### Question
How does the law define Sector-Specific Agency?


### Answer
Under *6 U.S.C. § 651*, **Sector-Specific Agency** is defined as:

> a Federal department or agency, designated by law or presidential directive, with responsibility for providing institutional knowledge and specialized expertise of a sector, as well as leading, facilitating, or supporting programs and associated activities of its designated critical infrastructure sector in the all hazards environment in coordination with the Department

#### Citation:
  - *6 U.S.C. § 651*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-HOMELAND SECURITY ORGANIZATION > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-CYBERSECURITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY AGENCY > Part A-Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security**

