### Question
How is the "administering authority" defined?


### Answer
The term **administering authority** is defined in *19 U.S.C. § 1677* as follows -

> the Secretary of Commerce, or any other officer of the United States to whom the responsibility for carrying out the duties of the administering authority under this subtitle are transferred by law

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 1677*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-TARIFF ACT OF 1930 > SUBTITLE IV-COUNTERVAILING AND ANTIDUMPING DUTIES > Part IV-General Provisions**

