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[CITE: 42USC8502]

 
                 TITLE 42--THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
 
                CHAPTER 93--EMERGENCY ENERGY CONSERVATION
 
Sec. 8502. Definitions

    For purposes of this chapter--
        (1) The term ``severe energy supply interruption'', when used 
    with respect to motor fuel or any other energy source, means a 
    national energy supply shortage of such energy source which the 
    President determines--
            (A) is, or is likely to be, of significant scope and 
        duration;
            (B) may cause major adverse impact on national security or 
        the national economy; and
            (C) results, or is likely to result, from an interruption in 
        the energy supplies of the United States, including supplies of 
        imported petroleum products, or from sabotage or an act of God.

        (2) The term ``international energy program'' has the meaning 
    given that term in section 6202(7) of this title.
        (3) The term ``motor fuel'' means gasoline and diesel fuel.
        (4) The term ``person'' includes (A) any individual, (B) any 
    corporation, company, association, firm, partnership, society, 
    trust, joint venture, or joint stock company, and (C) the government 
    or any agency of the United States or any State or political 
    subdivision thereof.
        (5) The term ``vehicle'' means any vehicle propelled by motor 
    fuel and manufactured primarily for use on public streets, roads, 
    and highways.
        (6) The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy.
        (7) The term ``Governor'' means the chief executive officer of a 
    State.
        (8) The term ``State'' means a State, the District of Columbia, 
    the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any territory or possession of 
    the United States.

(Pub. L. 96-102, title II, Sec. 202, Nov. 5, 1979, 93 Stat. 757.)
