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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Rural Business-Cooperative Service
Compliance Examination Procedures
for Rural Business Investment
Companies Under the Rural Business
Investment Program
Rural Business-Cooperative
Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
This Notice identifies the
examination procedures that the Rural
Business-Cooperative Service (the
Agency) will use for non-leveraged
Rural Business Investment Companies
(RBICs) within the Rural Business
Investment Program (RBIP).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Information on this Notice may be
obtained by contacting David Chesnick,
Program Manager, Rural Business
Investment Program, Specialty Programs
Division, U.S. Department of
Agriculture, Room 4221–S, 1400
SUMMARY:
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Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20250–3226, at (202)
690–0433. You may also obtain detailed
information on RBIP found on the
Agency’s Web site at https://
www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/
rural-business-investment-program.
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requirement for ‘‘answers to * * *
identical reporting or recordkeeping
requirements imposed on ten or more
persons’’ (44 U.S.C. 3502(3)(A)). The
collection requirement associated with
this Notice is expected to receive less
than 10 respondents and therefore the
Act does not apply.
Overview Information
Federal Agency Name. Rural
Business-Cooperative Service.
Opportunity Title. Rural Business
Investment Program for Non-leveraged
RBICs.
Announcement Type. Subsequent
announcement.
Catalog of Federal Domestic
Assistance (CFDA) Number. The CFDA
number for the program impacted by
this action is 10.860, RBIP.
Dates. The Agency will conduct
compliance exams on an annual basis,
or until such time the Agency
determines otherwise.
Availability of Notice. This Notice is
available on the USDA Rural
Development Web site at: https://
www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/
rural-business-investment-program.
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I. Background
Subtitle H of the Consolidated Farm
and Rural Development Act, as
amended (7 U.S.C. 2009cc et seq.)
establishes RBIP.
The terms defined in 7 CFR part 4290
are applicable to this Notice.
The RBIP promotes rural economic
development through venture capital
investment by for-profit RBICs. The
mission of the RBIP is to encourage
economic growth, innovation, and
entrepreneurship by sharing in the
financial success of privately owned
and managed venture capital investment
funds, for the benefit of America’s small
rural businesses and the customers and
communities they serve.
Under RBIP, USDA may license RBICs
as either leveraged or non-leveraged.
The Agency began accepting
applications for non-leveraged status
under RBIP on August 6, 2012.
The purpose of this Notice is to define
the scope of the annual compliance
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review for each operating non-leveraged
RBIC.
All licensed RBICs are subject to
regulatory compliance examinations by
USDA under 7 CFR 4290.690. The
examination objective is to evaluate and
conclude whether the RBIC has
appropriately complied with USDA
program regulations in 7 CFR part 4290.
The examination determines whether
investments made by the RBIC were to
eligible entities and for authorized
purposes under program regulations.
II. Examination Provisions
This section of the Notice identifies
the procedures the Agency will use in
the compliance examination of nonleveraged RBICs.
Procedures
A. In accordance with 7 CFR
4290.690, the Agency will conduct each
year an examination of each nonleveraged RBIC for the sole purpose of
evaluating regulatory compliance.
B. The Agency will conduct these
regulatory compliance examinations
using Agency rules located in subparts
G, H, and I—as modified by subpart O—
of 7 CFR part 4290 for non-leveraged
RBICs.
C. The Agency will apply the
definitions of 7 CFR 4290.50 to RBIC
examination reports and work papers.
D. The Agency will examine the
operations of the RBIC; it will not
examine the investors in the RBIC.
E. The Agency will determine
whether each investment made by the
RBIC is eligible based on the regulations
defined in 7 CFR part 4290; the Agency
will not examine the quality of the
investments made by the RBIC.
F. The Agency will conduct the
examination of a non-leveraged RBIC
off-site, absent specific authorization
from USDA for on-site visits.
G. The Agency will provide a copy of
the final examination report and its
conclusions to the RBIC.
H. If the portfolio concerns were
determined to be ineligible under 7 CFR
4290.700(e) during the compliance
examination, the RBIC will have until
the end of their next fiscal year to
remedy the non-compliance. If the RBIC
fails to comply with the Secretary’s
remedy, the Agency may, in accordance
with 7 CFR 4290.3041, revoke the
license of the RBIC.
I. As amplified in this Notice, the
Agency reviews the RBIC for regulatory
compliance only. The Agency does not
make any assessments, evaluations,
warranties, or representations with
respect to any aspect of the financial
performance of the RBIP, its
investments, or its investors, including
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their financial strength, likelihood of
success, or the quality of, or return on,
any investments. The review done by
the Agency is strictly for its sole benefit
and not for the benefit of any third
party. All participants and investors in
RBIPs must do their own independent
due diligence.
III. Nondiscrimination
In accordance with Federal civil
rights law and U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA) civil rights
regulations and policies, the USDA, its
Agencies, offices, and employees, and
institutions participating in or
administering USDA programs are
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parental status, income derived from a
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deadlines vary by program or incident.
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alternative means of communication for
program information (e.g., Braille, large
print, audiotape, American Sign
Language, etc.) should contact the
responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET
Center at (202) 720–2600 (voice and
TTY) or contact USDA through the
Federal Relay Service at (800) 877–8339.
Additionally, program information may
be made available in languages other
than English.
