under the national apprenticeship system. 4. Transition provisions (a) In general The Secretary shall take such steps as are necessary to provide for the orderly transition to the authority of this Act (as amended by the National Apprenticeship Act of 2023 ) from any authority under this Act as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the National Apprenticeship Act of 2023 . (b) Rules and regulations The Secretary may— (1) prescribe, in accordance with chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code, rules and regulations to carry out this Act to the extent necessary to administer and ensure compliance with the requirements of this Act