### Question
What does Secretary mean?


### Answer
**Secretary** has the following meaning in *7 CFR § 900.2*:

> 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 in his stead.

#### Citation:
  - *7 CFR § 900.2*
  - Heading: **PART 900—GENERAL REGULATIONS > PART 900—GENERAL REGULATIONS > PART 900—GENERAL REGULATIONS**

