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40 U.S.C. § 15101 — Definitions
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In this subtitle, the following definitions apply:
(1) **Commission.—** — The term “Commission” means a Commission or Authority established under section 15301.
(2) **Local development district.—** — The term “local development district” means an entity that—
(A)
(i) is an economic development district that is—
(I) in existence on the date of the enactment of this chapter; and
(II) located in the region; or
(ii) if an entity described in clause (i) does not exist—
(I) is organized and operated in a manner that ensures broad-based community participation and an effective opportunity for local officials, community leaders, and the public to contribute to the development and implementation of programs in the region;
(II) is governed by a policy board with at least a simple majority of members consisting of—
(aa) elected officials; or
(bb) designees or employees of a general purpose unit of local government that have been appointed to represent the unit of local government; and
(III) is certified by the Governor or appropriate State officer as having a charter or authority that includes the economic development of counties, portions of counties, or other political subdivisions within the region; and
(B) has not, as certified by the Federal Cochairperson—
(i) inappropriately used Federal grant funds from any Federal source; or
(ii) appointed an officer who, during the period in which another entity inappropriately used Federal grant funds from any Federal source, was an officer of the other entity.
(3) **Federal grant program.—** — The term “Federal grant program” means a Federal grant program to provide assistance in carrying out economic and community development activities.
(4) **Indian tri
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In this subtitle, the following definitions apply:
(1) **Commission.—** — The term “Commission” means a Commission or Authority established under section 15301.
(2) **Local development district.—** — The term “local development district” means an entity that—
(A)
(i) is an economic development district that is—
(I) in existence on the date of the enactment of this chapter; and
(II) located in the region; or
(ii) if an entity described in clause (i) does not exist—
(I) is organized and operated in a manner that ensures broad-based community participation and an effective opportunity for local officials, community leaders, and the public to contribute to the development and implementation of programs in the region;
(II) is governed by a policy board with at least a simple majority of members consisting of—
(aa) elected officials; or
(bb) designees or employees of a general purpose unit of local government that have been appointed to represent the unit of local government; and
(III) is certified by the Governor or appropriate State officer as having a charter or authority that includes the economic development of counties, portions of counties, or other political subdivisions within the region; and
(B) has not, as certified by the Federal Cochairperson—
(i) inappropriately used Federal grant funds from any Federal source; or
(ii) appointed an officer who, during the period in which another entity inappropriately used Federal grant funds from any Federal source, was an officer of the other entity.
(3) **Federal grant program.—** — The term “Federal grant program” means a Federal grant program to provide assistance in carrying out economic and community development activities.
(4) **Indian tribe.—** — The term “Indian tribe” has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ([25 U.S.C. 450b](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title25-section450b&num=0&edition=prelim)).11 See References in Text note below.
(5) **Nonprofit entity.—** — The term “nonprofit entity” means any organization described in section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under 501(a) of that Code that has been formed for the purpose of economic development.
(6) **Region.—** — The term “region” means the area covered by a Commission as described in subchapter II of chapter 157.22 So in original. Probably means chapter 4 of this subtitle.
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**(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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**(a) Exemption from taxation** An organization described in subsection (c) or (d) or section 401(a) shall be exempt from taxation under this subtitle unless such exemption is denied under section 502 or 503.
**(b) Tax on unrelated business income and certain other activities** An organization exempt from taxation under subsection (a) shall be subject to tax to the extent provided in parts II, III, and VI of this subchapter, but (notwithstanding parts II, III, and VI of this subchapter) shall be considered an organization exempt from income taxes for the purpose of any law which refers to organizations exempt from income taxes.
**(c) List of exempt organizations** The following organizations are referred to in subsection (a):
(1) Any corporation organized under Act of Congress which is an instrumentality of the United States but only if such corporation—
(A) is exempt from Federal income taxes—
(i) under such Act as amended and supplemented before July 18, 1984, or
(ii) under this title without regard to any provision of law which is not contained in this title and which is not contained in a revenue Act, or
(B) is described in subsection (l).
