### Question
How is the "general framework of regional development" defined?


### Answer
The term **general framework of regional development** is defined in *19 U.S.C. § 1677* as follows -

> that the regional subsidy programs are part of an internally consistent and generally applicable regional development policy, and that regional development subsidies are not granted in isolated geographical points having no, or virtually no, influence on the development of a region

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 1677*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 3-THE TARIFF AND RELATED PROVISIONS > SUBTITLE IV-COUNTERVAILING AND ANTIDUMPING DUTIES > Part IV-General Provisions**

