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The Science of a Nicotine Standard for Combusted Tobacco Products

Title of the Review:     
The Science of a Nicotine Standard for Combusted Tobacco Products

Tentative Assessment:    
Highly Influential Scientific Assessment

Agency Contact:         
Lynn Hull, PhD

Office or Center:         
Center for Tobacco Products

Subject of the Review:    
This scientific assessment examines the effects of reducing the level of nicotine in combusted tobacco products on use behavior, dependence, and toxicant exposure and the knowledge, beliefs, and perceptions around nicotine and very low nicotine content cigarettes.

Purpose of the Review:    
To conduct an expert external peer review 

Type of Review:
Individual letter reviews

Timing of Review:        
April 2020

Number of Reviewers:
4-10

Primary Disciplines/Types of Expertise of Reviewers:
Expertise in behavioral science; social science; and chemistry, agriculture, or genetics 

Reviewers Selected by:    
Designated Outside Organization

Opportunities for the Public to Comment:     
Yes

If yes, briefly state how and when will these opportunities be provided:    
An opportunity for public comment will be provided as part of the rulemaking process.

Peer Reviewers Provided with Public Comments:     
No

 
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