DEA-222 IS USED TO TRANSFER OR PURCHASE SCHEDULE I & II CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES. ORDER FORM DATA IS NEEDED TO PROVIDE AN AUDIT OF THE TRANSFER AND PURCHASE OF SCHEDULE I & II CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES. DEA-222A REQUISITION FORM IS USED TO OBTAIN DEA-222 ORDER FORMS. RESPONDENTS ARE: PRACTITIONERS, HOSPITALS, PHARMACIES, TEACHING INSTITUTIONS, MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, IMPORTERS, EXPORTERS, RESEARCHERS, ANALYTICAL LABS., & NARCOTIC TREATMENT PROGRAMS.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.