((a)) ** .—** 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.

((b)) ** .—** Each statistical official designated under subsection (a) shall serve as a member of the Interagency Council on Statistical Policy established under .