### Question
How is the "agency with rural responsibilities" defined?


### Answer
The term **agency with rural responsibilities** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 2008m* as follows -

> any executive agency (as defined in section 105 of title 5) that implements a Federal law, or administers a program, targeted at or having a significant impact on rural areas

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 2008m*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 50-AGRICULTURAL CREDIT > SUBCHAPTER IV-ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS**

