97-15720. Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension of Existing Collection; Comment Request  

  • [Federal Register Volume 62, Number 115 (Monday, June 16, 1997)]
    [Notices]
    [Pages 32657-32658]
    From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
    [FR Doc No: 97-15720]
    
    
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    DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
    
    Drug Enforcement Administration
    
    
    Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension of Existing 
    Collection; Comment Request
    
    ACTION: Notice of information collection under review; annual reporting 
    requirement for manufacturers of listed chemicals.
    
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        Office of Management and Budget approval is being sought for the 
    information collection listed below. This information collection was 
    previously published in the Federal Register on March 31, 1997, and 
    allowed for a 60 day comment period. The purpose of this notice is to 
    allow an additional 30 days for public comments until July 16, 1997. 
    This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
        Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained 
    in this notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and 
    associated response time, should be directed to the Office of 
    Management and Budget, Office of Regulatory Affairs, Attention: 
    Department of Justice Desk Office, Washington, DC 20530. Additionally, 
    comments may be submitted to OMB via facsimile to (202) 395-7285. 
    Comments may also be submitted to the Department of Justice (DOJ), 
    Justice Management Division, Information Management and Security Staff, 
    Attention: Department Clearance Officer, Suite 850, 1001 G Street, NW., 
    Washington, DC 20530. Additionally, comments may be submitted to DOJ 
    via facsimile to (202) 514-1590.
        Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected 
    agencies concerning the proposed collection of information should 
    address one or more of the following four points:
        1. 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;
        2. 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;
        3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
    be collected; and
        4. 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 the information collection:
        1. Type of Information Collection: Extension of a currently 
    approved collection.
        2. Title of the Form/Collection: Annual Reporting Requirement for 
    Manufacturers of Listed Chemicals.
        3. Agency form number: None, if any, and the applicable component 
    of the Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: 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: 
    None. Section 310(b) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 
    830(b)) was amended by Public Law 103-200 (The Domestic Chemical
    
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    Diversion Control Act of 1993 (DCDCA)) to add a requirement that ``A 
    regulated person that manufactures a listed chemical shall report 
    annually to the Attorney General, in such form and manner and 
    containing such specific data as the Attorney General shall prescribe 
    by regulation, information concerning listed chemicals manufactured by 
    the person.''
        5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of 
    time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 100 respondents at 
    1 response per year at 4 hours per response.
        6. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
    with the collection: 400 annual burden hours.
        Public comment on this proposed information collection is strongly 
    encouraged.
    
        Dated: July 11, 1997.
    Robert B. Briggs,
    Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
    [FR Doc. 97-15720 Filed 6-13-97; 8:45 am]
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Document Information

Published:
06/16/1997
Department:
Drug Enforcement Administration
Entry Type:
Notice
Action:
Notice of information collection under review; annual reporting requirement for manufacturers of listed chemicals.
Document Number:
97-15720
Pages:
32657-32658 (2 pages)
PDF File:
97-15720.pdf