[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 7, Volume 11]
[Revised as of January 1, 2005]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 7CFR1703.100]

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                          TITLE 7--AGRICULTURE
 
    CHAPTER XVII--RURAL UTILITIES SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
 
PART 1703--RURAL DEVELOPMENT--Table of Contents
 
 Subpart D--Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loan and Grant Program--
                                 General
 
Sec. 1703.100  Purpose.

    Source: 64 FR 14357, Mar. 25, 1999, unless otherwise noted.


    The purpose of the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Loan and 
Grant Program is to encourage and improve telemedicine services and 
distance learning services in rural areas through the use of 
telecommunications, computer networks, and related advanced technologies 
by students, teachers, medical professionals, and rural residents. This 
subpart describes the general policies for administering the DLT 
program. Subpart E contains the policies and procedures related to 
grants; subpart F contains the policies and procedures related to a 
combination loan and grant; and subpart G contains the policies and 
procedures related to loans.