance (REDA) Grants [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.17.2.4.5.30      General [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.17.2.4.5.31      Rural Business Development Grants [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.17.2.4.5.32      Eligibility [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.17.2.4.5.33      Funding Provisions [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.17.2.4.5.34      Applying for a Grant [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.17.2.4.5.35      Processing and Scoring Applications [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.17.2.4.5.36      Grant Awards and Agreement [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.17.2.4.5.37      Post Award Activities and Requirements [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.17.2.5   PART 4284 - GRANTS
7:15.1.17.2.5.5.45      General [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.17.2.5.5.46      Funding and Programmatic Change Notifications [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.17.2.5.5.47      Eligibility [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.17.2.5.5.48      Applying for a Grant [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.17.2.5.5.49      Processing and Scoring Applications [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.17.2.5.5.50      Grant Awards and Agreement [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.17.2.5.5.51      Post Award Activities and Requirements [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.17.2.6   PART 4285 - COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS
7:15.1.17.2.7   PART 4287 - SERVICING
7:15.1.17.2.8   PART 4288 - PAYMENT PROGRAMS
7:15.1.17.2.8.2.56      Eligibility Provisions [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.17.2.8.2.57      Enrollment Provisions [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.17.2.8.2.58      Payment Provisions [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.17.2.9   PART 4290 - RURAL BUSINESS INVESTMENT COMPANY (“RBIC”) PROGRAM
7:15.1.17.2.9.3.82      Organizing a RBIC [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.17.2.9.3.83      Capitalizing a RBIC [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.17.2.9.6.84      Changes in Control or Ownership of RBIC [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.17.2.9.6.85      Restrictions on Common Control or Ownership of Two or More RBICs [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.17.2.9.6.86      Change in Structure of RBIC [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.17.2.9.7.87      General Requirements [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.17.2.9.7.88      Management and Compensation [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.17.2.9.7.89      Cash Management by a RBIC [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.17.2.9.7.90      Secured Borrowing by RBICs [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.17.2.9.7.91      Voluntary Decrease in Regulatory Capital [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.17.2.9.8.92      Recordkeeping Requirements for RBICs [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.17.2.9.8.93      Reporting Requirements for RBICs [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.17.2.9.8.94      Examinations of RBICs by the Agency for Regulatory Compliance [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.17.2.9.9.95      Determining Eligibility of an Enterprise for RBIC Financing [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.17.2.9.9.96      Structuring RBIC Financing of Eligible Enterprises - Types of Financings [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.17.2.9.9.97      Limitations on Disposition of Assets [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.17.2.9.10.98      General Information About Obtaining Leverage [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.17.2.9.10.99      Maximum Amount of Leverage for Which a RBIC Is Eligible [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.17.2.9.10.100      Conditional Commitments To Reserve Leverage for a RBIC [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.17.2.9.10.101      Distributions by RBICs With Outstanding Leverage [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.17.2.9.10.102      Funding Leverage by Use of Guaranteed Trust Certificates (“TCs”) [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.17.2.9.10.103      Miscellaneous [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.17.2.9.11.104      Computation of RBIC'S Capital Impairment [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.17.2.10   PARTS 4291-4299 [RESERVED]
7:15.1.18CHAPTER L - RURAL BUSINESS-COOPERATIVE SERVICE, RURAL HOUSING SERVICE, AND RURAL UTILITIES SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
7:15.1.18.2.1   PART 5001 - GUARANTEED LOANS
7:15.1.18.2.1.5.107      Loan Provisions [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.18.2.1.5.108      Guarantee Provisions [SUBJGRP]
7:15.1.18.2.2   PARTS 5002-5099 [RESERVED]