### Question
What is the definition of planning process?


### Answer
The definition of **planning process** is as follows in *16 U.S.C. § 3451*:

> actions taken by a council to develop and carry out an effective area plan in a designated area, including development of the area plan, goals, purposes, policies, implementation activities, evaluations and reviews, and the opportunity for public participation in the actions

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 3451*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 54-RESOURCE CONSERVATION > SUBCHAPTER V-RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM**

