[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 13 (Tuesday, January 21, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3407-3408]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-01016]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Drug Enforcement Administration

[OMB Number 1117-0043]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comments Requested: Drug Questionnaire; DEA Form 341

ACTION: 60-day notice.

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    The Department of Justice (DOJ), Drug Enforcement Administration 
(DEA), will be submitting 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 
until March 24, 2014. 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 Raymond A. Pagliarini, Jr., Assistant 
Administrator, Human Resources Division, Drug Enforcement 
Administration, 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, VA 22152.
    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 Information Collection 1117-0043

    (1) Type of Information Collection: Extension of a currently 
approved collection.
    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Drug Questionnaire (DEA Form 
341).
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department sponsoring the collection:
    Form number: DEA Form 341.
    Component: Human Resources Division, Drug Enforcement 
Administration, U.S. Department of Justice.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract:
    Primary: Individuals.
    Other: None.
    Abstract: DEA Policy states that a past history of illegal drug use 
may be a disqualification for employment with DEA. This form asks job 
applicants specific questions about their personal history, if any, 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: It is estimated 
that 255,000 respondents will respond annually, taking 5 minutes to 
complete each form.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 21,250 annual burden hours.
    If additional information is required contact: Jerri Murray, 
Department Clearance Officer, Policy and Planning Staff, Justice 
Management Division, Department of Justice, Two Constitution Square, 
145 N Street NE., Room 3W-1407B, Washington, DC 20530.

    Dated: January 15, 2014.
Jerri Murray,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2014-01016 Filed 1-17-14; 8:45 am]
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