### Question
How is the "agency" defined?


### Answer
The term **agency** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 7237* as follows -

> the United States Department of Energy

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 7237*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 84-DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY > Part A-Conflict of Interest Provisions > &sect;7231**

