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 1117âAB18), 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:
21 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.