[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 226 (Friday, November 23, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58752-58753]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-29286]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Drug Enforcement Administration


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

ACTION: 30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Extension 
of a currently approved collection; Report of theft or loss of 
controlled substances--DEA Form 106.

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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 66, Number 182, 
pages 48272-48273 on September 19, 2001, allowing for a 60 day comment 
period.
    The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days 
for public comment until December 24, 2001. 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) 395-7285.
    Written comments and/or 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 function of the agency, 
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whether the information will have practical utility;
    (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 collection:
    (1) Type of information collection: Extension of a currently 
approved collection.
    (2) The title of the form/collection: Report of Theft or Loss of 
Controlled Substances--DEA Form 106.
    (3) The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the Department sponsoring the collection: Form No.: DEA-106. 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. Title 21 CFR, 1301.74(c) and 1301.76(b) 
requires DEA registrants to complete and submit a DEA-106 upon 
discovery of a theft or loss of controlled substances. Purpose: 
accurate accountability; monitor substances diverted into illicit 
markets and develop leads for criminal investigations.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond/reply: 3,765 
respondents with an average 30 minutes per response.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 3,076 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, 
United States Department of Justice, Patrick Henry Building, Suite 
1600, 601 D Street NW., Washington, DC 20004.

    Dated: November 19, 2001.
Robert B. Briggs,
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 01-29286 Filed 11-21-01; 8:45 am]
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