### Question
How is the "applicable benchmarks" defined?


### Answer
The term **applicable benchmarks** is defined in *29 U.S.C. § 1085* as follows -

> the requirements applicable to the multiemployer plan under paragraph (3) (as modified by paragraph (5))

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1085*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 18-EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER I-PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RIGHTS > Subtitle B-Regulatory Provisions > part 3-funding**

