### Question
How does GENERAL PROVISIONS define region?


### Answer
Under *40 U.S.C. § 15101*, **region** is defined as:

> the area covered by a Commission as described in subchapter II of chapter 157

#### Citation:
  - *40 U.S.C. § 15101*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE V-REGIONAL ECONOMIC AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT > CHAPTER 1&#160;-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

