### Question
How is the term excess property defined?


### Answer
The term **excess property** is defined in *40 U.S.C. § 472* as the following:

> any property under the control of any Federal agency which is not required for its needs and the discharge of its responsibilities, as determined by the head thereof

#### Citation:
  - *40 U.S.C. § 472*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 10-MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

