### Question
How does fees relating to animal drugs define costs of resources allocated for the process for the review of animal drug applications?


### Answer
Under *21 U.S.C. § 379j*, **costs of resources allocated for the process for the review of animal drug applications** is defined as:

> the expenses incurred in connection with the process for the review of animal drug applications for—


(A) officers and employees of the Food and Drug Administration, contractors of the Food and Drug Administration, advisory committees consulted with respect to the review of specific animal drug applications, supplemental animal drug applications, or investigational animal drug submissions, and costs related to such officers, employees, committees, and contractors, including costs for travel, education, and recruitment and other personnel activities,


(B) management of information, and the acquisition, maintenance, and repair of computer resources,


(C) leasing, maintenance, renovation, and repair of facilities and acquisition, maintenance, and repair of fixtures, furniture, scientific equipment, and other necessary materials and supplies, and


(D) collecting fees under section 379j–12 of this title and accounting for resources allocated for the review of animal drug applications, supplemental animal drug applications, and investigational animal drug submissions

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 379j*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 9-FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT > SUBCHAPTER VII-GENERAL AUTHORITY > Part C-Fees > subpart 4-fees relating to animal drugs**

