§ 1941.23 - General provisions.

(a) Compliance requirements. The following will apply as appropriate:

(1) Environmental assessments and statements. Subpart G of part 1940 of this chapter should be referred to for these requirements. The State Environmental Coordinator should be consulted for assistance in preparing any required statements.

(2) Equal opportunity and nondiscrimination requirements. In accordance with title V of Pub. Law 93-495, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, FmHA or its successor agency under Public Law 103-354 will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age or physical/mental handicap provided the applicant can execute a legal contract, with respect to any aspect of a credit transaction.

(3) National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. If a loan will affect any district, site, building, structure, or object that has been included in the National Register of Historic Places as maintained by the Department of Interior in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, or if the undertaking may affect properties having scientific, prehistorical, historical, or archaeological significance, the provisions of subpart F of part 1901 of this chapter will apply.

(b) Other considerations. (1) FmHA or its successor agency under Public Law 103-354 employees will not guarantee repayment of advances from other credit sources, either personally or on behalf of applicants, borrowers, or FmHA or its successor agency under Public Law 103-354.

(2) An applicant will be advised that compliance with all applicable special laws and regulations is required.

(3) An applicant must have acceptable tenure arrangements. Unless the loan approval official determines otherwise, each applicant will obtain a satisfactory written lease. A copy of the lease will be filed in the County Office case file.