### Question
How does the law define Federal agency?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 8287c*, **Federal agency** is defined as:

> an agency defined in section 551(1) of title 5

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 8287c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 91-NATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION POLICY > SUBCHAPTER VII-ENERGY SAVINGS PERFORMANCE CONTRACTS**

