RUS

RUS Broadband Technical Assistance Program Information Collection Extension

The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) is requesting public comment on an extension of an existing information collection for the Broadband Technical Assistance Program. This program provides financial assistance for expanding broadband in rural areas. Comments are due by April 20, 2026.

USDA Rural Development Guarantee Fee Rates for FY 2026

The USDA's Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Rural Housing Service, and Rural Utilities Service have issued a notice detailing the guarantee fee rates, loan guarantee percentages, and periodic retention fees for Fiscal Year 2026. These rates are effective October 1, 2025, and apply to various guaranteed loan programs.

OneRD Guarantee Loan Regulation

The Department of Agriculture, through the Rural Utilities Service, has published the final OneRD Guarantee Loan Regulation. This rule establishes a unified framework for various USDA rural loan guarantee programs, aiming to streamline processes and expand access to capital for rural development.

Notice of Request for Extension of Approved Information Collection

The Rural Utilities Service has published a notice requesting the extension of an approved information collection. The public has a comment period ending April 20, 2026, to submit feedback on this request.