RUS may take its final action on proposed actions requiring an EA (Sec. 1794.23) at any time after publication of applicant notices that a FONSI has been made and any required review period has expired. When substantive comments are received on the EA, RUS may provide an additional period (15 days) for public review following the publication of its FONSI determination. Final action shall not be taken until this review period has expired. [68 FR 45159, Aug. 1, 2003] Sec. Sec. 1794.45-1794.49 [Reserved]