OMB control number
Rural Broadband Loans, Loan/Grant Combination, and Loan Guarantees
OMB 0572-0154 · USDA/RUS.
OMB 0572-0154
The Rural Utilities Service (RUS), is authorized by Title VI, Rural Broadband Access, of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936, as amended (RE Act), to provide loans, loan/grant combinations and loan guarantees to fund the cost of construction, improvement, or acquisition of facilities and equipment for the provision of broadband service in eligible rural areas in the States and Territories of the United States. 7 CFR part 1738 prescribes the types of loans available, facilities financed, and eligible applicants, as well as minimum equity requirements to be considered for a loan. In addition, 7 CFR part 1738 outlines the process through which RUS will consider applicants under the priority consideration required in Title VI.
The latest form for Rural Broadband Loans, Loan/Grant Combination, and Loan Guarantees expires 2026-07-31 and is listed under ICR 202006-0572-005.
Latest Forms, Documents, and Supporting Material
| Document | Type |
|---|---|
 OMB 0572-0154 SS.docx | Supporting Statement A |
 0572-0154 FR Notice.pdf | Supplementary Document |
 0572-0154 Spreadsheet 05212024.xlsx | Supplementary Document |
 Rural Broadband Loans, Loan/Grant Combination, and Loan Guarantees SLT |
Information collection |
| Rural Broadband Loans, Loan/Grant Combination, and Loan Guarantees |
Other-IC non-statement |
All Historical Document Collections
| Reference | Filing | Received | Concluded | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202502-0572-010 | Revision of a currently approved collection | 2025-02-19 | ||
| 202405-0572-001 | Revision of a currently approved collection | 2024-08-14 | ||
| 202006-0572-005 | Revision of a currently approved collection | 2020-12-08 | ||
| 202006-0572-004 | Revision of a currently approved collection | 2020-06-25 | Approved without change | |
| 201908-0572-001 | New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number) | 2019-09-16 | Preapproved |
OMB Details
Rural Broadband Loans, Loan/Grant Combination, and Loan Guarantees Private Sector
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