Attorneys appointed by the Secretary shall represent the Secretary, the deputy commissioner, or the Board in any court proceedings under section 21 [33 U.S.C. 921] or other provisions of this Act 1 except for proceedings in the Supreme Court of the United States.

Terms Used In 33 USC 921a

  • Board: shall mean the Benefits Review Board. See 33 USC 902
  • deputy commissioner: means the deputy commissioner having jurisdiction in respect of an injury or death. See 33 USC 902
  • Secretary: means the Secretary of Labor. See 33 USC 902
  • United States: when used in a geographical sense means the several States and Territories and the District of Columbia, including the territorial waters thereof. See 33 USC 902