[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 67 (Wednesday, April 7, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 18405]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-7814]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Drug Enforcement Administration


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comments Requested

ACTION: 60-Day emergency notice of information collection under review: 
drug 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 clearance in 
accordance with emergency review procedures of the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995. OMB approval has been requested by April 15, 2004. The 
proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from 
the public and affected agencies. If granted, the emergency approval is 
only valid for 180 days. Comments should be directed to OMB, Office of 
Information and Regulation Affairs, Attention: Department of Justice 
Desk Officer, Washington, DC 20503. Comments are encouraged and will be 
accepted for 60 days until June 7, 2004.
    During the first 60 days of this same review period, a regular 
review of this information collection is also being undertaken. All 
comments and suggestions, or questions regarding additional 
information, to include obtaining a copy of the proposed information 
collection instrument with instructions, should be directed to Senior 
Inspector Stephen G. Griswold, Drug Enforcement Administration, 2401 
Jefferson Davis Highway, Alexandria, VA 22301 or facsimile (202) 307-
8256.
    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:
    (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:

    (1) Type of information collection: New collection.
    (2) The title of the form/collection: Drug questionnaire.
    (3) The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the department sponsoring the collection: Form Number: DEA Form 341. 
Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Justice.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: Primary: Applicants for Employment with the 
Drug Enforcement Administration. Other: None. The Drug Enforcement 
Administration has stated, as a matter of policy, that a past history 
of illegal drug use may be disqualifying for employment with the DEA. 
This form seeks, directly from applicants for positions at DEA, 
information pertaining to personal history of illegal drug use.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond/reply: It is 
estimated that 30,000 respondents will each take 5 minutes to complete 
the form.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: The estimated total annual public burden 
associated with this application is 2500 hours.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brenda E. Dyer, Deputy Clearance 
Officer, United States Department of Justice, Justice Management 
Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Patrick Henry Building, Suite 
1600, 601 D Street NW., Washington, DC 20530.

    Dated: April 1, 2004.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Deputy Clearance Officer, PRA, Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 04-7814 Filed 4-6-04; 8:45 am]
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