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Methodology Derived From The Frontier And Remote (FAR) System For Designating U.S. Frontier Areas.

Guidance for using the Frontier and Remote (FAR) system for designating U.S. frontier areas. This informtaion is intended to assist rural stakeholders, grantees, researchers and policymakers.

Issued by: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

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