[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 248 (Monday, December 29, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67661-67662]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-33654]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Drug Enforcement Administration


Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of a 
Currently Approved Collection; Comment Request

ACTION: Notice of information collection under review; application for 
permit to import controlled substances for domestic and/or scientific 
purposes pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 952.

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    The information collection is published to obtain comments from the 
public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will be 
accepted until February 23, 1998.
    We are requesting written comments and suggestions from the public 
and affected agencies concerning the collection of information. Your 
comments should address one or more of the following four points:
    1. Evaluate whether the 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 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.
    Comments 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. Paul Hugentober, 202-307-2414, 
Chief, International Drug Unit, Operations Section, Office of Diversion 
Control, Drug Enforcement Administration, Washington, DC 20537. If you 
have additional comments, suggestions, or need a copy of the 
information collection instrument with instructions, or additional 
information, please contact Mr. Paul Hugentober.
    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: Extension of a currently 
approved collection.
    2. Title of the Form/Collection: Application for Permit to Import 
Controlled Substances for Domestic and/or Scientific Purposes pursuant 
to 21 U.S.C. 952.

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    3. Agency form number: DEA Form 357; 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.
    Title 21, CFR, 1312.12 requires any registrant who desires to 
import certain controlled substances into the United States to apply on 
DEA Form 357. Information is needed to determine the suitability for 
issuance of an Import Permit, ensure that import quotas are not 
exceeded, and provide the United Nations with information concerning 
legitimate traffic in narcotics.
    1. An estimate of the total estimated number of respondents and the 
amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 237 
respondents at 1 response per year at 15 minutes per response.
    2. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 59.25 annual burden hours.
    Public comment on this proposed information collection is strongly 
encouraged.

    Dated: December 19, 1997.
Robert B. Briggs,
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 97-33654 Filed 12-24-97; 8:45 am]
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