### Question
How is the "region" defined?


### Answer
The term **region** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 2009ee* as follows -

> a geographic area of a State, as determined by the State rural development director, in coordination with the environmental protection director of the State

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 2009ee*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 50-AGRICULTURAL CREDIT > SUBCHAPTER X-SEARCH GRANTS FOR SMALL COMMUNITIES**

