[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 96 (Monday, May 19, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Page 28773]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-11470]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

[OMB Number 1117-0003]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection 
eComments Requested; Reinstatement, With Change, of a Previously 
Approved Collection For Which Approval Has Expired: ARCOS Transaction 
Reporting

AGENCY: Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Justice.

ACTION: 60-Day notice.

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SUMMARY: 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.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 60 days until 
July 18, 2014.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have additional 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 
Ruth A. Carter, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement 
Administration, 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, Virginia 22152.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This process is conducted in accordance with 
5 CFR 1320.10. 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/Component, 
including whether the information will have practical utility;
--Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's/components 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 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. The Title of the Form/Collection: ARCOS Transaction Reporting--
DEA Form 333.
    3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the Department sponsoring the collection: The form number is 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: Controlled substances manufacturers and 
distributors must report acquisition/distribution transactions to the 
DEA to comply with Federal law and international treaty obligations. 
This information helps to ensure a closed system of distribution for 
these substances.
    5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of 
time estimated for an average respondent to respond: The DEA estimates 
that 1,265 respondents, with 7,932 responses annually to this 
collection. The DEA estimates that it takes 1 hour to complete the 
form.
    6. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: The DEA estimates this collection has a public 
burden of 6,856 hours annually.
    If additional information is required contact: Jerri Murray, 
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, 
Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Two 
Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE., 3E.405B, Washington, DC 20530.

     Dated: May 13, 2014.
Jerri Murray,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2014-11470 Filed 5-16-14; 8:45 am]
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