§ 601.5 - Schedule of prices and charges.

(a) The Schedule of Prices and Charges (Schedule) is published by the Bureau of Mines, Division of Helium Operations, and is periodically updated. The Schedule is available upon request from the Division of Helium Operations, 1100 S. Fillmore St., Amarillo, Texas 79101, telephone [phone] or FTS 735-1638. The Schedule shows prices and charges for helium, ordinary related services, use or rental of Bureau-owned helium containers or equipment, cash advance, and deposit required, and bonds and/or insurance to guarantee return of containers.

(b) Terms and conditions under which products and services can be acquired under contract pursuant to this part are shown in appendix 1 to the Schedule. The terms and conditions are reviewed at least annually, and are revised as required.

(c) Revisions to the Schedule are determined at least annually by the Division of Helium Operations in accordance with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular No. A-25, as revised. In no case will a revised Schedule become effective in less than 30 days after date of distribution to all Bureau helium customers known at the time of distribution.