Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Data on Tobacco Products and Communications
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
07/05/2024
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
07/31/2024
343,100
28,174
399,182
14,934
0
0
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requesting approval of a new generic for collecting information through the use of qualitative methods for studies about tobacco products. FDA will employ qualitative research, including individual in-depth interviews (IDIs), small group discussions, and focus groups to explore knowledge and perceptions about tobacco-related topics with specific target audiences. FDA will only submit an individual generic collection for approval under this generic clearance if the individual collection meets the outlined conditions.
US Code:
21 USC 355
Name of Law: Family Smoking Prevention And Tobacco Control Act
US Code:
21 USC 393
Name of Law: FFDCA
Our estimated burden for the information collection reflects an overall increase of 384,248 hours and a corresponding increase of 314,926 responses. We attribute this adjustment to the number of study responses used during the current approval and now estimated for the next three years. A greater number of qualitative studies will be conducted over the next three years due to the need to develop new creative messages and content. Recent years have seen a dramatic change in media. With the shift to digital media, FDA must adapt to communicate effectively in a digital environment. As digital tobacco use prevention/interventions are still in their infancy, we must better understand the types of digital channels available. To impact public health outcomes, we need to understand how to reach our intended audience. New foundational studies are needed (including those on digital metrics, measurement, and implementation). Additionally, we have also updated the cost burden estimate based on current Bureau of Labor and Statistics salary figures.
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.