Synar Reports

The Annual Synar Report (ASR) format provides the means for States to comply with the reporting provisions of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300x-26) and the Tobacco Regulation for the SAPT Block Grant (45 C.F.R. 96.130 (e)). In accordance with the tobacco regulations, States are required to provide detailed information on progress made in enforcing youth tobacco access laws and future plans to ensure compliance with the Synar requirements to reduce youth tobacco access rates. These data are required by 42 U.S.C. 300x-26 and will be used by the Secretary to evaluate State compliance with the statute. Part of the mission of the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) is to assist States by supporting Synar activities and providing technical assistance helpful in determining the type of enforcement measures and control strategies that are most effective. This information is helpful to CSAP in improving technical assistance resources and expertise on enforcement efforts and tobacco control program support activities, including State Synar Program support services, through an enhanced technical assistance program involving conferences and workshops, development of training materials and guidance documents, and on-site technical assistance consultation. Includes the FFY 2008 and 2009 reports.

Synar regulations require States to make the ASR available for public comment with the caveat that the final survey results will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for final review and approval. Please send any comments on the state plan and block grant application to:

Missouri Department of Mental Health
Division of Behavioral Health
1706 E Elm Street; PO Box 687
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone: (573) 751-4942 or (800) 575-7480
E-mail: DBHResearch@dmh.mo.gov