# 49 C.F.R. § 1.20 (2026): Secretary of Transportation

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## Section

- **Citation:** 49 C.F.R. § 1.20 (2026)
- **Heading:** Secretary of Transportation
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 49 CFR: Transportation / Part 1: ORGANIZATION AND DELEGATION OF POWERS AND DUTIES / Subpart B: Office of the Secretary / § 1.20: § 1.20   Secretary of Transportation.

## Text

The Secretary is the head of the Department. The Secretary exercises oversight of all of the OST components, as well as each of the Operating Administrations, and overall planning, direction, and control of the Department's agenda.

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