### Question
How does the law define administering authority?


### Answer
Under *19 U.S.C. § 1516a*, **administering authority** is defined as:

> the administering authority described in section 1677(1) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 1516a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 3-THE TARIFF AND RELATED PROVISIONS > SUBTITLE III-ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS > Part III-Ascertainment, Collection, and Recovery of Duties**

