A NATIONALLY KNOWN SURVEY FIRM WILL
INTERVIEW A REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLE OF EXECUTIVES OF MEDICAL DEVICE
MANUFACTURERS. THE DATA WILL BE USED TO EXAMINE THE IMPACT OF FDA
REGULATIONS ON MANUFACTURERS. THIS WILL HELP DETERMINE THE NEED
FOR, AND DIRECTION OF, REGULATORY REFORM AND IDENTIFY TYPES OF
REGULATIONS WITH UNWARRANTED IMPACTS.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.