Section 512 (j) of the Federal Food and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360b(j)) gives FDA the authority to issue regulations setting out the conditions for marketing animals treated with investigational drugs for food use. Under this authority, FDA's regulations at 511.1 (b) (4) (21 CFR 511.1 (b)(4) provides that sponsors must obtain authorization to slaughter these animals for food. CVM issues a slaughter authorization letter to new animal drug sponsors which set the terms under which these animals may by slaughtered. This guidance will give sponsors the option to submit a slaughter notice electronically as an e-mail.
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.