### Question
How does COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS define labor market area?


### Answer
Under *29 U.S.C. § 1503*, **labor market area** is defined as:

> an economically integrated geographic area within which individuals can reside and find employment within a reasonable distance or can readily change employment without changing their place of residence

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1503*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 17-COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER III-PLAN TERMINATION INSURANCE > Subtitle F-Transition Rules and Effective Dates**

