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notice of information collection under review: National Clandestine
Laboratory Seizure Report.
[Federal Register: January 5, 2004 (Volume 69,
Number 2)] [Notices] [Page 375] From the Federal Register Online via GPO
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Drug Enforcement Administration
Agency Information Collection Activities:
Proposed Collection; Comments Requested
ACTION: 30-day notice of information
collection under review: National Clandestine Laboratory Seizure Report.
The Department of Justice (DOJ), Drug Enforcement
Administration (DEA) has submitted 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 is published to obtain comments from the
public and affected agencies. This proposed information collection was
previously published in the Federal Register, Volume 68, Number 190,
page 56650 on October 1, 2003, allowing for a 60 day comment
period.
The purpose of this notice is to allow for an
additional 30 days for public comment until February 4, 2004. This
process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the
items contained in this notice, especially the estimated public burden
and associated response time, should be directed to the Office of
Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Attention Department of Justice Desk Officer, Washington, DC 20503.
Additionally, comments may be submitted to OMB via facsimile to (202)
395-5806. 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:
(1) 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;
(2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of
the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be
collected; and
(4) 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.
Overview of This Information Collection
(1) Type of Information Collection: New
Collection.
(2) Title of the Form/Collection: National Clandestine Laboratory
Seizure Report.
(3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form Number: EPIC
Form 143, Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Department of
Justice.
(4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well
as a brief abstract: Primary: State and Local Law Enforcement
Agencies. Other: None. Records in this system are used to provide
clandestine laboratory seizure information for the El Paso Intelligence
Center, Drug Enforcement Administration, and other law enforcement
agencies, in the discharge of their law enforcement duties and
responsibilities. It is a criminal offense under title 21, United States
Code, to illegally manufacture controlled substances and their
counterfeits. 21 U.S.C. 873(a)
authorizes the Attorney General to, among other things, arrange for the
exchange of information between governmental officials concerning the
use and abuse of controlled substances. This form provides a consistent
method by which state and local authorities can report incidents
relating to the seizure of clandestine laboratories for illegal drug
manufacturing or of materials evidencing clandestine laboratory
operations.
(5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of
time estimated for an average respondent to respond: It is estimated
that 10,000 respondents will complete the information within 1
hour.
(6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with
the collection: There are an estimated 10,000 total annual burden
hours associated with this collection.
If additional information is required contact:
Brenda E. Dyer, Deputy Clearance Officer, United States Department of
Justice, Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Patrick
Henry Building, Suite 1600, 601 D Street, NW., Washington, DC 20530.
Dated: December 29, 2003.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Deputy Clearance Officer, Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 04-37 Filed 1-2-04; 8:45 am]
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