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 103318);
(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
450b 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.
