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Download as PDF 68890 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 223 / Wednesday, November 19, 2014 / Notices TABLE 1—ESTIMATED ANNUAL REPORTING BURDEN Number of respondents Activity Number of responses per respondent Average burden per response Total annual responses Total hours Adult Screener ..................................................... Study 1 (Adults) ................................................... Study 2 (Adults) ................................................... 24,000 1,800 600 1 1 1 24,000 1,800 600 0.03 (2 minutes) ............ 0.333 (20 minutes) ........ 0.333 (20 minutes) ........ 720 599 200 Total adult hours ........................................... ........................ ........................ ........................ ....................................... 1,519 Youth Screener .................................................... Study 3 (Youth) .................................................... 6,000 600 1 1 6,000 600 0.03 (2 minutes) ............ 0.333 (20 minutes) ........ 180 200 Total youth hours .......................................... ........................ ........................ ........................ ....................................... 380 Total Hours ............................................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ....................................... 1,899 FDA’s burden estimate is based on prior experience with research that is similar to this proposed study. Approximately 30,000 respondents will complete a screener to determine eligibility for participation in a study, estimated to take approximately 2 minutes (0.03 hours), for a total of 900 hours for screening activities. Three thousand respondents will complete a full study, estimated to last 20 minutes (0.333 hours), for a total of 999 hours for completion of both adult studies and one youth study. The estimated total hour burden of the collection of information is 1,899 hours. Dated: November 12, 2014. Leslie Kux, Associate Commissioner for Policy. [FR Doc. 2014–27283 Filed 11–18–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4164–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA–2014–N–1840] Electronic Study Data Submission; Data Standards; Validation Rules for Study Data Tabulation Model Formatted Studies; Availability AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice. 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[FR Doc. 2014–27384 Filed 11–18–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4164–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA–2012–D–1120] Vaginal Microbicides: Development for the Prevention of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection; Guidance for Industry; Availability AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of a guidance for industry entitled ‘‘Vaginal Microbicides: Development for the Prevention of HIV Infection.’’ The purpose of this guidance is to assist sponsors in all phases of development of vaginal microbicides, defined as vaginal drug products that prevent human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) acquisition. The guidance outlines the types of nonclinical studies and clinical trials recommended throughout the drug development process to support approval of vaginal microbicides. This guidance finalizes the draft guidance issued on November 23, 2012. DATES: Submit either electronic or written comments on Agency guidances at any time. ADDRESSES: Submit written requests for single copies of this 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. Send one self-addressed adhesive label to assist that office in processing your requests. See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for electronic access to the guidance document. Submit electronic comments on the guidance to https://www.regulations.gov. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\19NON1.SGM 19NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 223 / Wednesday, November 19, 2014 / Notices 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: Charu Mullick, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 22, Rm. 6365, Silver Spring, MD 20993–0002, 301– 796–1500. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background FDA is announcing the availability of a guidance for industry entitled ‘‘Vaginal Microbicides: Development for the Prevention of HIV Infection.’’ This guidance addresses nonclinical development, early phases of clinical development, phase 3 trial considerations, and safety considerations in vaginal microbicide development including safety considerations in adolescent and pregnant populations. The guidance also outlines development of combination microbicide products such as drug-drug combinations, drug-device combinations, or combination products that include microbicide and are intended for multiple indications. This guidance finalizes the draft guidance issued on November 23, 2012 (77 FR 70167). The majority of public comments submitted to the docket were related to clinical trial considerations and nonclinical pharmacology/ toxicology issues. This guidance incorporates FDA responses to the public comments. This guidance is being issued consistent with FDA’s good guidance practices regulation (21 CFR 10.115). The guidance represents the Agency’s current thinking on developing vaginal microbicides for preventing HIV transmission. 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. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 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 under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–3520). The collections of information in 21 CFR part 312 have been approved under 0910–0014, and the collections of information referred to in the guidance for clinical trial VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:16 Nov 18, 2014 Jkt 235001 sponsors entitled ‘‘Establishment and Operation of Clinical Trial Data Monitoring Committees’’ have been approved under 0910–0581. II. 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. III. Electronic Access Persons with access to the Internet may obtain the document at either https://www.fda.gov/Drugs/Guidance ComplianceRegulatoryInformation/ Guidances/default.htm or https:// www.regulations.gov. Dated: November 13, 2014. Leslie Kux, Associate Commissioner for Policy. [FR Doc. 2014–27287 Filed 11–18–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4164–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA–2014–N–1741] Proposed Criteria for ‘‘First Generic’’ Submissions for Purposes of Abbreviated New Drug Application Review Prioritization Under the Generic Drug User Fee Amendments; Establishment of a Public Docket AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. Notice; establishment of public docket; request for comments. ACTION: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) is announcing the opening of a public docket and requesting comments on proposed criteria for ‘‘first generic’’ abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) submissions. The purpose is to facilitate FDA’s establishment of review prioritization under the Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2012 (GDUFA). Establishing clear criteria for this review prioritization category will allow FDA to appropriately prioritize ANDA submissions and track them in a manner consistent with the review prioritization commitments FDA made SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 68891 under GDUFA. Clear criteria for this category will also lead to less industry confusion and more consistent identification of ‘‘first generic’’ submissions. DATES: Submit either electronic or written comments by December 19, 2014. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods: Electronic Submissions Submit electronic comments as follows: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Written Submissions Submit written comments as follows: • Mail/Hand delivery/Courier (for paper submissions): Division of Dockets Management (HFA–305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. Instructions: All submissions must include the Docket No. found in brackets in the heading of this document. All comments received may be posted without change to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. For additional information on submitting comments, see the ‘‘Comments’’ heading of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to https:// www.regulations.gov and insert the docket number, found in brackets in the heading of this document, into the ‘‘Search’’ box and follow the prompts or go to the Division of Dockets Management, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. 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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 223 (Wednesday, November 19, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68890-68891]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-27287]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2012-D-1120]


