§ 6701. Definitions

As used in this subchapter, the term—

• (1) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Economic Development Administration.
• (2) “State” includes the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands.
• (3) “local government” means any city, county, town, parish, or other political subdivision of a State, and any Indian tribe.
• (4) “public works project” includes a project for the transportation and provision of water to a drought-stricken area.