### Question
How does the law define Secretary?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 7402*, **Secretary** is defined as:

> the Secretary of Commerce or his or her designee

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 7402*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 93-AGREEMENT ON PORT STATE MEASURES TO PREVENT, DETER AND ELIMINATE ILLEGAL, UNREPORTED AND UNREGULATED FISHING**

