7 U.S.C. § 2009bb–6 | Development planning process

(a)

State development plan

In accordance with policies established by the Authority, each State member shall submit a development plan for the area of the region represented by the State member.

(b)

Content of plan

section 2009bb–1(d)(2) of this titleA State development plan submitted under subsection (a) shall reflect the goals, objectives, and priorities identified in the regional development plan developed under .

(c)

Consultation with interested local parties

In carrying out the development planning process (including the selection of programs and projects for assistance), a State may—

(1)

consult with—

(A)

multistate, regional, and local development districts and organizations; and

(B)

local units of government; and

(2)

take into consideration the goals, objectives, priorities, and recommendations of the entities described in paragraph (1).

(d)

Public participation

(1)

In general

The Authority and applicable multistate, regional, and local development districts and organizations shall encourage and assist, to the maximum extent practicable, public participation in the development, revision, and implementation of all plans and programs under this subchapter.

(2)

Regulations

The Authority shall develop guidelines for providing public participation described in paragraph (1), including public hearings.

Pub. L. 87–128, title III, § 383H Pub. L. 107–171, title VI, § 6028May 13, 2002116 Stat. 385 Pub. L. 110–234, title VI, § 6026(c)(1)(A)May 22, 2008122 Stat. 1178 Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a)June 18, 2008122 Stat. 1664(, formerly § 383G, as added , , ; renumbered § 383H and amended , (h), , , 1181, and , title VI, § 6026(c)(1)(A), (h), , , 1940, 1943.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Pub. L. 110–234 Pub. L. 110–246 Pub. L. 110–234 section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246 and made identical amendments to this section. The amendments by were repealed by .

Prior Provisions

section 383H of Pub. L. 87–128 section 2009bb–7 of this titleA prior , title III, was renumbered section 383I and is classified to .

Amendments

Pub. L. 110–246, § 6026(h)(1)2008—Subsec. (c)(1)(A). , added subpar. (A) and struck out former subpar. (A) which read as follows: “local development districts; and”.

Pub. L. 110–246, § 6026(h)(2)Subsec. (d)(1). , substituted “multistate, regional, and local development districts and organizations” for “State and local development districts”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2008 Amendment

Pub. L. 110–234 Pub. L. 110–246May 22, 2008Pub. L. 110–234 section 4 of Pub. L. 110–246 section 8701 of this titleAmendment of this section and repeal of by effective , the date of enactment of , see , set out as an Effective Date note under .