98-19164. Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request  

  • [Federal Register Volume 63, Number 138 (Monday, July 20, 1998)]
    [Notices]
    [Page 38848]
    From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
    [FR Doc No: 98-19164]
    
    
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    DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
    
    Drug Enforcement Administration
    
    
    Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
    Comment Request
    
    ACTION: Notice of Information Collection Under Review; Extension of a 
    currently approved collection; ARCOS Transaction Reporting--DEA Form 
    333.
    
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        This proposed information collection is published to obtain 
    comments from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged 
    and will be accepted until September 18, 1998. Request written comments 
    and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the 
    proposed collection of information.
        Your comments 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/
    component, including whether the information will have practical 
    utility;
        2. Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies/components 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.
        If you have comments, suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed 
    information collection instrument with instructions, if applicable, or 
    additional information, please contact Patricia Good, 202-307-7297, 
    Chief, Policy and Liaison Section, Office of Diversion Control, Drug 
    Enforcement Administration, Washington, DC 20537.
    
    Overview of This Information
    
        (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: Form No.: DEA Form 333.
        Applicable component of the Department sponsoring the collection: 
    Office of Diversion Control, 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: Business or other for-profit.
        Other: None.
        Abstract: Necessary for U.S. to meet obligations under two 
    international treaties: Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs and 
    Psychotropic Substances. Treaties require information on the 
    manufacture and consumption of certain substances. Information tracks 
    substances from manufacture to sale to dispensing level.
        (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
    of time estimated for an average respondent to respond/reply: 617 
    respondents. 4 responses per year  x  60 minutes per response = 4 hrs.
        (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
    with the collection: 2,468 annual burden hours. 617 respondents  x  4 
    hrs. per respondent per year.
    
    If Additional Information is Required Contact
    
        Mr. Robert B. Briggs, Clearance Officer, United States Department 
    of Justice, Information Management and Security Staff, Justice 
    Management Division, Suite 850, Washington Center, 1001 G Street, NW., 
    Washington, DC 20530.
    
        Dated: July 13, 1998.
    Robert B. Briggs,
    Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
    [FR Doc. 98-19164 Filed 7-17-98; 8:45 am]
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Document Information

Published:
07/20/1998
Department:
Drug Enforcement Administration
Entry Type:
Notice
Action:
Notice of Information Collection Under Review; Extension of a currently approved collection; ARCOS Transaction Reporting--DEA Form 333.
Document Number:
98-19164
Pages:
38848-38848 (1 pages)
PDF File:
98-19164.pdf