CVM is responsible for developing and administering guidances that explain how to adhere to the Electronic Records; Electronic Signatures regulation (part 11 (21 CFR part 11)). These regulations comply with the Government Paperwork Elimination Act (GPEA), (Public Law 105-277). The GPEA requires Federal agencies to give persons who are required to maintain, submit, or disclose information, the option of doing so electronically when practicable as a substitute for paper by October 21, 2003. This guidance describes the procedures persons who submit information to CVM should follow if they want to file electronically.
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.