### Question
What is the definition of excess number?


### Answer
The definition of **excess number** is as follows in *29 U.S.C. § 1652*:

> the number which represents unemployed individuals in excess of 4.5 percent of the civilian labor force in the State

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1652*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 17-COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER III-EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ASSISTANCE FOR DISLOCATED WORKERS**

