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any other possible solutions to this

problem. Therefore, DEA is soliciting

comments from the affected industries,

Medicare/Medicaid agencies, insurance

providers, state regulatory agencies, and

other interested parties regarding the

feasibility of these options, alternative

options, and suggestions to resolve the

problem of excess controlled substances

at LTCFs. DEA is requesting comments

in support of allowing controlled

substances to be stored at the LTCF and

dispensed at the time of administration

utilizing an automated dispensing

system as well as comments in

opposition to this proposed allowance.

DEA is specifically seeking information

on the following:

1. Do state regulations currently allow

for nonpatient-specific medications to

be stored and dispensed at a LTCF other

than in emergency kits?

2. Do state regulations currently

allow, or are states considering

allowing, the use of automated

dispensing systems at LTCFs? If states

allow the use of automated dispensing

systems at LTCFs, who is responsible

and accountable for the controlled

substances stored in those systems?

3. In states that currently allow the

use of an automated dispensing system

at the LTCF, please comment on any

problems associated with utilization of

an automated dispensing system for

controlled substances and provide any

data regarding the amount of excess

generated and/or diversion of controlled

substances.

4. What are the roles of dispensing

pharmacists and consultant pharmacists

in LTCFs?

Please submit written comments no

later than June 25, 2001 to Deputy

Assistant Administrator, Office of

Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement

Administration, Washington, D.C.

20537, Attention: Federal Register

Representative/CCR.

Dated: April 12, 2001.

Laura M. Nagel,

Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of

Diversion Control.

[FR Doc. 01–10256 Filed 4–24–01; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Immigration and Naturalization Service

Agency Information Collection

Activities: Comment Request

ACTION: Notice of information collection

under review; screening requirements of

carriers.

The Department of Justice,

Immigration and Naturalization Service

has submitted the following information

collection request for review and

clearance 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 June 25, 2001.

Written comments and suggestions

from the public and affected agencies

concerning the proposed collection of

information 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.

Overview of this information

collection:

(1) Type of Information Collection:

Extension of a currently approved

collection.

(2) Title of the Form/Collection:

Screening Requirements of Carriers.

(3) Agency form number, if any, and

the applicable component of the

Department of Justice sponsoring the

collection: No Agency Form Number

(File No. OMB–16). Inspections

Division, Immigration and

Naturalization Service.

(4) Affected public who will be asked

or required to respond, as well as a brief

abstract: Primary: Business or other forprofit. This information is used by the

Immigration and Naturalization Service

to determine whether sufficient steps

are taken by a carrier demonstrating

improvement in the screening of its

passengers in order for the carrier to be

eligible for automatic fines mitigation.

(5) An estimate of the total number of

respondents and the amount of time

estimated for an average respondent to

respond: 65 responses at 100 hours per

response.

(6) An estimate of the total public

burden (in hours) associated with the

collection: 6,500 annual burden hours.

If you have additional comments,

suggestions, or need a copy of the

proposed information collection

instrument with instructions, or

additional information, please contact

Richard A. Sloan 202–514–3291,

Director, Policy Directives and

Instructions Branch, Immigration and

Naturalization Service, U.S. Department

of Justice, Room 4034, 425 I Street, NW.,

Washington, DC 20536. Additionally,

comments and/or suggestions regarding

the item(s) contained in this notice,

especially regarding the estimated

public burden and associated response

time may also be directed to Mr.

Richard A. Sloan.

If additional information is required

contact: Mr. Robert B. Briggs, Clearance

Officer, United States Department of

Justice, Information Management and

Security Staff, Justice Management

Division, National Place Building, 1331

Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Suite 1220,

Washington, DC 20530.

Dated: April 19, 2001.

Richard A. Sloan,

Department Clearance Officer, Immigration

and Naturalization Service, Department of

Justice.

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training

Administration

Proposed Collection; Comment

Request

ACTION: Notice.

SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as

part of its continuing effort to reduce

paperwork and respondent burden

conducts a preclearance consultation

program to provide the general public

and Federal agencies with an

opportunity to comment on proposed

and/or continuing collections of

information in accordance with the

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995

(PRA95) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). This

program helps to ensure that requested

data can be provided in the desired

format, reporting burden (time and

financial resources) is minimized,

collection instruments are clearly

understood, and the impact of collection

requirements on respondents can be

properly assessed. Currently, the

Employment and Training

Administration (ETA) is soliciting

comments concerning the proposed