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Ed Markey: At current drawdown rates, in 5 to 8 years, the helium in the BLM Reserve is anticipated to be largely depleted.

On the recordMarch 10, 2013
At current drawdown rates, in 5 to 8 years, the helium in the BLM Reserve is anticipated to be largely depleted.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey questions the future depletion of helium reserves and suggests Congress consider a long-term stockpile.

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