DEA will submit a major revision to this form in the immediate future as part of its rulemaking on the disposal of controlled substances. DEA will address DEA Form 41 changes in detail in the NPRM preamble, the Paperwork Reduction Act analysis, and the regulatory text. If DEA does not submit a major revision to this form during this new clearance period, the agency will:
 Insert a blank line between the signature box and the registrantÂs DEA number on pg. 1 of the form;
 Insert a short statementÂÂIf you destroyed any controlled substance, please provide the following:ÂÂabove the DATE line on pg. 2 of the form;
 Reduce the number of copies associated with the form.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2014
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2011
22,500
0
22,500
11,250
0
11,250
18,900
0
0
Title 21, CFR, 1307.21 requires that any registrant desiring to voluntarily dispose of controlled substances shall list these controlled substances on DEA Form 41 and submit the form to the nearest DEA office. The DEA 41 is used to account for destroyed controlled substances, and its use is mandatory.
US Code:
21 USC 827
Name of Law: Records and Reports of Registrants
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.