THE HELIUM ACT (P.L. 86-777) (50 U.S.C
167A ET SEQ.) REQUIRES FEDERAL AGENCIES TO PROCURE HELIUM FROM THE
BUREAU OF MINES, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. THE NEW SUBPART
PROVIDES AN APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF GUIDANCE ON THE SUBJECT, INCLUDING
A REQUIREMENT THAT OFFERORS RESPONDING TO CONTRACT SOLICITATIONS
PROVIDE INFORMATION AS TO THEIR FORECAST OF HELIUM REQUIRED FOR
PERFORMANCE OF THE
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.