### Question
How does the law define Secretary?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 15908*, **Secretary** is defined as:

> the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Geological Survey

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 15908*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 149-ENERGY POLICY, 2005 > SUBCHAPTER III-OIL AND GAS > Part A-Production Incentives**

