5 U.S.C. § 314 — Statistical expertise

The head of each agency^* shall designate the head of any statistical agency or unit^* within the agency, or in the case of an agency that does not have a statistical agency or unit, any senior agency official with appropriate expertise, as a statistical official to advise on statistical policy, techniques, and procedures. Agency officials engaged in statistical activities^* may consult with any such statistical official as necessary.

Each statistical official designated under subsection (a) shall serve as a member of the Interagency Council on Statistical Policy established under section 3504(e)(8) of title 44.