### Question
What does participating program mean?


### Answer
**Participating program** has the following meaning in *33 U.S.C. § 3301*:

> a levee safety program developed by a State or Indian tribe that includes the minimum components necessary for recognition by the Secretary

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 3301*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46-NATIONAL LEVEE SAFETY PROGRAM**

