### Question
How is the term participating county defined?


### Answer
The term **participating county** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 7121* as the following:

> an eligible county that elects under section 7112(d) of this title to expend a portion of the Federal funds received under section 7112 of this title in accordance with this subchapter

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 7121*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 90-SECURE RURAL SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY SELF-DETERMINATION > SUBCHAPTER II-SPECIAL PROJECTS ON FEDERAL LAND**

