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EMD-80-21 1 (1979-11-30)

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BY THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL  izAO



Report To The Congress


OF THE UNITED STATES


Phosphates: A Case Study

Of A Valuable, Depleting

Mineral In America



This report discusses the many problems and
long leadtimes involved in phosphate develop-
ment in the United States, world's largest pro-
ducer of phosphates. Phosphate rock is the
only known practical source of phosphorus,
crucial to fertilizer used in agriculture.

Over the next two decades the richest U.S.
phosphate deposits are likely to be depleted.
There is cause for concern as to how new
sources may be developed to meet the Na-
tion's growing agricultural needs.

GAO recommends that the highest levels of
Government begin promptly an assessment of
access impediments to phosphate minerals
and review of the Nation's long-range phos-
phate position regarding future availability,
including legislative changes as may be needed
to ensure supply.


       EMD-8021
NOVEMBER 30, 1979

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