[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 115 (Monday, June 16, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32656-32657]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-15678]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Drug Enforcement Administration
Agency Information Collection Activities: New Collection; Comment
Request
ACTION: Notice of information collection under review; Collection of
laboratory analysis data on drug samples tested by non-Federal (state
and local government) crime laboratories.
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Office of Management and Budget approval is being sought for the
information collection listed below. This proposed information
collection was previously published in the Federal Register on March
14, 1997 at 62 FR 12250, allowing for a 60-day public comment period.
The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for
public comments until July 16, 1997. This process is conducted in
accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained
in this notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and
associated
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response time should be directed to the Office of Management and
Budget, Office of Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Department of Justice
Desk Office, Washington DC 20530. Additionally, comments may be
submitted to OMB via facsimile to (202) 395-7285. Comments may also be
submitted to the Department of Justice (DOJ), Justice Management
Division, Information Management and Security Staff, Attention:
Department Clearance Officer, Suite 850, Washington Center, 1001 G
Street, NW., Washington, DC 20530. Additionally, comments may be
submitted to DOJ via facsimile at (202) 514-1590.
Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected
agencies concerning the proposed collection of information 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: Collection of laboratory analysis
data on drug samples tested by non-Federal (state and local government)
crime laboratories also known as National Forensic Laboratory
Information System (NFLIS);
3. Agency form number: None; Applicable component of the Department
of Justice sponsoring the collection: Office of Diversion Control, Drug
Enforcement Administration, Department of Justice.
4. Affected public who will be asked to respond, as well as a brief
abstract: Primary: State and local crime laboratories. Other: None.
DEA is required under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) (21
U.S.C. 811(b)) to gather data relevant to a determination of the actual
or relative abuse potential of drugs. Existing Federal drug abuse data
bases do not provide the type or quality of information necessary to
accomplish this task in a timely and efficient manner. Non-Federal
crime laboratories conduct chemical analyses on a significantly larger
number of illicit drug samples than DEA's seven laboratories. The non-
Federal analyzed drug data is an untapped resource which would give DEA
a very comprehensive representation of drug trafficking in the U.S.
This data has the highest degree of validity because it is verified by
chemical analysis. Participating laboratories and other government
agencies will be permitted to access part of the data base.
5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of
time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 330 respondents at
12 times per year at 8 hours per response.
6. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated
with the collection: 31,680 annual burden hours.
If additional information is required contact: Mr. Robert B.
Briggs, Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice,
Information Management and Security Staff, Justice Management Division,
Suite 850, Washington Center, 1001 G Street, NW., Washington, DC 20530.
Dated: June 10, 1997.
Robert B. Briggs,
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 97-15678 Filed 6-13-97; 8:45 am]
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