energy conservation contingency plans

energy conservation contingency plans Sec. 202. (a) (1) The President shall prescribe, in accordance with section 523(a), one or more energy conservation contingency plans. As used in this section, the term “energy conservation contingency plan” means a plan which imposes reasonable restrictions on the public or private use of energy which are necessary to reduce energy consumption. In prescribing energy conservation contingency plans, the President shall take into consideration the mobility needs of the handicapped, as defined in section 203(a)(2)(B). (2) An energy conservation contingency plan prescribed under this section may not— (A) impose rationing or any tax, tariff, or user fee; (B) contain any provision respecting the price of petroleum products; or (C) provide for a credit or deduction in computing any tax. (b) An energy conservation contingency plan shall apply in each State or political subdivision thereof, except such plan may provide for procedures for exempting any State or political subdivision thereof from such plan, in whole or part, during a period for which (1) the President determines a comparable program of such State or political subdivision is in effect, or (2) the President finds special circumstances exist in such State or political subdivision. (c) Any energy conservation contingency plan shall not deal with more than one logically consistent subject matter.