National Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1979

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1979 - Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to designate: (1) redevelopment areas; (2) pockets of distress; (3) presently identified urban or rural special impact areas; (4) areas in which the majority of families are living in poverty; (5) economic adjustment areas; (6) economic development districts; and (7) economic development centers. Title I: Economic Development and Adjustment Planning Assistance and Technical Assistance - Authorizes the Secretary to extend the following types of assistance: (1) general capacity building assistance; (2) adjustment planning assistance; and (3) technical assistance. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants for the establishment and maintenance of an economic development planning program to: (1) States; (2) substate regional planning and development organizations; (3) local governmental units; and (4) Indian tribes. Lists the types of organizations eligible to receive adjustment planning assistance and technical assistance. Requires the Secretary to approve plans and strategies prepared with assistance under this title. Directs the Secretary to give priority to assisting applicants from redev…