RD Instruction 1901-N

## PART 1901 - PROGRAM RELATED INSTRUCTIONS

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## SUBPART N - INDIAN OUTREACH PROGRAM

§1901.651 [Purpose]{.underline}.

The purpose of this Subpart is to establish procedures and
responsibilities for carrying out the Rural Development American Indian
Outreach Program.

§1901.652 [Goals]{.underline}.

The Rural Development American Indian Outreach Program is a concerted
effort to:

\(a\) Make all Rural Development programs more accessible and available
to Indians living on and off reservations.

\(b\) Surface and attempt to correct problems and obstacles that prevent
the participation by eligible Indians and Indian tribes in Rural
Development programs.

\(c\) Increase the production level of Rural Development loans and
grants going 1 to American Indians both on and off reservations.

\(d\) Provide pamphlets, publications and information on Rural
Development programs to individual Indians, Indian tribes and Tribal
leaders, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) personnel, and other interested
groups and individuals.

§1901.653 [Field action]{.underline}.

State Coordinators of Indian activities appointed by State Directors
will:

\(a\) Maintain close liaison with local Rural Development supervisors
and officials serving Indian populations and reservations;

\(b\) Work closely with local District, State, and National Office
representatives to remove obstacles and solve problems that impede the
use of Rural Development programs on Indian reservations;

\(c\) Be familiar with all Rural Development loan and grant programs
available to Indians living on and off reservations, including the types
of security and eligibility requirements;

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\(d\) Be aware of any unique relationship that may exist between Indians
and the Federal and State governments affecting Indian participation in
the Rural Development loan and grant programs;

\(e\) As necessary, attend pertinent meetings of Indian groups,
government agencies, and others concerned with the economic and social
development of Indians;

\(f\) If possible, become personally acquainted with Indian leaders and
non-Indian leaders in Indian affairs in the State;

\(g\) Arrange for the training of members of Indian tribes, individuals,
and interested groups involved in Indian affairs, in the packaging and
distribution of materials for use in Rural Development loan and grant
programs.

§1901.654 [Rural Development publications]{.underline}.

Rural Development publications, such as \"Rural Credit for American
Indians,\" a handbook of Rural Development programs, and \"Rural
Development Credit for American Indians,\" or other materials to be
developed, will be used as supplementary training and informational aids
for Indian communities, individuals, governmental agencies, and other
groups involved in Indian affairs.

§1901.655 [Reports]{.underline}.

\(a\) State Directors will keep the National Office advised of any
problems and obstacles in Rural Development\'s procedures relating to
Indian laws or customs that cannot be resolved locally and which prevent
American Indians from participating in the Rural Development programs on
or off the reservations.

\(b\) Any changes in personnel serving as State Coordinator of Indian
activities will be reported to the National Office.

\(c\) Each State Director will make a semi-annual memorandum report on
January 1 and July 1 of each year on activities and accomplishments in
his State. The report will specifically reflect what has been done to
carry out the items set forth in §1901.653. The report will be sent to
the National Office, Attention, Coordinator of Indian Activities.

§1901.656 - 1901.700 \[Reserved\]

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