This generic clearance for FDA/CDER focus groups is approved for 3-years under the following conditions: (1) For individual focus groups, FDA shall submit a generic IC in ROCIS along with: (a) an abbreviated supporting statement in the template agreed to by OMB and FDA (including a statement of need, intended use of information, description of respondents, date(s) and location(s), collection procedures, number of focus groups, justification for any proposed incentive, and estimated burden); (b) the participant screener, and (c) moderator guide. (2) OMB will respond with clearance or questions within 10 working days.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2017
36 Months From Approved
03/31/2014
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1,440
2,520
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2,520
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The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act authorizes FDA to conduct educational and public information programs (21 U.S.C. Section 393(d)(2)(D)). FDA is requesting OMB approval for collecting information through the use of focus groups for studies involving drug products that are regulated by FDA. FDA plans to conduct these studies annually on a variety of topics related to regulated drug products. Each study will include a variable number of groups, potentially representing different geographic and educational strata. Each focus group includes a certain number of participants and takes approximately 1.75 hours.
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.