The agency advises it is exploring making this collection electronic. OMB expects the agency to have an electronic reporting capability ready or near complete before submitting its next approval request, or to have a clear justification in the supporting statement as to why it cannot.
In addition, the agency will review its burden estimation to ensure it captures all the time needed to respond, including time needed to develop systems and proesses and search IT systems.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2014
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2011
300
0
2,000
75
0
500
132
0
0
Under 21 USC 830, the Drug Enforcement Administration requires persons handling listed chemicals and tableting and encapsulating machines to report thefts, losses and suspicious orders pertaining to these items. These reports provide DEA with information regarding possible diversion to illicit drug manufacture.
US Code:
21 USC 830
Name of Law: Regulation of Listed Chemicals and Certain Machines
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.