### Question
Can you define what eligible area means?


### Answer
**Eligible area** is defined as the following in *49 U.S.C. § 5312*:

> an area that is—


(I) designated as a nonattainment area for ozone or carbon monoxide under section 107(d) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7407(d))

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 5312*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE III-GENERAL AND INTERMODAL PROGRAMS > CHAPTER 53-PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION**

