[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 179 (Monday, September 15, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53279-53280]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-21442]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Drug Enforcement Administration

[OMB Number 1117-0014]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comments Requested: Application for Registration (DEA Form 224); 
Application for Registration Renewal (DEA Form 224a); Affidavit for 
Chain Renewal (DEA Form 224B)

ACTION: 60-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review.

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    The Department of Justice (DOJ), Drug Enforcement Administration 
(DEA), will be submitting 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 
until November 14, 2008. 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 Mark W. Caverly, Chief, Liaison and Policy 
Section, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration, 
8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, VA 22152, Telephone (202) 307-
7297.
    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:
    <bullet> 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;
    <bullet> 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;
    <bullet> Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and
    <bullet> 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 Information Collection 1117-0014

    (1) Type of Information Collection: Extension of a currently 
approved collection.
    (2) Title of the Form/Collection:

Application for Registration (DEA Form 224);
Application for Registration Renewal (DEA Form 224a);
Affidavit for Chain Renewal (DEA Form 224B).

    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form Number: DEA Form 
224, 224a and 224B; 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-

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profit. Other: Not-for-Profit Institutions; State, Local or Tribal 
Government.
    Abstract: All firms and individuals who distribute or dispense 
controlled substances must register with the DEA under the Controlled 
Substances Act. Registration is needed for control measures over legal 
handlers of controlled substances and is used to monitor their 
activities.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: It is estimated 
that 12,094 persons complete DEA Form 224 on paper, at 12 minutes per 
form, for an annual burden of 2,418.8 hours. It is estimated that 
59,283 persons complete DEA Form 224 electronically, at 8 minutes per 
form, for an annual burden of 7,904.4 hours. It is estimated that 
159,678 persons complete DEA Form 224a on paper, at 12 minutes per 
form, for an annual burden of 31,935.6 hours. It is estimated that 
209,535 persons complete DEA Form 224a electronically, at 4 minutes per 
form, for an annual burden of 13,969 hours. It is estimated that 16 
persons complete DEA Form 224b, at 5 hours per form, for an annual 
burden of 80 hours.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: It is estimated that this collection will create a 
burden of 56,307.8 annual burden hours.
    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: September 9, 2008.
Lynn Bryant,
Department Clearance Officer, PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. E8-21442 Filed 9-12-08; 8:45 am]
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