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42 U.S. Code § 8374. Emergency authorities
(a) Coal allocation authority
(1) If the President—
(A)
declares a severe energy supply interruption, as defined in section 6202(8) of this title, or
(B) finds, and publishes such finding, that a national or regional fuel supply shortage exists or may exist which the President determines—
(i)
is, or is likely to be, of significant scope and duration, and of an emergency nature;
(ii)
causes, or may cause, major adverse impact on public health, safety, or welfare or on the economy; and
(iii)
results, or is likely to result, from an interruption in the supply of coal or from sabotage, or an act of God;
the President may, by order, allocate coal (and require the transportation thereof) for the use of any electric powerplant or major fuel-burning installation, in accordance with such terms and conditions as he may prescribe, to insure reliability of electric service or prevent unemployment, or protect public health, safety, or welfare.