### Question
How does the law define Secretary?


### Answer
Under *49 U.S.C. § 22401*, **Secretary** is defined as:

> the Secretary of Transportation

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 22401*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE V-RAIL PROGRAMS > PART B-ASSISTANCE > CHAPTER 224-RAILROAD REHABILITATION AND IMPROVEMENT FINANCING**

