U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Tuesday that the agency is accepting applications for funding to help support the development of advanced biofuels, renewable chemicals and bio based products.
Eleven rural small businesses in Puerto Rico will split $245,000 in loans and grants approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to further renewable energy use, agency Secretary Tom Vilsack said Monday.
The Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority has reached forbearance agreements with a number of federal and local government agencies to put off making payments for at least six months, according to filings submitted to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board on Wednesday.