The collection of information includes
the following reporting, recordkeeping, and third-party disclosure
provisions for sponsors and data monitoring committees (DMCs): (1)
Sponsor reporting to FDA on DMC recommendations related to safety;
(2) standard operating procedures (SOPs) for DMCs; (3) DMC meeting
records; (4) sponsor notification to the DMC regarding waivers; and
(5) DMC reports of meeting minutes to the sponsor. The submission
of the requested information provides the appropriate parties with
essential information regarding the clinical trial upon which they
may base their recommendations. The SOPs ensure that established
written procedures are followed and proper recordkeeping is
performed.
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.