§2009bb. Definitions

In this subchapter:

(1) Authority

The term "Authority" means the Northern Great Plains Regional Authority established by section 2009bb–1 of this title.

(2) Federal grant program

The term "Federal grant program" means a Federal grant program to provide assistance in-

(A) implementing the recommendations of the Northern Great Plains Rural Development Commission established by the Northern Great Plains Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2661 note; Public Law 103–318);

(B) acquiring or developing land;

(C) constructing or equipping a highway, road, bridge, or facility;

(D) carrying out other economic development activities; or

(E) conducting research activities related to the activities described in subparagraphs (A) through (D).

(3) Indian tribe

The term "Indian tribe" has the meaning given the term in section 5304 of title 25.

(4) Region

The term "region" means the States of Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri (other than counties included in the Delta Regional Authority), Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

(Pub. L. 87–128, title III, §383A, as added Pub. L. 107–171, title VI, §6028, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 375 ; amended Pub. L. 110–234, title VI, §6026(a), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1177 ; Pub. L. 110–246, §4(a), title VI, §6026(a), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664 , 1939.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 made identical amendments to this section. The amendments by Pub. L. 110–234 were repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246.

Amendments

2008-Par. (4). Pub. L. 110–246, §6026(a), inserted "Missouri (other than counties included in the Delta Regional Authority)," after "Minnesota,".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2008 Amendment

Amendment of this section and repeal of Pub. L. 110–234 by Pub. L. 110–246 effective May 22, 2008, the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–234, see section 4 of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as an Effective Date note under section 8701 of this title.