(1) AuthorityThe term “Authority” means the Delta Regional Authority established by section 2009aa–1 of this title.
(2) RegionThe term “region” means the Lower Mississippi (as defined in section 4 of the Delta Development Act (42 U.S.C. 3121 note; Public Law 100–460)).
(3) Federal grant programThe term “Federal grant program” means a Federal grant program to provide assistance in—(A) acquiring or developing land;
(B) constructing or equipping a highway, road, bridge, or facility; or
(C) carrying out other economic development activities.
(4) Alabama as participating StateNotwithstanding any other provision of law, the State of Alabama shall be a full member of the Delta Regional Authority and shall be entitled to all rights and privileges that said membership affords to all other participating States in the Delta Regional Authority.
Structure US Code
CHAPTER 50— AGRICULTURAL CREDIT
SUBCHAPTER VI— DELTA REGIONAL AUTHORITY
§ 2009aa–1. Delta Regional Authority
§ 2009aa–2. Economic and community development grants
§ 2009aa–3. Supplements to Federal grant programs
§ 2009aa–4. Local development districts; certification and administrative expenses
§ 2009aa–5. Distressed counties and areas and nondistressed counties
§ 2009aa–6. Development planning process
§ 2009aa–7. Program development criteria
§ 2009aa–8. Approval of development plans and projects