Notice2023-23642
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection, eComments Requested; Extension of a Previously Approved Collection; Registrant Record of Controlled Substances Destroyed
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Published
October 26, 2023
Issuing agencies
Justice Department
Abstract
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Department of Justice (DOJ), 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.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 206 (Thursday, October 26, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 73625-73626]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-23642]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
[OMB Number 1117-0007]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection,
eComments Requested; Extension of a Previously Approved Collection;
Registrant Record of Controlled Substances Destroyed
AGENCY: Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Justice.
ACTION: 60-Day notice.
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SUMMARY: The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Department of
Justice (DOJ), 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.
DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 60 days until
December 26, 2023.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have additional 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, Regulatory Drafting and Policy Support Section, Drug
Enforcement Administration; Mailing Address: 8701 Morrissette Drive,
Springfield, Virginia 22152; Telephone: (571) 362-3261, Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#16657579626238773874647f787d655672737738717960"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b1c2d2dec5c59fd09fd3c3d8dfdac2f1d5d4d09fd6dec7">[email protected]</span></a>.
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 Bureau of Justice
Statistics, 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 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 technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic
submission of responses.
Abstract: In accordance with the Controlled Substance Act (CSA),
every DEA registrant must make a biennial inventory and maintain, on a
current basis, a complete and accurate record of each controlled
substance manufactured, received, sold, delivered, or otherwise
disposed of. 21 U.S.C. 827 and 958. These records must be maintained
separately from all other records of the registrant or, alternatively,
in the case of non-narcotic controlled substances, be in such form that
required information is readily retrievable from the ordinary business
records of the registrant. 21 U.S.C 827(b)(2). The records must be kept
and be available for at least two years for inspection and copying by
officers or employees of the United States authorized by the Attorney
General. 21 U.S.C. 827(b)(3). The records must be in accordance with
and contain such relevant information as may be required by regulations
promulgated by DEA. 21 U.S.C. 827(b)(1). These record requirements help
to deter and detect diversion of controlled substances and ensure that
registrants remain accountable for all controlled substances within
their possession and/or control.
Overview of This Information Collection
1. Type of Information Collection: Extension of a currently
approved collection.
2. Title of the Form/Collection: Registrant Record of Controlled
Substances Destroyed.
3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of
the Department sponsoring the collection: DEA Form 41. The applicable
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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 the obligation to respond: Affected public (Primary): Private
Sector--business or other for-profit. Other: Private Sector--businesses
not-for-profit institutions; Federal, State, local, and tribal
governments. The obligation to mandatory per 21 U.S.C. 827.
5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of
time estimated for an average respondent to respond: DEA estimates that
92,832 persons respond as needed to this collection. Responses take 30
minutes for DEA Form 41.
6. An estimate of the total annual burden (in hours) associated
with the collection: DEA estimates that this collection takes 46,416
annual burden hours.
7. An estimate of the total annual cost burden associated with the
collection, if applicable: $0.
Total Burden Hours
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Time per
Activity Number of Frequency Total annual response Total annual
respondents responses (mins) burden (hours)
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DEA Form 41..................... 92,832 1 92,832 30 46,416
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Unduplicated Totals......... 92,832 N/A 92,832 30 46,416
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If additional information is required contact: Darwin Arceo,
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice,
Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Two
Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE, 4W-218, Washington, DC.
Dated: October 19, 2023.
Darwin Arceo,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2023-23642 Filed 10-25-23; 8:45 am]
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