(a) Definition of cybersecurity and grid security improvementsIn this section, the term “cybersecurity and grid security improvements” means investment in the development, expansion, and modernization of rural utility infrastructure that addresses known cybersecurity and grid security risks.
(b) Loans and loan guaranteesThe Secretary may make or guarantee loans under this subchapter and subchapter I for cybersecurity and grid security improvements.
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CHAPTER 31— RURAL ELECTRIFICATION AND TELEPHONE SERVICE
SUBCHAPTER III— RURAL ELECTRIC AND TELEPHONE DIRECT LOAN PROGRAMS
§ 930. Congressional declaration of policy
§ 931. Rural Electrification and Telephone Revolving Fund
§ 931a. Level of loan programs under Rural Electrification and Telephone Revolving Fund
§ 932. Liabilities and uses of Rural Electrification and Telephone Revolving Fund
§ 933. Moneys in the Rural Electrification and Telephone Revolving Fund
§ 935. Insured loans; interest rates and lending levels
§ 936b. Sale or prepayment of direct or insured loans
§ 936c. Refinancing and prepayment of FFB loans
§ 936d. Eligibility of distribution borrowers for loans, loan guarantees, and lien accommodations
§ 936e. Administrative prohibitions applicable to certain electric borrowers
§ 936f. Substantially underserved trust areas
§ 937. Loans from other credit sources
§ 938. Full faith and credit of the United States
§ 939. Loan terms and conditions
§ 940. Refinancing of rural development loans
§ 940c. Cushion of credit payments program
§ 940c–1. Guarantees for bonds and notes issued for electrification or telephone purposes
§ 940c–2. Rural development loans and grants
§ 940e. Expansion of 911 access
§ 940f. Extension of period of existing guarantee