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.