DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE DEA, IN THE
COURSE OF ITS NORMAL FUNCTIONS, DOES NOT OPERATE AGAINST THE RETAIL
(STREET) LEVEL OF THE DRUG TRAFFIC IT IS NECESSARY TO COLLECT
INFORMATION, DATA, AND INTELLIGENCE DIRECTL FROM DRUG USERS
THEMSELVES. THIS MAY BE ACCOMPLISHED BY DIRECT OBSERVATION, THE
ANALYSIS OF HEALTH AND INDICATOR DATA AND BY SURVEYS DURG USERS.
THIS INFORMATION WILL BE USED IN FORMULATING THE FEDERAL STRATEGY
FOR DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND CONTROL.
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.