### Question
How is the term Secretary defined?


### Answer
The term **Secretary** is defined in *46 U.S.C. § 70301* as the following:

> the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating

#### Citation:
  - *46 U.S.C. § 70301*
  - Heading: **Subtitle VII-Security and Drug Enforcement > CHAPTER 703-MARITIME SECURITY**

