[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 120 (Monday, June 23, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35573-35574]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-14574]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

[OMB Number 1117-0003]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection 
eComments Requested; Submission for OMB Approval; ARCOS Transaction 
Reporting

AGENCY: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), 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 is published to obtain 
comments from the public and affected agencies. This proposed 
information collection was previously published in the Federal Register 
Volume 79, Number 75, pages 21954, on April 18, 2014, allowing for a 60 
day comment period.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for an additional 
30 days until July 23, 2014.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have 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 Erika Gehrmann, 
Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration, 8701 
Morrissette Drive, Springfield, Virginia 22152. Written comments and/or 
suggestions can also be directed to the Office of Management and 
Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention 
Department of Justice Desk Officer, Washington, DC 20503 or send email 
to [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This process is conducted in accordance with 
5 CFR 1320.10. 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.

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    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: ARCOS Transaction Reporting.
    (3) Agency form number: DEA Form 333.
    (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.
    Controlled substances manufacturers and distributors must report 
acquisition/distribution transactions to the 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: The DEA 
estimates that 1,265 respondents, with 7,932 responses annually to this 
collection. The 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 7,932 hours annually.
    If additional information is required contact: Jerri Murray, 
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, 
Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Two 
Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE., Room 3E-.405B, Washington, DC 
20530.

    Dated: June 18, 2014.
Jerri Murray,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2014-14574 Filed 6-20-14; 8:45 am]
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