### Question
Can you define what responsible agency means?


### Answer
**Responsible agency** is defined as the following in *12 U.S.C. § 1831u*:

> the agency determined in accordance with section 1828(c)(2) of this title with respect to a merger transaction

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1831u*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 16-FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION**

