7 U.S.C. § 2009aa — Definitions

In this subchapter: (1) Authority The term “Authority” means the Delta Regional Authority established by section 2009aa–1 of this title . (2) Region The term “region” means the Lower Mississippi (as defined in section 4 of the Delta Development Act ( 42 U.S.C. 3121 note; Public Law 100–460 )). (3) Federal grant program The term “Federal grant program” means a Federal grant program to provide assistance in— (A) acquiring or developing land; (B) constructing or equipping a highway, road, bridge, or facility; or (C) carrying out other economic development activities. (4) Alabama as participating State^* Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the State of Alabama shall be a full member of the Delta Regional Authority and shall be entitled to all rights and privileges that said membership affords to all other participating States in the Delta Regional Authority.