### Question
How does THE AGENCIES GENERALLY define establishment?


### Answer
Under *5 U.S.C. § 401*, **establishment** is defined as:

> the Department of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, the Interior, Justice, Labor, State, Transportation, Homeland Security, the Treasury, or Veterans Affairs

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 401*
  - Heading: **PART I-THE AGENCIES GENERALLY > CHAPTER 4-INSPECTORS GENERAL**

