Helium Contracts (43 CFR part 3195)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 3195-3 Refiners' Tolling Occurrence Report Form	New
Form 3195-2 Refiner's Annual Tolling Report Form	New
Form 3195-1 Calculation of Excess Refining Capacity Form	New
Form 3195-4 Refined Helium Deliveries Detail Form	New
2015 Published 30-Day Notice 1004-0179.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-10-09
Supporting Statement 10 2 2015.docx Supporting Statement A	2015-10-02
60-day notice 2015.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-04-16
Title 43 CFR part 3195.doc Supplementary Document	2007-07-23

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
217863	Refiners' Tolling Occurrence Report Form	New
217862	Refiner's Annual Tolling Report Form	New
217860	Calculation of Excess Refining Capacity Form	New
217859	Refined Helium Deliveries Detail Form	New
181244	Quarterly Reporting of Sales Information	Removed

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1004-0179	ICR Reference No: 201504-1004-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201308-1004-001
Agency/Subagency: DOI/BLM	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Helium Contracts (43 CFR part 3195)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 11/13/2015
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/09/2015
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2018	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2017
Responses	60	0	32
Time Burden (Hours)	240	0	104
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The BLM requests clearance to revise this ongoing collection of information. The BLM seeks to add a new form ("Refined Helium Deliveries Detail") that will replace the existing non-form activity titled "Sales Reports." In addition, the BLM seeks to add 3 new information collection activities and forms that are necessary for the implementation of the Helium Stewardship Act of 2013 (Act or 2013 Act), Public Law 113-40 (127 Stat. 534, codified at 50 U.S.C. 167-167q).

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 113 - 40 1-9 Name of Law: Helium Stewardship Act of 2013
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 113 - 40 1-9 Name of Law: Helium Stewardship Act of 2013

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 20505	04/16/2015
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 61231	10/09/2015
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Calculation of Excess Refining Capacity	3195-1	Calculation of excess refining capacity
Refiner's Annual Tolling Report	3195-2	Refiner's annual tolling report
Quarterly Reporting of Sales Information
Refined Helium Deliveries Detail	3195-4	Refined Helium Deliveries Detail
Refiners' Tolling Occurrence Report	3195-3	Refiners' tolling occurrence report

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	60	32	28	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	240	104	136	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: In order to implement the Helium Stewardship Act of 2013, the BLM requests OMB renewal and revision of control number 1004-0179. The BLM collects information to implement in-kind sales of helium in accordance with 43 CFR part 3195. The BLM will verify equivalent amounts of crude helium purchased and sold, through a (new) form, Refined Helium Deliveries Detail. The BLM proposes to add three new information activities, in order to respond to legislation. The Form 3195-4, Refined Helium Deliveries Detail replaces the non-form information collection, Quarterly reporting of sales information.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,860

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 10/09/2015

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