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


### Answer
Under *5 U.S.C. § 601*, **agency** is defined as:

> an agency as defined in section 551(1) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 601*
  - Heading: **PART I-THE AGENCIES GENERALLY > CHAPTER 6-THE ANALYSIS OF REGULATORY FUNCTIONS**

