OMB does not
approve the package and files the following comment. OMB is
concerned that the reporting and recordkeeping requirements in the
NPRM may be overly burdensome and not maximize utility, and wishes
to allow the public the opportunity to consider the NPRM. When the
paperwork package is re-submitted for OMB approval at the final
rule stage, FDA will directly address OMB's concerns and all
comments received on these issues in the preamble of the rule and
in the paperwork submission package.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2000
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
is proposing to amend the regulations to provide that animal
proteins derived from ruminant mink tissues is not generally
recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in ruminant feed and is a food
additive subject to certain provisions of the Federal Food, Drug,
and Cosmetics Act (the Act).
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.