### Question
How does the law define Secretary?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 16539*, **Secretary** is defined as:

> the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, except as otherwise specified in this section

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 16539*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 149-NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER XVII-PROTECTING AMERICA'S COMPETITIVE EDGE THROUGH ENERGY**

