---
kind: "section"
citation: "13 C.F.R. § 304.3"
title: "13"
number: "304.3"
heading: "District modification and termination."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/13/304.3"
---

# §304.3. District modification and termination.

- (a) **Modification.** Upon the request of a District Organization and with the concurrence of the State or States affected (unless such concurrence is waived by the Assistant Secretary), EDA may modify the geographic boundaries of a District, if it determines that such modification will contribute to a more effective program for economic development.
- (b) **Termination.** EDA may, upon 60 days prior written notice to the District Organization, member counties, and other areas determined by EDA and each affected State, terminate a Region's designation as an Economic Development District when:
  - (1) A District or District Organization no longer meets the requirements of §§ [304.1](/cfr/13/304.1.md) or [304.2](/cfr/13/304.2.md); or
  - (2) EDA determines that the District Organization fails to execute its CEDS according to the development, implementation and other performance measures set forth therein; or
  - (3) **A District Organization has requested termination.**
- (c) Prior to terminating a District Organization under [paragraph (b)(2)](#b-2) of this section, EDA will consult with the District Organization and consider all facts and circumstances regarding the District Organization's operations. EDA will not terminate a District's designation based on circumstances beyond the control of the District Organization (e.g., natural disaster, plant closure, overall economic downturn, sudden and severe economic dislocation, or other situation).
- (d) EDA may further modify or terminate a Region's designation as a District according to the standards set forth in an FFO.

## 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]