Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comments Requested; Application for Permit To Export Controlled Substances/Export Controlled Substances for Reexport DEA Forms 161 and 161r, 27352-27353 [2011-11501]

Download as PDF 27352 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 91 / Wednesday, May 11, 2011 / Notices and initiated three new standards activities within the general nature and scope of ASME’s standards development activities, as specified in its original notification. More details regarding these changes can be found at https://www.asme.org. On September 15, 2004, ASME filed its original notification pursuant to Section 6(a) of the Act. The Department of Justice published a notice in the Federal Register pursuant to Section 6(b) of the Act on October 13, 2004 (69 FR 60895). The last notification was filed with the Department on January 10, 2011. A notice was published in the Federal Register pursuant to Section 6(b) of the Act on February 4, 2011 (76 FR 6497). Patricia A. Brink, Director of Civil Enforcement, Antitrust Division. [FR Doc. 2011–11452 Filed 5–10–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–11–M DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Drug Enforcement Administration [OMB Number 1117–0021] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested: Dispensing Records of Individual Practitioners 30-Day Notice of Information Collection under Review. mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES ACTION: 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. This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register at 76 FR Number 44, pages 12372–12373, March 7, 2011, allowing for a 60 day comment period. The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days for public comment until June 10, 2011. 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 Cathy A. Gallagher, Acting Chief, Liaison and Policy Section, Office of Diversion Control, VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:18 May 10, 2011 Jkt 223001 Drug Enforcement Administration, 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, VA 22152; (202) 307–7297. Written comments concerning this information collection should be sent to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attn: DOJ Desk Officer. The best way to ensure your comments are received is to e-mail them to oira_submission@omb.eop.gov or fax them to (202) 395–7285. All comments should reference the eight-digit OMB number for the collection or the title of the collection. If you have questions concerning the collection, please contact Cathy A. Gallagher, Acting Chief, Liaison and Policy Section, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration, 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, VA 22152, (202) 307–7297, or the DOJ Desk Officer at (202) 395– 3176. 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 Information Collection 1117–0021 (1) Type of Information Collection: Extension of a currently approved collection. (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Dispensing records of individual practitioners. (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department sponsoring the collection: Form number: N/A. Component: Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Justice. PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: Business or other for-profit. Other: Not-for-profit; Federal government; State, local, or Tribal government. Abstract: 21 U.S.C. 827 requires that individual practitioners keep records of the dispensing and administration of controlled substances. This information is needed to maintain a closed system of distribution. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: DEA estimates that 81,397 registrants respond to this information collection, with 81,397 responses annually. DEA estimates that it takes 30 minutes per year for each practitioner to maintain the necessary records. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: DEA estimates that this collection takes 40,699 annual burden hours. If additional information is required contact: Lynn Murray, Department Clearance Officer, Policy and Planning Staff, Justice Management Division, Department of Justice, Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street, NE., Suite 2E–808, Washington, DC 20530. Dated: May 5, 2011. Lynn Murray, Department Clearance Officer, PRA, U.S. Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 2011–11506 Filed 5–10–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–09–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Drug Enforcement Administration [OMB Number 1117–0004] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comments Requested; Application for Permit To Export Controlled Substances/Export Controlled Substances for Reexport DEA Forms 161 and 161r 30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review. ACTION: 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. This proposed information collection was E:\FR\FM\11MYN1.SGM 11MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 91 / Wednesday, May 11, 2011 / Notices previously published in the Federal Register at 76 FR 12371, March 7, 2011, allowing for a 60-day comment period. The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days for public comment until June 10, 2011. 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 Cathy A. Gallagher, Acting Chief, Liaison and Policy Section, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration, 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, VA 22152; (202) 307–7297. Written comments concerning this information collection should be sent to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attn: DOJ Desk Officer. The best way to ensure your comments are received is to e-mail them to oira_submission@omb.eop.gov or fax them to (202) 395–7285. All comments should reference the eight-digit OMB number for the collection or the title of the collection. If you have questions concerning the collection, please contact Cathy A. Gallagher, Acting Chief, Liaison and Policy Section, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration, 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, VA 22152 or the DOJ Desk Officer at (202) 395–3176. 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 Information Collection 1117–0004 (1) Type of Information Collection: Extension of a currently approved collection. (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Application for Permit to Export 27353 Controlled Substances/Export Controlled Substances for Reexport. (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department sponsoring the collection: Form number: DEA Forms 161 and 161r. Component: 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. Abstract: Title 21 CFR 1312.21 and 1312.22 require persons who export controlled substances in Schedules I and II and who reexport controlled substances in Schedules I and II and narcotic controlled substances in Schedules III and IV to obtain a permit from DEA. Information is used to issue export permits, exercise control over exportation of controlled substances, and compile data for submission to the United Nations to comply with treaty requirements. (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 69 respondents will respond with Form 161, and 12 respondents will respond with Form 161r, with submissions as follows: Number of annual responses DEA Form 161 (exportation only) .................................................................................................. 5,577 DEA Form 161r (reexportation) ..................................................................................................... 196 Certification of exportation from United States to first country ...................................................... 196 Certification of reexportation from first country to second country* .............................................. 235.2 Total ........................................................................................................................................ Average time per response 30 minutes (0.5 hours) 45 minutes (0.75 hours) 15 minutes (0.25 hours) 15 minutes (0.25 hours) ........................ Burden hours 2,788.5 147 49 58.8 3,043.3 * Assumes three separate reexports to second countries. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: 3,043.3 annual burden hours. If additional information is required contact: Lynn Murray, Department Clearance Officer, Policy and Planning Staff, Justice Management Division, Department of Justice, Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street, NE., Room 2E– 808, Washington, DC 20530. Dated: May 5, 2011. Lynn Murray, Department Clearance Officer, PRA, U.S. Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 2011–11501 Filed 5–10–11; 8:45 am] mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES BILLING CODE 4410–09–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:18 May 10, 2011 Jkt 223001 PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 E:\FR\FM\11MYN1.SGM 11MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 91 (Wednesday, May 11, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 27352-27353]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-11501]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Drug Enforcement Administration

