Draft Guidance for Industry: Minimally Manipulated, Unrelated, Allogeneic Placental/Umbilical Cord Blood Intended for Hematopoietic Reconstitution in Patients with Hematological Malignancies; Availability, 1999-2000 [E7-549]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 10 / Wednesday, January 17, 2007 / Notices than 40 discretionary grant programs. The proposed information collection form would be a uniform discretionary application form eligible for use by grant applications to submit project information in response to ACF program announcements. ACF would use this information, along with other OMBapproved information collections, to evaluate and rank applicants and protect the integrity of the grantee selection process. All ACF discretionary grant programs would be eligible but not required to use this application form. The application consists of general information and instructions; the Standard Form 424 series that requests basic information, budget information, budget information and assurances; the Project Description requesting the 1999 applicant to describe how these objectives will be achieved; along with assurances and certifications. Guidance for the content of information requested in the Project Description is found in OMB Circulars A–102 and A–110. Respondents: Applicants for ACF Discretionary Grant Programs. ANNUAL BURDEN ESTIMATES Number of respondents Number of responses per respondent Average burden hours per response Total burden hours UPD ................................................................................................................. mstockstill on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES Instrument 11,960 1 40 478,400 Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 478,400. In compliance with the requirements of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Administration for Children and Families is soliciting public comment on the specific aspects of the information collection described above. Copies of the proposed collection of information can be obtained and comments may be forwarded by writing to the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Administration, Office of Information Services, 370 L’Enfant Promenade, SW., Washington, DC 20447, Attn: ACF Reports Clearance Officer. E-mail address: infocollection@acf.hhs.gov. All requests should be identified by the title of the information collection. The Department specifically requests comments on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Consideration will be given to comments and suggestions submitted within 60 days of this publication. Dated: January 11, 2007. Robert Sargis, Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 07–127 Filed 1–16–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4184–01–M VerDate Aug<31>2005 13:58 Jan 16, 2007 Jkt 211001 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. 2006D–0514] Draft Guidance for Industry: Minimally Manipulated, Unrelated, Allogeneic Placental/Umbilical Cord Blood Intended for Hematopoietic Reconstitution in Patients with Hematological Malignancies; Availability AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of a draft document entitled ‘‘Guidance for Industry: Minimally Manipulated, Unrelated, Allogeneic Placental/Umbilical Cord Blood Intended for Hematopoietic Reconstitution in Patients with Hematological Malignancies’’ dated December 2006. The draft guidance document provides recommendations that would allow the manufacturer, generally a cord blood bank, to apply for licensure of minimally manipulated, unrelated, allogeneic placental/ umbilical cord blood, for specified indications. The document also contains information about the manufacture of minimally manipulated, unrelated, allogeneic placental/umbilical cord blood and how to comply with applicable regulatory requirements. DATES: Submit written or electronic comments on the draft guidance by April 17, 2007 to ensure their adequate consideration in preparation of the final guidance. General comments on agency guidance documents are welcome at any time. PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Submit written requests for single copies of the draft guidance to the Office of Communication, Training, and Manufacturers Assistance (HFM–40), Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER), Food and Drug Administration, 1401 Rockville Pike, suite 200N, Rockville, MD 20852–1448. Send one self-addressed adhesive label to assist the office in processing your requests. The draft guidance may also be obtained by mail by calling CBER at 1– 800–835–4709 or 301–827–1800. See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for electronic access to the draft guidance document. Submit written comments on the draft guidance to the Division of Dockets Management (HFA–305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. Submit electronic comments to https:// www.fda.gov/dockets/ecomments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathleen E. Swisher, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (HFM–17), Food and Drug Administration, 1401 Rockville Pike, suite 200N, Rockville, MD 20852–1448, 301–827–6210. