title 5, United States Code. (3) Administrative authorities The Assistant Secretary may appoint officers and employees in accordance with chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5, United States Code. (4) Use of existing department personnel and resources The Assistant Secretary shall, to the extent practicable, utilize existing personnel, resources, and expertise of the Department of Commerce. (d) Expertise and staffing In executing the mission under subsection (b), the Assistant Secretary— (1) shall establish capabilities to— (A) assess the state of technology, innovation, and production capacity in the United States and other nations