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.