### Question
How does METHANE HYDRATE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT define Secretary of Commerce?


### Answer
Under *30 U.S.C. § 2002*, **Secretary of Commerce** is defined as:

> the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

#### Citation:
  - *30 U.S.C. § 2002*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 32-METHANE HYDRATE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT**