(2) Corporations organized for the exclusive purpose of holding title to property, collecting income therefrom, and turning over the entire amount thereof, less expenses, to an organization which itself is exempt under this section. Rules similar to the rules of subparagraph (G) of paragraph (25) shall apply for purposes of this paragraph.
(3) Corporations, and any community chest, fund, or foundation, organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, testing for public safety, literary, or educational purposes, or to foster national or international amateur sports competition (but only
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### Statutory Notes
#### Codification
Section 458bbb–2, Pub. L. 93–638, title V, § 503, as added Pub. L. 106–568, title XIII, § 1302, Dec. 27, 2000, 114 Stat. 2938, was renumbered section 803 of Pub. L. 93–638 and transferred to [section 458ddd–2 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title25-section458ddd-2&num=0&edition=prelim) prior to editorial reclassification as [section 5423 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title25-section5423&num=0&edition=prelim).
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**(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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**(a) Establishment.—** There are established the following regional Commissions:
(1) The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission.
(2) The Southwest Border Regional Commission.
(3) The Northern Border Regional Commission.
(4) The Great Lakes Authority.
(5) The Mid-Atlantic Regional Commission.
(6) The Southern New England Regional Commission.
**(b) Membership.—**
(1) **Federal and state members.—** — Each Commission shall be composed of the following members:
(A) A Federal Cochairperson, to be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(B) The Governor of each participating State in the region of the Commission.
(2) **Alternate members.—**
(A) *Alternate federal cochairperson.—* — The President shall appoint an alternate Federal Cochairperson for each Commission. The alternate Federal Cochairperson, when not actively serving as an alternate for the Federal Cochairperson, shall perform such functions and duties as are delegated by the Federal Cochairperson.
(B) *State alternates.—* — The State member of a participating State may have a single alternate, who shall be appointed by the Governor of the State from among the members of the Governor’s cabinet or personal staff.
(C) *Voting.—*
(i) *In general.—* — An alternate member shall vote in the case of the absence, death, disability, removal, or resignation of the Federal or State member for which the alternate member is an alternate.
(ii) *State alternates.—* — If the alternate State member is unable to vote in accordance with clause (i), the alternate State member may delegate voting authority to a designee, subject to the condition that the executive director shall be notified, in writing, of the designation not less than 1 week before the applicable v
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**(a) Requirements for Approval.—** Except as provided in section 15304(c)(3), decisions by the Commission shall require the affirmative vote of the Federal Cochairperson and a majority of the State members or alternate State members, including designees (exclusive of members representing States delinquent under section 15304(c)(3)(C)).
**(b) Consultation.—** In matters coming before the Commission, the Federal Cochairperson shall, to the extent practicable, consult with the Federal departments and agencies having an interest in the subject matter.
**(c) Quorums.—**
(1) **In general.—** — Subject to paragraph (2), a Commission shall determine what constitutes a quorum for meetings of the Commission.
(2) **Requirements.—** — Any quorum for meetings of a Commission shall include—
(A) the Federal Cochairperson or the alternate Federal Cochairperson; and
(B) a majority of State members or alternate State members, including designees (exclusive of members representing States delinquent under section 15304(c)(3)(C)).
**(d) Projects and Grant Proposals.—** The approval of project and grant proposals shall be a responsibility of each Commission and shall be carried out in accordance with section 15503.
