[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 27 (Monday, February 10, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 6012]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-3155]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Drug Enforcement Administration


Agency Information Collection Activities: New Collection; Comment 
Request

ACTION: Notice of information collection under review; Report of mail 
order transactions.

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    The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments 
from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will 
be accepted until April 11, 1997.
    We are requesting 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, 
including whether the information will have practical utility;
    2. 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;
    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.
    Coments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained in this 
notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and associated 
response time should be directed to Mr. James A. Pacella, 202-307-7297, 
Chief, Policy Unit, Liaison & Policy Section, Office of Diversion 
Control, Drug Enforcement Administration Washington, DC 20537. If you 
have additional comments, suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed 
information collection instrument with instructions, or additional 
information, please contact Mr. James A. Pacella.
    Additionally, comments may also be submitted to the Department of 
Justice (DOJ), Justice Management Division, Information Management and 
Security Staff, Attention: Department Clearance Officer, Suite 850, 
Washington Center, 1001 G Street, NW, Washington, DC 20530. Additional 
comments may be submitted to DOJ via facsimile at 202-514-1590. 
Overview of this information collection:
    1. Type of Information Collection: New Collection.
    2. Title of the Form/Collection: Report of Mail Order Transactions.
    3. Agency form number: None; Applicable component of the Department 
of Justice sponsoring the collection: Office of Diversion Control, Drug 
Enforcement Administration, 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.
    The Comprehensive Methamphetamine Control Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-
237) requires that each regulated person who engages in a transaction 
with a non-regulated person which involves ephedrine, pseudoephedrine 
or phenylpropanolamine and uses the Postal Service or any private or 
commercial carrier shall, on a monthly basis, submit a report of each 
such transaction, conducted during the previous month to the Attorney 
General.
    5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of 
time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 1,500 respondents 
at 6 times per year at 1 hour per response.
    6. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 9,000 annual burden hours.
    Public comment on this proposed information collection is strongly 
encouraged.

    Dated: February 4, 1997.
Robert B. Briggs,
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 97-3155 Filed 2-7-97; 8:45 am]
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