### Question
How does the law define Secretary?


### Answer
Under *14 U.S.C. § 4*, **Secretary** is defined as:

> the Secretary of the respective department in which the Coast Guard is operating

#### Citation:
  - *14 U.S.C. § 4*
  - Heading: **PART I-REGULAR COAST GUARD > CHAPTER 1-ESTABLISHMENT AND DUTIES**

