Opportunity
Federal Register #1117-0010
DEA Requests Public Comment on Extension of DEA Form 222 Information Collection
Buyer
Justice Department / Drug Enforcement Administration
Posted
July 23, 2026
Respond By
September 22, 2026
Identifier
1117-0010
This opportunity is a regulatory notice from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), part of the Department of Justice, regarding the extension of an information collection process: - Government Buyer: - Department of Justice (DOJ) - Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) - Purpose: - Request for public comment on the extension of DEA Form 222, used for ordering Schedules I and II controlled substances - Supports the closed system of distribution for controlled substances as required by the Controlled Substances Act - Scope: - Affects approximately 114,989 registrants - Involves annual reporting and recordkeeping requirements - No procurement of products or services: - No OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or purchase quantities are involved - No unique product or service requirements specified - Notable Requirement: - Focuses solely on regulatory compliance and public input, not acquisition of goods or services
Description
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Department of Justice (DOJ), is requesting an extension without change of a previously approved information collection related to U.S. Official Order Forms for Schedules I and II Controlled Substances (DEA Form 222). This collection supports the closed system of distribution for controlled substances as established by the Controlled Substances Act. The DEA estimates that 114,989 registrants participate in this collection, with an average response time of 6.19 minutes per response. Comments on this collection are encouraged and will be accepted until September 21, 2026.