; (2) funding sources; (3) technology tutorials; (4) descriptions of best practices; (5) assessments of various technology solutions; (6) case studies and feasibility studies; (7) descriptions of the applications of broadband in rural and underserved areas, including telework, telemedicine, distance learning, training, homeland security, senior citizen connectivity and program development, and business and economic development; (8) analyses of broadband policies in rural and underserved areas; and (9) supports for networks among rural and underserved communities and economic development agencies. . (b) Conforming amendments Section 603 of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936, as redesignated by subsection (a)(1), is amended by striking Administrator and inserting Under Secretary . (c) In general Not later than 60 days after the date of the appointment of the first Under Secretary under section 602(a) of title VI of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 ( 7 U.S.C. 950bb et seq.), as amended by this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall issue regulations with respect to the qualification criteria for the loan and loan guarantee programs under such title that— (1) emphasize streamlining the application process and processing time; (2) ensure that the financial requirements for applicants do not unduly disqualify applicants that have demonstrated a viable business plan