Notice2021-18276
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection, eComments Requested; Revision of a Previously Approved Collection; The National Forensic Laboratory Information System Collection of Analysis Data
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Published
August 25, 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 for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 162 (Wednesday, August 25, 2021)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-18276]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
[OMB Number 1117-0034]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection,
eComments Requested; Revision of a Previously Approved Collection; The
National Forensic Laboratory Information System Collection of Analysis
Data
AGENCY: Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Justice.
ACTION: 60-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 for review
and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 60 days until
October 25, 2021.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have comments, especially on
the estimated public burden or associated response time, suggestions,
or need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with
instructions or additional information, please contact Scott A. Brinks,
Diversion Control Division, Drug Enforcement Administration; Mailing
Address: 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, Virginia 22152;
Telephone: (571) 362-3261.
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: Revision of a currently approved
collection.
2. Title of the Form/Collection: The National Forensic Laboratory
Information System Collection of Analysis Data.
3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of
the Department sponsoring the collection: There are no form numbers for
the collection. 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 (Primary): Forensic Science Laboratory Management.
Affected public (Other): None.
Abstract: This collection provides the Drug Enforcement
Administration (DEA) with a national database on analyzed drug evidence
from non-federal laboratories. Information from this database is
combined with the other existing databases to develop more accurate,
up-to-date information on abused drugs. This database represents a
voluntary, cooperative effort on the part of participating laboratories
to provide a centralized source of analyzed drug data.
5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of
time estimated for an average respondent to respond: The DEA estimates
that 2,640 persons annually for this collection at 2.2015 hour per
respondent, for an annual burden of 5,812 hours.
6. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated
with the proposed collection: The DEA estimates this collection takes
5,812 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: August 20, 2021.
Melody Braswell,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2021-18276 Filed 8-24-21; 8:45 am]
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