# 7 CFR § 3555.4: Mediation and appeals

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-3555.4

## Section

- **Citation:** 7 CFR § 3555.4
- **Heading:** Mediation and appeals
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 7—Agriculture > Subtitle B—Regulations of the Department of Agriculture > CHAPTER XXXV—RURAL HOUSING SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE > PART 3555—GUARANTEED RURAL HOUSING PROGRAM > Subpart A—General

## Text

Whenever Rural Development makes a decision that will adversely affect a participant, the participant may proceed with alternative dispute resolution including mediation and a USDA National Appeals Division hearing in accordance with 7 CFR parts 1 and 11. The participant also may request an informal review of the adverse decision made by Rural Development. Except when the adverse decision applies to a loss claim, the applicant or borrower and the lender may participate in the appeal process. Adverse decisions made by the lender cannot be appealed unless concurrence by Rural Development was required by this subpart and obtained by the lender.

## Nearby sections

- [7 CFR § 3555.1 § 3555.1 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-3555.1.md)
- [7 CFR § 3555.2 § 3555.2 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-3555.2.md)
- [7 CFR § 3555.3 § 3555.3 Civil rights.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-3555.3.md)
- [7 CFR § 3555.4 § 3555.4 Mediation and appeals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-3555.4.md)
- [7 CFR § 3555.5 § 3555.5 Environmental requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-3555.5.md)
- [7 CFR § 3555.6 § 3555.6 State and local law.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-3555.6.md)
- [7 CFR § 3555.7 § 3555.7 Exception authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-3555.7.md)
- [7 CFR § 3555.8 § 3555.8 Conflict of interest.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-3555.8.md)
- [7 CFR § 3555.9 § 3555.9 Enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-3555.9.md)
- [7 CFR § 3555.10 § 3555.10 Definitions and abbreviations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-3555.10.md)
- [7 CFR § 3555.50 § 3555.50 OMB control number.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-3555.50.md)
- [7 CFR § 3555.51 § 3555.51 Lender eligibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-3555.51.md)
- [7 CFR § 3555.52 § 3555.52 Lender approval.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-3555.52.md)
- [7 CFR § 3555.53 § 3555.53 Contracting for loan origination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-3555.53.md)

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