This information collection supports
agency regulations pertaining to Exceptions or Alternatives to
Labeling Requirements for Products Held By the Strategic National
Stockpile (SNS). The regulations require certain reporting by
respondents who make requests for such exceptions for alternatives.
Requests granted under the regulations may include conditions or
safeguards so that the labeling for such products includes
appropriate information necessary for the safe and effective use of
the product under its anticipated circumstances of use. This
facilitates the safety, effectiveness, and availability of
appropriate medical countermeasures in the event of a public health
emergency.
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.