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


### Answer
The term **Secretary** is defined in *33 U.S.C. § 3002* as follows -

> the Secretary of Commerce

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 3002*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 43-NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION COMMISSIONED OFFICER CORPS > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

