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Read. Follow. Verify.1972 Senate Hearings on Natural Gas Policy
Record date · July 19, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript record of Senate Committee hearings held in early 1972 to review national policies regarding the discovery, production, and distribution of natural gas and its substitutes.
These hearings established the legislative record for federal energy policy decisions that influenced natural gas availability and pricing structures for consumers and industrial users in the 1970s.
Who It Affects
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Natural gas consumers
The policy outcomes resulting from these hearings impact the availability and regulation of natural gas for residential and commercial use.
Energy producers
The regulatory framework discussed in these hearings dictates the requirements for the discovery and production of natural gas.
Key Facts
- The hearings were conducted by the Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
- The hearings took place on February 25, February 29, and March 2, 1972.
- The scope of the hearings included the discovery, production, distribution, and use of natural gas.
- The hearings also covered the topic of natural gas substitutes.
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- The proceedings were held pursuant to S. Res. 45, which authorized a national fuels and energy policy study.
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Early 70s Energy Focus
The document highlights the transition toward formalizing a national energy policy in response to supply concerns in the early 1970s.
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