### Question
How is the term Secretary defined?


### Answer
The term **Secretary** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 6371* as the following:

> the Secretary of Energy or his designee

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6371*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 76-AGE DISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER III-IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY > Part E-Energy Conservation Program for Schools and Hospitals**

