The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is proposing a new rule to require that all applications and renewals for DEA registration be submitted online. This change will eliminate the current option to submit paper forms, making the process more efficient and cost-effective. The proposal is expected to save money for both the DEA and applicants by reducing errors and the need for corrections, while nearly all current applicants already use the internet for submissions. The rule change also aligns with federal efforts to streamline and modernize regulatory processes.
Simple Explanation
The DEA wants people to apply for or renew their special permission to handle certain drugs, like medicine, using the internet instead of paper forms. They think doing this online will save time and money for everyone, but they haven't checked if everyone has internet to do this.