[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 206 (Thursday, October 26, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 73625-73626]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-23642]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

[OMB Number 1117-0007]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection, 
eComments Requested; Extension of a Previously Approved Collection; 
Registrant Record of Controlled Substances Destroyed

AGENCY: Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Justice.

ACTION: 60-Day notice.

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SUMMARY: The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Department of 
Justice (DOJ), 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.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 60 days until 
December 26, 2023.

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 
Scott A Brinks, Regulatory Drafting and Policy Support Section, Drug 
Enforcement Administration; Mailing Address: 8701 Morrissette Drive, 
Springfield, Virginia 22152; Telephone: (571) 362-3261, Email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 Bureau of Justice 
Statistics, including whether the information will have practical 
utility;
--Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used;
--Evaluate whether and if so how the quality, utility, and clarity of 
the information to be collected can be enhanced; 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.

    Abstract: In accordance with the Controlled Substance Act (CSA), 
every DEA registrant must make a biennial inventory and maintain, on a 
current basis, a complete and accurate record of each controlled 
substance manufactured, received, sold, delivered, or otherwise 
disposed of. 21 U.S.C. 827 and 958. These records must be maintained 
separately from all other records of the registrant or, alternatively, 
in the case of non-narcotic controlled substances, be in such form that 
required information is readily retrievable from the ordinary business 
records of the registrant. 21 U.S.C 827(b)(2). The records must be kept 
and be available for at least two years for inspection and copying by 
officers or employees of the United States authorized by the Attorney 
General. 21 U.S.C. 827(b)(3). The records must be in accordance with 
and contain such relevant information as may be required by regulations 
promulgated by DEA. 21 U.S.C. 827(b)(1). These record requirements help 
to deter and detect diversion of controlled substances and ensure that 
registrants remain accountable for all controlled substances within 
their possession and/or control.

Overview of This Information Collection

    1. Type of Information Collection: Extension of a currently 
approved collection.
    2. Title of the Form/Collection: Registrant Record of Controlled 
Substances Destroyed.
    3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the Department sponsoring the collection: DEA Form 41. The applicable

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component within the Department of Justice is the Drug Enforcement 
Administration, Diversion Control Division.
    4. Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as the obligation to respond: Affected public (Primary): Private 
Sector--business or other for-profit. Other: Private Sector--businesses 
not-for-profit institutions; Federal, State, local, and tribal 
governments. The obligation to mandatory per 21 U.S.C. 827.
    5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of 
time estimated for an average respondent to respond: DEA estimates that 
92,832 persons respond as needed to this collection. Responses take 30 
minutes for DEA Form 41.
    6. An estimate of the total annual burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: DEA estimates that this collection takes 46,416 
annual burden hours.
    7. An estimate of the total annual cost burden associated with the 
collection, if applicable: $0.

                                               Total Burden Hours
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                                                                                     Time per
            Activity                 Number of       Frequency     Total  annual     response      Total annual
                                    respondents                      responses        (mins)      burden (hours)
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DEA Form 41.....................          92,832               1          92,832              30          46,416
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    Unduplicated Totals.........          92,832             N/A          92,832              30          46,416
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    If additional information is required contact: Darwin Arceo, 
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, 
Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Two 
Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE, 4W-218, Washington, DC.

    Dated: October 19, 2023.
Darwin Arceo,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2023-23642 Filed 10-25-23; 8:45 am]
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