### Question
How does FEDERAL PROPERTY AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES define excess property?


### Answer
Under *40 U.S.C. § 102*, **excess property** is defined as:

> 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 1&#160;-GENERAL > SUBCHAPTER I-PURPOSE AND DEFINITIONS**

