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


### Answer
The term **Secretary** is defined in *33 U.S.C. § 511* as follows -

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

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 511*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 11-BRIDGES OVER NAVIGABLE WATERS > SUBCHAPTER II-ALTERATION OF BRIDGES**

