This information collection supports Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the agency, us or we) regulations found in 21 CFR Part 10, 21 CFR Parts 12 through 16, and 21 CFR Part 19 (21 CFR §§ 10, 12-16, and 19). These regulations are established in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act and implement administrative practice and procedures to give instructions to those conducting business with FDA.
The information collection reflects an overall increase to the collection by 4,526 hours and 869 responses annually resulting from consolidating related elements.
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.