CFR > Title 41 - Public Contracts and Property Management > SUBTITLE C—Federal Property Management Regulations System > CHAPTER 102—FEDERAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION (parts 102 to 102-197) > SUBCHAPTER C—REAL PROPERTY (parts 102-71 to 102-86) > PART 102-83—LOCATION OF SPACE > SUBPART B—Location of Space (§102-83.20 to §102-83.135) > 102-83.65—Are Executive agencies required to give first priority to the location of new offices and other facilities in rural areas?

102-83.65—Are Executive agencies required to give first priority to the location of new offices and other facilities in rural areas?

Yes, Executive agencies must give first priority to the location of new offices and other facilities in rural areas in accordance with the Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2204b-1 ), unless their mission or program requirements call for locations in an urban area. First priority to the location of new offices and other facilities in rural areas must be given in accordance with the hierarchy specified in § 102-79.55 of this chapter.