As used in the regulations in this part and in cooperative agreements entered into pursuant to the regulations in this part:

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(a) Government means the United States of America;

(b) Commission means the Appalachian Regional Development Commission established by section 101 of the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965;

(c) State means any one of the States listed in section 403 of the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965; and

(d) Local authorities or local bodies of government means a county, city, township, town, or borough, and other local governmental bodies organized and existing under authority or State laws.