# Substantially Underserved Trust Areas (SUTA)
> **Rural Utilities Service** · Final rule. · Published 2012-06-13 · Effective 2012-07-13 · 77 FR 35245
## Document
- **Document number:** 2012-14255
- **Category:** rural-development
- **Sub-agency:** Rural Utilities Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 77 FR 35245
- **CFR reference:** 7 CFR 1700
- **Publication date:** 2012-06-13
- **Effective date:** 2012-07-13
## Abstract

The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) is issuing regulations related to loans and grants to finance the construction, acquisition, or improvement of infrastructure projects in Substantially Underserved Trust Areas (SUTA). The intent is to implement Section 306F of the Rural Electrification Act by providing the process by which eligible applicants may apply for funding by the agency.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/06/13/2012-14255/substantially-underserved-trust-areas-suta)
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