[Federal Register: July 29, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 145)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 44490-44491]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION
12 CFR Part 613
RIN 3052-AC20
Eligibility and Scope of Financing
AGENCY: Farm Credit Administration.
ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period.
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SUMMARY: The Farm Credit Administration (FCA) is extending the comment
period on our Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning
eligibility and scope of financing for farmers, ranchers, and aquatic
producers or harvesters, and ``moderately priced'' rural housing. We
are extending the comment period so all interested parties have more
time to respond to our questions.
DATES: Please send your comments to the FCA by October 29, 2003.
ADDRESSES: We encourage you to send comments by electronic mail to
``reg-comm@fca.gov,'' through the Pending Regulations section of FCA's
Web site, http://www.fca.gov, or through the government-wide http://www.regulations.gov
Coleman, Director, Regulation and Policy Division, Office of Policy and
Analysis, Farm Credit Administration, 1501 Farm Credit Drive, McLean,
Virginia 22102-5090 or by facsimile to (703) 734-5784. You may review
copies of all comments we receive at our office in McLean, Virginia.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mark L. Johansen, Policy Analyst, Office of Policy and Analysis, Farm
Credit Administration, McLean, VA 22102-5090, (703) 883-4498, TTY (703)
883-4434.
Or
Richard A. Katz, Senior Attorney, Office of General Counsel, Farm
Credit Administration, McLean, VA 22102-5090, (703) 883-4020, TTY (703)
883-4020.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On May 2, 2003, FCA published a notice in
the Federal Register seeking public comment on whether it should revise
its regulations governing eligibility and scope of financing for
farmers, ranchers, and aquatic producers or harvesters who borrow from
Farm Credit System institutions that operate under titles I or II of
the Farm Credit Act of 1971, as
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amended. In addition, we requested public comment on whether we should
modify our regulatory definition of ``moderately priced'' rural
housing. The comment period expires on July 31, 2003. See 68 FR 23425,
May 2, 2003.
We also held a public meeting on June 26, 2003, to hear views from
the public about whether and how we should revise our regulations
governing eligibility, scope of financing, and ``moderately priced''
rural housing. After the public meeting two members of the public
requested that we extend the comment period for an additional 90 days.
In response to this request, we are extending the comment period until
October 29, 2003, so all interested parties have more time to respond
to our questions. The FCA supports public involvement and participation
in its regulatory and policy process and invites all interested parties
to review and provide comments on our notice.
Dated: July 23, 2003.
Jeanette C. Brinkley,
Secretary, Farm Credit Administration Board.
[FR Doc. 03-19208 Filed 7-28-03; 8:45 am]
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