Appeals: If an application is rejected, the reasons for rejection are

fully stated. The applicant may reapply at any time that the

reasons for rejection are corrected. Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: The loan and grant assistance

may equal the project cost if the applicant is financially unable to contribute a part of the cost. Grant assistance is limited to

one-half the project cost. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Loans may be scheduled

over a period of 40 years. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: During the first year of operation, monthly progress reports

are to be made to the FHA county supervisor. Sometime after the first four months and before the end of the ninth month of operation, the FHA District Supervisor will review and make a

report on the operation of the facilities. Audits: Annual audits are required after the system goes into

operation. Records: Records and accounts are required to reflect the operations

of the project. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: Direct loan - 05-60-4220-0-3-352;

Development grants - 05-60-2066-0-1-352; Insured loan

05-60-4140-0-3-352. Obligations/Face Value of Loans: FY 70 (Grants) $44,800,000,

(Loans) $146,000,000; FY 71 est (Grants) $40,000,000, (Loans)

$160,000,000; and FY 72 est (Grants) $40,000,000, (Loans)

$189,000,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not to exceed

$4,000,000 - average loan $ 200,000; average grant $80,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: The Farmers Home Administration

through its water and waste disposal facilities program has, as of the end of fiscal year 1970, made loans totaling $878,000,000 and grants totaling $134,000,000. It has financed: 3,799 water systems, 651 waste disposal systems, and 379 combination water and waste disposal systems. The systems financed have provided services to 748,259 families. In fiscal year 1970, 922 loans and

591 grants were made. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: Financial

Assistance to Small Towns and Rural Groups - PA 707 - no charge;

Farmers Home Administration, PA 705 - no charge. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Contacts should be made with the County

Farmers Home Administration Office serving the area in which the project is located. If unable to locate the county office contact the

headquarters office shown below. Headquarters Office: Administrator, Farmers Home Administration,

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250.

Telephone: (202) 388-7968.
RELATED PROGRAMS: 10.400, Comprehensive Areawide Water and

Sewer Planning Grants; 11.302, Economic Development - Planning
Assistance; 13,229, Indian Sanitation Facilities; 14.301, Basic
Water and Sewer Facilities - Grants; 14.304, Public Facility Loans.

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FEDERAL AGENCY: FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION,

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AUTHORIZATION: Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act

of 1956, as amended, Section 8; 16 U.S.C. 1006a. OBJECTIVES: To provide loan assistance in planning and carrying out

works of improvement to protect, develop, and utilize the land

and water resources in small watersheds. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Loans. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Loan funds may be used for: (1)

Installation, repair or improvement of facilities to drain farmland, store, convey water for irrigation and domestic use and stabilize annual stream flow, (2) special land treatment measures and structures primarily for flood prevention and (3) installation, repair or improvement of water storage facilities for recreation, fish, and wildlife improvement, and pollution abatement by stream flow regulation, and other costs incidental thereto. The

total indebtedness must not exceed $5,000,000. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: To be eligible for a watershed loan an applicant

must: (1) be a sponsoring local organization such as municipal corporation, soil and water conservation district or other organization not operated for profit and (2) have authority under state law to obtain, give security for and raise revenues to repay the loan and to operate and maintain the facilities financed with

the loan. Beneficiary Eligibility: Same as applicant eligibility. Credentials/Documentation: The applicant must furnish evidence of

legal capacity to borrow and repay the loans, to pledge security for loans and to operate the facilities or services. Plans and specifications must be developed to comply with state and local

health regulations and other requirements. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: All project proposals are reviewed by

State, metropolitan, and local units of government before an application is filed. Up to 60 days is allowed for the review. Intent to file application must be coordinated in accordance with Office

of Management and Budget Circular No. A-95. Application Procedure: SF 101-Application, Federal Assistance for

Public Works and Facility Type Projects, is sent to local FHA office.

Award Procedure: After application has been approved by the

County Supervisor and the county committee, it is given final approval - depending on the size of the application by the County Supervisor, District Supervisor or the State Director. Following approval, payment authorization is forwarded to the National

Finance Office who issues the check. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: 30 to 90 days. Appeals: If an application is rejected, the reasons for rejection are

fully stated. The applicant may reapply at any time that the

reasons for rejection are corrected. Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: The loan assistance may equal

the project cost if the applicant is financially unable to contribute

a part of the cost. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Loans may be scheduled

over a period of 50 years. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: During the first year of operation, monthly progress reports

are to be made to the FHA county supervisor. Sometime after the first 4 months and before the end of the ninth month of operation, the FHA district supervisor will review and make a

report on the operation of the facilities. Audits: Annual audits are required after the system goes into

operation. Records: Records and accounts are required to reflect the operations

of the project. FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification: 05-60-4220-0-3-352.
Face Value of Loans: (Direct) FY 70 $3,244,000; FY 71 est

$7,163,000; and FY 72 est $5,400,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $185,000; $7,229 to

$2,000,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 1970, 21 loans were

made. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: Watershed

Loans - Farmers Home Administration - PA 406 - no charge.

