In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved. However, should the agency fail to update the supporting statement in its next submission (i.e., remove outdated references to amending the regulation), OMB will return the request as improperly submitted.
OMB also suggests that FDA consider incorporating this request into the OMB approval of the ANDA application.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2015
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2012
72
0
72
3,672
0
3,672
243,648
0
243,648
The information is required to demonstrate that the applicant's drug is bioequivalent to a drug that has previously been approved by FDA and designated as an RLDT.
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.