### Question
How is the "Secretary" defined?


### Answer
The term **Secretary** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 2104a* as follows -

> the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Deputy Chief of the State and Private Forestry organization

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 2104a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 41-COOPERATIVE FORESTRY ASSISTANCE**

