[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 236 (Thursday, December 7, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 76665-76666]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-31118]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Drug Enforcement Administration


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Requested

ACTION: Notice of Information Collection Under Review; Extension of a 
currently approved collection; Application for registration (DEA Form 
225); Application for Registration Renewal (DEA Form 225a); and 
Affidavit for Chain Renewal (DEA Form 225B).

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    The Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration has 
submitted the following information collection request for review and 
clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This 
proposed information is published to obtain comments from the public 
and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 
``sixty days'' until February 5, 2001.
    If you have additional comments, suggestions, or need a copy of the 
proposed information collection instrument with instructions or 
additional information, please contact Mr. James A. Pacella, 202-307-
7250, Registration and Program Support Section, Office of Diversion 
Control, Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Department of Justice, 
Washington, DC 20537.
    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:

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    1. Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the function of the agency, 
including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
    2. Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's 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:
    1. Type of information collection: Extension of a currently 
approved collection.
    2. The title of the form/collection: Application for Registration 
(DEA Form 225); Application for Registration Renewal (DEA Form 225a); 
and Affidavit for Chain Renewal (DEA Form 225B).
    3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the Department sponsoring the collection: Form Numbers: DEA Form 225, 
DEA Form 225a and DEA Form 225B. Applicable component of the Department 
sponsoring the collection: Office of Diversion Control, 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: Business or other-for-profit. Other: 
Individuals or households, Not-for-profit institutions and State, Local 
or Tribal Government. Abstract: The Controlled Substances Act requires 
all firms and individuals who manufacture, distribute, import, export, 
conduct research or dispense controlled substances to register with 
DEA. Registration provides a closed system of distribution to control 
the flow of controlled substances through the distribution chain. A 
revision made to the subject forms requires the respondent to submit 
their Tax Identification Number or Social Security Number as required 
by the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 (PL 104-134).
    5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of 
time estimated for an average respondent to respond/reply: Regarding 
DEA Form 225 and 225a: 9,800 respondents, .5 hours per response. A 
respondent will take an estimate of 30 minutes to complete a DEA Form 
225 or DEA Form 225a. Regarding DEA Form 225B: 7 respondents, 1 hour 
per response. A respondent will take an estimate of 1 hour each year to 
complete a DEA Form 225B.
    6. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 4,907 annual burden hours.
    Public comments on this proposed information collection are 
strongly encouraged.
    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 1220, National Place, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, 
DC 20530.

    Dated: November 30, 2000.
Robert B. Briggs,
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 00-31118 Filed 12-6-00; 8:45 am]
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