The National Forensic Laboratory Information System Collection of Analysis Data

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
0034 NEW Supporting Statement_UPDATED 11.4.2024.docx Supporting Statement A	2025-02-19
OMBMemo_NFLIS-MEC_ChangesSummaryMemo_08022021.docx Supplementary Document	2021-11-15
OMB Request_NFLIS-Tox Survey Questions 04-29-20.docx Supplementary Document	2020-07-24
Medical Examiner-Toxicology Data Collection Items.docx Supplementary Document	2018-09-06
Implementing an Medical Examiner-Coroner Office and Toxicology Laboratory Data Collection Overview.docx Supplementary Document	2018-09-06
NFLIS Reporting.docx Supplementary Document	2010-01-15
21 USC 873.rtf Supplementary Document	2009-12-10

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
12339	Collection of Laboratory Analysis Data on Drug Samples Tested by Non-Federal (State and Local Government) Crime Laboratories (monthly) Other-Survey	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1117-0034	ICR Reference No: 202412-1117-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202110-1117-002
Agency/Subagency: DOJ/DEA	Agency Tracking No: 1117-0034
Title: The National Forensic Laboratory Information System Collection of Analysis Data
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 02/27/2025

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	02/28/2025
Responses	5,812	5,812
Time Burden (Hours)	1,860	1,859
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	84,876

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Abstract: This collection provides the Drug Enforcement Administration with a national database on analyzed drug evidence from non-federal laboratories. Information from this database is combined with other existing databases to develop more accurate, up-to-date information on abused drugs. This database represents a voluntary, cooperative effort on the part of participating laboratories to provide a centralized source of analyzed drug data. Existing federal drug abuse databases do not provide the type, scope or quality of information necessary to effectively estimate the actual or relative abuse potential of drugs as required under the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 811(b)) and international treaties in a timely and efficient manner.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 21 USC 811 (b) Name of Law: Controlled Substances Act and international treaties
   US Code: 21 USC 873 Name of Law: Controlled Substances Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 93350	11/26/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 8534	01/30/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Collection of Laboratory Analysis Data on Drug Samples Tested by Non-Federal (State and Local Government) Crime Laboratories (monthly)

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	5,812	5,812	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,860	1,859	0	1	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	84,876	0	-84,876	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: There is no change in the estimated annual responses. The change in annual hour burden is due to rounding in the calculation. The change in annual cost is due to change in method. Previously, the approved 2021 figure represented the “Monetized Value of Respondent Time” calculated in section 12. The new requested annual cost represents the figure from section 13. The table below summarizes the changes since the last renewal of this information collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,208,088

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

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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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: 02/27/2025

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