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Department of Justice Requests Public Comment on DEA Registration Forms

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On June 3, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a request for public comments regarding an extension of an information collection. This collection is for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration forms. The specific forms are DEA Form 225, DEA Form 225a for renewals, and DEA Form 225b for chain renewals.

The DOJ is required to obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) before continuing to collect this information. They must do this under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

The DOJ invites public comments for 30 days, ending July 3, 2025. The public may comment on the accuracy of time estimates for the forms, suggest better ways to collect information, and more. Anyone interested can provide comments online by visiting www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. People may search for this collection using the title or OMB Control Number 1117-0012.

The forms are used as part of the Controlled Substances Act. All businesses and individuals that manufacture, distribute, import, export, research, or analyze controlled substances must register with the DEA. These records keep controlled substances secure and ensure only approved people handle them.

Here are the key details:

  • Type of Collection: Extension, without changes, of a current approval.
  • Title: Application for Registration, Registration Renewal, Affidavit for Chain Renewal.
  • Forms: DEA 225, 225a, 225b.
  • Affected Groups: Businesses, not-for-profit institutions, and government agencies.
  • Number of Respondents: 16,560 per year.
  • Estimated Time Per Response: 0.20066 hours.
  • Frequency: Once per year.
  • Total Annual Time Burden: 3,323 hours.
  • Total Annual Non-Labor Cost: $0.
  • Obligation: Required for businesses or individuals wanting to handle controlled substances.

Anyone with questions or requests for copies of the forms or instructions can contact Heather E. Achbach, Regulatory Drafting and Policy Support Section, DEA. The contact address is 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, Virginia 22152, telephone (571) 776-3882, or by email.

For more information, the public can contact Darwin Arceo, Department Clearance Officer, at the DOJ’s Justice Management Division in Washington, DC.

This information collection will stay in effect for up to three years if approved. Renewals will occur as needed for continued authorization.


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