FDA created the Tobacco Call Center with a toll-free number to accept information from the public regarding potential violations of the Tobacco Control Act. Callers report potential violations of the Tobacco Control Act and FDA may conduct targeted follow-up investigation based on information received. When callers report a potential violation, the caller will be asked to provide as much information about the violation as they can recall, including: the date the potential violation happened, product type (e.g., cigarette, smokeless, roll-your-own, etc.), tobacco brand, type of potentially violative promotional materials, potential violation type, who potentially violated, and the name, address, phone number, and e-mail address of the potential violator. The caller will be asked to list the potential violator's website, describe the potential violation, and provide any additional files or information. FDA has developed FDA Form 3779, Potential Tobacco Production Violations Reporting that will be used to solicit this information from the caller. This form is intended to eventually replace FDA Form 3734 Cigarette Flavor Ban Violations Form. This new form will be posted on FDA's website to complete on-line or the public can download it or request a copy of the form by contacting the Center for Tobacco Products. In addition, FDA has developed a smartphone application for use with mobile devices (i.e., iPhones, Android) to allow consumers to report potential violations to the FDA via their smartphone. Other stakeholders may simply choose to send a letter to FDA with their information. The public and interested stakeholders will be able to report information regarding possible violations of the Tobacco Control Act by calling the Tobacco Call Center using CTP's toll-free number; using a fill-able form found on FDA's Web site; using FDA's tobacco violation reporting smartphone application; or sending a letter to FDA's Center for Tobacco Products
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.