Transfer of obligations
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Verbatim text below is from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), a public-domain U.S. government work. Always verify the current version with the eCFR before relying on it for any legal matter.
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An obligation of funds established for an applicant may be transferred to a different (substituted) applicant provided:
(a) The substituted applicant is eligible and has the authority to receive the assistance approved for the original applicant; and
(b) The need, purpose(s) and scope of the project for which RUS funds will be used remain substantially unchanged.
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