7 CFR § 1700.103 - Eligible communities.

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title: "7 CFR § 1700.103 - Eligible communities."
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# 1700.103 Eligible communities.

An eligible community is a community that:

(a) Is located on Trust land;

(b) May be served by an RUS administered program; and

(c) Is determined by the Administrator as having a high need for benefits of an eligible program.