### Question
How does DOMESTIC SUPPLY AVAILABILITY define readily available inventories?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 6232*, **readily available inventories** is defined as:

> stocks and supplies of petroleum products which can be distributed or used without affecting the ability of the importer or refiner to operate at normal capacity

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6232*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 77-ENERGY CONSERVATION > SUBCHAPTER I-DOMESTIC SUPPLY AVAILABILITY > Part B-Strategic Petroleum Reserve**

