[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 37 (Friday, February 24, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11126-11127]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-4373]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[60 Day-12-0210]


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 Kimberly Lane, CDC Reports Clearance Officer, 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--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 440,000 
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 Health and 
Human Services (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 Office on Smoking and Health 
(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.
    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, by CD, three-inch floppy disk, or thumb drive. 
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.

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                                        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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Kimberly Lane,
Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2012-4373 Filed 2-23-12; 8:45 am]
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