or nonprofit), Indian tribes or individuals in rural areas to obtain quality loans for the purpose of improving, developing or financing business, industry, and employment and improving the economic and environmental climate in rural communities including pollution abatement and control. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre-application Coordination: This program is eligible for coverage under EO. 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs. An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. All pre-application letters must be coordinated fully with appropriate State agencies in keeping with E.O. 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs, in a manner that will assure maximum support of the State s strategies for development of its rural areas. The application form as furnished by the Federal agency must be used for this program. An environmental assessment is required and an environmental impact statement may be required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-l02. Application Procedure: Part A of Form FMHA 449-1 is used for direct loans and Form 4279-1 is used for guaranteed loans and filed at the Rural Development
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