### Question
How does MERCHANT MARINE ACT, 1936 define Secretary?


### Answer
Under *APPENDIX U.S.C. § 1271*, **Secretary** is defined as:

> the Secretary of Commerce with respect to fishing vessels and fishing facilities as provided by this subchapter, and the Secretary of Transportation with respect to all other vessels and general shipyard facilities (as defined in section 1279e(d)(3) of this Appendix)

#### Citation:
  - *APPENDIX U.S.C. § 1271*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 27-MERCHANT MARINE ACT, 1936 > SUBCHAPTER XI-FEDERAL SHIP MORTGAGE INSURANCE**

