Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Title-Medical History and Examination
Published Date: 7/29/2026
Notice
Summary
The Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Justice (DOJ), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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DEA medical form required for job applicants
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