THE PROPOSAL WOULD AMEND THE ANIMAL
DRUG REGULATIONS TO ESTABLISH CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR APPROVAL
OF NEW ANIMAL DRUG APPROCATIONS FOR BULK NEW ANIMAL SUBSTANCES FOR
USE BY OR THE PRESCRIPTION OF LICENSED VETERINARIANS WILL BE ABLE
TO OBTAIN APPROVED BULK NEW ANIMAL DRUG SUBSTANCES FOR COMPOUNDING
DRUGS FOR USE IN THEIR PRIVATE PRACTICES, AND PHARMACISTS WILL BE
ABLE TO COMPOUND SUCH SUBSTANCES ON THE PRESCRIPTION OF A
VETERINARIAN.
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.