§ 18652. Helium conservation program

the purchase of equipment to capture, reuse, and recycle helium;

the installation, maintenance, and repair of new and existing helium capture, reuse, and recycling equipment; and

helium alternatives research and development activities.

the quantity of helium purchased for projects and facilities supported by Department grants;

a cost-analysis for such helium;

to the maximum extent practicable, information on whether such helium was imported from outside the United States, and if available, the country or region of the world from which the helium was imported;

expected or experienced impacts of helium supply shortages or prices on the research projects and facilities supported by the Department; and

recommendations for reducing Department grant recipients’ exposure to volatile helium prices and supply shortages.