### Question
How does Subpart A—Procedural Requirements Governing Proceedings to Formulate Marketing Agreements and Marketing Orders define Secretary?


### Answer
Under *7 CFR § 900.2*, **Secretary** is defined as:

> the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States, or any officer or employee of the Department to whom authority has heretofore been delegated, or to whom authority may hereafter be delegated, to act for the Secretary.

#### Citation:
  - *7 CFR § 900.2*
  - Heading: **Title 7—Agriculture > PART 900—GENERAL REGULATIONS > Subpart A—Procedural Requirements Governing Proceedings to Formulate Marketing Agreements and Marketing Orders**

