### Question
How does the law define allotment officer?


### Answer
Under *40 U.S.C. § 590*, **allotment officer** is defined as:

> an officer or agency of the Federal Government charged with the allotment of space in federal buildings

#### Citation:
  - *40 U.S.C. § 590*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE I-FEDERAL PROPERTY AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES > CHAPTER 5-PROPERTY MANAGEMENT > SUBCHAPTER V-OPERATION OF BUILDINGS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES**

