Law Enforcement Assistance-Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs-Laboratory Analysis (16.001)
Program
16.001 Law Enforcement Assistance-Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs-Laboratory Analysis
Federal Agency
DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Authorization
Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970; Reorganization Plan No. 1, 1968; Reorganization Plan No. 2, 1973.
Program Number
16.001
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To provide drug evidence analysis, expert testimony in court, and technical assistance to law enforcement agencies concerning narcotics, and other abused drugs.
Types of Assistance
Provision of Specialized Services; Advisory Services and Counseling; Dissemination of Technical Information.
Uses and Use Restrictions
For use by law enforcement agencies requiring expert analysis of drug evidence.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
State and local governments, officials of law enforcement agencies, forensic laboratories.
Beneficiary Eligibility
State and local governments, officials of law enforcement agencies, forensic laboratories.
Credentials/Documentation
The applicant must furnish suitable credentials.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
Made in the form of a letter on official letterhead; or in an emergency, by telephone, to the field laboratory of the DEA or the Office of Forensic Sciences at DEA Headquarters. Law Enforcement Assistance - Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs - Registration of Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dispensers of Controlled Substances - Exemption of law enforcement activities from registration and applicable fees. No grants are available.
Award Procedure
Not applicable.
Deadlines
None.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Not applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Not applicable.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Not applicable.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Not applicable.
Audits
Not applicable.
Records
Not applicable.
Program Accomplishments
In fiscal year 2002, 8,542 State and local samples were analyzed.
Financial Information
Account Identification
15-1100-0-1-751.
Obligations
(Salaries and expenses) FY 02 $4,126,413; FY 03 est $4,582,003; and FY 04 est $4,664,479.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
None.
Related Programs
16.301, Law Enforcement Assistance_FBI Crime Laboratory Support; 16.303, Law Enforcement Assistance_FBI Fingerprint Identification.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Persons are encouraged to communicate with the field laboratories of the DEA; see the Catalog Appendix IV for a list of the addresses of the field laboratories.
Headquarters Office
Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Forensic Sciences, Drug Enforcement Administration, Washington, DC 20537. Contact: Thomas J. Janovsky. Telephone: (202) 307-8866. Use the same number for FTS.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
