[Federal Register: April 17, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 75)]
[Notices]
[Page 20952-20953]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Drug Enforcement Administration
[OMB Number 1117-0003]
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comments Requested
ACTION: 30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review; ARCOS
Transaction Reporting; DEA Form 333.
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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 73, Number 29, page
8065 on February 12, 2008, allowing for a 60-day comment period.
The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days
for public comment until May 19, 2008. 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:
--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 agencies estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
--Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be
collected; 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.
Overview of This Information Collection
(1) Type of Information Collection: Extension of a currently
approved collection.
(2) Title of the Form/Collection: ARCOS Transaction Reporting--DEA
Form 333.
(3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection:
Form Number: DEA Form 333. Office of Diversion Control, Drug
Enforcement Administration, United States Department of Justice.
(4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as
well as a brief abstract:
Primary: Business or other for-profit.
Other: None. Abstract: Controlled substances Manufacturers and
distributors must report acquisition/distribution transactions to DEA
to comply with Federal law and international treaty obligations. This
information helps to ensure a closed system of distribution for these
substances.
(5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: DEA estimates
that 1,173 respondents, with 7,768 responses annually to this
collection. DEA estimates that it takes 1 hour to complete the form.
(6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated
with the collection: DEA estimates this collection has a public burden
of 7,768 hours annually.
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If additional information is required contact: Lynn Bryant,
Department 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: April 14, 2008.
Lynn Bryant,
Department Clearance Officer, PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. E8-8279 Filed 4-16-08; 8:45 am]
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