In addition to the definitions found in WIA sections 101 and 166
and 20 CFR 660.300, the following definitions apply:
DINAP means the Division of Indian and Native American Programs
within the Employment and Training Administration of the Department.
Governing Body means a body of representatives who are duly
elected, appointed by duly elected officials, or selected according to
traditional tribal means. A governing body must have the authority to
provide services to and to enter into grants on behalf of the
organization that selected or designated it.
Grant Officer means a Department of Labor official authorized to
obligate Federal funds.
Indian or Native American (INA) Grantee means an entity which is
formally designated under subpart B of this part to operate an INA
program and which has a grant agreement pursuant to 20 CFR 668.292.
NEW means the Native Employment Works Program, the tribal work
program authorized under section 412(a)(2) of the Social Security Act,
as amended by the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity
Reconciliation Act (Pub. L. 104-193).
Underemployed means an individual who is working part time but
desires full time employment, or who is working in employment not
commensurate with the individual's demonstrated level of educational
attainment.
