### Question
What is the definition of agency?


### Answer
The definition of **agency** is as follows in *19 U.S.C. § 2578b*:

> a Federal department or agency (or combination of Federal departments or agencies)

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 2578b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13-TRADE AGREEMENTS ACT OF 1979 > SUBCHAPTER II-TECHNICAL BARRIERS TO TRADE (STANDARDS) > Part F-International Standard-Setting Activities**

