Approved
consistent with clarifications in FDA memo of 1-17-03. FDA is
commended for re-estimating the burden to keep it current with
changing circumstances. This collection has the greatest burden of
any FDA collection. Before the next submission, FDA shall examine
potential ways to reduce the burden on respondents and report to
OMB on the feasibility of making such a reduction.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2006
01/31/2006
01/31/2003
541,986
0
372,620
36,040,829
0
17,240,565
0
0
0
Provides the needed information on
Drug Safety, Drug Effectivenes Clinial Testing, to Conduct Clinical
Trials, Investigational New Drug Studies, Pharmacological Research
and for the Protection of Human Subjects. Provides data needed by
FDA medical officers in order to determine whether and how a
proposed new drug may be tested for safety and
effectiveness.
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.