Import/Export Declaration for List I and List II Chemicals

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status

No forms / supporting documents in this ICR. Check IC Document Collections.

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
178930	Import/Export Declaration for List I and List II Chemicals (Quarterly)	New
12323	Import/Export Declaration for List I and List II Chemicals (Year)	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1117-0023	ICR Reference No: 200703-1117-005
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200502-1117-004
Agency/Subagency: DOJ/DEA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Import/Export Declaration for List I and List II Chemicals
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 03/26/2007
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 03/15/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/13/2007
Terms of Clearance: Approved consistent with the following terms of clearance: DEA is reminded to ensure that PRA requirements are addressed timely in parallel with the development of regulations.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2007	6 Months From Approved	04/30/2008
Responses	7,945	0	7,000
Time Burden (Hours)	3,305	0	1,600
Cost Burden (Dollars)	33,047	0	0

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Abstract: Persons importing, exporting, and conducting international transactions with List I and List II chemicals must notify DEA of those transactions in advance of their occurrence, including information regarding the person(s) to whom the chemical will be transferred and the quantity to be transferred. For importations, persons must also provide return declarations, confirming the date of the importation and transfer, and the amounts of the chemical transferred. This information is used to prevent shipments not intended for legitimate purposes.

Emergency Justfication: The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is requesting emergency processing of the revision of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) information collection 1117-0023 “Import/Export Declaration for List I and List II Chemicals” as discussed below. The revision of this information collection is associated with, and essential for the implementation of, tow DEA Interim Rules with Request for comment, the first entitled “Implementation of the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005; Notices of Transfers Following Importation or Exportation” [Docket No. DEA-292, RIN 1117-AB06], and the second entitled “Control of a Chemical Precursor Used in the Illicit Manufacture of Fentanyl As a List I Chemical” (Docket No. DEA-299, RIN 1117-AB12).

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 21 USC 971 Name of Law: Notification, suspension of shipment, and penalties with respect to importation and exportation
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
1117-AB12	Final or interim final rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Import/Export Declaration for List I and List II Chemicals (Quarterly)	486
Import/Export Declaration for List I and List II Chemicals (Year)	486

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	7,945	7,000	0	1,191	-246	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	3,305	1,600	0	1,805	-100	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	33,047	0	0	33,047	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: As discussed previously, the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 requires persons importing, exporting, and conducting international transactions with List I and List II chemicals to provide certain new information to DEA and to submit return declarations within 30 days of the consummation of the transaction.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $276,191

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 03/13/2007

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