This collection
is approved on the condition that FDA identify the burden hours on
the two forms.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2001
04/30/2001
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0
0
6,250
0
0
0
0
0
The information collection is needed
to assure that data from clinical studies meant to demonstrate
safety and efficacy of new products are not compromised by bias
based on financial interests of clinical investigators in the
tested product. This information will be used to identify
potentially biasing financial interests and assess the extent to
which they could affect or have affected the reliability of the
clinical investigators who submit certain sponsors who submit
marketing applications to FDA that require clinical data from
covered studies and clinical investigators who submit
certain....
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.