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


### Answer
The term **Secretary** is defined in *33 U.S.C. § 3602* as follows -

> the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 3602*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 49-INTEGRATED COASTAL AND OCEAN OBSERVATION SYSTEM**

