Section 609.1 - Purpose and scope(a) This part sets forth the policies and procedures that DOE uses for receiving, evaluating, and approving applications for loan guarantees to support Eligible Projects under Title XVII, including sections 1703 and 1706, of the Energy Policy Act of 2005.(b) This part applies to all Applications, Conditional Commitments, and Loan Guarantee Agreements.(c) Section 600.22 of title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations shall not apply to actions taken under this part.81 FR 90703, 1/17/2017; 86 FR 3750, 1/15/2021; 88 FR 34428, 5/30/2023