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


### Answer
The term **local area** is defined in *29 U.S.C. § 2801* as follows -

> a local workforce investment area designated under section 2831 of this title

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 2801*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 30-WORKFORCE INVESTMENT SYSTEMS > SUBCHAPTER I-WORKFORCE INVESTMENT DEFINITIONS**

