### Question
How does EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY PROGRAM define accumulated funding deficiency?


### Answer
Under *29 U.S.C. § 1085*, **accumulated funding deficiency** is defined as:

> given such term in section 1084(a) of this title.

#### 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**

