16 U.S.C. § 3453Section
§ 3453. Selection of designated areas
The Secretary shall select designated areas for assistance under this subchapter on the basis of the elements of area plans.
(Pub. L. 97–98, title XV, §1530, as added Pub. L. 107–171, title II, §2504, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 272.)