This Information Collection Request
(ICR) is for an extension of an existing approved collection. As
part of its enforcement strategy, FDA created the Tobacco Call
Center (with a toll-free number: 1-877-CTP-1373) to accept
information from the public regarding potential violations of the
Tobacco Control Act. Callers may report potential violations of the
Tobacco Control Act, and FDA may conduct targeted followup
investigations based on information received. When reporting a
potential violation, callers will be asked to provide as much
information about the violation as they can recall. The caller will
also be asked to list the potential violator's Web site (if
available), describe the potential violation, and provide any
additional files or information pertinent to the potential
violation. FDA currently provides a form that may be used to
solicit this information from the caller (FDA Form 3779, Potential
Tobacco Product Violations Reporting) and seeks renewal of Form
3779. This form is posted on FDA's Web site. The public and
interested stakeholders will also be able to report information
regarding possible violations of the Tobacco Control Act through
the following methods: calling the Tobacco Call Center using CTP's
toll-free number; using a fillable form found on FDA's Web site;
downloading a PDF version of the form to send via email or mail to
FDA; requesting a copy of FDA Form 3779 by contacting the Center
for Tobacco Products and sending by mail to FDA; and sending a
letter to FDA's Center for Tobacco Products. The public and
interested stakeholders will also be able to report information
regarding possible violations of the Tobacco Control Act in the
future using FDA's tobacco violation reporting smartphone
application.
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Pub.L. 111 - 111 31 Name of Law: Family Smoking Prevention and
Tobacco Control Act
We have adjusted our burden
estimate based on the updated number of reports received to
approximately 5,370 forms annually, which more accurately reflects
the projected number of submissions based on current trends. Using
these new figures, our estimated burden for the information
collection signifies an overall increase to reflect 2,685
respondents per year and 1,343 hours. This estimate is based on the
actual rate of reporting violations through Form FDA 3779 over the
past 5 years, from FDA’s toll-free telephone number, online, email
and mailed complaints.
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.