; (2) by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections (f) and (g) respectively; and (3) by inserting the following after subsection (d): (e) Phase E: Continued Access for Researchers (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (3), during the 8 year period beginning on the earlier of September 30, 2022 or the date on which the Secretary ends sales of helium under subsection (c), the Secretary shall offer crude helium for sale to holders of a Federal research grant in quantities not to exceed 30 million cubic feet of crude helium annually, at such times and under such terms and conditions as the Secretary determines appropriate. (2) Price (A) First year During the one year period beginning on the date of the first sale of helium under paragraph (1), the price of helium sold under such paragraph shall be 5 percent higher than the price of the most recent sale of helium under subsection (c). (B) Subsequent years The Secretary shall increase the price of helium offered under this paragraph by 5 percent in each subsequent year in which sales occur under this subsection. (3) Termination The requirements of this subsection shall not apply to the Secretary beginning on the date that a purchaser of the Federal Helium Reserve that has agreed to be subject to the requirements of this subsection assumes control of such Federal Helium Reserve. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 3(c) of the Helium Act ( 50 U.S.C. 167a(c) ) is amended by striking 6(e) and inserting 6(f) .