### Question
How is the "regional district" defined?


### Answer
The term **regional district** is defined in *33 U.S.C. § 3301* as follows -

> a subdivision of a State government, or a subdivision of multiple State governments, that is authorized to acquire, construct, operate, and maintain projects for the purpose of flood damage reduction

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

