The hours of
burden are listed as program changes rather than reestimates
because the information collection has been expired for ov three
years.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/1996
01/31/1996
33,500
0
0
16,750
0
0
0
0
0
INFORMATION MUST BE PROVIDED TO INSURE
AGENCY REGULATORY ACTION AND SURVEILLANCE OF DRUG PRODUCTS.
INFORMATION IS ALSO USED TO PUBLISH THE NDC DIRECTORY, WHICH IS
USED BY THE DRUG INDUSTRY, THIRD-PARTY REIMBURSEMENT FIRMS,
INSURANCE COMPANIES, AND OTHER GOVERNMENT REGULATORY
AGENCIES.
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.