[Federal Register: October 26, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 206)]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Drug Enforcement Administration

 
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comments Requested

ACTION: 60-day notice of information collection under review: report of 
theft or loss of controlled substances--DEA Form 106.

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    The Department of Justice (DOJ), Drug Enforcement Administration 
(DEA), has submitted 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 for 
``sixty days'' until December 27, 2004. 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 Patricia M. Good, Chief, Liaison and Policy 
Section, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration, 
Washington, DC 20537.
    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 this information collection:
    (1) Type of Information Collection: Extension of a currently 
approved collection.
    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Report of Theft or Loss of 
Controlled Substances--DEA Form 106.
    (3) Agency Form Number, if Any, and the Applicable Component of the 
Department of Justice Sponsoring the Collection: Form Number: DEA Form 
106. 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: 
Not-for-profit, State, local or tribal government. Abstract: Title 21 
CFR 1301.74(c) and 1301.76(b) require DEA registrants to complete and 
submit DEA-106 upon discovery of a theft or significant loss of 
controlled substances. This provides accurate accountability and allows 
DEA to monitor substances diverted for illicit purposes.
    (5) An Estimate of the Total Number of Respondents and the Amount 
of Time Estimated for an Average Respondent To Respond: DEA estimates 
that 5,659 registrants submit 8,310 forms annually for this collection. 
DEA estimates that each response takes 30 minutes.
    (6) An Estimate of the Total Public Burden (in Hours) Associated 
With the Collection: DEA estimates this collection has a public burden 
of 4,155 hours annually.
    If additional information is required contact: Brenda E. Dyer, 
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: October 20, 2004.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Department Clearance Officer, Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 04-23904 Filed 10-25-04; 8:45 am]

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