Section 904(a)(4) of the act requires
each tobacco product manufacturer or importer, or agent thereof, to
submit all documents developed after June 22, 2009 "that relate to
health, toxicological, behavioral, or physiologic effects of
current or future tobacco products, their constituents (including
smoke constituents), ingredients, components, and additives"
(herein referred to as "tobacco health documents"). Information
required under section 904(a)(4) must be submitted to FDA beginning
December 22, 2009. FDA is collecting the information submitted
pursuant to section 904(a)(4) through an electronic portal and
through a paper form (Form FDA 3743) for those individuals who
choose not to use the electronic portal.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.