The existing collection of information
is affected by the new regulations that implement the Secure and
Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010. (Disposal Act) (Pub. L.
111-273). The Disposal of Controlled Substances final rule (RIN
1117–AB18), published on September 9, 2014 with an effective data
of October 9, 2014, expands disposal options for ultimate users,
reorganizes and consolidates existing regulations on the disposal
of controlled substances, and establishes a comprehensive
regulatory framework for the collection and destruction of
controlled substances consistent with the Controlled Substances
Act.
US Code:
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USC 827 Name of Law: Records and Reports of Registrants
PL: Pub.L. 111 - 273 3 Name of Law: Secure
and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010
DEA advises the increase in
burden is due to implementation of the Secure and Responsible Drug
Disposal Act of 2010. (Disposal Act) (Pub. L. 111-273). Revised 21
USC 822 includes provisions for the ultimate user to deliver
controlled substances to specific registrants. 21 USC 827(a)(3)
mandates "every registrant under this subchapter manufacturing,
distributing, or dispensing a controlled substance or substances
shall maintain, on a current basis, a complete and accurate record
of each substance manufactured, received, sold, delivered, or
otherwise disposed of by him.... Disposal is considered "otherwise
disposed.
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.