§ 2009aa-6. — Development planning process.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 7USC2009aa-6]
TITLE 7--AGRICULTURE
CHAPTER 50--AGRICULTURAL CREDIT
SUBCHAPTER VI--DELTA REGIONAL AUTHORITY
Sec. 2009aa-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
A State development plan submitted under subsection (a) of this
section shall reflect the goals, objectives, and priorities identified
in the regional development plan developed under section 2009aa-1(d)(2)
of this title.
(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) local development districts; 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 State and local development
districts 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, Sec. 382G, as added Pub. L. 106-554,
Sec. 1(a)(4) [div. B, title V, Sec. 503], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2763,
2763A-278.)
