### Question
Can you define what deputy commissioner means?


### Answer
**Deputy commissioner** is defined as the following in *33 U.S.C. § 902*:

> the deputy commissioner having jurisdiction in respect of an injury or death

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 902*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 18-LONGSHORE AND HARBOR WORKERS&rsquo; COMPENSATION**

