Naval Petroleum Reserve-1: Government and Industry Comments on Selling the Reserve

Abstract

The Defense Department maintains that in the event of an oil supply disruption, quick access to a source of oil is important to maintain military readiness, Defense views the Naval Petroleum Reserve (NPR) as a preferred supply source because other emergency provisions requireapprovals that are external to its control. The Energy Department, however, believes that market forces and emergency options available toDefense other than NPR-1 would be sufficient to meet defense fuel supply needs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 23, 1987
Accession Number
AD1153567

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  • Flora H. Milans

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  • United States Government Accountability Office

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