Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loan and Grant Programs
rural-development · Rural Utilities Service · Rule · Published 2017-11-27 · Effective 2017-12-27 · 82 FR 55923
Document
Document number
2017-25266
Federal Register citation
82 FR 55923
CFR reference
7 CFR 1703
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
rural-development
Sub-agency
Rural Utilities Service
Publication date
2017-11-27
Effective date
2017-12-27
Abstract
The Rural Utilities Service (RUS), a Rural Development Agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), hereinafter referred to as RUS or the Agency, is issuing a final rule to streamline, revise, and update the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Grant Program, to minimize the burden of applying for and awarding grants. The Agency's goal is to reduce the regulatory burden on grant applicants and to ensure that grant funds are awarded for projects with the most demonstrable need. The Agency will follow this final rule affording the public an opportunity to comment with a subsequent final rule.