[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 214 (Tuesday, November 5, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66363-66364]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-26469]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[60-Day-14-0210]
Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and
Recommendations
In compliance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for opportunity for public comment on
proposed data collection projects, the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects.
To request more information on the proposed projects or to obtain a
copy of the data collection plans and instruments, call 404-639-7570 or
send comments to CDC, LeRoy Richardson, 1600 Clifton Road, MS D-74,
Atlanta, GA 30333 or send an email to [email protected].
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the agency, including whether the information shall have practical
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways
to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents,
including through the use of automated collection techniques or other
forms of information technology. Written comments should be received
within 60 days of this notice.
Proposed Project
List of Ingredients Added to Tobacco in the Manufacture of
Cigarette Products (OMB No. 0920-0210, exp. 2/28/2014)--Extension--
Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease
Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
Cigarette smoking is the leading preventable cause of premature
death and disability in the United States. Each year, more than 443,000
premature deaths occur as the result of diseases related to cigarette
smoking. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Office
on Smoking and Health (OSH) has the primary responsibility for the
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) smoking and health
program. HHS's overall goal is to reduce death and disability resulting
from cigarette smoking and other forms of tobacco use through programs
of information, education and research.
The Comprehensive Smoking Education Act of 1984 (CSEA, 15 U.S.C.
1336 or Pub. L. 98-474) requires each person who manufactures,
packages, or imports cigarettes to provide the Secretary of HHS with a
list of ingredients added to tobacco in the manufacture of cigarettes.
The legislation also authorizes HHS to undertake research, and to
report to the Congress (as deemed appropriate) discussing the health
effects of these ingredients.
HHS has delegated responsibility for implementing the CSEA's
ingredient reporting requirements to CDC's OSH. OSH has collected
ingredient reports on cigarette products since 1986. Respondents are
commercial cigarette manufacturers, packagers, or importers, or their
designated representatives. Respondents are not required to submit
specific forms; however, they are required to submit a list of all
ingredients used in their products. CDC requires the ingredient report
to be submitted by chemical name and Chemical Abstract Service (CAS)
Registration Number, consistent with accepted reporting practices for
other companies currently required to report ingredients added to other
consumer products. Typically, respondents submit a summary report to
CDC with the ingredient information for multiple products, or a
statement that there are no changes to their previously submitted
ingredient report. The estimated burden per response is 6.5 hours. The
total estimated annualized burden hours are 501.
Ingredient reports for new products are due at the time of first
importation. Thereafter, ingredient reports are due annually on March
31. Information is submitted to OSH by mailing a written report on the
respondent's letterhead, which may be accompanied by a compact disk
(CD), three-inch floppy disk, or thumb drive. Annual ingredient reports
should be mailed to: Office on Smoking and Health, Attention: FCLAA
Program Manager, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and
Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4770
Buford Highway, NE., MS F-79 Atlanta, GA 30341-3717. Electronic mail
submissions are not accepted. Upon receipt and verification of the
annual ingredient report, OSH issues a Certificate of Compliance to the
respondent.
There are no costs to respondents other than their time. Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) approval is requested for three years.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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Number of Average burden
Type of respondents Number of responses per per response Total burden
respondents respondent (in hours) (in hours)
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Cigarette Manufacturers, Packagers, and 77 1 6.5 501
Importers..................................
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Leroy A. Richardson,
Chief, Information Collection Review Office, Office of Scientific
Integrity, Office of the Associate Director for Science, Office of the
Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2013-26469 Filed 11-4-13; 8:45 am]
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