This information collection request supports FDA programs by creating an information collection for the development of a âGeneric Clearance for Quick Turnaround Testing of Communication Effectiveness.â Section 1003(d)(2) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 393(d)(2)) authorizes the FDA to conduct food research and educational and public information programs relating to the safety of the nationâs food supply. The generic studies covered by this request will be used to test FDA communications and educational messages related to FDA-regulated food, infant formula, dietary supplements, and animal food and feed when there is a need for a quick OMB clearance turnaround during matters requiring urgent public health communications. Collecting information from consumers and other stakeholders during urgent public health matters will help ensure that FDAâs messaging has reached the target audience and has been understood. Data will be collected using self-report web-based surveys, focus groups, and one-on-one in-depth interviews.
Since our initial request for continued approval, we have reevaluated actual usage of individual clearance requests. We have reduced our estimate for the number of responses for "Self-Administered Surveys-Study Screener" from 30,000 to 7,500 responses (a drop of 1877.5 hours from 2,500 to 622.5 hours). We have also reduced our estimate for "Self-Administered Surveys" from 6,000 to 1,500 responses (a reduction of 1,125 hours from 1,500 to 375 hours). These estimates were made based on our past experience with conducting these collections of information. The total reduction, therefore, has been 27,000 responses and 3,002.5 hours.
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.