### Question
How does PART 1940—GENERAL define State?


### Answer
Under *7 CFR § 1940.551*, **State** is defined as:

> any of the States of the United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, any territory or possession of the United States, or the Western Pacific Areas.) This subpart is inapplicable to Farm Service Agency, Farm Loan Programs.

#### Citation:
  - *7 CFR § 1940.551*
  - Heading: **PART 1940—GENERAL > Subpart L—Methodology and Formulas for Allocation of Loan and Grant Program Funds > CHAPTER XVIII—RURAL HOUSING SERVICE, RURAL BUSINESS-COOPERATIVE SERVICE, RURAL UTILITIES SERVICE, AND FARM SERVICE AGENCY, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (CONTINUED)**

