### Question
What does planned refinery outage mean?


### Answer
**Planned refinery outage** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 17283*:

> a removal, scheduled before the date on which the removal occurs, of a refinery, or any unit of a refinery, from service for maintenance, repair, or modification

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 17283*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 152-ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER VII-IMPROVED MANAGEMENT OF ENERGY POLICY > Part A-Management Improvements**

