THE DATA COLLECTION IS NECESSARY FOR
THE U.S. TO MEET ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER TWO INTERNATIONAL TREATIES:
THE SINGLE CONVENTION ON NARCOTIC AND THE CONVENTION ON
PSYCHOTROPIC SUBSTANCES. THE TREATIES REQUIRE INFORMATION ON THE
MANUFACTURE AND CONSUMPTION OF CERTAIN SUBSTANCES. THE INFORMATION
TRACKS THE SUBSTANCES FROM POINT OF SALE OR DISPOSITIO TO THE
DISPENSING LEVEL. AFFECTED PUBLIC IS MANUFACTURERS AND DISTRIBUTORS
OF SELECTED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
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.