[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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