§ 1951.479 - Pilot projects.

From time to time FmHA or its successor agency under Public Law 103-354 conducts pilot projects to test concepts related to the management and/or sale of SFH inventory property which may deviate from the provisions of this subpart, but will not be inconsistent with provisions of the authorizing statutes, or other Acts affecting FmHA or its successor agency under Public Law 103-354's loan programs. Prior to initiation of a pilot project, FmHA or its successor agency under Public Law 103-354 will publish in the Federal Register a Notice outlining the nature, scope, and duration of the pilot. The pilot projects may be handled by FmHA or its successor agency under Public Law 103-354 employees and/or under contract with persons, firms, or other entities in the private sector.