### Question
How does the law define agency?


### Answer
Under *6 U.S.C. § 131*, **agency** is defined as:

> given it in section 551 of title 5.

#### Citation:
  - *6 U.S.C. § 131*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-HOMELAND SECURITY ORGANIZATION > SUBCHAPTER II-INFORMATION ANALYSIS AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION > Part B-Critical Infrastructure Information**

