### Question
How does the law define Secretary?


### Answer
Under *46 U.S.C. § 70101*, **Secretary** is defined as:

> the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating

#### Citation:
  - *46 U.S.C. § 70101*
  - Heading: **Subtitle VII-Security and Drug Enforcement > CHAPTER 701-PORT SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL**

