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B-335320 May 26, 2023 1 (2023-05-26)

handle is hein.gao/gaoosl0001 and id is 1 raw text is: G ¢ U.S. GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE 441 G St. N.W. Washington, DC 20548 B-335320 May 26, 2023 The Honorable Debbie Stabenow Chairwoman The Honorable John Boozman Ranking Member Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry United States Senate The Honorable Glenn Thompson Chairman The Honorable David Scott Ranking Member Committee on Agriculture House of Representatives Subject: United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service: Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Empowering Rural America (New ERA) Program Pursuant to section 801(a)(2)(A) of title 5, United States Code, this is our report on a major rule promulgated by the United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service (RUS) entitled Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Empowering Rural America (New ERA) Program (RUS-23-ELECTRIC-0005). We received the rule on May 17, 2023. It was published in the Federal Register as a notice on May 16, 2023. 88 Fed. Reg. 31218. RUS has indicated that Letters of Interest (LOI) can be submitted beginning on July 31, 2023, and until August 31, 2023. However, RUS has further indicated that it will not take action on any such LOI until 60 days following notification to Congress. According to RUS, the agency is soliciting LOI for applications under the New ERA Program. In this notice, RUS announced the eligibility requirements, application process and deadlines, and the criteria that will be used by RUS to assess New ERA applications. RUS stated that the New ERA Program provides RUS with $9.7 billion in appropriated loan and grant funds under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Pub. L. No. 117-169, 136 Stat. 1818 (Aug. 16, 2022). RUS noted that in keeping with the statutory authority for the program, RUS will utilize the New ERA funds to assist Eligible Entities to achieve the greatest reduction in Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions while advancing the long-term resiliency, reliability, and affordability of rural electric systems. RUS clarified that all Eligible Entities are responsible for any expenses incurred in developing their LOI and New ERA Applications. Enclosed is our assessment of RUS's compliance with the procedural steps required by section 801(a)(1)(B)(i) through (iv) of title 5 with respect to the rule. If you have any questions about this report or wish to contact GAO officials responsible for the evaluation work relating to

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