### Question
Can you define what Secretary means?


### Answer
**Secretary** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 15908*:

> the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Geological Survey

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 15908*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 149-NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER III-OIL AND GAS > Part A-Production Incentives**

