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Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 109 / Wednesday, June 9, 2021 / Proposed Rules National Environmental Policy Act This document has been reviewed in accordance with 7 CFR part 1970, subpart A, Environmental Policies.
RHS determined that this action does not constitute a major Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the environment. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, Public Law 91190, an Environmental Impact Statement is not required.

of Tribal Relations or RDs Native American Coordinator at: AIAN@
wdc.usda.gov to request such a consultation.

Executive Order 13132, Federalism The policies contained in this rule do not have any substantial direct effect on states, on the relationship between the national government and states, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. Nor does this rule impose substantial direct compliance costs on state and local governments.
Therefore, consultation with the states is not required.

Paperwork Reduction Act
Regulatory Flexibility Act The rule has been reviewed with regard to the requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act 5 U.S.C.
601612. The undersigned has determined and certified by signature on this document that this rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities since this rulemaking action does not involve a new or expanded program nor does it require any more action on the part of a small business than required of a large entity.

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Executive Order 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs This program is not subject to the requirements of Executive Order 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs, as implemented under USDAs regulations at 7 CFR part 3015.
Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination With Indian Tribal Governments This executive order imposes requirements on RHS in the development of regulatory policies that have tribal implications or preempt tribal laws. RHS has determined that the rule does not have a substantial direct effect on one or more Indian tribes or on either the relationship or the distribution of powers and responsibilities between the federal government and Indian tribes. Thus, this rule is not subject to the requirements of Executive Order 13175.
If tribal leaders are interested in consulting with RHS on this rule, they are encouraged to contact USDAs Office
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Programs Affected The program affected by this proposed rule is listed in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance under Number 10.410, Very Low to Moderate Income Housing Loans Section 502
Rural Housing Loans.
This rule contains no new reporting or recordkeeping burdens under OMB
control number 05750179 that would require approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 44 U.S.C.
Chapter 35.
Civil Rights Impact Analysis Rural Development has reviewed this rule in accordance with USDA
Regulation 43004, Civil Rights Impact Analysis, to identify any major civil rights impacts the rule might have on program participants on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, disability, marital or familial status.
Based on the review and analysis of the rule and all available data, issuance of this Final Rule is not likely to negatively impact low and moderate-income populations, minority populations, women, Indian tribes or persons with disability, by virtue of their age, race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or marital or familial status.
E-Government Act Compliance Rural Development is committed to the E-Government Act, which requires Government agencies in general to provide the public the option of submitting information or transacting business electronically to the maximum extent possible.
Nondiscrimination Statement In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture USDA civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA Programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity including gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/
parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA
not all bases apply to all programs.

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Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc. should contact the responsible Agency or USDAs TARGET
Center at 202 7202600 voice and TTY or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 800 8778339.
Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD
3027, found online at https
www.usda.gov/oascr/how-to-file-aprogram-discrimination-complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call 866 6329992.
Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 202509410; or 1 Email: OAC@usda.gov USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 3555
Construction, Eligible loan purpose, Home improvement, Loan programs housing and community development, Loan terms, Mortgage insurance, Mortgages, and Rural areas.
For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Agency is proposing to amend 7 CFR part 3555 as follows:
PART 3555GUARANTEED RURAL
HOUSING PROGRAM
1. The authority citation for part 3555
continues to read as follows:

Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 42 U.S.C. 1471 et seq.

2. Amend 3555.51 by:
a Revising paragraph a8;
b Revising the introductory text of paragraphs a9 and 10;
c Revising paragraph b and b1;
d Adding paragraph c.
The revisions and additions read as follows:

3555.51

Lender eligibility.

a
8 A Federally supervised lender.
Acceptable sources of Federal supervision include:
i Being a member of the Federal Reserve System;

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