### Question
How is the "specified balance" defined?


### Answer
The term **specified balance** is defined in *29 U.S.C. § 1083* as follows -

> the prefunding balance or the funding standard carryover balance, as the case may be

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1083*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 18-EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER I-PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RIGHTS > Subtitle B-Regulatory Provisions > part 3-funding**