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ADDRESSES: I. Background FDA is announcing the availability of a draft document entitled ‘‘Guidance for Industry: Minimally Manipulated, Unrelated, Allogeneic Placental/ Umbilical Cord Blood Intended for Hematopoietic Reconstitution in Patients with Hematological Malignancies’’ dated December 2006. The draft guidance document provides recommendations that would allow the manufacturer, generally a cord blood bank, to apply for licensure of minimally manipulated, unrelated, allogeneic placental/umbilical cord blood, for specified indications. The E:\FR\FM\17JAN1.SGM 17JAN1 2000 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 10 / Wednesday, January 17, 2007 / Notices guidance document provides recommendations for the submission of a biologics license application for placental/umbilical cord blood products that are: (1) Manipulated minimally; (2) used for hematopoietic reconstitution in patients with hematological malignancies; and (3) used in recipients unrelated to the donor. The document also contains information about the manufacture of minimally manipulated, unrelated, allogeneic placental/ umbilical cord blood and how to comply with applicable regulatory requirements. For the manufacture of peripheral blood or cord hematopoietic stem/progenitor cells other than those described, the manufacturer may need to submit an investigational new drug application or other premarketing application for that product. The draft guidance is being issued consistent with FDA’s good guidance practices regulation (21 CFR 10.115). The draft guidance, when finalized, will represent FDA’s current thinking on this topic. It does not create or confer any rights for or on any person and does not operate to bind FDA or the public. An alternative approach may be used if such approach satisfies the requirement of the applicable statutes and regulations. mstockstill on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES II. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 This draft guidance refers to previously approved collections of information found in FDA regulations. These collections of information are subject to review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–3520). The collections of information in 21 CFR part 201 have been approved under OMB Control No. 0910–0572; 21 CFR part 211 have been approved under OMB Control No. 0910– 0139; 21 CFR part 600 have been approved under OMB Control No. 0910– 0308; 21 CFR parts 601, 610, and FDA Form 356(h) have been approved under OMB Control No. 0910–0338; 21 CFR part 1271 have been approved under OMB Control Nos. 0910–0559, 0910– 0469, and 0910–0543; and FDA Form 3500A has been approved under OMB Control No. 0910–0291. III. Comments The draft guidance is being distributed for comment purposes only and is not intended for implementation at this time. Interested persons may submit to the Division of Dockets Management (see ADDRESSES) written or electronic comments regarding the draft VerDate Aug<31>2005 13:58 Jan 16, 2007 Jkt 211001 guidance. Submit a single copy of electronic comments or two paper copies of any mailed comments, except that individuals may submit one paper copy. Comments are to be identified with the docket number found in the brackets in the heading of this document. A copy of the draft guidance and received comments are available for public examination in the Division of Dockets Management between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. IV. Electronic Access Persons with access to the Internet may obtain the draft guidance at either https://www.fda.gov/cber/guidelines.htm or https://www.fda.gov/ohrms/dockets/ default.htm. Dated: January 10, 2007. Jeffrey Shuren, Assistant Commissioner for Policy. [FR Doc. E7–549 Filed 1–16–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160–01–S DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR–5117–N–02] Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB; Multifamily Housing Service Coordinator Program Office of the Chief Information Officer, HUD. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The proposed information collection requirement described below has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal. Housing project owners/managers apply for grants under the Housing Service Coordinator Program. The requested information will assist HUD in evaluating grant applicants and to determine how well grant funds meet stated program goals and how well the public was served. DATES: Comments Due Date: February 16, 2007. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding this proposal. Comments should refer to the proposal by name and/or OMB approval Number (2502–0447) and should be sent to: HUD Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, New PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503; fax: 202–395–6974. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lillian Deitzer, Departmental Reports Management Officer, QDAM, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; e-mail Lillian_L._Deitzer@HUD.gov or telephone (202) 708–2374. This is not a toll-free number. Copies of available documents submitted to OMB may be obtained from Ms. Deitzer or from HUD’s Web site at https:// hlannwp031.hud.gov/po/i/icbts/ collectionsearch.cfm. This notice informs the public that the Department of Housing and Urban Development has submitted to OMB a request for approval of the information collection described below. This notice is soliciting comments from members of the public and affecting agencies concerning the proposed collection of information to: (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond; including through the use of appropriate automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. This notice also lists the following information: Title of Proposal: Multifamily Housing Service Coordinator Program. OMB Approval Number: 2502–0447. Form Numbers: SF–424, SF–424– Supp, SF–LLL, HUD–2880, HUD–2993, HUD–2994–A, HUD–96010, HUD– 92456, HUD–50080–SCMF–HUD– 91186, SF–269–A, and HUD–91186–A. Description of the Need for the Information and Its Proposed Use: Housing project owners/manages apply for grants under the Housing Service Coordinator Program. The requested information will assist HUD in evaluating grant applicants and to determine how well grant funds meet stated program goals and how well the public was served. Frequency of Submission: Quarterly, Semi-annually, Annually. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\17JAN1.SGM 17JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 10 (Wednesday, January 17, 2007)]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. 2006D-0514]


