### Question
How is the term Secretary defined?


### Answer
The term **Secretary** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 1802* as the following:

> the Secretary of Commerce or his designee

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 1802*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 38-FISHERY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERALLY**

