### Question
How does Strategic Petroleum Reserve define refiner?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 6232*, **refiner** is defined as:

> any person who owns, operates, or controls the operation of any refinery

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6232*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 76-AGE DISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER I-DOMESTIC SUPPLY AVAILABILITY > Part B-Strategic Petroleum Reserve**

