This collection request covers certain
electronic submissions with no requirements for a paper copy. These
types of documents are listed in public docket 97S-0251
(subsequently changed to FDA-1992-S-0039) as required by 21 CFR
11.2. CVM's guidance entitled "Guidance for Industry: How to Submit
Information in Electronic Format to CVM Using the FDA Electronic
Submission Gateway," outlines how to register with CVM's Electronic
Submission System (ESS). The likely respondents are sponsors of new
animal drug applications who want to submit pre-market information
to CVM using the FDA Electronic Submissions Gateway (ESG).
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.