Guidance Documents

This guidance document explains that a Federal, State, tribal, or local law enforcement agency has autonomy regarding the collection and disposal of controlled substances, and would not file a Report of Theft or Loss of Controlled Substances (DEA Form 106) with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) if a sealed inner liner is stolen, lost, or missing from the law enforcement agency.

This guidance document addresses whether a sealed inner liner may be transported by employees of a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registrant authorized as a collector, or after pick-up by a common courier driver, to a common carrier storefront/franchise prior to the common carrier transporting the sealed inner liner to a reverse distributor for destruction.

This guidance document addresses when a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)-registered reverse distributor is considered to have received a sealed inner liner from either a DEA registrant authorized as collectors or law enforcement.

This document explains how various federal nondiscrimination laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, can help to ensure that services provided via telehealth are accessible to people with disabilities and limited English proficient persons. 

This document (issued jointly with CFPB) is a letter reminding auto lenders and leasing companies of their responsibilities to recognize important legal protections that exist for members of the military and their dependents under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA).

This know your voting rights brochure provides information to the public on the federal laws that protect the right to vote, how to report a possible violation, and other available resources on voting rights. 

This notice applies to activities permitted at qualifying gun shows, as defined in Title 27, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 478.100. Federal firearms licensees (“FFLs” or “Dealers”) may only sell firearms at gun shows within the State in which their licensed premises is located. Furthermore, Federal, State, and local laws/ordinances.

The DEA Researchers Manual is a guide for registrants and the public as to the rights and obligations of registrants under the CSA and its implementing regulations.

This manual is intended to summarize and explain the basic requirements for administering and dispensing (but not prescribing) narcotic controlled substances approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) specifically for use in maintenance or detoxification treatment in a DEA registered NTP under subchapter I (Control and Enforcement) of the CSA and DEA regulations, 21 CFR Parts 1300 to End.

DEA is writing a letter to registrants informing them of the restriction on Chemical Importer registrations.  DEA is advising registrants that they are prohibited from ordering chemicals from manufacturers and delivering them directly to their customers.  The delivery of the chemicals must be at the registered location of the registrant. Violation of this rule is subject to denial, or revocation of the registration.