# 49 CFR § 1.22: Deputy Secretary

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1.22

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 CFR § 1.22
- **Heading:** Deputy Secretary
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** 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 > OST Officials

## 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 CFR § 1.20 § 1.20 Secretary of Transportation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1.20.md)
- [49 CFR § 1.21 § 1.21 Reservations of Authority to the Secretary of Transportation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1.21.md)
- [49 CFR § 1.22 § 1.22 Deputy Secretary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1.22.md)
- [49 CFR § 1.23 § 1.23 Delegations to the Deputy Secretary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1.23.md)
- [49 CFR § 1.24 § 1.24 Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1.24.md)
- [49 CFR § 1.25 § 1.25 Delegations to the Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1.25.md)
- [49 CFR § 1.25a § 1.25a Redelegations by the Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1.25a.md)
- [49 CFR § 1.26 § 1.26 General Counsel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1.26.md)
- [49 CFR § 1.27 § 1.27 Delegations to the General Counsel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1.27.md)
- [49 CFR § 1.27a § 1.27a Delegations to the Career Deputy General Counsel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1.27a.md)
- [49 CFR § 1.27b § 1.27b Delegations to the Assistant General Counsel for General Law.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1.27b.md)
- [49 CFR § 1.30 § 1.30 Assistant Secretaries.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1.30.md)
- [49 CFR § 1.31 § 1.31 Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1.31.md)
- [49 CFR § 1.32 § 1.32 Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1.32.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1.22. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.