Except where the context requires otherwise, for purposes of this chapter:
The term "Department" means the Department of Agriculture.
The term "National Appeals Division" means the National Appeals Division of the Department established under section 6992 of this title.
The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Agriculture.
The term "function" means an administrative, financial, or regulatory activity of an agency, office, officer, or employee of the Department.
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This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original "this title", meaning title II of