Draft Guidance for Industry: Minimally Manipulated, Unrelated, 
Allogeneic Placental/Umbilical Cord Blood Intended for Hematopoietic 
Reconstitution in Patients with Hematological Malignancies; 
Availability

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the 
availability of a draft document entitled ``Guidance for Industry: 
Minimally Manipulated, Unrelated, Allogeneic Placental/Umbilical Cord 
Blood Intended for Hematopoietic Reconstitution in Patients with 
Hematological Malignancies'' dated December 2006. The draft guidance 
document provides recommendations that would allow the manufacturer, 
generally a cord blood bank, to apply for licensure of minimally 
manipulated, unrelated, allogeneic placental/umbilical cord blood, for 
specified indications. The document also contains information about the 
manufacture of minimally manipulated, unrelated, allogeneic placental/
umbilical cord blood and how to comply with applicable regulatory 
requirements.

DATES: Submit written or electronic comments on the draft guidance by 
April 17, 2007 to ensure their adequate consideration in preparation of 
the final guidance. General comments on agency guidance documents are 
welcome at any time.

ADDRESSES: Submit written requests for single copies of the draft 
guidance to the Office of Communication, Training, and Manufacturers 
Assistance (HFM-40), Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research 
(CBER), Food and Drug Administration, 1401 Rockville Pike, suite 200N, 
Rockville, MD 20852-1448. Send one self-addressed adhesive label to 
assist the office in processing your requests. The draft guidance may 
also be obtained by mail by calling CBER at 1-800-835-4709 or 301-827-
1800. See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for electronic access 
to the draft guidance document.
    Submit written comments on the draft guidance to the Division of 
Dockets Management (HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 
Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. Submit electronic comments 
to https://www.fda.gov/dockets/ecomments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathleen E. Swisher, Center for 
Biologics Evaluation and Research (HFM-17), Food and Drug 
Administration, 1401 Rockville Pike, suite 200N, Rockville, MD 20852-
1448, 301-827-6210.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    FDA is announcing the availability of a draft document entitled 
``Guidance for Industry: Minimally Manipulated, Unrelated, Allogeneic 
Placental/Umbilical Cord Blood Intended for Hematopoietic 
Reconstitution in Patients with Hematological Malignancies'' dated 
December 2006. The draft guidance document provides recommendations 
that would allow the manufacturer, generally a cord blood bank, to 
apply for licensure of minimally manipulated, unrelated, allogeneic 
placental/umbilical cord blood, for specified indications. The

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guidance document provides recommendations for the submission of a 
biologics license application for placental/umbilical cord blood 
products that are: (1) Manipulated minimally; (2) used for 
hematopoietic reconstitution in patients with hematological 
malignancies; and (3) used in recipients unrelated to the donor. The 
document also contains information about the manufacture of minimally 
manipulated, unrelated, allogeneic placental/umbilical cord blood and 
how to comply with applicable regulatory requirements. For the 
manufacture of peripheral blood or cord hematopoietic stem/progenitor 
cells other than those described, the manufacturer may need to submit 
an investigational new drug application or other premarketing 
application for that product.
    The draft guidance is being issued consistent with FDA's good 
guidance practices regulation (21 CFR 10.115). The draft guidance, when 
finalized, will represent FDA's current thinking on this topic. It does 
not create or confer any rights for or on any person and does not 
operate to bind FDA or the public. An alternative approach may be used 
if such approach satisfies the requirement of the applicable statutes 
and regulations.

II. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995

    This draft guidance refers to previously approved collections of 
information found in FDA regulations. These collections of information 
are subject to review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520). The 
collections of information in 21 CFR part 201 have been approved under 
OMB Control No. 0910-0572; 21 CFR part 211 have been approved under OMB 
Control No. 0910-0139; 21 CFR part 600 have been approved under OMB 
Control No. 0910-0308; 21 CFR parts 601, 610, and FDA Form 356(h) have 
been approved under OMB Control No. 0910-0338; 21 CFR part 1271 have 
been approved under OMB Control Nos. 0910-0559, 0910-0469, and 0910-
0543; and FDA Form 3500A has been approved under OMB Control No. 0910-
0291.

III. Comments

    The draft guidance is being distributed for comment purposes only 
and is not intended for implementation at this time. Interested persons 
may submit to the Division of Dockets Management (see ADDRESSES) 
written or electronic comments regarding the draft guidance. Submit a 
single copy of electronic comments or two paper copies of any mailed 
comments, except that individuals may submit one paper copy. Comments 
are to be identified with the docket number found in the brackets in 
the heading of this document. A copy of the draft guidance and received 
comments are available for public examination in the Division of 
Dockets Management between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

IV. Electronic Access

    Persons with access to the Internet may obtain the draft guidance 
at either https://www.fda.gov/cber/guidelines.htm or https://
www.fda.gov/ohrms/dockets/default.htm.

    Dated: January 10, 2007.
Jeffrey Shuren,
Assistant Commissioner for Policy.
[FR Doc. E7-549 Filed 1-16-07; 8:45 am]
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