### Question
How is the "eligible agency" defined?


### Answer
The term **eligible agency** is defined in *29 U.S.C. § 796f* as follows -

> a consumer-controlled, community-based, cross-disability, nonresidential private nonprofit agency

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 796f*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 15-OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH > SUBCHAPTER VII-INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES AND CENTERS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING > Part A-Individuals With Severe Disabilities > subpart 3-centers for independent living**

