RUS
Federal agency responsible for regulations under RUS.
6 regulationsOneRD Guarantee Loan Regulation
This regulation from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service (RUS) establishes rules for guaranteed loans that help rural communities and businesses access affordable financing for development projects. The regulation matters because it can make it easier and cheaper for rural areas to borrow money for essential infrastructure like water systems, electricity, and broadband internet.
OneRD Guaranteed Loan Regulation
This regulation from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service (RUS) establishes rules for guaranteed loans that help rural communities and businesses get funding for infrastructure and development projects. The guarantee means the government backs these loans, making it easier for rural areas to borrow money for important improvements like water systems, electric cooperatives, and broadband internet.
Accounting Requirements for Electric Borrowers
This regulation sets new accounting rules for electric cooperatives and utilities that borrow money from the federal government through the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). The rules ensure these organizations keep clear financial records and report their finances accurately, which helps protect taxpayer money and keeps electricity rates fair for rural customers.
Removal of Obsolete Regulation
The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) is removing an outdated regulation that is no longer needed or used. This cleanup helps reduce unnecessary rules and makes it easier for the agency to focus on current priorities that actually affect rural communities.
Accounting Requirements for Electric Borrowers
This regulation updates how electric utility companies that borrow money from the federal government must keep their financial records and report their accounting information. These rules ensure that rural electric cooperatives and utilities are transparent about their finances and use borrowed funds responsibly.
Removal of Unconstitutional Preferences Based on Race and Sex in Response to Court Ruling
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service is removing policies that gave preference to applicants based on race or sex in response to a court ruling that found such preferences unconstitutional. This means the agency will no longer consider race or sex as factors when awarding grants, loans, or other assistance programs.