FEDERAL LEASING AND DISPOSAL POLICIES HEARING BEFORE THE COMMITTEE ON INTERIOR AND INSULAR AFFAIRS UNITED STATES SENATE Pursuant to S. Res. 45 A National Fuels and Energy Policy Study NINETY-SECOND CONGRESS SECOND SESSION ON FEDERAL LEASING POLICIES AND ISSUES GOVERNING JUNE 19, 1972 Serial No. 92-32 Printed for the use of SENATE RESOLUTION 45 NATIONAL FUELS AND ENERGY POLICY STUDY This publication is a background document for the National Fuels and Energy Policy Study authorized by Senate Resolution 45, introduced by Senators Jennings Randolph and Henry M. Jackson on February 4, 1971, and considered, amended, and agreed to by the Senate on May 3, 1971. The resolution authorizes the Senate Interior and Insular Affairs Committee, and ex-officio members of the Committees on Commerce and Public Works and the Joint Committee on Atomic Energy, to make a full and complete investigation and study of National Fuels and Energy Policies. This document is published to assist members of the Committee and other interested parties in their understanding of the issues inherent in the formulation of a long-term National Energy Policy which assures the continued welfare of the Nation, including balanced growth, safeguarding and enhancing the quality of the environment, and national security. COMMITTEE ON INTERIOR AND INSULAR AFFAIRS HENRY M. JACKSON, Washington, Chairman Ex Officio Members Pursuant to Section 3 of Senate Resolution 45 WILLIAM J. VAN NESS, Chief Counsel GRENVILLE GARSIDE, Special Counsel and Study Coordinator MARY JANE DUE, Staff Counsel DAVID STANG, Deputy Director for Minority STEVEN P. QUARLES, Special Counsel PATRICIA F. STARRATT, Staff Energy Analyst, Committee on Commerce (II) |