Helium: a public policy problem. [Report of study by National Research Council]

Book · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1978

OSTI ID:7036908

This informative document was compiled by the Helium Study Committee, which was charged with a task of evaluating the helium problem. As a means of expediting the broad orientation of the specially appointed Helium Study Committee to the particulars of its task, a Public Forum was held on November 20 to 21, 1977. Under the general subject, ''Helium: Present and Future Needs,'' the Forum presented overviews and discussion reflecting the major current authoritative opinions and evaluations concerning the problem. These proceedings are included as Appendix II in this publication. An introductory chapter in this document discusses the problems and availability of helium, present and future uses, a conservation program, and elements of the policy problem. Dimensions of the helium problem and policy alternatives and implementing options are discussed in the two sections that follow. Appendix I is an extensive bibliography and Appendix III contains a copy of the invitation to the November 1977 Forum and some recent statements received. (MCW)

• OSTI ID: 7036908
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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