Regs.gov: Rural Utilities Service

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.