practices, and other activities related to the pattern and scope of future land use. (2) Comprehensive plan The term comprehensive plan means a binding or non-binding planning document adopted for the purpose of regulation and management of land, natural resources, development practices, infrastructure investments, and other activities related to the pattern and scope of future land use and urban development. (3) State The term State means any of the following: (A) One of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. (B) A Tribal government. (C) A Native Hawaiian organization, as defined in section 8(a)(15) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 637(a)(15) ). (4) State planning director The term State planning director means a State official designated by statute or by the chief executive officer of the State whose principal responsibility is the drafting and updating of State guide plans or guidance documents that regulate land use and development on a statewide basis. (5) Local planning director The term local planning director means a local official designated by statute, by the mayor, or by the city council whose principal responsibility is the drafting and updating of local comprehensive plans or guidance documents that regulate land use and development within the local government’s jurisdiction. (6) Tribal government The term Tribal government means the Tribal government of an Indian Tribe, as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5304 ). 4. Safe communities planning research (a) Research program authorized The Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with governmental, nongovernmental, university, and commercial partners, shall conduct research and analysis of the best practices in comprehensive land use and community planning that aims to reduce threats posed by natural hazards and acts of terrorism, focusing on— (1) the