Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73

§8502 Definitions

Title 42 › Chapter CHAPTER 93— - EMERGENCY ENERGY CONSERVATION › § 8502

Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

Summary

Defines key words used in this chapter. Severe energy supply interruption is when the President finds a national shortage of a fuel or energy source that is large or long, could seriously harm national security or the economy, and comes from U.S. supply cuts (including imports), sabotage, or a natural disaster. International energy program means what section 6202(7) says. Motor fuel means gasoline and diesel. Person means people, businesses, or any government or agency. Vehicle means motor-fuel vehicles made mainly for public roads. Secretary means the Secretary of Energy. Governor means the State’s chief executive. State means a State, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or any U.S. territory or possession.

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Title 42, §8502

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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.

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42 U.S.C. § 8502

Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare

Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73