[OMB Number 1117-0004]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; 
Comments Requested; Application for Permit To Export Controlled 
Substances/Export Controlled Substances for Reexport DEA Forms 161 and 
161r

ACTION: 30-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. This proposed information collection was

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previously published in the Federal Register at 76 FR 12371, March 7, 
2011, allowing for a 60-day comment period.
    The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days 
for public comment until June 10, 2011. 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 Cathy A. Gallagher, Acting Chief, Liaison 
and Policy Section, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement 
Administration, 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, VA 22152; (202) 
307-7297.
    Written comments concerning this information collection should be 
sent to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of 
Management and Budget, Attn: DOJ Desk Officer. The best way to ensure 
your comments are received is to e-mail them to oira_submission@omb.eop.gov or fax them to (202) 395-7285. All comments 
should reference the eight-digit OMB number for the collection or the 
title of the collection. If you have questions concerning the 
collection, please contact Cathy A. Gallagher, Acting Chief, Liaison 
and Policy Section, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement 
Administration, 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, VA 22152 or the 
DOJ Desk Officer at (202) 395-3176.
    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 Information Collection 1117-0004

    (1) Type of Information Collection: Extension of a currently 
approved collection.
    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Application for Permit to Export 
Controlled Substances/Export Controlled Substances for Reexport.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department sponsoring the collection:
    Form number: DEA Forms 161 and 161r.
    Component: 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.
    Abstract: Title 21 CFR 1312.21 and 1312.22 require persons who 
export controlled substances in Schedules I and II and who reexport 
controlled substances in Schedules I and II and narcotic controlled 
substances in Schedules III and IV to obtain a permit from DEA. 
Information is used to issue export permits, exercise control over 
exportation of controlled substances, and compile data for submission 
to the United Nations to comply with treaty requirements.
    (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 69 respondents will respond with Form 161, and 12 respondents will 
respond with Form 161r, with submissions as follows:

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                                                  Number of
                                                   annual          Average time per response       Burden hours
                                                  responses
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DEA Form 161 (exportation only)..............           5,577  30 minutes                                2,788.5
                                                               (0.5 hours)
DEA Form 161r (reexportation)................             196  45 minutes                                    147
                                                               (0.75 hours)
Certification of exportation from United                  196  15 minutes                                     49
 States to first country.                                      (0.25 hours)
Certification of reexportation from first               235.2  15 minutes                                   58.8
 country to second country*.                                   (0.25 hours)
    Total....................................  ..............  .................................         3,043.3
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* Assumes three separate reexports to second countries.

    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 3,043.3 annual burden hours.
    If additional information is required contact: Lynn Murray, 
Department Clearance Officer, Policy and Planning Staff, Justice 
Management Division, Department of Justice, Two Constitution Square, 
145 N Street, NE., Room 2E-808, Washington, DC 20530.

    Dated: May 5, 2011.
Lynn Murray,
Department Clearance Officer, PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2011-11501 Filed 5-10-11; 8:45 am]
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