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.
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 L. 110–234 were repealed by section 4(a) of Pub.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,".
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.