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[FR Doc. 2013–04646 Filed 2–27–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA–2013–D–0169] Draft Guidance for Industry and Review Staff on Pediatric Information Incorporated Into Human Prescription Drug and Biological Products Labeling; Availability AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice. I. Background The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of a draft guidance for industry and review staff entitled ‘‘Pediatric Information Incorporated into Human Prescription Drug and Biological Products Labeling.’’ This draft guidance is intended to assist applicants and FDA review staff in making decisions about the placement and content of pediatric information in human prescription drug and biological products labeling in accordance with the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act (BPCA) and the Pediatric Research Equity Act (PREA), as amended by the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA), as well as FDA prescription drug and biological product labeling regulations. DATES: Although you can comment on any guidance at any time (see 21 CFR SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4703 10.115(g)(5)), to ensure that the Agency considers your comment on this draft guidance before it begins work on the final version of the guidance, submit either electronic or written comments on the draft guidance by April 29, 2013. ADDRESSES: Submit written requests for single copies of the draft guidance to the Division of Drug Information, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 51, Rm. 2201, Silver Spring, MD 20993–0002, or the Office of Communication, Outreach, and Development (HFM–40), Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug Administration, 1401 Rockville Pike, suite 200N, Rockville, MD 20852–1448. Send one selfaddressed adhesive label to assist that office in processing your requests. See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for electronic access to the draft guidance document. Submit electronic comments on the draft guidance to https:// www.regulations.gov. Submit written comments to the Division of Dockets Management (HFA–305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matthew Bacho, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 22, Rm. 6420, Silver Spring, MD 20993–0002, 301– 796–0067; or Stephen Ripley, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (HFM–17), Food and Drug Administration, 1401 Rockville Pike, Suite 200N, Rockville, MD 20852, 301–827–6210. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Sfmt 4703 FDA is announcing the availability of a draft guidance for industry and review staff entitled ‘‘Pediatric Information Incorporated into Human Prescription Drug and Biological Products Labeling.’’ In July 2012, FDASIA (Pub. L. 112–144) reauthorized and made permanent the BPCA and PREA. The goal of both the BPCA and PREA is to provide pediatric information in drug labeling to encourage the appropriate use of drugs in treating pediatric patients. Data submitted in response to a pediatric Written Request under the BPCA and assessments submitted in response to a PREA study requirement must be described in labeling, whether the findings are positive, negative, or inconclusive (sections 505A and 505B of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the FD&C Act) (21 U.S.C. 355(a) and 21 U.S.C. 355(c)) as amended by E:\FR\FM\28FEN1.SGM 28FEN1 13687 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 40 / Thursday, February 28, 2013 / Notices FDASIA). In addition, when pediatric studies under PREA are fully or partially waived by FDA because there is evidence that a drug would be ineffective or unsafe in a pediatric population or pediatric subpopulation, the safety concern or lack of efficacy must be reflected in the prescription drug labeling (section 505B(a)(4)(D) of the FD&C Act). All useful information on the use of drugs and biological products in the pediatric population should be consistently placed in the proper sections within prescription labeling so that the information is clear and accessible to health care providers. This draft guidance is being issued consistent with FDA’s good guidance practices regulation (21 CFR 10.115). The draft guidance, when finalized, will represent the Agency’s current thinking on incorporating pediatric information into human prescription drug and biological products labeling. 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 requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, and will be posted to the docket at https:// www.regulations.gov. IV. Electronic Access Persons with access to the Internet may obtain the document at https:// www.fda.gov/Drugs/Guidance ComplianceRegulatoryInformation/ Guidances/default.htm, https:// www.fda.gov/BiologicsBloodVaccines/ GuidanceComplianceRegulatory Information/default.htm, or https:// www.regulations.gov. Dated: February 22, 2013. Leslie Kux, Assistant Commissioner for Policy. [FR Doc. 2013–04625 Filed 2–27–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Health Resources and Services Administration Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request ACTION: II. The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 Notice. In compliance with the requirement for opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects (section 3506(c)(2)(A) of Title 44, United States Code, as amended by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. 104–13), the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) publishes periodic summaries of proposed projects being developed for submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. To request more information on the proposed project or to obtain a copy of the data collection plans and draft instruments, email paperwork@hrsa.gov or call the HRSA Reports Clearance Officer at (301) 443– 1984. HRSA especially requests comments on: (1) The necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency’s SUMMARY: This guidance refers to previously approved collections of information that 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 201.56 and 201.57 have been approved under OMB control number 0910–0572. III. Comments Interested persons may submit either electronic comments regarding this document to https://www.regulations.gov or written comments to the Division of Dockets Management (see ADDRESSES). It is only necessary to send one set of comments. Identify comments with the docket number found in brackets in the heading of this document. Received comments may be seen in the Division of Dockets Management between 9 a.m. functions, (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden, (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected, and (4) the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden. Information Collection Request Title: The Health Education Assistance Loan (HEAL) Program Regulations (OMB No. 0915–0108)—Extension Abstract: The Health Education Assistance Loan (HEAL) Program has regulations that contain notification, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements to insure that the lenders and holders participating in the HEAL program follow sound management procedures in the administration of federally-insured student loans. While the regulatory requirements are approved under the OMB number referenced above, much of the burden associated with the regulations is cleared under separate OMB numbers for the HEAL forms and electronic submissions used to report required information. The table below provides the estimate of burden for the remaining regulations. Burden Statement: Burden in this context means the time expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, disclose or provide the information requested. This includes the time needed to review instructions, to develop, acquire, install and utilize technology and systems for the purpose of collecting, validating and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information, to train personnel and to be able to respond to a collection of information, to search data sources, to complete and review the collection of information, and to transmit or otherwise disclose the information. The total annual burden hours estimated for this Information Collection Request are summarized in the table below. The annual estimate of burden is as follows: REPORTING REQUIREMENTS mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Number of respondents Number of transactions Total transactions Hours per response (min) Total burden hours 13 Holders ....................................................................................................... 0 Schools ......................................................................................................... 4 0 52 0 12 0 10.40 0 Total Reporting ......................................................................................... ........................ ........................ ........................ 10.40 VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:12 Feb 27, 2013 Jkt 229001 PO 00000 Frm 00070 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\28FEN1.SGM 28FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 40 (Thursday, February 28, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13686-13687]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-04625]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2013-D-0169]


