Rural Broadband Access Loans and Loan Guarantees

The Rural Utilities Service announced an interim rule that will amend the requirements for Rural Broadband Access Loans and Loan Guarantees, including allowing applicants to submit their proposed funded service territory online through an automated mapping tool and post their notice(s) of intent to provide service online. The interim rule also specifies additional requirements for applicants who propose a market penetration rate of over 20 percent