SEC. 741. [319k] INFORMATION SYSTEM.

The Secretary shall establish and maintain an information system to track the status and progress of each application or submission (including a petition, notification, or other similar form of request) submitted to the Food and Drug Administration requesting agency action.

SEC. 742. (379l] EDUCATION.

• (a) IN GENERAL.--The Secretary shall conduct training and education programs for the employees of the Food and Drug Administration relating to the regulatory responsibilities and policies established by this Act, including programs for --
  • (1) scientific training;
  • (2) training to improve the skill of officers and employees authorized to conduct inspections under section 704;
  • (3) training to achieve product specialization in such inspections; and administrative process and procedure and
  • (4) training in integrity issues.
• (b) INTRAMURAL FELLOWSHIPS AND OTHER TRAINING PROGRAMS. -- The Secretary, acting through the Commissioner, may, through fellowships and other training programs, conduct and support intramural research training for predoctoral and postdoctoral scientists and physicians.

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