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6. * * * Notice of approval to lender will be accomplished by providing or sending the lender the signed copy of Form FmHA or its successor agency under Public Law 103-354 1940-3 and Form FmHA or its successor agency under Public Law 103-354 449-14 six working days from the date funds are reserved, unless an exception is granted by the National Office. * * *
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(d) * * * The obligation date will be the date of the request for reservation of authority which is being processed in the Finance Office. * * *
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