THIS SURVEY INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO
LOCATE AND EVALUATE THE HELIUM RESOURCES OF THE UNITED STATES. THE
DATA COLLECTED ALONG WITH ANALYSES OF THE GAS WELLS ARE PUBLISHED
AS AN INFORMATION SERVICE TO THE PUBLIC. RESPONDENTS ARE OWNERS AND
OPERATORS OF THE HELIUM-BEARING NATURAL GAS WELLS AND TRANSMISSION
LINES.
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.