# Mergers and Consolidations of Electric Borrowers
> **Rural Utilities Service** · Final rule. · Published 2002-09-16 · 67 FR 58323
## Document
- **Document number:** 02-23492
- **Category:** rural-development
- **Sub-agency:** Rural Utilities Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 67 FR 58323
- **CFR reference:** 7 CFR 1717
- **Publication date:** 2002-09-16
## Abstract

The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) is amending its' regulations to provide the Administrator with loan processing prioritization authority for recently merged companies. This change will allow the Administrator to grant or decline priority or grant priority for a limited amount of a loan application. This action will allow for lending priority to newly merged companies and provide greater opportunity to provide loans to as many borrowers as possible.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/09/16/02-23492/mergers-and-consolidations-of-electric-borrowers)
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