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- § 3121. Findings and declarations
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- § 3123. Discrimination on basis of sex prohibited in federally assisted programs
§ 3121. Findings and declarations
(a) FindingsCongress finds that—
(1) there continue to be areas of the United States experiencing chronic high unemployment, underemployment, outmigration, and low per capita incomes, as well as areas facing sudden and severe economic dislocations because of structural economic changes, changing trade patterns, certain Federal actions (including environmental requirements that result in the removal of economic activities from a locality), and natural disasters;
(2) economic growth in the States, cities, and rural areas of the United States is produced by expanding economic opportunities, expanding free enterprise through trade, developing and strengthening public infrastructure, and creating a climate for job creation and business development;
(3) the goal of Federal economic development programs is to raise the standard of living for all citizens and increase the wealth and overall rate of growth of the economy by encouraging communities to develop a more competitive and diversified economic base by—
(A) creating an environment that promotes economic activity by improving and expanding public infrastructure;
(B) promoting job creation through increased innovation, productivity, and entrepreneurship; and
(C) empowering local and regional communities experiencing chronic high unemployment and low per capita income to develop private sector business and attract increased private sector capital investment;
(4) while economic development is an inherently local process, the Federal Government should work in partnership with public and private State, regional, tribal, and local organizations to maximize the impact of existing resources and enable regions, communities, and citizens to participate more fully in the American dream and national prosperity;
(5) in order to avoid duplication of effort and achieve meaningful, long-lasting results, Federal, State, tribal, and local economic development activities should have a clear focus, improved coordination, a comprehensive approach, and simplified and consistent requirements; and
(6) Federal economic development efforts will be more effective if the efforts are coordinated with, and build upon, the trade, workforce investment, transportation, and technology programs of the United States.
(b) DeclarationsIn order to promote a strong and growing economy throughout the United States, Congress declares that—
(1) assistance under this chapter should be made available to both rural- and urban-distressed communities;
(2) local communities should work in partnership with neighboring communities, the States, Indian tribes, and the Federal Government to increase the capacity of the local communities to develop and implement comprehensive economic development strategies to alleviate economic distress and enhance competitiveness in the global economy;
(3) whether suffering from long-term distress or a sudden dislocation, distressed communities should be encouraged to support entrepreneurship to take advantage of the development opportunities afforded by technological innovation and expanding newly opened global markets; and
(4) assistance under this chapter should be made available to promote the productive reuse of abandoned industrial facilities and the redevelopment of brownfields.
(Pub. L. 89–136, § 2, as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3598; amended Pub. L. 108–373, title I, § 101, Oct. 27, 2004, 118 Stat. 1757.)
§ 3122. Definitions
In this chapter:
(1) Blue economy
(2) Capacity building
(3) Comprehensive economic development strategy
(4) Department
(5) 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 determined appropriate by the Secretary, 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
(6) 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;
(vi) a public or private nonprofit organization or association acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State;
(vii) an economic development organization; or
(viii) a public-private partnership for public infrastructure.
(B) Training, research, and technical assistance grants
(7) Federal agency
(8) Grant
(9) Indian tribe
(10) Outdoor recreation
(11) Project predevelopment
The term “project predevelopment” means a measure required to be completed before the initiation of a project, including—
(A) planning and community asset mapping;
(B) training;
(C) technical assistance and organizational development;
(D) feasibility and market studies;
(E) demonstration projects; and
(F) other predevelopment activities determined by the Secretary to be appropriate.
(12) Regional Commission
The term “Regional Commission” means any of the following:
(A) The Appalachian Regional Commission established by section 14301(a) of title 40.
(B) The Delta Regional Authority established by section 2009aa–1(a)(1) of title 7.
(C) The Denali Commission established by section 303(a) of the Denali Commission Act of 1998 (42 U.S.C. 3121 note; Public Law 105–277).
(D) The Great Lakes Authority established by section 15301(a)(4) of title 40.
(E) The Mid-Atlantic Regional Commission established by section 15301(a)(5) of title 40.
(F) The Northern Border Regional Commission established by section 15301(a)(3) of title 40.
(G) The Northern Great Plains Regional Authority established by section 2009bb–1(a)(1) of title 7.
(H) The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission established by section 15301(a)(1) of title 40.
(I) The Southern New England Regional Commission established by section 15301(a)(6) of title 40.
(J) The Southwest Border Regional Commission established by section 15301(a)(2) of title 40.
(13) Secretary
(14) State
(15) Travel and tourism
(16) United States
(17) 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; Pub. L. 118–272, div. B, title II, § 2211(a), Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 3177.)
§ 3123. Discrimination on basis of sex prohibited in federally assisted programs
No person in the United States shall, on the ground of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance under the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 [42 U.S.C. 3121 et seq.].
(Pub. L. 92–65, title I, § 112, Aug. 5, 1971, 85 Stat. 168.)