40 U.S.C. § 8702
Definitions
(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1216.)
In this chapter—
- (1) Environs.— The term “environs” means the territory surrounding the District of Columbia included in the National Capital region.
- (2) National capital.— The term “National Capital” means the District of Columbia and territory the Federal Government owns in the environs.
(3) National capital region.— The term “National Capital region” means—
- (A) the District of Columbia;
- (B) Montgomery and Prince Georges Counties in Maryland;
- (C) Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William Counties in Virginia; and
- (D) all cities in Maryland or Virginia in the geographic area bounded by the outer boundaries of the combined area of the counties listed in subparagraphs (B) and (C).
- (4) Planning agency.— The term “planning agency” means any city, county, bi-county, part-county, or regional planning agency authorized under state and local laws to make and adopt comprehensive plans.
(Pub. L. 107–217, , 116 Stat. 1216.)
| Historical and Revision Notes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
| 8702 | 40:71(b). | June 6, 1924, ch. 270, § 1(b), 43 Stat. 463; Apr. 30, 1926, ch. 198, 44 Stat. 374; May 24, 1928, ch. 726, 45 Stat. 726; July 19, 1952, ch. 949, § 1, 66 Stat. 782. |
In clause (3)(D), the words “now or hereafter existing” are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (4), the words “whether or not its jurisdiction is exclusive or concurrent” are omitted as unnecessary.