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


### Answer
The term **local agency** is defined in *29 U.S.C. § 706* as follows -

> an agency of a unit of general local government or of an Indian tribe (or combination of such units or tribes) which has an agreement with the State agency designated pursuant to section 721(a)(1) of this title to conduct a vocational rehabilitation program under the supervision of such State agency in accordance with the State plan approved under section 721 of this title

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 706*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 15-OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH > GENERAL PROVISIONS**

