This information collection supports
Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) regulations regarding
“Time and Extent Applications for Nonprescription Drug Products.”
Respondents (private sector businesses) may submit to the Food and
Drug Administration (FDA) a request that an active ingredient or
ingredients be included in the over-the-¬counter (OTC) drug
monograph system. FDA follows the procedures outlined in 21 CFR
330.10 for classifying active ingredients in OTC drug products as
generally recognized as safe and effective (GRASE) and not
misbranded.
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.