### Question
What is the definition of research plan?


### Answer
The definition of **research plan** is as follows in *15 U.S.C. § 5102*:

> the Steel Initiative Research Plan issued in April 1988 by the Department of Energy, and updates to that plan

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 5102*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 77-STEEL AND ALUMINUM ENERGY CONSERVATION AND TECHNOLOGY COMPETITIVENESS**

