State and multicounty jurisdictional planning is a State and local prerogative. Federal agencies will be responsive to State rural development strategies and priorities. However, determination of eligibility and feasibility and final approval of individual projects involving Federal funds must remain with the Federal government consistent with the Act and implementing regulations.
authority: Sec. 301, 80 Stat. 379,
5 U.S.C. 301 and delegations of authority by the Secretary of Agriculture, 38 FR 14944-14948,
7 CFR 2.23, as amended by 38 FR 24633
source: 38 FR 29020, Oct. 18, 1973, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 7 CFR 22.308