Notice2026-19433
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection, eComments Requested; Extension Without Change of a Previously Approved Collection; Title-Application for Import Quota for Ephedrine, Pseudoephedrine, and Phenylpropanolamine (DEA Form 488)
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Published
September 23, 2026
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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 91, Number 183 (Wednesday, September 23, 2026)]
[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: 2026-19433]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
[OMB Number 1117-0047]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection,
eComments Requested; Extension Without Change of a Previously Approved
Collection; Title--Application for Import Quota for Ephedrine,
Pseudoephedrine, and Phenylpropanolamine (DEA Form 488)
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
November 23, 2026.
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
Heather Achbach, Regulatory Drafting and Policy Support Section, Drug
Enforcement Administration; Mailing Address: 8701 Morrissette Drive,
Springfield, Virginia 22152; Telephone: (571) 776-3882; Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1f577a7e6b777a6d315a315e7c777d7e7c775f7b7a7e31787069"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4e062b2f3a262b3c600b600f2d262c2f2d260e2a2b2f60292138">[email protected]</span></a> or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0e4a4b4f205e5c4f4e6a6b6f20696178"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e9adaca8c7b9bba8a98d8c88c78e869f">[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: Pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 952 and 21 CFR 1315.34, any person
who desires to import the List I chemicals Ephedrine, Pseudoephedrine,
or Phenylpropanolamine during the next calendar year must apply on DEA
Form 488 for an import quota for each such List I chemical.
Overview of This Information Collection
1. Type of Information Collection: Extension of a currently
approved collection.
2. The Title of the Form/Collection: Application for Import Quota
for Ephedrine, Pseudoephedrine, and Phenylpropanolamine.
3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of
the Department sponsoring the collection: DEA Form 488. 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 the obligation to respond: Affected Public (Primary): Business
or other for-profit.
Affected Public (Other): None.
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 53 registrants participate in this information collection. The
time per response is 30 minutes.
6. An estimate of the total annual burden (in hours) associated
with the collection: DEA estimates that this collection takes 72 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 Total annual
Activity Number of Frequency Total annual response burden
respondents responses (hours) (hours)
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DEA Form 488................................. 53 2.69811321 143 0.5 72
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Unduplicated Totals...................... 53 2.69811321 143 0.5 72
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If additional information is required contact: Darwin Arceo,
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice,
Justice Management Division, Enterprise Portfolio Management, Two
Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE, 4W-218, Washington, DC.
Dated: September 21, 2026.
Darwin Arceo,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2026-19433 Filed 9-22-26; 8:45 am]
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