[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 120 (Monday, June 23, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Page 35572]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-14576]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
[OMB Number 1117-0021]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection
eComments Requested; Submission for OMB Approval
AGENCY: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Department of Justice
Dispensing Records of Individual Practitioners.
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
at 79 FR 21952, April 18, 2014, allowing for a 60 day comment period.
DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 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.
(2) Title of the Form/Collection: Dispensing Records of Individual
Practitioners.
(3) Agency form number: N/A.
(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.
21 U.S.C. 827 requires individual practitioners to keep records of
the dispensing and administration of controlled substances. This
information is needed to maintain a closed system of distribution.
(5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount
of time estimated
(6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated
with the collection: The DEA estimates this collection has a public
burden of 40,699 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. 2014-14576 Filed 6-20-14; 8:45 am]
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