42 USC 3122 - Definitions

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 3122.

Definitions

In this chapter:

(1)

Comprehensive economic development strategy

(2)

Department

(3)

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 appropriate, 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

(4)

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; or

(vi)

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

(B)

Training, research, and technical assistance grants

(5)

Federal agency

(6)

Grant

(7)

Indian tribe

(8)

Regional Commissions

The term “Regional Commissions” means—

(A)

the Appalachian Regional Commission established under chapter 143 of title 40;

(B)

the Delta Regional Authority established under subtitle F of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009aa et seq.);

(C)

the Denali Commission established under the Denali Commission Act of 1998 (42 U.S.C. 3121 note; 112 Stat. 2681–637 et seq.); and

(D)

the Northern Great Plains Regional Authority established under subtitle G of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009bb et seq.).

(9)

Secretary

(10)

State

(11)

United States

(12)

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.)

cite as: 42 USC 3122