Questionable Suitability of Certain Salt Caverns and Mines for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

摘要

This report discusses actions taken by the Department of Energy without adequate analysis to assure that risks of using certain salt caverns and mines for the strategic petroleum reserve are minimized. The authorization of this reserve is the major action which has been legislated so far to lessen U.S. dependence on imported oil. This report is intended to make the Congress aware of the possible ramifications of risks being taken by the Department in implementing the reserve program,as well as alternatives available to minimize these risks.