7 U.S.C. § 2009EE
Section 2009ee · 2009ee to 2009ee3. Repealed. Pub. L. 110234, title VI, 6002(b), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1162, and Pub. L. 110246, 4(a), title VI, 6002(b), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1923
Amended 1 time on record
In this subchapter:
(1) Council
The term “council” means an independent citizens’ council established by a State rural development director under section 2009ee–1(c) of this title.
(2) Environmental project
(A) In general
The term “environmental project” means a project that—
(i) improves environmental quality; and
(ii) is necessary to comply with an applicable environmental law (including a regulation).
(B) Inclusion
The term “environmental project” includes an initial feasibility study of a project.
(3) Region
The term “region” means a geographic area of a State, as determined by the State rural development director, in coordination with the environmental protection director of the State.
(4) SEARCH grant
The term “SEARCH grant” means a grant awarded under section 2009ee–1(f) of this title.
(5) Secretary
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture.
(6) Small community
The term “small community” means an incorporated or unincorporated rural community with a population of 2,500 inhabitants or less.
(7) State
The term “State” has the meaning given the term in section 2009 of this title.
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Codification
Section was enacted as part of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, and not as part of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act which comprises this chapter.