42 U.S.C. § 3175

Assistance to parts of economic development districts not in eligible areas

Notwithstanding section 3161 of this title , the Secretary may provide such assistance as is available under this chapter for a project in a part of an economic development district that is not in an area described in section 3161(a) of this title , if the project will be of a substantial direct benefit to an area described in section 3161(a) of this title that is located in the district.

( Pub. L. 89–136, title IV, § 405 , as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(a) , Nov. 13, 1998 , 112 Stat. 3609 .)