### Question
How is the term eligible individual defined?


### Answer
The term **eligible individual** is defined in *29 U.S.C. § 1662e* as the following:

> an individual who—


(A) is an eligible dislocated worker, as that term is defined in section 1651(a) of this title, and


(B) has been terminated or laid off, or has received a notice of termination or lay off, as a consequence of compliance with the Clean Air Act [42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.]

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1662e*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 19-JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP > SUBCHAPTER III-EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ASSISTANCE FOR DISLOCATED WORKERS > Part B-Federal Responsibilities**

