Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN)

Forms and Documents

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IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
7492	Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN)	Form	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0930-0078	ICR Reference No: 199909-0930-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 199702-0930-001
Agency/Subagency: HHS/SAMHSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 11/09/1999
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/17/1999
Terms of Clearance: This information collection is approved subject to the following terms of clearance: 1. The agency shall continue its efforts to coordinate with NIDA, ONDCP, DEA, and FDA in evaluating and redesigning DAWN. 2. As a part of resubmission, the agency shall address the results of the re-design contract and incorporate recommended changes into the information collection 3. The agency will continue its collaboration efforts with NCHS by investigating the feasability of replacing the current DAWN sample with vital statistics data collected by NCHS. It will also continue investigating other data systems as potential models for DAWN. 4. Prior to resubmission, the agency will incorporate changes recommended by the Technical Advisory Group as part of the effort to use information technology in reducing the reporting burden.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2002	12/31/2002	04/30/2000
Responses	220,340	0	202,450
Time Burden (Hours)	15,284	0	15,972
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: DAWN collects data on drug-related medical emergencies and deaths are reported from approximately 660 hospitals and medical examiners nationwide. Used by Federal, State, and local agencies the ongoing data system supports to identify drug abuse trends, assess health hazards associated with substance abuse, and schedule substances under the Controlled Substances Act. The only changes being made to the data collection forms are to accept 4-digit date years and to comply with the latest OMB standards for collection of data on race and ethnicity.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN)	SMA-100-1, SMA-100-2, SMA-100-3, SMA-100-4

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	220,340	202,450	0	0	17,890	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	15,284	15,972	0	0	-688	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 09/17/1999

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