### Question
Can you define what Secretary concerned means?


### Answer
**Secretary concerned** is defined as the following in *19 U.S.C. § 2571*:

> the Secretary of Commerce with respect to functions under this subchapter relating to nonagricultural products, and the Secretary of Agriculture with respect to functions under this subchapter relating to agricultural products

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 2571*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13-TRADE AGREEMENTS ACT OF 1979 > SUBCHAPTER II-TECHNICAL BARRIERS TO TRADE (STANDARDS) > Part D-Definitions and Miscellaneous Provisions**

