### Question
Can you define what standard-setting agency means?


### Answer
**Standard-setting agency** is defined as the following in *31 U.S.C. § 6401*:

> the Executive department designated under section 6402(a)(1)

#### Citation:
  - *31 U.S.C. § 6401*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE V-GENERAL ASSISTANCE ADMINISTRATION > CHAPTER 64-DATA STANDARDS FOR GRANT REPORTING**

