### Question
How is the "severe energy supply interruption" defined?


### Answer
The term **severe energy supply interruption** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 6202* as follows -

> a national energy supply shortage which the President determines—


(A) is, or is likely to be, of significant scope and duration, and of an emergency nature

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6202*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 77-ENERGY CONSERVATION**

