42 USC 3122 - Definitions

U.S Code last checked for updates: Feb 21, 2025

§ 3122.

Definitions

In this chapter:

(1)

Blue economy

(2)

Capacity building

(3)

Comprehensive economic development strategy

(4)

Department

(5)

Economic development district

(A)

In general

The term “economic development district” means any area in the United States that—

(i)

is composed of areas described in section 3161(a) of this title and, to the extent determined appropriate by the Secretary, neighboring counties or communities; and

(ii)

has been designated by the Secretary as an economic development district under section 3171 of this title.

(B)

Inclusion

(6)

Eligible recipient

(A)

In general

The term “eligible recipient” means—

(i)

an economic development district;

(ii)

an Indian tribe;

(iii)

a State;

(iv)

a city or other political subdivision of a State, including a special purpose unit of a State or local government engaged in economic or infrastructure development activities, or a consortium of political subdivisions;

(v)

an institution of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education;

(vi)

a public or private nonprofit organization or association acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State;

(vii)

an economic development organization; or

(viii)

a public-private partnership for public infrastructure.

(B)

Training, research, and technical assistance grants

(7)

Federal agency

(8)

Grant

(9)

Indian tribe

(10)

Outdoor recreation

(11)

Project predevelopment

The term “project predevelopment” means a measure required to be completed before the initiation of a project, including—

(A)

planning and community asset mapping;

(B)

training;

(C)

technical assistance and organizational development;

(D)

feasibility and market studies;

(E)

demonstration projects; and

(F)

other predevelopment activities determined by the Secretary to be appropriate.

(12)

Regional Commission

The term “Regional Commission” means any of the following:

(A)

The Appalachian Regional Commission established by section 14301(a) of title 40.

(B)

The Delta Regional Authority established by section 2009aa–1(a)(1) of title 7.

(C)

The Denali Commission established by section 303(a) of the Denali Commission Act of 1998 (42 U.S.C. 3121 note; Public Law 105–277).

(D)

The Great Lakes Authority established by section 15301(a)(4) of title 40.

(E)

The Mid-Atlantic Regional Commission established by section 15301(a)(5) of title 40.

(F)

The Northern Border Regional Commission established by section 15301(a)(3) of title 40.

(G)

The Northern Great Plains Regional Authority established by section 2009bb–1(a)(1) of title 7.

(H)

The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission established by section 15301(a)(1) of title 40.

(I)

The Southern New England Regional Commission established by section 15301(a)(6) of title 40.

(J)

The Southwest Border Regional Commission established by section 15301(a)(2) of title 40.

(13)

Secretary

(14)

State

(15)

Travel and tourism

(16)

United States

(17)

University center

(Pub. L. 89–136, § 3, as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3599; amended Pub. L. 108–373, title I, § 102, Oct. 27, 2004, 118 Stat. 1758; Pub. L. 118–272, div. B, title II, § 2211(a), Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 3177.)

cite as: 42 USC 3122