How Will the United States Government Implement the Energy Prioritization and Allocation Provisions of the Defense Production Act of 1950

Abstract

The Defense Production Act of 1950 authorizes the president to take certain prioritization and allocation steps within the scope of economic policies for materials that are vital to national security and defense. This study explores the genesis of the Defense Production Act of 1950, and its relevant amendments to determine how the government will implement and trigger its provisions. The study explores the Defense Production Act with a view toward energy resources. Further, the current rules, regulations, policies, and organizations of the Federal Government that are responsible for implementation of the Defense Production Act are examined. Finally, some conclusions are drawn as to the adequacy of current procedures and what might be done to improve them.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 05, 1989
Accession Number
ADA209647

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People

  • Gregory A. Renn

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Congress
  • Contracts
  • Department Of Defense
  • Department Of Homeland Security
  • Economic Policy
  • Emergency Response
  • Governments
  • Law
  • Materials
  • Mobilization
  • National Security
  • Production
  • Security
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • War
  • War Colleges

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