In carrying out this subchapter, the Director of a Rural Economic and Community Development State Office shall— (1) to the maximum extent practicable, ensure that the State strategic plan referred to in section 2009c of this title is implemented; (2) coordinate community development objectives within the State ; (3) establish links between local, State , and field office program administrators of the Department of Agriculture ; (4) ensure that recipient communities comply with applicable Federal and State laws and requirements; and (5) integrate State development programs with assistance under this subchapter. ( Pub. L. 87–128, title III, § 381M , as added Pub. L. 104–127, title VII, § 761 , Apr. 4, 1996 , 110 Stat. 1146 .)