Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals

Federal Register: April 17, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 75)

Notices

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Drug Enforcement Administration

OMB Number 1117-0003

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;

Comments Requested

ACTION: 30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review; ARCOS

Transaction Reporting; DEA Form 333.

The Department of Justice (DOJ), Drug Enforcement Administration

(DEA) has submitted 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 73, Number 29, page 8065 on February 12, 2008, allowing for a 60-day comment period.

The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days for public comment until May 19, 2008. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.

Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the items contained in this notice, especially the estimated public burden and associated response time, should be directed to the Office of Management and

Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention

Department of Justice Desk Officer, Washington, DC 20503. Additionally, comments may be submitted to OMB via facsimile to (202) 395-5806.

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.

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

Form 333.

(3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the

Department of Justice sponsoring the collection:

Form Number: DEA Form 333. Office of Diversion Control, Drug

Enforcement Administration, United States 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: Controlled substances Manufacturers and distributors must report acquisition/distribution transactions to 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: DEA estimates that 1,173 respondents, with 7,768 responses annually to this collection. 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 7,768 hours annually.

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If additional information is required contact: Lynn Bryant,

Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice,

Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Patrick Henry

Building, Suite 1600, 601 D Street, NW., Washington, DC 20530.

Dated: April 14, 2008.

Lynn Bryant,

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

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