[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 211 (Thursday, October 31, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65324-65325]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-25799]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[60Day-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. 2013-25799 Filed 10-30-13; 8:45 am]
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