The Controlled Substances Act requires
practitioners conducting narcotic treatment to register annually
with DEA. 21 U.S.C. 822, 823(g)(1); 21 CFR 1301.11, 1301.13.
Registration is a necessary control measure that prevents diversion
by ensuring the closed system of distribution of controlled
substances can be monitored by DEA and that the businesses and
individuals handling controlled substances are qualified to do so
and are accountable.
US Code:
21
USC 822 Name of Law: Persons required to register
US Code: 21
USC 823 Name of Law: Registration Requirements
The increase in annual
respondents reflects the increase in the DEA's registration
population for this business activity. The lower rate of increase
in hour burden is due to an increase in online registration
applications and renewals. For this collection overall, 96% of
initial and renewal applications were submitted online; during the
previous renewal of this information collection, 89% were submitted
online. The increase on annual cost corresponds with the increase
in annual responses and the increase in the median hourly wage of
administrative service managers.
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.