[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 219 (Wednesday, November 13, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68886-68887]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-28737]


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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: New 
Collection; Prescription Monitoring Program Questionnaire.

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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 67, Number 167, 
pages 55274-55275 on August 2, 2002 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 13, 2002. 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 suggestions are requested from the public and 
affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information. 
Your comments 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 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: New collection.
    (2) The title of the form/collection: Prescription Monitoring 
Program Questionnaire.
    (3) The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the Department sponsoring the collection:
    Form No.: None.
    Applicable component of the Department sponsoring the collection: 
Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. 
Department of Justice.

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    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract:
    Primary: State agencies.
    Other: None.
    Abstract: This questionnaire permits the Drug Enforcement 
Administration to compile and evaluate information regarding the 
design, implementation and operation of state prescription monitoring 
programs. Such information allows DEA to assist states in the 
development of new programs designed to enhance the ability of both DEA 
and state authorities to prevent, detect, and investigate the diversion 
and abuse of controlled substances.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond/reply: 25 
respondents. 1 response per year x 5 hours per response = 125 annual 
burden hours.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 125 annual burden hours. 25 respondents x 5 hours 
per respondent per year.
    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, 
601 D Street, NW., Washington, DC 20004.

    Dated: November 6, 2002.
Robert B. Briggs,
Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 02-28737 Filed 11-12-02; 8:45 am]
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