§ 2009bb–6.
(c)
Consultation with interested local parties
In carrying out the development planning process (including the selection of programs and projects for assistance), a State may—
(1)
consult with—
(A)
multistate, regional, and local development districts and organizations; and
(B)
local units of government; and
(2)
take into consideration the goals, objectives, priorities, and recommendations of the entities described in paragraph (1).
([Pub. L. 87–128, title III, § 383H], formerly § 383G, as added [Pub. L. 107–171, title VI, § 6028], May 13, 2002, [116 Stat. 385]; renumbered § 383H and amended [Pub. L. 110–234, title VI, § 6026(c)(1)(A)], (h), May 22, 2008, [122 Stat. 1178], 1181, and [Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a)], title VI, § 6026(c)(1)(A), (h), June 18, 2008, [122 Stat. 1664], 1940, 1943.)