### Question
How is the term local area defined?


### Answer
The term **local area** is defined in *29 U.S.C. § 3102* as the following:

> a local workforce investment area designated under section 3121 of this title, subject to sections 3121(c)(3)(A), 3122(c)(4)(B)(i), and 3249(i) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 3102*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 32-WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY**

