National Critical Materials Act of 1984. Hearings before the Subcommittee on Transportation, Aviation and Materials of the Committee on Science and Technology, House of Representatives, Ninety-Ninth Congress, First Session, October 8, 10, 1985
Representatives of industry and manufacturing, materials experts, and the Departments of the Interior (DOI) and Commerce testified at a two-day hearing on implementation of Title II of Public Law 98-373. Testimony on the first day covered broad policy questions, then focused on South Africa during the second day. At issue was the administration's failure to implement the law or to coordinate activities which span a number of agencies. The basis for concern was the status of US technology readiness and the need for more comprehensive materials planning. US dependence upon critical materials from South Africa and the potential vulnerability this implies was an area of major concern. Witnesses suggested way to assess and minimize that vulnerability. Supporting documentation appears with the testimony of each witness.
- OSTI ID:
- 5506178
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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290400* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Energy Resources
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Legislation
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AFRICA
COOPERATION
DOCUMENT TYPES
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
HEARINGS
IMPLEMENTATION
IMPORTS
INDUSTRY
INTERAGENCY COOPERATION
LAWS
MANUFACTURING
MATERIALS
MATERIALS AND MINERALS POLICY ACTS
NATIONAL SECURITY
RAW MATERIALS
SECURITY
SOUTH AFRICA
SUPPLY DISRUPTION
VULNERABILITY