(a) In generalThe Secretary, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall automate appropriate activities of the Food and Drug Administration to ensure timely review of activities regulated under this chapter.
(b) Authorization of appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated each fiscal year such sums as are necessary to carry out this section.
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CHAPTER 9— FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT
SUBCHAPTER VII— GENERAL AUTHORITY
Part A— General Administrative Provisions
§ 371. Regulations and hearings
§ 372. Examinations and investigations
§ 374a. Inspections relating to food allergens
§ 376. Examination of sea food on request of packer; marking food with results; fees; penalties
§ 379. Confidential information
§ 379a. Presumption of existence of jurisdiction
§ 379b. Consolidated administrative and laboratory facility
§ 379d. Automation of Food and Drug Administration
§ 379d–1. Conflicts of interest
§ 379d–2. Policy on the review and clearance of scientific articles published by FDA employees
§ 379d–3. Streamlined hiring authority
§ 379d–3a. Hiring authority for scientific, technical, and professional personnel
§ 379d–3b. Strategic Workforce Plan and report
§ 379d–4. Reporting requirements
§ 379d–5. Guidance document regarding product promotion using the Internet