This information collection supports FDA import operations and regulations in 21 CFR part 1, subparts D & E. The regulations describe reporting elements that must be submitted for FDA-regulated products being imported into the United States, and related recordkeeping.
The information collection reflects program changes as well as adjustments. Cumulatively, these changes and revisions result in 40,111,035 fewer annual responses and 130,572 less burden hours to the information collection. This is discussed more fully in Questions 1 and 15 of our Supporting Statement.
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.