SECTION 1303.22, CFR 21, REQUIRES THAT
AN APPLICANT WHO DESIRES TO MANUFACTURE A QUANTITY OF ANY BASIC
CLASS OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES THAT ARE LISTED IN SCHEDULE I OR II,
APPLY ON DEA FORM 189. THE INFORMATION IS USED BY THE DRUG
ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION FOR COMPUTING THE INDIVIDUAL
MANUFACTURING QUOTAS FOR U.S. COMPANIES INVOLVED IN THE MANUFACTURE
OF 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.