(1) AuthorityThe term “Authority” means the Northern Great Plains Regional Authority established by section 2009bb–1 of this title.
(2) Federal grant programThe 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 tribeThe term “Indian tribe” has the meaning given the term in section 5304 of title 25.
(4) RegionThe term “region” means the States of Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri (other than counties included in the Delta Regional Authority), Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
Structure US Code
CHAPTER 50— AGRICULTURAL CREDIT
SUBCHAPTER VII— NORTHERN GREAT PLAINS REGIONAL AUTHORITY
§ 2009bb–1. Northern Great Plains Regional Authority
§ 2009bb–1a. Interstate cooperation for economic opportunity and efficiency
§ 2009bb–2. Economic and community development grants
§ 2009bb–3. Supplements to Federal grant programs
§ 2009bb–5. Distressed counties and areas and nondistressed counties
§ 2009bb–6. Development planning process
§ 2009bb–7. Program development criteria
§ 2009bb–8. Approval of development plans and projects