### Question
How is the "excess property" defined?


### Answer
The term **excess property** is defined in *40 U.S.C. § 102* as follows -

> property under the control of a federal agency that the head of the agency determines is not required to meet the agency's needs or responsibilities

#### Citation:
  - *40 U.S.C. § 102*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE I-FEDERAL PROPERTY AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES > CHAPTER 11-GENERAL > SUBCHAPTER I-PURPOSE AND DEFINITIONS**

