### Question
How is the "offering" defined?


### Answer
The term **offering** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 6241* as follows -

> a solicitation for bids for a quantity or quantities of petroleum product from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve as specified in the notice of sale

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6241*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 77-ENERGY CONSERVATION > SUBCHAPTER I-DOMESTIC SUPPLY AVAILABILITY > Part B-Strategic Petroleum Reserve**

