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


### Answer
The term **Secretary** is defined in *43 U.S.C. § 485a* as follows -

> the Secretary of the Interior.

#### Citation:
  - *43 U.S.C. § 485a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-RECLAMATION AND IRRIGATION OF LANDS BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT > SUBCHAPTER X-PAYMENT OF CONSTRUCTION CHARGES**