Vaginal Microbicides: Development for the Prevention of Human 
Immunodeficiency Virus Infection; Guidance for Industry; 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 guidance for industry entitled ``Vaginal 
Microbicides: Development for the Prevention of HIV Infection.'' The 
purpose of this guidance is to assist sponsors in all phases of 
development of vaginal microbicides, defined as vaginal drug products 
that prevent human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) acquisition. The 
guidance outlines the types of nonclinical studies and clinical trials 
recommended throughout the drug development process to support approval 
of vaginal microbicides. This guidance finalizes the draft guidance 
issued on November 23, 2012.

DATES: Submit either electronic or written comments on Agency guidances 
at any time.

ADDRESSES: Submit written requests for single copies of this 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. Send one self-addressed 
adhesive label to assist that office in processing your requests. See 
the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for electronic access to the 
guidance document.
    Submit electronic comments on the guidance to https://www.regulations.gov.

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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: Charu Mullick, Center for Drug 
Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New 
Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 22, Rm. 6365, Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002, 301-
796-1500.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    FDA is announcing the availability of a guidance for industry 
entitled ``Vaginal Microbicides: Development for the Prevention of HIV 
Infection.'' This guidance addresses nonclinical development, early 
phases of clinical development, phase 3 trial considerations, and 
safety considerations in vaginal microbicide development including 
safety considerations in adolescent and pregnant populations. The 
guidance also outlines development of combination microbicide products 
such as drug-drug combinations, drug-device combinations, or 
combination products that include microbicide and are intended for 
multiple indications. This guidance finalizes the draft guidance issued 
on November 23, 2012 (77 FR 70167). The majority of public comments 
submitted to the docket were related to clinical trial considerations 
and nonclinical pharmacology/toxicology issues. This guidance 
incorporates FDA responses to the public comments.
    This guidance is being issued consistent with FDA's good guidance 
practices regulation (21 CFR 10.115). The guidance represents the 
Agency's current thinking on developing vaginal microbicides for 
preventing HIV transmission. 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 under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520). 
The collections of information in 21 CFR part 312 have been approved 
under 0910-0014, and the collections of information referred to in the 
guidance for clinical trial sponsors entitled ``Establishment and 
Operation of Clinical Trial Data Monitoring Committees'' have been 
approved under 0910-0581.

II. 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.

III. Electronic Access

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

    Dated: November 13, 2014.
Leslie Kux,
Associate Commissioner for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2014-27287 Filed 11-18-14; 8:45 am]
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