### Question
What is the definition of covered department or agency?


### Answer
The definition of **covered department or agency** is as follows in *50 U.S.C. § 3348*:

> any department or agency of the Federal Government that carries out a special access program

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 3348*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 45-MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY AUTHORITIES > SUBCHAPTER III-SECURITY CLEARANCES AND CLASSIFIED INFORMATION**

