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7 U.S.C. § 2009bb–1 — Definitions

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7 U.S.C. § 2009bb–1 — Definitions

In this subchapter: (1) **Authority** — The term “Authority” means the Northern Great Plains Regional Authority established by [section 2009bb–1 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section2009bb-1&num=0&edition=prelim). (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](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section2661&num=0&edition=prelim) 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](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title25-section5304&num=0&edition=prelim). (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.

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25 U.S.C. § 5304 — Authorization of appropriations

**(a) In general** There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this subchapter. **(b) Availability of appropriations** Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the provision of funds under this chapter shall be subject to the availability of appropriations and the Secretary is not required to reduce funding for programs, projects, or activities serving a tribe in order to make funds available to another tribe or tribal organization under this chapter.

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7 U.S.C. § 8701 — Geographically disadvantaged farmers and ranchers

**(a) Definitions** In this section: (1) **Agricultural commodity** — The term “agricultural commodity” has the meaning given the term in [section 5602 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section5602&num=0&edition=prelim). (2) **Geographically disadvantaged farmer or rancher** — The term “geographically disadvantaged farmer or rancher” has the meaning given the term in section 10906(a) of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 ([7 U.S.C. 2204](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section2204&num=0&edition=prelim) note; Public Law 107–171). **(b) Authorization** Subject to the availability of funds under subsection (d), the Secretary may provide geographically disadvantaged farmers or ranchers direct reimbursement payments for activities described in subsection (c). **(c) Transportation** (1) **In general** — Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), the Secretary may provide direct reimbursement payments to a geographically disadvantaged farmer or rancher to transport an agricultural commodity, or inputs used to produce an agricultural commodity, during a fiscal year. (2) **Proof of eligibility** — To be eligible to receive assistance under paragraph (1), a geographically disadvantaged farmer or rancher shall demonstrate to the Secretary that transportation of the agricultural commodity or inputs occurred over a distance of more than 30 miles, as determined by the Secretary. (3) **Amount** (A) *In general* — Subject to paragraph (2), the amount of direct reimbursement payments made to a geographically disadvantaged farmer or rancher under this section for a fiscal year shall equal the product obtained by multiplying— (i) the amount of costs incurred by the geographically di

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7 U.S.C. § 2661 — Statement of purposes and goals

**(a)** The overall purpose of this subchapter is to foster a balanced national development that provides opportunities for increased numbers of the people of the United States to work and enjoy a high quality of life dispersed throughout our Nation by providing the essential knowledge necessary for successful programs of rural development. It is further the purpose of this subchapter to— (1) provide multistate regional agencies, States, counties, cities, multicounty planning and development districts, businesses, industries, Indian tribes on Federal and State reservations or other federally recognized Indian tribal groups and others involved with public services and investments in rural areas or that provide or may provide employment in these areas the best available scientific, technical, economic, organizational, environmental, and management information and knowledge useful to them, and to assist and encourage them in the interpretation and application of this information to practical problems and needs in rural development; (2) provide research and investigations in all fields that have as their purpose the development of useful knowledge and information to assist those planning, carrying out, managing, or investing in facilities, services, businesses, or other enterprises, public and private, that may contribute to rural development; (3) increase the capabilities of, and encourage, colleges and universities to perform the vital public service roles of research, and the transfer and practical application of knowledge, in support of rural development; (4) expand small farm research and extend training and technical assistance to small farm families in assessing their needs and opportunities and in using the best available knowledge on sound economic approaches t

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7 U.S.C. § 2661 — Statement of purposes and goals

Page 1522 TITLE 7—AGRICULTURE § 2661 (E) an Indian tribe (as defined in section 5304 of title 25); (F) a State or local ambulance provider; or (G) any other public or nonprofit entity determined appropriate by the Secretary; and (2) prepare and submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, that includes— (A) a description of the activities to be carried out under the grant; and (B) an assurance that the applicant will comply with the matching requirement of subsection (f). (d) Use of funds An entity shall use amounts received under a grant made under subsection (b) only in a rural area— (1) to hire or recruit emergency medical service personnel; (2) to recruit or retain volunteer emergency medical service personnel; (3) to train emergency medical service per- sonnel in emergency response, injury preven- tion, safety awareness, or other topics rel- evant to the delivery of emergency medical services; (4) to fund training to meet State or Federal certification requirements; (5) to provide training for firefighters or emergency medical personnel for improve- ments to the training facility, equipment, cur- ricula, or personnel; (6) to develop new ways to educate emer- gency health care providers through the use of technology-enhanced educational methods (such as distance learning); (7) to acquire emergency medical services vehicles, including ambulances; (8) to acquire emergency medical services equipment, including cardiac defibrillators; (9) to acquire personal protective equipment for emergency medical services personnel as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration; or (10) to educate the public concerning cardiopulmonary r

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