(a) This subpart implements section 401 of the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act (31 U.S.C. § 6506 et seq.) which promotes intergovernmental partnership and strengthens Federalism by relying on state processes and state, area-wide, regional, and local coordination for the review of proposed Federal financial assistance and direct Federal development.

Terms Used In 13 CFR 101.400

  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.

(b) While guiding SBA’s management, this subpart does not create any right or benefit enforceable at law.