and Atmospheric Administration, or vested by law in the Secretary of Commerce and delegated to the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, or their designee, is vested in, and may be exercised by, the Administrator or their designee, as appropriate. (3) References Any reference in law or regulation to the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere shall be deemed to be a reference to the Administrator. (c) Positions There shall be in the Administration the following: (1) A Deputy Administrator, to be appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, who shall carry out such duties as the Administrator may prescribe. (2) An Associate Administrator for Environmental Observation and Prediction, to be appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. (3) A Chief Scientist, to be appointed by the Administrator. (4) A General Counsel, to be appointed in accordance with section 5316 of title 5, United States Code. 102. Functions of the Administrator The Administrator shall— (1) plan, direct, and conduct— (A) atmospheric, oceanic, hydrologic, Great Lakes, coastal, geodetic, geomagnetic, biological, and social science and research, including monitoring, analyses, education, research to operations, and operations to research