(a) In general In order that economic development projects of broad geographic significance may be planned and carried out, the Secretary may designate appropriate economic development districts in the United States, with the concurrence of the States in which the districts will be wholly or partially located, if—
(1) section 3161(a) of this title the proposed district is of sufficient size or population, and contains sufficient resources, to foster economic development on a scale involving more than a single area described in ;
(3) the proposed district has a comprehensive economic development strategy that—
(A) contains a specific program for intra-district cooperation, self-help, and public investment; and
(B) is approved by each affected State and by the Secretary.
(b) Authorities The Secretary may, under regulations promulgated by the Secretary—
(1) invite the States to determine boundaries for proposed economic development districts;
(2) cooperate with the States—
(A) in sponsoring and assisting district economic planning and economic development groups; and
(B) in assisting the district groups in formulating comprehensive economic development strategies for districts; and
(3) encourage participation by appropriate local government entities in the economic development districts.
Pub. L. 89–136, title IV, § 401 Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(a) Nov. 13, 1998 112 Stat. 3608 (, as added , , .)
Prior Provisions Pub. L. 89–136, title IV, § 403 Aug. 26, 1965 79 Stat. 562 Pub. L. 91–304, § 1(d) July 6, 1970 84 Stat. 375 Pub. L. 92–65, title I, § 108 Aug. 5, 1971 85 Stat. 167 Pub. L. 93–46, § 4 June 18, 1973 87 Stat. 96 Pub. L. 93–423, § 7 Sept. 27, 1974 88 Stat. 1161 Pub. L. 94–487, title I, § 115 Oct. 12, 1976 90 Stat. 2335 Pub. L. 96–506, § 1(7) Dec. 8, 1980 94 Stat. 2745 Pub. L. 97–35, title XVIII, § 1821(a)(6) Aug. 13, 1981 95 Stat. 766 Pub. L. 105–393, § 102(a) A prior section 3171, , , ; , , ; , , ; , , ; , , ; , , ; , , ; , , , authorized Secretary to designate economic development districts and centers, prior to repeal by .
section 401 of Pub. L. 89–136 section 3161 of this title Pub. L. 105–393, § 102(a) A prior was classified to prior to repeal by .
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