high-priority use
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15 U.S.C. § 3363 — for purposes of this section (4 versions over time)
For purposes of this section, the term “high-priority use” means any—
(1) use of natural gas in a residence;
(2) use of natural gas in a commercial establishment in amounts less than 50 Mcf on a peak day; or
(3) any use of natural gas the curtailment of which the President determines would endanger life, health, or maintenance of physical property.
15 U.S.C. § 717Y — for purposes of this section
The term “high-priority use” means any use of natural gas (other than its use for the generation of steam for industrial purposes or electricity) identified by the Commission as a high priority use for which the Commission determines a substitute fuel is not reasonably available.
15 U.S.C. § 717Z — for purposes of this section
The term “high priority use” means any—
(A) use of natural gas in a residence;
(B) use of natural gas in a commercial establishment in amounts less than 50 Mcf on a peak day; or
(C) any use of natural gas the curtailment of which the President determines would endanger life, health, or maintenance of physical property.