Farmers Home Administration - PA705 - no charge. INFORMATION CONTACTS:

reasons for rejection are corrected. Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: The loan assistance may equal

the project cost if the applicant is financially unable to contribute a part of the cost. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Loans may be scheduled

over a period of 40 years. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: During the first year of operation, monthly progress reports are to be made to the FHA County Supervisor. Sometime after the first 4 months and before the end of the ninth month of operation, the FHA District Supervisor will review and make a

report on the operation of the facilities. Audits: Annual audits are required. Records: Records and accounts are required to reflect the operations

of the project. FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification: Insured loan funds, 05-60-4140-0-3-351.

Face Value of Loans: (Insured) FY 70 not in operation; FY 71 est

$5,000,000; and FY 72 est $10,000,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $500,000; $4,500 to

$1,000,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Not in operation in fiscal year

1970. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: FHA internal

instructions. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Contacts should be made with the county

Farmers Home Administration office serving the area in which the project is located. If unable to locate the county office, contact the headquarters office listed below.

Headquarters Office: Administrator, Farmers Home Administration,

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250.

Telephone: (202) 388-7968.
RELATED PROGRAMS: 15.119, Indian - Range Management; 15.120,

Indian - Real Estate Appraisal; 15.121, Indian - Real Property
Management; 15.126, Indian - Soil and Moisture Conservation.

FEDERAL AGENCY: FEDERAL CROP INSURANCE CORPORA

TION, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AUTHORIZATION: Federal Crop Insurance Act, as amended; 7 U.S.C.

1501-0-19. Title V of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938;

52 Stat. 31. OBJECTIVES: To improve the economic stability of agriculture

through a sound system of crop insurance by providing all-risk insurance for individual farmers to assure a basic income against droughts, freezes, insects, and other natural causes of disastrous

crop losses. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Insurance. (Compensation). USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Insurance is available on crops in

over 1,400 agricultural counties in 39 states. Producers are not indemnified for losses resulting from negligence or failure to observe good farming practices. Insurance is offered on the following crops: apples, barley, beans, citrus, combined crops, corn, cotton, flax, grain sorghum, grapes, oats, peaches, peanuts, peas, raisins, rice, soybeans, sugar beets, sugarcane, tobacco,

tomatoes and wheat. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Any owner or operator of farmland, who has

an insurable interest in a crop in a county where insurance is offered on that crop, is eligible unless the land is not classified for

insurance purposes. Beneficiary Eligibility: Any insured producer who suffers a loss

below the guarantee level for the particular crop insured.
Credentials/Documentation: None.
APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination: None.
Application Procedure: Form FCI-12, Application for Federal Crop

Insurance for 1971 and Succeeding Crop Years, must be filed with

an FCIC representative. Award Procedure: The insurance contract becomes effective upon

issuance of a “Notice of Acceptance" by the Corporation. Notices of Acceptance for insurance coverage are issued by the Corporation's National Service Office upon a determination that the applicant is eligible and the land is classified for insurance

purposes. Deadlines: Application must be filed before the normal planting date

for the crop involved.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: 15 to 20 days.
Appeals: Not applicable.

Renewals: Continuous insurance contract.
ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements: Not applicable.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Not applicable. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: Form FC1-819, Crop Insurance Acreage Report; Form

FCI-8, Notice of Damage or Loss, if applicable; Form FCI-63,

Claim for Indemnity. Audits: Inspection of damaged crop required. Records: Insured must keep for 2 years, after time of loss, records of

harvesting, shipments, sale or other disposition of all insured crop produced on each unit covered by the contract and separate

records for any uninsured acreage of the insured crop. FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification: 05-52-4085-0-3-351.
Obligations: (Total Indemnities) FY 70 $53,213,000; FY 71 est

$35,450,000; and FY 72 est $40,500,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Average indemnity paid

for all crops: $955. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: During fiscal year 1970 the

Corporation had 271,000 contracts in force, insuring almost 397,000 crops; thereby providing $852,300,000 of protection to farm producers. The Corporation estimates for fiscal year 1971, 279,000 contracts in force, insuring almost 407,000 crops,

providing $871,000,000 of protection. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: CFR Title 7

Chapter 4, Parts 401-413. “Federal Crop Insurance - Why,”

PA-627; “Federal Crop Insurance - A Description." INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Interested producers should contact their

local FCIC District Office or the state office listed in the

appendix. Headquarters Office: Manager, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation,

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250.

