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FY 2006

Attachment B – State Plans

Key Points for the DRA 2006 Federal Grant Program
from the Delta Regional Authority Act of 2000, as Amended in the 2002 Farm Bill

SEC. 382G. DEVELOPMENT PLANNING PROCESS.

1. STATE DEVELOPMENT PLAN.--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. (Note: Each State did this last year, and it can be found at www.dra.gov “DRA 2006 Federal Grant Program.)
2. CONTENT OF PLAN.--A State development plan submitted under subsection
   (a) shall reflect the goals, objectives, and priorities identified in the regional development plan developed under section 382B (d)(2). (Note: The DRA prepared and approved this document in 2002, as its “Comprehensive Action Plan”, which can be found at www.dra.gov “DRA 2006 Federal Grant Program.)
3. CONSULTATION WITH INTERESTED LOCAL PARTIES.--In carrying out the development planning process (including the selection of programs and projects for assistance), a State may--
   1. consult with--
      1. local development districts; and
      2. local units of government; and
   2. take into consideration the goals, objectives, priorities, and recommendations of the entities described in paragraph (1).
4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.--
   1. IN GENERAL.--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 subtitle.
   2. REGULATIONS.--The Authority shall develop guidelines for providing public participation described in paragraph (1), including public hearings.