Notice2021-21069
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection, eComments Requested; Extension Without Change of a Previously Approved Collection; Application for Registration, Application for Registration Renewal DEA Forms 363, 363a
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Published
September 28, 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. The proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register, on January 7, 2021 allowing for a 60 day comment period. The burden in this 30-day notice differs from that in the previously published information collection, as that analysis was based on a proposal to remove the option of submitting a paper application. The proposed rule would mandate all applications be submitted online; however, that rule has yet to be finalized. Therefore, DEA has returned to a burden analysis which shows both options an application can be submitted.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 185 (Tuesday, September 28, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53677-53678]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-21069]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
[OMB Number 1117-0015]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection,
eComments Requested; Extension Without Change of a Previously Approved
Collection; Application for Registration, Application for Registration
Renewal DEA Forms 363, 363a
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. The proposed information collection was previously published in
the Federal Register, on January 7, 2021 allowing for a 60 day comment
period. The burden in this 30-day notice differs from that in the
previously published information collection, as that analysis was based
on a proposal to remove the option of submitting a paper application.
The proposed rule would
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mandate all applications be submitted online; however, that rule has
yet to be finalized. Therefore, DEA has returned to a burden analysis
which shows both options an application can be submitted.
DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 30 days until
October 28, 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: Extension of a currently
approved collection.
2. Title of the Form/Collection: Application for Registration,
Application for Registration Renewal.
3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of
the Department sponsoring the collection: The form numbers are DEA
Forms 363, 363a. 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.
Affected public (Other): Not-for-profit institutions, Federal,
State, local, and tribal governments.
Abstract: The Controlled Substances Act requires practitioners who
dispense narcotic drugs to individuals for maintenance or
detoxification treatment to register annually with DEA.\1\ 21 U.S.C.
822, 823; 21 CFR 1301.11 and 1301.13. Registration is a necessary
control measure and helps to prevent diversion by ensuring the closed
system of distribution of controlled substances can be monitored by DEA
and the businesses and individuals handling controlled substances are
qualified to do so and are accountable.
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\1\ This registration requirement is waived for certain
practitioners under specified circumstances. See 21 U.S.C.
823(g)(2).
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5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of
time estimated for an average respondent to respond: DEA Form 363 is
submitted on an as needed basis by persons seeking to become
registered; DEA Form 363a is submitted on an annual basis thereafter to
renew existing registrations. The below table presents information
regarding the number of respondents, responses and associated burden
hours.
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Number of
annual Average time per response Total annual
respondents hours *
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DEA Form 363 (paper)....................... 5 0.33 hours (20 minutes)............ 2
DEA Form 363 (online)...................... 239 0.33 hours (20 minutes)............ 80
DEA Form 363a (paper)...................... 21 0.17 hours (10 minutes)............ 4
DEA Form 363a (online)..................... 1,635 0.17 hours (10 minutes)............ 273
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Total.................................. 1,900 ................................... 357
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* Figures are rounded.
6. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated
with the proposed collection: The DEA estimates that this collection
takes 357 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: September 23, 2021.
Melody Braswell,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2021-21069 Filed 9-27-21; 8:45 am]
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