1. U.S. Code
  2. title 42
  3. chapter 38
  4. subchapter IV
  5. § 3171

Collapse to view only § 3171. Designation of economic development districts

§ 3171. Designation of economic development districts
(a) In generalIn order that economic development projects of broad geographic significance may be planned and carried out, the Secretary may designate appropriate economic development districts in the United States, with the concurrence of the States in which the districts will be wholly or partially located, if—
(1) the proposed district is of sufficient size or population, and contains sufficient resources, to foster economic development on a scale involving more than a single area described in section 3161(a) of this title;
(2) the proposed district contains at least 1 area described in section 3161(a) of this title; and
(3) the proposed district has a comprehensive economic development strategy that—
(A) contains a specific program for intra-district cooperation, self-help, and public investment; and
(B) is approved by each affected State and by the Secretary.
(b) AuthoritiesThe Secretary may, under regulations promulgated by the Secretary—
(1) invite the States to determine boundaries for proposed economic development districts;
(2) cooperate with the States—
(A) in sponsoring and assisting district economic planning and economic development groups; and
(B) in assisting the district groups in formulating comprehensive economic development strategies for districts; and
(3) encourage participation by appropriate local government entities in the economic development districts.
(Pub. L. 89–136, title IV, § 401, as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3608.)

CITE AS: 42 USC 3171

§ 3172. Termination or modification of economic development districts

The Secretary shall, by regulation, promulgate standards for the termination or modification of the designation of economic development districts.

(Pub. L. 89–136, title IV, § 402, as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3609.)

CITE AS: 42 USC 3172

§ 3173. Repealed. Pub. L. 108–373, title IV, § 401(a), Oct. 27, 2004, 118 Stat. 1767

CITE AS: 42 USC 3173

§ 3174. Provision of comprehensive economic development strategies to Regional Commissions

If any part of an economic development district is in a region covered by 1 or more of the Regional Commissions, the economic development district shall ensure that a copy of the comprehensive economic development strategy of the district is provided to the affected Regional Commission.

(Pub. L. 89–136, title IV, § 404, as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3609; amended Pub. L. 108–373, title IV, § 402(a), Oct. 27, 2004, 118 Stat. 1768.)

CITE AS: 42 USC 3174

§ 3175. Assistance to parts of economic development districts not in eligible areas

Notwithstanding section 3161 of this title, the Secretary may provide such assistance as is available under this chapter for a project in a part of an economic development district that is not in an area described in section 3161(a) of this title, if the project will be of a substantial direct benefit to an area described in section 3161(a) of this title that is located in the district.

(Pub. L. 89–136, title IV, § 405, as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3609.)

CITE AS: 42 USC 3175