Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Submission for OMB Approval; ARCOS Transaction Reporting

Federal Register, Volume 79 Issue 120 (Monday, June 23, 2014)

Federal Register Volume 79, Number 120 (Monday, June 23, 2014)

Notices

Pages 35573-35574

From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office www.gpo.gov

FR Doc No: 2014-14574

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

OMB Number 1117-0003

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Submission for OMB Approval; ARCOS Transaction Reporting

AGENCY: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Department of Justice.

ACTION: 30-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. This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register Volume 79, Number 75, pages 21954, on April 18, 2014, allowing for a 60 day comment period.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for an additional 30 days until July 23, 2014.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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 Erika Gehrmann, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration, 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, Virginia 22152. Written comments and/or suggestions can also be directed to the Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention Department of Justice Desk Officer, Washington, DC 20503 or send email to OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov.

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, 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 this information collection:

(1) Type of Information Collection: Extension of a currently approved collection.

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(2) Title of the Form/Collection: ARCOS Transaction Reporting.

(3) Agency form number: DEA Form 333.

(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.

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: DEA estimates this collection has a public burden of 7,932 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., Room 3E-.405B, Washington, DC 20530.

Dated: June 18, 2014.

Jerri Murray,

Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.

FR Doc. 2014-14574 Filed 6-20-14; 8:45 am

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