1779.52—Processing.
        
        (a) Preapplications.
        
        (1) 
         The preapplication package may be submitted either alone or the necessary information may be submitted simultaneously with the application. The preapplication package will contain:
    
    
        
        (i) 
         An Application for Federal Assistance on a form provided by the Agency (available in any Agency office);
    
    
        
        (ii) 
         State intergovernmental or other type review comments and recommendations for the borrower's project (clearinghouse comments, if applicable);
    
    
        
        (iii) 
         Supporting documentation necessary to make an eligibility determination such as financial statements, audits, copies of organizational documents, or existing debt instruments; and
    
    
    
        
        (2) 
         If the Agency determines that the project may meet requirements and is likely to be funded, the lender must submit a complete application if it has not previously submitted one.
    
    
    
        
        (1) 
         Application for Loan and Guarantee on a form prescribed by the Agency (available in any Agency office);
    
    
    
        
        (3) 
         Environmental Report. (See RUS Bulletin 1794A-602; this document is available in any Agency State Office or  online at http://www.usda.gov/rus/water/ees/index.htm );