[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 14 (Monday, January 23, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3542-3543]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-681]


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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: 
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 70, Number 190, 
page 57622) on October 3, 2005, allowing for a 60-day comment period.
    The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days 
for public comment until February 22, 2006. 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) 395-5806. 
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;

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--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: Prescription Monitoring Program 
Questionnaire.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department sponsoring the collection: Form number: None. 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: State. Other: None. 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: It is estimated 
that 26 persons complete the Prescription Monitoring Program 
Questionnaire on paper and 25 persons complete the form electronically, 
at 5 hours per form, for an annual burden of 255 hours.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: It is estimated that there are 255 annual burden 
hours associated with this collection.
    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: January 17, 2006.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Department Clearance Officer, Department of Justice.
 [FR Doc. E6-681 Filed 1-20-06; 8:45 am]
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