The final rule requires the electronic
submission of the content of labeling (i.e., the content of the
package insert or professional labeling, incluidng all text, tables
and figures) in NDA's, certain BLA's, ANDA's, supplements, and
annual reports electronically in a form that FDA can process,
review, and archive. The form that FDA can accept for processing,
reviewing, and archiving under the final rule is portable dcoument
format (PDF). The requirement to submit the content of labeling
electronically is in addition to existing requirements that copies
of the label and labeling and speciments of enclosures....
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.