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.