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 Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA-2011-N-0555]
 AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.
 ACTION: Notice.
 SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the Agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (the PRA), Federal Agencies are required to publish notice in the 
                        **Federal Register**
                         concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the reporting requirements associated with extra label drug use in animals.
 DATES: Submit either electronic or written comments on the collection of information by October 17, 2011.
 ADDRESSES: Submit electronic comments on the collection of information to 
                        *http://www.regulations.gov.*
                         Submit written comments on the collection of information to the Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. All comments should be identified with the docket number found in brackets in the heading of this document.
 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Juanmanuel Vilela,  Office of Information Management,  Food and Drug Administration,  1350 Piccard Dr.,  PI50-400B,  Rockville, MD 20850,  301-796-7651, 
                        *Juanmanuel.vilela@fda.hhs.gov.*


SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), Federal agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. “Collection of information” is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c) and includes Agency requests or requirements that members of the public submit reports, keep records, or provide information to a third party. Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)) requires Federal Agencies to provide a 60-day notice in the 
                    **Federal Register**
                     concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, before submitting the collection to OMB for approval. To comply with this requirement, FDA is publishing notice of the proposed collection of information set forth in this document. With respect to the following collection of information, FDA invites comments on these topics: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of FDA's functions, including whether 
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                    the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of FDA's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques, when appropriate, and other forms of information technology. Extra Label Drug Use in Animals—21 CFR Part 530 (OMB Control Number 0910-0325—Extension) The Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act of 1994 allows a veterinarian to prescribe the extra-label use of approved new animal drugs. Also, it permits FDA, if it finds that there is a reasonable probability that the extra-label use of an animal drug may present a risk to the public health, to establish a safe level for a residue from the extra-label use of the drug, and to require the development of an analytical method for the detection of residues above that established safe level. Although to date, we have not established a safe level for a residue from the extra-label use of any new animal drug, and therefore, have not required the development of analytical methodology, we believe that there may be instances when analytical methodology will be required. We are therefore estimating the reporting burden based on two methods being required annually. The requirement to establish an analytical method may be fulfilled by any interested person. We believe that the sponsor of the drug will be willing to develop the method in most cases. Alternatively, FDA, the sponsor, and perhaps a third party may cooperatively arrange for method development. The respondents may be sponsors of new animal drugs, State, or Federal and/or State Agencies, academia, or individuals. FDA estimates the burden of this collection of information as follows: Table 1—Estimated Annual Reporting Burden 1
21 CFR Section
Number of 
                             respondents
Number of 
                             responses per  
                             respondent
Total annual 
                             responses
Average burden per response
Total hours530.22(b)
2
1
2
4,160
8,3201
                         There are no capital costs or operating and maintenance costs associated with this collection of information.
 Dated: August 10, 2011. Leslie Kux, Acting Assistant Commissioner for Policy.


[FR Doc. 2011-20813 Filed 8-15-11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160-01-P