### Question
How does AID TO SMALL BUSINESS define redesignated area?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 657a*, **redesignated area** is defined as:

> any census tract that ceases to be qualified under subparagraph (A) and any nonmetropolitan county that ceases to be qualified under subparagraph (B) for a period of 3 years after the date on which the census tract or nonmetropolitan county ceased to be so qualified

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 657a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 14A-AID TO SMALL BUSINESS**

