FAR Case 2014-026; High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons; FAR Sections Affected: 52.223-11(c) and 52.223-12(d)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
9000-0191 Supporting Statement (CRG) (3).docx Supporting Statement A	2016-03-16

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
215028	FAR Case 2014-026; High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons; FAR Section Affected: 52.223-12(d)	Modified
215019	FAR Case 2014-026; High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons; FAR Section Affected: 52.223-11(c)	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 9000-0191	ICR Reference No: 201603-9000-003
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 201502-9000-001
Agency/Subagency: FAR	Agency Tracking No:
Title: FAR Case 2014-026; High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons; FAR Sections Affected: 52.223-11(c) and 52.223-12(d)
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Preapproved	Conclusion Date: 04/21/2016
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/21/2016
Terms of Clearance: The FAR Council must resubmit this collection when the final rule is submitted for OMB review.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2019	36 Months From Approved
Responses	3,172	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	25,376	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	1,141,920	0	0

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Abstract: FAR Case 2014-026, High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons, modifies FAR provision 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances, and 52.223-12, Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners, to address high global warming potential (GWP) hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 40 USC 121(c) Name of Law: Administrative
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
9000-AM87	Proposed rulemaking	80 FR 26883	05/11/2015

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 26883	05/11/2015
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 81328	12/29/2015
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
FAR Case 2014-026; High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons; FAR Section Affected: 52.223-11(c)
FAR Case 2014-026; High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons; FAR Section Affected: 52.223-12(d)

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	3,172	0	0	3,172	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	25,376	0	0	25,376	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	1,141,920	0	0	1,141,920	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new information collection requirement.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $142,740

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: 03/21/2016

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