### Question
How is the term Secretary defined?


### Answer
The term **Secretary** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 16531* as the following:

> the Secretary of Energy

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 16531*
  - Heading: **SUBCHAPTER XV-INCENTIVES FOR INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES > SUBCHAPTER XVII-PROTECTING AMERICA'S COMPETITIVE EDGE THROUGH ENERGY**

