### Question
How is the "Secretary" defined?


### Answer
The term **Secretary** is defined in *49 U.S.C. § 31306a* as follows -

> the Secretary of Transportation

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 31306a*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE VI-MOTOR VEHICLE AND DRIVER PROGRAMS > PART B-COMMERCIAL > CHAPTER 313-COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATORS**

