This Information Collection Request (ICR) collects information from manufacturers and public health authorities applicable to the authorization of the emergency use of certain medical products during a declared emergency. Respondents submit information as recommended in Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) guidance, including a description of the medical product and the intended use, reports after administration of such a product, and requests for extension of the expiration date of eligible products.
The estimated annual hourly burden, formerly estimated as 1,622 hours, has increased by 2,813 hours to a total estimated annual hourly burden of 4,435 hours. This program adjustment/increase in total annual burden is a result of calculations based on the numbers of submissions over the past three years. FDA anticipates that there will be a similar number of pre-EUA, EUA, and expiration date extension request submissions in future years.
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.