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complaint, complete the USDA Program
Discrimination Complaint Form, AD–
3027, found online at https://
www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_
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Washington, DC 20250–9410;
(2) Fax: (202) 690–7442; or
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Rural Business-Cooperative Service
Compliance Examination Procedures for Rural Business Investment
Companies Under the Rural Business Investment Program
AGENCY: Rural Business-Cooperative Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: This Notice identifies the examination procedures that the
Rural Business-Cooperative Service (the Agency) will use for non-
leveraged Rural Business Investment Companies (RBICs) within the Rural
Business Investment Program (RBIP).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Information on this Notice may be
obtained by contacting David Chesnick, Program Manager, Rural Business
Investment Program, Specialty Programs Division, U.S. Department of
Agriculture, Room 4221-S, 1400
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Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250-3226, at (202) 690-0433.
You may also obtain detailed information on RBIP found on the Agency's
Web site at https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/rural-business-investment-program.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Paperwork Reduction Act
The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 defines ``collection of
information'' as a requirement for ``answers to * * * identical
reporting or recordkeeping requirements imposed on ten or more
persons'' (44 U.S.C. 3502(3)(A)). The collection requirement associated
with this Notice is expected to receive less than 10 respondents and
therefore the Act does not apply.
Overview Information
Federal Agency Name. Rural Business-Cooperative Service.
Opportunity Title. Rural Business Investment Program for Non-
leveraged RBICs.
Announcement Type. Subsequent announcement.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number. The CFDA
number for the program impacted by this action is 10.860, RBIP.
Dates. The Agency will conduct compliance exams on an annual basis,
or until such time the Agency determines otherwise.
Availability of Notice. This Notice is available on the USDA Rural
Development Web site at: https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/rural-business-investment-program.
I. Background
Subtitle H of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, as
amended (7 U.S.C. 2009cc et seq.) establishes RBIP.
The terms defined in 7 CFR part 4290 are applicable to this Notice.
The RBIP promotes rural economic development through venture
capital investment by for-profit RBICs. The mission of the RBIP is to
encourage economic growth, innovation, and entrepreneurship by sharing
in the financial success of privately owned and managed venture capital
investment funds, for the benefit of America's small rural businesses
and the customers and communities they serve.
Under RBIP, USDA may license RBICs as either leveraged or non-
leveraged. The Agency began accepting applications for non-leveraged
status under RBIP on August 6, 2012.
The purpose of this Notice is to define the scope of the annual
compliance review for each operating non-leveraged RBIC.
All licensed RBICs are subject to regulatory compliance
examinations by USDA under 7 CFR 4290.690. The examination objective is
to evaluate and conclude whether the RBIC has appropriately complied
with USDA program regulations in 7 CFR part 4290. The examination
determines whether investments made by the RBIC were to eligible
entities and for authorized purposes under program regulations.
II. Examination Provisions
This section of the Notice identifies the procedures the Agency
will use in the compliance examination of non-leveraged RBICs.
Procedures
A. In accordance with 7 CFR 4290.690, the Agency will conduct each
year an examination of each non-leveraged RBIC for the sole purpose of
evaluating regulatory compliance.
B. The Agency will conduct these regulatory compliance examinations
using Agency rules located in subparts G, H, and I--as modified by
subpart O--of 7 CFR part 4290 for non-leveraged RBICs.
C. The Agency will apply the definitions of 7 CFR 4290.50 to RBIC
examination reports and work papers.
D. The Agency will examine the operations of the RBIC; it will not
examine the investors in the RBIC.
E. The Agency will determine whether each investment made by the
RBIC is eligible based on the regulations defined in 7 CFR part 4290;
the Agency will not examine the quality of the investments made by the
RBIC.
F. The Agency will conduct the examination of a non-leveraged RBIC
off-site, absent specific authorization from USDA for on-site visits.
G. The Agency will provide a copy of the final examination report
and its conclusions to the RBIC.
H. If the portfolio concerns were determined to be ineligible under
7 CFR 4290.700(e) during the compliance examination, the RBIC will have
until the end of their next fiscal year to remedy the non-compliance.
If the RBIC fails to comply with the Secretary's remedy, the Agency
may, in accordance with 7 CFR 4290.3041, revoke the license of the
RBIC.
I. As amplified in this Notice, the Agency reviews the RBIC for
regulatory compliance only. The Agency does not make any assessments,
evaluations, warranties, or representations with respect to any aspect
of the financial performance of the RBIP, its investments, or its
investors, including their financial strength, likelihood of success,
or the quality of, or return on, any investments. The review done by
the Agency is strictly for its sole benefit and not for the benefit of
any third party. All participants and investors in RBIPs must do their
own independent due diligence.
III. Nondiscrimination
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its
Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or
administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on
race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including
gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital
status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance
program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil
rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA
(not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing
deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of
communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print,
audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible
Agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or
contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
Additionally, program information may be made available in languages
other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA
Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at https://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html and at any USDA office or
write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the
information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint
form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA
by:
(1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant
Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington,
DC 20250-9410;
(2) Fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) Email: program.intake@usda.gov.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
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Dated: June 12, 2017.
Chad Parker,
Acting Administrator, Rural Business-Cooperative Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-12531 Filed 6-15-17; 8:45 am]
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