TITLE 21, CFR 1312.12 REQUIRES ANY
REGISTRANT WHO DESIRES TO IMPORT CERTAIN CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES INTO
THE UNITED STATES TO APPLY ON DEA-357. INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO
DETERMINE SUITABILITY FOR ISSUANCE OF AN IMPORT PERMIT, ENSURE THAT
IMPORT QUOTAS ARE NOT EXCEEDED, AND PROVIDE THE UNITED NATIONS WITH
LEGITIMATE TRAFFIC ON NARCOTICS.
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.