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42 U.S. Code § 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.