### Question
How is the term Secretary defined?


### Answer
The term **Secretary** is defined in *APPENDIX U.S.C. § 1271* as the following:

> 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 24A-MERCHANT MARINE ACT, 1928 > SUBCHAPTER XI-FEDERAL SHIP MORTGAGE INSURANCE**

