[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 37 (Friday, February 25, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9384-9385]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-3624]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Drug Enforcement Administration


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comments Requested

ACTION: 30-day notice of information collection under review: ARCOS 
Transaction Reporting--DEA Form 333.

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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 69, Number 244 page 
76479 on December 21, 2004, allowing for a 60 day comment period.
    The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days 
for public comment until March 28, 2005. 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)

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395-5806. 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:

    --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;
    --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;
    --Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected; and
    --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) Title of the Form/Collection: ARCOS Transaction Reporting--DEA 
Form 333.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department sponsoring the collection: Form Number: DEA Form 333. Office 
of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration, United States 
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: 
None. Abstract: Manufacturers and distributors of controlled substances 
must report acquisition/distribution transactions to DEA to comply with 
Federal law and international treaty obligations. This information 
helps to ensure a closed system of distribution for these controlled 
substances.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond/reply: DEA 
estimates that 1,334 persons respond to this collection. DEA estimates 
that it takes 1 hour to complete a paper form and 10 minutes to 
complete the form electronically.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: DEA estimates this collection has a public burden 
of 1,309 hours annually.
    If additional information is required contact: Brenda E. Dyer, 
Department 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: February 22, 2005.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Department Clearance Officer, Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 05-3624 Filed 2-24-05; 8:45 am]
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