§ 2009dd–1. Definitions

In this subchapter:

(1) Benchmark

The term “benchmark” means an annual set of goals and performance measures established for the purpose of assessing performance in meeting a regional investment strategy of a Regional Board.

(2) Indian tribe

The term “Indian tribe” has the meaning given the term in section 450b of title 25.

(3) National Board

The term “National Board” means the National Rural Investment Board established under section 2009dd–2(c) of this title.

(4) National Institute

The term “National Institute” means the National Institute on Regional Rural Competitiveness and Entrepreneurship established under section 2009dd–2(b)(2) of this title.

(5) Regional Board

The term “Regional Board” means a Regional Rural Investment Board described in section 2009dd–3(a) of this title.

(6) Regional innovation grant

The term “regional innovation grant” means a grant made by the Secretary to a certified Regional Board under section 2009dd–5 of this title.

(7) Regional investment strategy grant

The term “regional investment strategy grant” means a grant made by the Secretary to a certified Regional Board under section 2009dd–4 of this title.

(8) Rural heritage

(A) In general

The term “rural heritage” means historic sites, structures, and districts.

(B) Inclusions

The term “rural heritage” includes historic rural downtown areas and main streets, neighborhoods, farmsteads, scenic and historic trails, heritage areas, and historic landscapes.

(Pub. L. 87–128, title III, § 385B, as added Pub. L. 107–171, title VI, § 6030, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 402; amended Pub. L. 110–234, title VI, § 6028, May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1183; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VI, § 6028, June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1945.)

Codification

Codification

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 L. 110–234 were repealed by section 4(a) of Pub.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

Amendments

Amendments

2008—Pub. L. 110–246, § 6028, amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section defined terms for this subchapter.

Effective Date Of Amendment

Effective Date of 2008 Amendment

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