The information collection pertains to
the submission of periodic safety reports as described in the draft
guidance entitled "E2C(R2) Periodic Benefit-Risk Evaluation Report
," which describes the format, content, and timing of a PBRER for
an approved drug or biologic. The information collection also
pertains to the submission of waiver-related materials as described
in the draft guidance entitled "Providing Postmarket Periodic
Safety Reports in the ICH E2C(R2) Format," which informs applicants
of the conditions under which FDA will exercise its waiver
authority to permit applicants to submit an ICH E2C(R2) PBRER in
place of the ICH E2C(R1) Periodic Safety Update Report (PSUR), U.S.
periodic adverse drug experience report (PADER), or U.S. periodic
adverse experience report (PAER), to satisfy the periodic safety
reporting requirements in FDA regulations.
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.