# 49 C.F.R. § 1.22 (2026): Deputy Secretary

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P1_S1_22

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 C.F.R. § 1.22 (2026)
- **Heading:** Deputy Secretary
- **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 / § 1.22: § 1.22   Deputy Secretary.

## Text

Along with the Secretary, the Deputy 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. The Deputy Secretary:
(a) May exercise the authority of the Secretary, except where specifically limited by law, order, regulation, or instructions of the Secretary;
(b) Serves as the Chief Operating Officer; and
(c) Serves as the Chief Acquisition Officer.

## Nearby sections

- [49 C.F.R. § 1.11 (2026) § 1.11   Overview.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P1_S1_11.md)
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- [49 C.F.R. § 1.15 (2026) § 1.15   OST structure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P1_S1_15.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 1.17 (2026) § 1.17   OST line of secretarial succession.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P1_S1_17.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 1.20 (2026) § 1.20   Secretary of Transportation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P1_S1_20.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 1.21 (2026) § 1.21   Reservations of Authority to the Secretary of Transportation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P1_S1_21.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 1.22 (2026) § 1.22   Deputy Secretary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P1_S1_22.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 1.23 (2026) § 1.23   Delegations to the Deputy Secretary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P1_S1_23.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 1.24 (2026) § 1.24   Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P1_S1_24.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 1.25 (2026) § 1.25   Delegations to the Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P1_S1_25.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 1.25a (2026) § 1.25a   Redelegations by the Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P1_S1_25a.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 1.26 (2026) § 1.26   General Counsel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P1_S1_26.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 1.27 (2026) § 1.27   Delegations to the General Counsel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P1_S1_27.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 1.27a (2026) § 1.27a   Delegations to the Career Deputy General Counsel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P1_S1_27a.md)

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