### Question
How does the law define agency?


### Answer
Under *54 U.S.C. § 300301*, **agency** is defined as:

> given the term in section 551 of title 5.

#### Citation:
  - *54 U.S.C. § 300301*
  - Heading: **Subtitle III-National Preservation Programs > DIVISION A-HISTORIC PRESERVATION > Subdivision 1-General Provisions > CHAPTER 3003-DEFINITIONS**

