Amendments to these regulations are
intended to clarify regulatory provisions and make minor
improvements to address isues that have arisen since the issuance
of the regulations in 1992. They are intended to assist sponsors
who are seeking and who have obtained orphan--drug designations, as
well as FDA in its administration of the orphan drug
program.
This is a new information
collection resulting from amending current regulations intended to
assist sponsors who are seeking and who have obtain orphan-drug
designations.
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.