TITLE 49 - TRANSPORTATION

SUBTITLE A - OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION

PART 1 - ORGANIZATION AND DELEGATION OF POWERS AND DUTIES

subpart b - OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

1.21 - Purpose.

This subpart establishes the basic organizational structure, spheres of primary responsibility, and lines of authority in the Office of the Secretary. It also describes the relationships between the Office of the Secretary and the operating administrations, and provides for succession to the position of Secretary in case of need.