letter of interest
(7) Letter of interest The term “letter of interest” means a letter submitted by a potential applicant prior to an application for credit assistance in a format prescribed by the Secretary on the website of the CIFIA program that— (A) describes the project and the location, purpose, and cost of the project; (B) outlines the proposed financial plan, including the requested credit and grant assistance and the proposed obligor; (C) provides a status of environmental review; and (D) provides information regarding satisfaction of other eligibility requirements of the CIFIA program.