[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 244 (Tuesday, December 21, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 76479]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-27839]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Drug Enforcement Administration


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comments Requested

ACTION: 60-Day notice of information collection under review: ARCOS 
transaction reporting--DEA Form 333.

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    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. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 
``sixty days'' until February 22, 2005. This process is conducted in 
accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
    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 Patricia M. Good, Chief, Liaison and Policy 
Section, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration, 
Washington, DC 20537.
    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: Manufacturers and distributors of controlled substances 
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 controlled 
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 1,334 persons respond to this collection. DEA estimates that it 
takes 1 hour to complete a paper form and 10 minutes to complete the 
form electronically.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: DEA estimates this collection has a public burden 
of 1,309 hours annually.
    If additional information is required contact: Brenda E. Dyer, 
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: December 15, 2004.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Department Clearance Officer, Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 04-27839 Filed 12-20-04; 8:45 am]
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