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42 U.S.C. § 3122
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In this chapter: (1) Blue economyThe term “blue economy” means the sustainable use of marine, lake, or other aquatic resources in support of economic development objectives. (2) Capacity buildingThe term “capacity building” includes all activities associated with early stage community-based project formation and conceptualization, prior to project predevelopment activity, including grants to local community organizations for planning participation, community outreach and engagement activities, research, and mentorship support to move projects from formation and conceptualization to project predevelopment. (3) Comprehensive economic development strategyThe term “comprehensive economic development strategy” means a comprehensive economic development strategy approved by the Secretary under section 3162 of this title. (4) DepartmentThe term “Department” means the Department of Commerce. (5) Economic development district(A) In generalThe term “economic development district” means any area in the United States that—(i) is composed of areas described in section 3161(a) of this title and, to the extent determined appropriate by the Secretary, neighboring counties or communities; and (ii) has been designated by the Secretary as an economic development district under section 3171 of this title. (B) InclusionThe term “economic development district” includes any economic development district designated by the Secretary under section 3173 of this title (as in effect on the day before the effective date of the Economic Development Administration Reform Act of 1998). (6) Eligible recipient(A) In generalThe term “eligible recipient” means—(i) an economic development district; (ii) an Indian tribe; (iii) a State; (iv) a city or other political subdivision of a State, including a special purpose unit of a State or local government engaged in economic or infrastructure development activities, or a consortium of political subdivisions; (v) an institution of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education; (vi) a public or private nonprofit organization or association acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State; (vii) an economic development organization; or (viii) a public-private partnership for public infrastructure. (B) Training, research, and technical assistance grantsIn the case of grants under section 3147 of this title, the term “eligible recipient” also includes private individuals and for-profit organizations. (7) Federal agencyThe term “Federal agency” means a department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States. (8) GrantThe term “grant” includes a cooperative agreement (within the meaning of chapter 63 of title 31). (9) Indian tribeThe term “Indian tribe” means any Indian tribe, band, nation, pueblo, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or Regional Corporation (as defined in or established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.)), that is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians. (10) Outdoor recreationThe term “outdoor recreation” means all recreational activities, and the economic drivers of those activities, that occur in nature-based environments outdoors. (11) Project predevelopmentThe term “project predevelopment” means a measure required to be completed before the initiation of a project, including—(A) planning and community asset mapping; (B) training; (C) technical assistance and organizational development; (D) feasibility and market studies; (E) demonstration projects; and (F) other predevelopment activities determined by the Secretary to be appropriate. (12) Regional CommissionThe term “Regional Commission” means any of the following:(A) The Appalachian Regional Commission established by section 14301(a) of title 40. (B) The Delta Regional Authority established by section 2009aa–1(a)(1) of title 7. (C) The Denali Commission established by section 303(a) of the Denali Commission Act of 1998 (42 U.S.C. 3121 note; Public Law 105–277). (D) The Great Lakes Authority established by section 15301(a)(4) of title 40. (E) The Mid-Atlantic Regional Commission established by section 15301(a)(5) of title 40. (F) The Northern Border Regional Commission established by section 15301(a)(3) of title 40. (G) The Northern Great Plains Regional Authority established by section 2009bb–1(a)(1) of title 7. (H) The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission established by section 15301(a)(1) of title 40. (I) The Southern New England Regional Commission established by section 15301(a)(6) of title 40. (J) The Southwest Border Regional Commission established by section 15301(a)(2) of title 40. (13) SecretaryThe term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Commerce. (14) StateThe term “State” means a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau. (15) Travel and tourismThe term “travel and tourism” means any economic activity that primarily serves to encourage recreational or business travel in or to the United States, including activities relating to public or nonprofit entertainment venues in the United States. (16) United StatesThe term “United States” means all of the States. (17) University centerThe term “university center” means an institution of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education established under section 3147(c)(1) of this title.

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