Draft Guidance for Industry and Review Staff on Pediatric 
Information Incorporated Into Human Prescription Drug and Biological 
Products Labeling; 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 guidance for industry and review staff entitled 
``Pediatric Information Incorporated into Human Prescription Drug and 
Biological Products Labeling.'' This draft guidance is intended to 
assist applicants and FDA review staff in making decisions about the 
placement and content of pediatric information in human prescription 
drug and biological products labeling in accordance with the Best 
Pharmaceuticals for Children Act (BPCA) and the Pediatric Research 
Equity Act (PREA), as amended by the Food and Drug Administration 
Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA), as well as FDA prescription drug 
and biological product labeling regulations.

DATES: Although you can comment on any guidance at any time (see 21 CFR 
10.115(g)(5)), to ensure that the Agency considers your comment on this 
draft guidance before it begins work on the final version of the 
guidance, submit either electronic or written comments on the draft 
guidance by April 29, 2013.

ADDRESSES: Submit written requests for single copies of the draft 
guidance to the Division of Drug Information, Center for Drug 
Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New 
Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 51, Rm. 2201, Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002, or 
the Office of Communication, Outreach, and Development (HFM-40), Center 
for Biologics Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug Administration, 
1401 Rockville Pike, suite 200N, Rockville, MD 20852-1448. Send one 
self-addressed adhesive label to assist that office in processing your 
requests. See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for electronic 
access to the draft guidance document.
    Submit electronic comments on the draft guidance to https://www.regulations.gov. Submit written comments to the Division of Dockets 
Management (HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, 
Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 
Matthew Bacho, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug 
Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 22, Rm. 6420, Silver 
Spring, MD 20993-0002, 301-796-0067; or
Stephen Ripley, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (HFM-17), 
Food and Drug Administration, 1401 Rockville Pike, Suite 200N, 
Rockville, MD 20852, 301-827-6210.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    FDA is announcing the availability of a draft guidance for industry 
and review staff entitled ``Pediatric Information Incorporated into 
Human Prescription Drug and Biological Products Labeling.'' In July 
2012, FDASIA (Pub. L. 112-144) reauthorized and made permanent the BPCA 
and PREA. The goal of both the BPCA and PREA is to provide pediatric 
information in drug labeling to encourage the appropriate use of drugs 
in treating pediatric patients.
    Data submitted in response to a pediatric Written Request under the 
BPCA and assessments submitted in response to a PREA study requirement 
must be described in labeling, whether the findings are positive, 
negative, or inconclusive (sections 505A and 505B of the Federal Food, 
Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the FD&C Act) (21 U.S.C. 355(a) and 21 U.S.C. 
355(c)) as amended by

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FDASIA). In addition, when pediatric studies under PREA are fully or 
partially waived by FDA because there is evidence that a drug would be 
ineffective or unsafe in a pediatric population or pediatric 
subpopulation, the safety concern or lack of efficacy must be reflected 
in the prescription drug labeling (section 505B(a)(4)(D) of the FD&C 
Act). All useful information on the use of drugs and biological 
products in the pediatric population should be consistently placed in 
the proper sections within prescription labeling so that the 
information is clear and accessible to health care providers.
    This draft guidance is being issued consistent with FDA's good 
guidance practices regulation (21 CFR 10.115). The draft guidance, when 
finalized, will represent the Agency's current thinking on 
incorporating pediatric information into human prescription drug and 
biological products labeling. 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 
requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations.

II. The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995

    This guidance refers to previously approved collections of 
information that 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 201.56 and 201.57 have 
been approved under OMB control number 0910-0572.

III. Comments

    Interested persons may submit either electronic comments regarding 
this document to https://www.regulations.gov or written comments to the 
Division of Dockets Management (see ADDRESSES). It is only necessary to 
send one set of comments. Identify comments with the docket number 
found in brackets in the heading of this document. Received comments 
may be seen in the Division of Dockets Management between 9 a.m. and 4 
p.m., Monday through Friday, and will be posted to the docket at https://www.regulations.gov.

IV. Electronic Access

    Persons with access to the Internet may obtain the document at 
https://www.fda.gov/Drugs/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/Guidances/default.htm, https://www.fda.gov/BiologicsBloodVaccines/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/default.htm, or https://www.regulations.gov.

    Dated: February 22, 2013.
Leslie Kux,
Assistant Commissioner for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2013-04625 Filed 2-27-13; 8:45 am]
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