This information collection supports agency regulations regarding the reporting of biological product deviations and human cells, tissues, and cellular and tissue-based product deviations. Respondents to the collection are manufacturers of these products. The information collection supports the agency's mission to protect the public health by safeguarding against the transmission and spread of communicable disease.
US Code:
21 USC 351
Name of Law: Adulterated Drugs and Devices
PL:
Pub.L. 78 - 410 351
Name of Law: Public Health Service Act; Biological Products
The estimated burden for the information collection reflects an overall increase of 738 hours and a corresponding increase of 398 responses. We attribute this adjustment to an increase in the number of submissions we received over the last few years.
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.