We have approved
the information collection requirements contained in the interim
final rule published on December 14, 1993 with the followi
condition. We have approved the collection for less than the
maximum three-year period allowed under the Paperwork Reduction Act
because th interim final rule was promulgated without affording the
public an opportunity to comment on the information collection
requirements contained in the rule. In developing the proposed
revisions to the interim final rule that it has promised, FDA
should carefully consider the results of the tissue bank survey it
is currently conducting. FDA should use the survey to assess the
current voluntary industry standar and practices for ensuring the
safety of tissue intended for trans- planatation and be able to
demonstrate that the additional information collection requirements
contained in the interim final regulation are the least burdensome
necessary and that they have practical utility. Finally, we note
that the agency violated the Paperwork Reduction Act by failing to
submit the information collection requirements contained in the
interim final rule until three months after the promulgation of the
rule. (See 5 CFR 1320.13).
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/1995
08/31/1995
400
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0
4,616
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0
0
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FDA ISSUED AN INTERIM RULE REQUIRING
CERTAIN INFECTIOUS DISEASE TESTING, DONOR SCREENING, AND
RECORDKEEPING TO HELP PREVENT THE TRANSMISSION OF AIDS AND
HEPATITIS THROUGH HUMAN TISSUE USED IN TRANSPLANTATION.
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.