Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection, eComments Requested; Extension Without Change of a Previously Approved Collection Application for Permit To Export Controlled Substances, Application for Permit To Export Controlled Substances for Subsequent Reexport-DEA Forms 161, 161R

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 155 (Thursday, August 11, 2016)

Federal Register Volume 81, Number 155 (Thursday, August 11, 2016)

Notices

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

FR Doc No: 2016-19090

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

OMB Number 1117-0004

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection, eComments Requested; Extension Without Change of a Previously Approved Collection Application for Permit To Export Controlled Substances, Application for Permit To Export Controlled Substances for Subsequent Reexport--DEA Forms 161, 161R

AGENCY: Drug Enforcement Administration, 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. This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register at 81 FR 38220, June 13, 2016, allowing for a 60 day comment period.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for an additional 30 days until September 12, 2016.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have comments 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 Michael J. Lewis, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration; Mailing Address: 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, Virginia 22152; Telephone: (202) 598-6812 or sent to OIRA_submissions@omb.eop.gov.

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 agency, 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

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information proposed 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 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. Title of the Form/Collection: Application for Permit to Export Controlled Substances; Application for Permit to Export Controlled Substances for Subsequent Reexport.

3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department sponsoring the collection: DEA Forms: 161, 161R. The applicable component within the Department of Justice is the Drug Enforcement Administration, Office of Diversion Control.

4. Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract:

   Affected public (Primary): Business or other for-profit.

   Affected public (Other): None.

   Abstract: Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (21 CFR), Sections 1312.21 and 1312.22 require that any person who desires to export or reexport controlled substances listed in schedules I or II, any narcotic substance listed in schedules III or IV, or any non-narcotic substance in schedule III which the Administrator has specifically designated by regulation in Sec. 1312.30, or any non-narcotic substance in schedule IV or V which is also listed in schedule I or II of the Convention on Psychotropic Substances, must have an export permit.

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 134 respondents, with 6,116 responses annually to this collection. The DEA estimates that it takes .5 hour to complete the form.

6. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the proposed collection: The DEA estimates that this collection takes 3,301 annual burden hours.

   If additional information is required please 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., Suite 3E.405B, Washington, DC 20530.

   Dated: August 8, 2016.

   Jerri Murray,

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

   FR Doc. 2016-19090 Filed 8-10-16; 8:45 am

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