[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 26 (Thursday, February 7, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2525-2526]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-01326]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[30-Day-19-0210]


Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review

    In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Centers 
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted the information 
collection request titled List of Ingredients Added to Tobacco in the 
Manufacture of Cigarette Products to the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) for review and approval. CDC previously published a 
``Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and 
Recommendations'' notice on August 21, 2018 to obtain comments from the 
public and affected agencies. CDC received 2 comments related to the 
previous notice. This notice serves to allow an additional 30 days for 
public and affected agency comments.
    CDC will accept all comments for this proposed information 
collection project.

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The Office of Management and Budget is particularly interested in 
comments that:
    (a) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility;
    (b) Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of 
the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used;
    (c) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected;
    (d) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those 
who are to respond, including, through the use of appropriate 
automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection 
techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting 
electronic submission of responses; and
    (e) Assess information collection costs.
    To request additional information on the proposed project or to 
obtain a copy of the information collection plan and instruments, call 
(404) 639-7570 or send an email to [email protected]. Direct written comments 
and/or suggestions regarding the items contained in this notice to the 
Attention: CDC Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20503 or by fax to (202) 395-5806. Provide 
written comments within 30 days of notice publication.

Proposed Project

    List of Ingredients Added to Tobacco in the Manufacture of 
Cigarette Products (OMB No. 0920-0210, Expiration Date 12/31/2018)--
Reinstatement with Change--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 our Nation. Each year more than 480,000 deaths 
occur as the result of cigarette smoking-related diseases. The CDC, 
Office on Smoking and Health (OSH), has the primary responsibility for 
the HHS smoking and health program. Since 1986, as required by the 
Comprehensive Smoking Education Act of 1984, which amended the Federal 
Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act, 15 U.S.C. 1335a, CDC has 
collected information about the ingredients used in cigarette products. 
Respondents are commercial cigarette manufacturers, packagers, or 
importers (or their representatives), who are required by the CSEA to 
submit ingredient reports to HHS on an annual basis. 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.
    Ingredient reports are due annually on March 31. Information is 
submitted to CDC by mailing or faxing a written report on the 
respondent's letterhead. All faxed lists should be followed up with a 
mailed original. Data may also be submitted to CDC by CD, three-inch 
floppy disk, or thumb drive. Electronic mail submissions are not 
accepted. Mail Annual Ingredient Submissions to Attention: FCLAA 
Program Manager, Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for 
Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Highway NE, MS S107-7, Atlanta, GA 
30341-3717.
    Upon receipt and verification of the annual ingredient report, OSH 
issues a Certificate of Compliance to the respondent. CDC also uses the 
information to report to Congress (as deemed appropriate) discussing 
the health effects of these ingredients. There are no costs to 
respondents other than their time. The total estimated annualized 
burden hours are 358. OMB approval is requested for three years.

                                        Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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                                                                                   Number of      Average burden
             Type of respondents                 Form name        Number of      responses per     per response
                                                                 respondents       respondent       (in hours)
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Business Entities...........................             N/A               55                1              6.5
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Jeffrey M. Zirger,
Acting Lead, Information Collection Review Office, Office of Scientific 
Integrity, Office of Science, Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2019-01326 Filed 2-6-19; 8:45 am]
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