7 CFR 1780.41: Loan or grant approval.

(a) The processing office will submit the following to the approval official:

(1) Form RD 1942-45, “Project Summary”;

(2) Form RD 442-7, “Operating Budget”;

(3) Form RD 442-3, “Balance Sheet” or a financial statement or audit that includes a balance sheet;

(4) Form RD 442-14, “Association Project Fund Analysis”;

(5) “Letter of Conditions”;

(6) Form RD 1942-46, “Letter of Intent to Meet Conditions”;

(7) Form RD 1940-1, “Request for Obligation of Funds”;

(8) Completed environmental review documents including copies of public notices and appropriate proof of publication, if applicable; and

(9) Grant determination, if applicable.

(b) Approval and applicant notification will be accomplished by mailing to the applicant on the obligation date a copy of Form RD 1940-1. The date the applicant is notified is also the date the interest rate at loan approval is established.