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.