Title 7 — AgricultureRelease 119-73
§2009aa–6 Development planning process
Title 7 › Chapter CHAPTER 50— - AGRICULTURAL CREDIT › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER VI— - DELTA REGIONAL AUTHORITY › § 2009aa–6
Summary
Each State member must send a development plan for its part of the region. The plan must follow Authority rules and match the regional plan’s goals and priorities. A State may consult local development districts and local governments and should consider their recommendations when choosing projects. The Authority and state and local districts must promote and help public participation and create guidelines for it, including public hearings.
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Title 7, §2009aa–6
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(a)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)A State development plan submitted under subsection (a) shall reflect the goals, objectives, and priorities identified in the regional development plan developed under section 2009aa–1(d)(2) of this title.
(c)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)(1)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)The Authority shall develop guidelines for providing public participation described in paragraph (1), including public hearings.
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Citation
7 U.S.C. § 2009aa–6
Title 7 — Agriculture
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73