### Question
How is the term curtailment plan defined?


### Answer
The term **curtailment plan** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 717x* as the following:

> a plan (including any modification of such plan required by the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 [15 U.S.C. 3301 et seq.] ) in effect under the Natural Gas Act [15 U.S.C. 717 et seq.] which provides for recognizing and implementing priorities of service during periods of curtailed deliveries

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 717x*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 15B-NATURAL GAS**

