Approved for use through 7/2006 with the understanding that the new questions regarding specimen validity testing will be voluntary, pending public comment and consideration during the guideline revisions. Any amendments to this package resulting from revisions to the drug testing guidelines will be resubmitted for OMB review pursuant to the PRA.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2006
07/31/2006
07/31/2003
28,384,168
0
7,093,210
1,788,089
0
1,790,664
2,071,000
0
2,016,000
E.O. 12564 requires the head of each Executive Agency to establish a program to test for the use of illegal drugs by federal employees in sensitive positions and requires the Secretary of HHS to promulgate scientific and technical guidelines for drug testing programs. Includes are the recordkeeping and reporting requirements in the Mandatory Guidelines, the application form and Section B, C and D of the Inspection Checklist for the National Laboratory Certification program, and the Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form.
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.