Notice2021-14329
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection, eComments Requested; New Proposed Collection, Exempt Chemical Preparations Application
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Published
July 6, 2021
Issuing agencies
Justice Department
Abstract
The Department of Justice (DOJ), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on April 26, 2021, at 86 FR 22070, allowing for a 60-day comment period. No comments were received.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 126 (Tuesday, July 6, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 35535]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-14329]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
[OMB Number 1117-NEW]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection,
eComments Requested; New Proposed Collection, Exempt Chemical
Preparations Application
AGENCY: Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Justice.
ACTION: 30-Day notice.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Justice (DOJ), Drug Enforcement
Administration (DEA), will be submitting the following information
collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for
review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995. This proposed information collection was previously published in
the Federal Register on April 26, 2021, at 86 FR 22070, allowing for a
60-day comment period. No comments were received.
DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 30 days until
August 5, 2021.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Written comments and recommendations
for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days
of publication of this notice to <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>.
Find this particular information collection by selecting ``Currently
under 30-day Review--Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search
function.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Written comments and suggestions from the
public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of
information are encouraged. Your comments should address one or more of
the following four points:
--Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have practical utility;
--Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
--Evaluate whether and if so how the quality, utility, and clarity of
the information proposed to be collected can be enhanced; and
--Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are
to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other forms of information technology, e.g.,
permitting electronic submission of responses.
Overview of This Information Collection
1. Type of Information Collection: New collection.
2. Title of the Form/Collection: Exempt Chemical Preparations
Application.
3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of
the Department sponsoring the collection: N/A. The applicable component
within the Department of Justice is the Drug Enforcement
Administration, Diversion Control Division.
4. Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as
well as a brief abstract: Affected public: Business or other for-
profit.
Abstract: Pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 811(g)(3)(B), DEA (by delegation of
authority from the Attorney General) may, by regulation, exempt from
specific provisions of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) any
compound, mixture, or preparation containing any controlled substance,
which is not for administration to a human being or animal, and which
is packaged in a certain manner, so that as packaged it does not
present any significant potential for abuse. In accordance with 21 CFR
1308.23(f), the Administrator (or the Deputy Assistant Administrator),
at any time, may revoke or modify any exemption granted pursuant to 21
CFR 1308.23; modify or revoke the criteria by which exemptions are
granted; and modify the scope of exemptions.
5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of
time estimated for an average respondent to respond: The below table
presents information regarding the number of respondents, responses and
associated burden hours.
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Labor category Number % of time Cost
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Chemist, GS-14, step 5.......................................... 3 30 $200,967
Unit Chief, GS-14, step 5....................................... 1 5 11,165
Section Chief, GS-15, step 5.................................... 1 1 2,627
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Total....................................................... .............. .............. 214,758
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6. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated
with the proposed collection: DEA estimates that this collection takes
2,093 annual burden hours.
If additional information is required please contact: Melody
Braswell, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of
Justice, Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Two
Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE, Suite 3E.405B, Washington, DC
20530.
Dated: June 30, 2021.
Melody Braswell,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2021-14329 Filed 7-2-21; 8:45 am]
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