9000-00XX - 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

No forms / supporting documents in this ICR. Check IC Document Collections.

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
215028	9000-00XX - FAR Case 2014-026; High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons; FAR Section Affected: 52.223-12(d)	New
215019	9000-00XX - FAR Case 2014-026; High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons; FAR Section Affected: 52.223-11(c)	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 9000-0191	ICR Reference No: 201502-9000-001
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: FAR	Agency Tracking No:
Title: 9000-00XX - 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: Comment filed on proposed rule	Conclusion Date: 04/22/2015
	Date Received in OIRA: 02/17/2015
Terms of Clearance: The FAR Council must submit this collection when the final rule has been submitted for OMB review.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		6 Months From Approved
Responses	0	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	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). For equipment and appliances that normally contain 50 or more pounds of HFCs or HFC blends, the clauses will now include requirements to track by type, equipment/application, contract, agency, and location, the amount in pounds of HFCs or HFC blends- a. Contained in such equipment and appliances delivered to the Government; or b. Added or taken out of such equipment and appliances that will be maintained, repaired, or disposed under the contract. The contractor is required to report the information annually to a centralized Government web-site.

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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

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
9000-00XX - FAR Case 2014-026; High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons; FAR Section Affected: 52.223-11(c)
9000-00XX - FAR Case 2014-026; High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons; FAR Section Affected: 52.223-12(d)

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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 request for a new information collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government:

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: 02/17/2015

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