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Rule2023-217112023-10-03

Helium Contracts

Interior Department, Land Management Bureau

Abstract

The Helium Stewardship Act of 2013 (HSA) required the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to sell the Federal Helium System (FHS) and end the Federal Helium In-Kind Program. Accordingly, on September 24, 2021, the BLM declared the FHS as excess to the General Services Administration (GSA), and on September 30, 2022, ceased operation of the Federal Helium In-Kind Program. This final rule removes the Federal Helium In-Kind Program's associated provisions from the BLM's regulations.

Action & Dates

Action
Final rule.
Dates
This final rule is effective on October 3, 2023.
Effective Date
2023-10-03

CFR References

Topics

Government contractsHeliumMineral royaltiesOil and gas explorationReporting and recordkeeping requirementsSurety bonds

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management 43 CFR Part 3195 [BLM_HQ_FRN_MO4500172196] RIN 1004-AE93 AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The Helium Stewardship Act of 2013 (HSA) required the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to sell the Federal Helium System (FHS) and end the Federal Helium In-Kind Program. Accordingly, on September 24, 2021, the BLM declared the FHS as excess to the General Services Administration (GSA), and on September 30, 2022, ceased operation of the Federal Helium In-Kind Program. This final rule removes the Federal Helium In-Kind Program's associated provisions from the BLM's regulations. DATES: This final rule is effective on October 3, 2023. ADDRESSES: You may send inquiries or suggestions to Director (630), Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C St. NW, Room 5646, Washington, DC 20240; Attention: RIN 1004-AE93. ( printed page 67965) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Hay, Division Chief, Division of Business Resources, 303-236-6629, ahay@blm.gov ; or Faith Bremner, Regulatory Analyst, Division of Regulatory Affairs, fbremner@blm.gov . Individuals in the United States who are deaf, blind, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability may dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or TeleBraille) to access telecommunications relay services for contacting Ms. Hay. Individuals outside the United States should use the relay services offered within their country to make international calls to the point-of-contact in the United States. SU

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Citation: 88 FR 67964