DEFINITIONS.

SEC. 3002. DEFINITIONS. In this title: (1) Hurricane-affected county.—The term “hurricane-affected county” means— (A) a county included in the geographic area covered by a natural disaster declaration related to Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Ophelia, Hurricane Rita, Hurricane Wilma, or a related condition; and (B) each county contiguous to a county described in subparagraph (A). (2) Natural disaster declaration.—The term “natural disaster declaration” means— (A) a natural disaster declared by the Secretary— (i) during calendar year 2005 under section 321(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1961(a)); or (ii) during calendar year 2006 under that section, but for which a request was pending as of December 31, 2005; or (B) a major disaster or emergency designated by the President— (i) during calendar year 2005 under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.); or (ii) during calendar year 2006 under that Act, but for which a request was pending as of December 31, 2005. (3) Secretary.—The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture.