---
kind: "section"
citation: "13 C.F.R. § 304.1"
title: "13"
number: "304.1"
heading: "Designation of Economic Development Districts: Regional eligibility."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/13/304.1"
---

# §304.1. Designation of Economic Development Districts: Regional eligibility.


Upon the request of a District Organization (as defined in [§ 304.2](/cfr/13/304.2.md)), EDA may designate a Region as an Economic Development District if such Region:

- (a) Contains at least one geographic area that is subject to the economic distress criteria set forth in [§ 301.3(a)(1)](/cfr/13/301.3.md?p=a-1) of this chapter and is identified in an approved CEDS;
- (b) Is of sufficient size or population and contains sufficient resources to foster economic development on a scale involving more than a single geographic area subject to the economic distress criteria set forth in [§ 301.3(a)(1)](/cfr/13/301.3.md?p=a-1) of this chapter;
- (c) **Has an EDA-approved CEDS that—**
  - (1) Meets the requirements under [§ 303.7](/cfr/13/303.7.md) of this chapter;
  - (2) Contains a specific program for intra-District cooperation, self-help, and public investment; and
  - (3) Is approved by each affected State and by the Assistant Secretary;
- (d) Obtains commitments from at least a majority of the counties or other areas within the proposed District, as determined by EDA, to support the economic development activities of the District; and
- (e) Obtains the concurrence with the designation request from the State (or States) in which the proposed District will be wholly or partially located.

## Notes

### Amendments

[71 FR 56675, Sept. 27, 2006, as amended at 79 FR 76131, Dec. 19, 2014]

### Authority

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 3122; 42 U.S.C. 3171; 42 U.S.C. 3172; 42 U.S.C. 3196; Department of Commerce Organization Order 10-4.

### Source

Source: 71 FR 56675, Sept. 27, 2006, unless otherwise noted.

### Amendments

[71 FR 56675, Sept. 27, 2006, as amended at 79 FR 76131, Dec. 19, 2014]