DEFINITIONS.

SEC. 382A. [7 U.S.C. 2009aa] DEFINITIONS. In this subtitle: (1) Authority.—The term “Authority” means the Delta Regional Authority established by section 382B. (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) 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.