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A Commission shall—
(1) assess the needs and assets of its region based on available research, demonstration projects, investigations, assessments, and evaluations of the region prepared by Federal, State, and local agencies, universities, local development districts, and other nonprofit groups;
(2) develop, on a continuing basis, comprehensive and coordinated economic and infrastructure development strategies to establish priorities and approve grants for the economic development of its region, giving due consideration to other Federal, State, and local planning and development activities in the region;
(3) not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section, and after taking into account State plans developed under section 15502, establish priorities in an economic and infrastructure development plan for its region, including 5-year regional outcome targets;
(4)
(A) enhance the capacity of, and provide support for, local development districts in its region; or
(B) if no local development district exists in an area in a participating State in the region, foster the creation of a local development district;
(5) encourage private investment in industrial, commercial, and other economic development projects in its region;
(6) cooperate with and assist State governments with the preparation of economic and infrastructure development plans and programs for participating States;
(7) formulate and recommend to the Governors and legislatures of States that participate in the Commission forms of interstate cooperation and, where appropriate, international cooperation; and
(8) work with State and local agencies in developing appropriate model legislation to enhance local and regional economic development.
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**(a) Powers.—** In carrying out its duties under this subtitle, a Commission may—
(1) hold such hearings, sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, receive such evidence, and print or otherwise reproduce and distribute a description of the proceedings and reports on actions by the Commission as the Commission considers appropriate;
(2) authorize, through the Federal or State Cochairperson or any other member of the Commission designated by the Commission, the administration of oaths if the Commission determines that testimony should be taken or evidence received under oath;
(3) request from any Federal, State, or local agency such information as may be available to or procurable by the agency that may be of use to the Commission in carrying out the duties of the Commission;
(4) adopt, amend, and repeal bylaws and rules governing the conduct of business and the performance of duties by the Commission;
(5) request the head of any Federal agency, State agency, or local government to detail to the Commission such personnel as the Commission requires to carry out its duties, each such detail to be without loss of seniority, pay, or other employee status, which may be done without a requirement for the Commission to reimburse the agency or local government;
(6) provide for coverage of Commission employees in a suitable retirement and employee benefit system by making arrangements or entering into contracts with any participating State government or otherwise providing retirement and other employee coverage;
(7) accept, use, and dispose of gifts or donations or services or real, personal, tangible, or intangible property;
(8) collect fees for services provided and retain and expend such fees;
(9) enter into and perform such contracts, cooperative agr
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**(a) Initial Meeting.—** Each Commission shall hold an initial meeting not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section.
**(b) Annual Meeting.—** Each Commission shall conduct at least 1 meeting each year with—
(1) the Federal Cochairperson; and
(2) at least a majority of the State members or alternate State members (including designees) present in-person or via electronic means.
**(c) Additional Meetings.—** Each Commission shall conduct additional meetings at such times as it determines and may conduct such meetings by electronic means.
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**(a) Conflicts of Interest.—**
(1) **No role allowed.—** — Except as permitted by paragraph (2), an individual who is a State member or alternate, or an officer or employee of a Commission, shall not participate personally and substantially as a member, alternate, officer, or employee of the Commission, through decision, approval, disapproval, recommendation, request for a ruling, or other determination, contract, claim, controversy, or other matter in which, to the individual’s knowledge, any of the following has a financial interest:
(A) The individual.
(B) The individual’s spouse, minor child, or partner.
(C) An organization (except a State or political subdivision of a State) in which the individual is serving as an officer, director, trustee, partner, or employee.
(D) Any person or organization with whom the individual is negotiating or has any arrangement concerning prospective employment.
(2) **Exception.—** — Paragraph (1) shall not apply if the individual, in advance of the proceeding, application, request for a ruling or other determination, contract, claim controversy, or other particular matter presenting a potential conflict of interest—
(A) advises the Commission of the nature and circumstances of the matter presenting the conflict of interest;
(B) makes full disclosure of the financial interest; and
(C) receives a written decision of the Commission that the interest is not so substantial as to be considered likely to affect the integrity of the services that the Commission may expect from the individual.
(3) **Violation.—** — An individual violating this subsection shall be fined under title 18, imprisoned for not more than 1 year, or both.
**(b) State Member or Alternate.—** A State member or alternate member may not receive any
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