### Question
How does MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS define Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior, except that with respect to functions under this subchapter transferred to, or vested in, the Secretary of Energy or the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission by or pursuant to the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.), the term “Secretary?


### Answer
Under *43 U.S.C. § 1331*, **Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior, except that with respect to functions under this subchapter transferred to, or vested in, the Secretary of Energy or the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission by or pursuant to the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.), the term “Secretary** is defined as:

> the Secretary of Energy, or the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, as the case may be

#### Citation:
  - *43 U.S.C. § 1331*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS > SUBCHAPTER III-OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF LANDS**

