THE EIA-1, A MANDATORY WEEKLY
TELEPHONE SURVEY, WILL BE USED BY DOE ON A STANDBY BASIS TO ASSESS
THE ADEQUACY OF COAL SUPPLIES AT COAL-BURNIN MANUFACTURING PLANTS
DURING THE FORECASTED COAL MINER STRIKE. THE SURVEY WILL OBTAIN
WEEKLY COAL STOCKS, RECEIPTS, PRICE, AND CONSUMPTIO THE RESULTS
WILL BE PUBLISHED BY EIA.
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