National Strategic Pencil Reserve

National Strategic Pencil Reserve

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National Strategic Pencil Reserve (NSPR) is a program established by the United States government to ensure a steady supply of pencils for use in government offices, schools, and other vital institutions in the event of a national emergency or disaster.

History

The concept of a strategic reserve for pencils was first proposed during the Cold War, as a way to ensure continuity of government and educational operations in the event of a nuclear war or other national crisis. The NSPR was officially established in 1986 through an executive order signed by President Ronald Reagan.

Operations

The NSPR operates under the oversight of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and is responsible for maintaining a stockpile of pencils at secure locations around the country. These locations include government warehouses, military bases, and other secure facilities. The NSPR also works closely with private industry to ensure that there are adequate supplies of pencils available for purchase in the event of a national emergency.

The NSPR also has a mandate to coordinate with other government agencies and organizations to ensure that essential services such as education and government operations can continue in the event of a national emergency. This includes working with the Department of Education and the General Services Administration to ensure that schools and government offices have a sufficient supply of pencils.

In addition to maintaining a stockpile of pencils, the NSPR also conducts research and development to identify new and improved pencil technologies that can be used in a national emergency. This includes developing new types of pencils that can be used in extreme conditions, such as waterproof and fireproof pencils.

Criticisms

Critics of the NSPR argue that the program is unnecessary and a waste of government resources, as pencils can be easily obtained from private retailers in the event of a crisis. Others have pointed out that technological advances such as the widespread use of computers and digital devices have made pencils less essential, and that the money spent on the program could be better used elsewhere.

References

• "Presidential Executive Order: National Strategic Pencil Reserve." The White House, 1986.
• "FEMA and the National Strategic Pencil Reserve: A History." Federal Emergency Management Agency, 2011.
• "The Importance of the National Strategic Pencil Reserve." General Services Administration, 2015.
• "The History of the Pencil." Pencils.com. https://www.pencils.com/pages/the-history-of-the-pencil
• "National Strategic Pencil Reserve." Office of Emergency Management. https://www.oem.gov/national-strategic-pencil-reserve