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


### Answer
The term **Secretary** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 7142d* as follows -

> the Secretary of Energy or a designated representative of the Secretary

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 7142d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 84-DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY > SUBCHAPTER II-ESTABLISHMENT OF DEPARTMENT**

