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Steel Shortage Threatens Natural Gas Supply, May Result in Usage Restrictions, 1951-07-05

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 30
Identifier: CAC_CC_004_1_3_30_0011
Steel Shortage Threatens Natural Gas Supply, May Result in Usage Restrictions, 1951-07-05
Steel Shortage Threatens Natural Gas Supply, May Result in Usage Restrictions, 1951-07-05

Scope and Contents

The Deputy Petroleum Administrator has stated that due to a steel shortage, the nation is facing a tight situation in natural gas supplies. To address this issue, a nationwide order may be issued to limit new space-heating customers and new large-volume customers unless approved by the Petroleum Administration for Defense. Exemptions and modifications will be made based on gas supply availability, and consultations will be held with industry representatives before any decision is made. The proposed order would not be retroactive and would not apply to manufactured gas service. The goal is to protect current customers and defense activities while addressing the inadequate transportation of natural gas. Ultimately, the hope is that sufficient steel will become available to resolve the issue.

Dates

  • Creation: 1951-07-05

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Full Extent

2 Pages

Abstract

82nd Congress (1951-1953)

General

Armed Forces and National Security

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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