(a) Amount available for allocations. See Sec. 1940.552(a).
(b) Basic formula criteria, data source, and weight. See Sec. 1940.552(b).
(1) The criteria used in the basic formula are:
(i) State's percentage of National rural population--50 percent.
(ii) State's percentage of National rural population with income below the poverty level--50 percent.
(2) Data source for each of these criterion is based on the latest census data available. Each criterion is assigned a specific weight according to its relevance in determining need. The percentage representing each criterion is multiplied by the weight factor and summed to arrive at a State factor (SF). SF (criterion (b)(1)(i) x 50 percent) + (criterion (b)(1)(ii) x 50 percent)
(c) Basic formula allocation. See Sec. 1940.552(c). States receiving administrative allocations do not receive formula allocations.
(d) Transition formula. The transition formula for Community Facilities Grants is not used.
(e) Base allocation. See Sec. 1940.552(e). States receiving administrative allocations do not receive base allocations.
(f) Administrative allocation. See Sec. 1940.552(f). States participating in the formula base allocation procedures do not receive administrative allocations.
(g) Reserve. See Sec. 1940.552(g).
(h) Pooling of funds. See Sec. 1940.522(h). Funds will be pooled at midyear and yearend. Pooled funds will be placed in the National Office reserve and will be made available administratively.
(i) Availability of the allocation. See Sec. 1940.552(i).
(j) Suballocation by State Director. See Sec. 1940.552(j).
(k) Other documentation. Not applicable. [62 FR 16468, Apr. 7, 1997]