This information collection supports
implementation of sections 351 and 361 of the Public Health Service
Act (PHS Act) (42 U.S.C. 262 and 264) and certain drug provisions
of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 301 et
seq.), regarding xenotransplantation. As set forth in the “PHS
Guideline on Infectious Disease Issues in Xenotransplantation,”
guidelines have been developed by the Public Health Service (PHS)
to identify general principles for the prevention and control of
infectious diseases associated with xenotransplantation that may
pose a risk to public health. The PHS guideline recommends
procedures to diminish the risk of transmission of infectious
agents to the xenotransplantation product recipient and to the
general public.
US Code:
21
USC 301 Name of Law: Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act
US Code: 42
USC 264 Name of Law: Public Health Service Act
US Code: 42
USC 262 Name of Law: Public Health Service Act
Individual ICs have been
consolidated. Costs previously disclosed in 12b. of the supporting
statement but not uploaded into ROCIS are now reflected in
ICR.
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.