This final rule implements Section 572
of the Minor Use Minor Species (MUMS) Animal Health Act of 2004.
The MUMs Act is made up of three sections i.e., 571,572 and 573. It
establishes new regulatory procedures intended to make more
medications legally available to veterinarians and animal owners
for the treatment of minor animal species as well as uncommon
diseases in major animal species. Section 572 of the legislation
provides for a public index listing of legally- marketed unapproved
new animal drugs for minor species of animals. The drugs in this
index will only be indicated for use in non-food minor species or
for use in early non-food life stages food producing minor species.
This final rule, among other things, specifies the criteria and
procedures for requesting eligibility and addition to the index as
well as the annual reporting requirements for index
holders.
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.