Approved consistent with clarifications in FDA memo of 1-17-03. FDA is commended for re-estimating the burden to keep it current with changing circumstances. This collection has the greatest burden of any FDA collection. Before the next submission, FDA shall examine potential ways to reduce the burden on respondents and report to OMB on the feasibility of making such a reduction.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2006
01/31/2006
01/31/2003
541,986
0
372,620
36,040,829
0
17,240,565
0
0
0
Provides the needed information on Drug Safety, Drug Effectivenes Clinial Testing, to Conduct Clinical Trials, Investigational New Drug Studies, Pharmacological Research and for the Protection of Human Subjects. Provides data needed by FDA medical officers in order to determine whether and how a proposed new drug may be tested for safety and effectiveness.
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.