; (7) the term plug-in electric drive vehicle has the meaning given such term in section 508(a)(5) of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 ( 42 U.S.C. 13258(a)(5) ); and (8) the term light-duty motor vehicle means a light-duty truck or light-duty vehicle as such terms are defined in section 216(7) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7550(7) ) of less than or equal to 8,500 pounds gross vehicle weight rating. (c) Temporary Exemption from Requirements (1) Application A manufacturer may request an exemption from the requirement described in subsection (a) by submitting an application to the Secretary, at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require by regulation. Each such application shall specify the models, lines, and types of automobiles affected. (2) Evaluation After evaluating an application received from a manufacturer, the Secretary may at any time, under such terms and conditions, and to such extent as the Secretary considers appropriate, temporarily exempt, or renew the exemption of, a light-duty motor vehicle from the requirement described in subsection (a) if the Secretary determines that unavoidable events not under the control of the manufacturer prevent the manufacturer of such automobile from meeting its required production volume of qualified automobiles, including— (A) a disruption in the supply of any component required for compliance with the regulations