[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 154 (Thursday, August 11, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46886-46887]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-15874]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Drug Enforcement Administration


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comments Requested

ACTION: 60-Day notice of information collection under review: 
Application for registration (DEA Form 224); Application for 
registration renewal (DEA Form 224a); and Affidavit for chain renewal 
(DEA Form 224B).

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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. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 
``sixty days'' until October 11, 2005. This process is conducted in 
accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
    If you have comments, especially on the estimated public burden or 
associated response time, suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed 
information collection instrument with instructions or additional 
information, please contact Patricia M. Good, Liaison and Policy 
Section, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration, 
Washington, DC 20537.
    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: Application for Registration (DEA 
Form 224); Application for Registration Renewal (DEA Form 224a); and 
Affidavit for Chain Renewal (DEA Form 224B)
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form Number: DEA Form 
224, 224a and 224B; Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement 
Administration, 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: 
Not-for-Profit Institutions; State, local or tribal government. All 
firms and individuals who distribute or dispense controlled substances 
must register with the DEA under the Controlled Substances Act. 
Registration is needed for control measures over legal handlers of 
controlled substances and is used to monitor their activities.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: It is estimated 
that 13,510 persons complete DEA Form 224 on paper, at 12 minutes per 
form, for an annual burden of 2,702 hours. It is estimated that 41,839 
persons complete DEA Form 224 electronically, at 8 minutes per form, 
for an annual burden of 5,579 hours. It is estimated that 159,009 
persons complete DEA Form 224a on paper, at 12 minutes per form, for an 
annual burden of 31,820 hours. It is estimated that 178,884 persons 
complete DEA Form 224a electronically, at 4 minutes per form, for an 
annual burden of 11,926 hours. It is estimated that 72 persons complete 
DEA Form 224b, at 5 hours per form, for an annual burden of 360 hours.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: It is estimated that this

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collection will create a burden of 52,387 annual burden hours.
    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: August 5, 2005.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Department Clearance Officer, Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 05-15874 Filed 8-10-05; 8:45 am]
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