### Question
How does the law define Secretary?


### Answer
Under *43 U.S.C. § 1356a*, **Secretary** is defined as:

> the Secretary of Commerce

#### Citation:
  - *43 U.S.C. § 1356a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 29-SUBMERGED LANDS > SUBCHAPTER III-OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF LANDS**

