### Question
How is the "international energy supply emergency" defined?


### Answer
The term **international energy supply emergency** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 6272* as follows -

> any period (A) beginning on any date which the President determines allocation of petroleum products to nations participating in the international energy program is required by chapters III and IV of such program, and (B) ending on a date on which he determines that such allocation is no longer required

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6272*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 76-AGE DISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER II-STANDBY ENERGY AUTHORITIES > Part B-Authorities With Respect to International Energy Program**