Telephone: (202) DU8-6795. RELATED PROGRAMS: 14.404, Emergency Loans; 14.001, Flood

Insurance; 15.601, Animal Damage Control,

FEDERAL AGENCY: EXTENSION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF

AGRICULTURE AUTHORIZATION: Smith-Lever Act as amended; 7 U.S.C. 341-349. OBJECTIVES: promote community development. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Formula Grants; Advisory Services and

Counseling USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Assists communities in becoming

more involved in assisting people to improve their knowledge and skills in working together in decisionmaking and upgrading skill groups; in development and expanding business and industry to increase income and employment opportunities; in developing facilities and services to meet standards of health, education, recreation, and other needs of society; in to conserving and using

natural resources for the fullest benefit of all citizens. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Smith-Lever Grants are not made to individual applicants under cooperative extension programs. By law they are made available to the designated land-grant college in the state and

are administered by the Director of the State Extension Service. Beneficiary Eligibility: The programs of the State and County

Extension Services are available to everyone.
Credentials/Documentation: None.
APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination: None.
Application Procedure: County Extension Services prepare Plan of

Work and forward to State Extension Service. State Extension
Service prepares State Plans of Work and Budgets and forwards to

Extension Service - USDA. Award Procedure: By law, grants are made available to state

land-grant colleges, basically, on a formula basis and approved projects. Notification of award must be made to the public and the designated State Central Information Reception Agency (SF

240). Deadlines: State Plans of Work are sent to the Extension Service in

June each fiscal year. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Plans of Work are approved or

returned for revision or additional information within 30 days

after receipt. Appeals: Not applicable.

Renewals: This is a continuing program each year. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Funds appropriate under the

Smith-Lever Act are distributed to states primarily on the basis of farm and rural population and to a limited degree on the basis of special problems and needs. Approximately 100 percent matching by the state.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: This is a continuing program

each year. Funds are made available through the letter of credit procedure. States are permitted to carry over unexpended balances

into the next year. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: Annual narrative, financial, and statistical reports are

furnished to the Extension Service - USDA by the State Extension

Service. Audits: Financial audits are made at the state land-grant college

generally on a 2-year cycle. Records: Financial records on annual expenditures are maintained in

accordance with University or State Extension Service

Regulations.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification: 05-12-0502-0-1-355.
Obligations: (Grants) FY 70 $8,695,000; FY 71 est $9,340,000; and

FY 72 est $13,252,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not available.
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: During fiscal year 1970, under the

leadership of the State Cooperative Extension Service all 50 states and Puerto Rico organized state USDA Committees for Rural Development to help individuals, citizen groups, and local governments get better access to Federal assistance programs. The state RD Committees also developed plans for organizing USDA-Rural Development Committees in nonmetropolitan counties and the multi-county districts in fiscal year 1971. The Extension Services provided educational materials and programs with State Committees in this work. This emphasis will be

continued in 1971. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: There are many

different publications available from State and County Extension Offices. Most of these publications are free. Some are sold at nominal cost. In addition, U.S. Department of Agriculture publications may be obtained from Publications Distribution Section, Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture,

Washington, D.C. 20250. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Local County Extension Service Office

(usually located at the county seat); State Extension Director,

State Land-Grant College or University. Headquarters Office: Extension Service, U.S. Department of

Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250.
RELATED PROGRAMS: 10.001, Agricultural Research - Basic and

Applied Research; 10.203, Payments to Agricultural Experiment
Stations Under Hatch Act; 10.250, Agricultural and Rural
Economic Research; 10.901, Resource Conservation and
Development; 15.101, Indian - Agricultural Extension.

FEDERAL AGENCY: EXTENSION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF

AGRICULTURE AUTHORIZATION: Smith-Lever Act as amended; 7 U.S.C. 341-349. OBJECTIVES: To improve forestry production and marketing through

"Uses and Use Restrictions" given below. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Formula Grants; Advisory Services and

Counseling. CSES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Assists in the adoption of better

forest management practices by 4,000,000 small woodland owners; in developing small woodland owners skills in timber harvesting and marketing to levels now attained in other farm crops; in realizing the multiple use potentials, including recreation, on small woodlands where feasible; adopting esthetically acceptable timber cutting practices by loggers and landowners; and in using current business principles, plant layouts, and other aids to improve competitive positions of small industries.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant Eligibility: Smith-Lever Grants are not made to individual

applicants under cooperative extension programs. By law they are
made available to the designated land-grant college in the state and

are administered by the Director of the State Extension Service. Beneficiary Eligibility: The programs of the State and County

Extension Services are available to everyone.
Credentials/Documentation: None.
APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination: None.
Application Procedure: County Extension Services prepare Plan of

Work and forward to State Extension Service. State Extension
Service prepares State Plans of Work and Budgets and forwards to

Extension Service - USDA.
Award Procedure: By law, grants are made available to state

land-grant colleges, basically, on a formula basis and approved