USDA Seeks Feedback on Rural Electric Loan Debt Form
Published Date: 1/14/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Agriculture is asking for public feedback on a form they use to manage debt settlements for rural electric loans. This helps make sure the info they collect is useful and not too much work for folks involved. Comments are open until February 13, 2026, so anyone affected by these loans should speak up!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Paperwork for Rural Electric Debt Relief
If you are an RUS electric borrower who cannot fully repay your rural electric loans and you apply for debt settlement, you must provide information to the Rural Utilities Service to show need, how much you can repay, a repayment schedule, and options to recover more of the debt. The collection is under 7 CFR 1717 Subpart Y (OMB Control Number 0572-0116); the agency estimates 1 respondent and a total of 1,000 burden hours. Comments on this information collection are requested and will be considered if received by February 13, 2026.
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