Electronic Federal Duck Stamp Program

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 3-2341 Electronic Duck Stamp Program Application Form	Modified
1018-0135 Supporting Statement A - 2013 final.rtf Supporting Statement A	2013-09-24
1018-0135 30-Day Published.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-10-17
16 USC 718.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-09-18
1018-0135 60-day published.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-09-18
Pub. L. 109-266.pdf Supplementary Document	2006-08-03

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
208717	Electronic Duck Stamp Fulfillment Information Instruction	New
179595	Electronic Duck Stamp Program Application Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1018-0135	ICR Reference No: 201309-1018-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200704-1018-001
Agency/Subagency: DOI/FWS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Electronic Federal Duck Stamp Program
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 12/16/2013
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/17/2013
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2016	36 Months From Approved
Responses	946	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	1,336	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Electronic Duck Stamp Act of 2005 (Pub. L. 109-266), passed in August 2006, required that the Secretary of the Interior conduct a 3-year pilot program under which up to 15 States could be authorized to issue electronic Federal Duck Stamps, or E-Stamps. In August 2007, eight States began issuing the E-Stamps. More than 59,000 E-Stamps were sold the first year of the pilot program. The E-stamp is valid for 45 days from the date of purchase and can be used immediately while customers wait to receive the actual stamp in the mail. After 45 days, customers must carry the actual Federal Duck Stamp while hunting or to gain free access to national wildlife refuges. As expected, the electronic program increased the availability of Federal Duck Stamps, making it easier for the public to obtain the stamps and enhancing public participation. Under our authorities in 16 U.S.C. 718b(a)(2), we have continued the Electronic Duck Stamp Program in the eight States that participated in the pilot, and, in 2012, more than 350,000 stamps were sold. In 2013, we plan to expand the program by inviting all State fish and wildlife agencies to participate. Anyone, regardless of State residence, may purchase an electronic Duck Stamp through any State that participates in the program. We will follow the same requirements as the pilot program. Interested States must submit an application (FWS Form 3-2341). We will use the information provided in the application to determine a State's eligibility to participate in the program. Eligible applicants are State fish and wildlife agencies that have an automated licensing system authorized under State law. Currently, 40 States offer Internet, point of sale, or telephonic sales for their hunting and fishing licenses and would qualify to sell E-Stamps. The application process will lead to the selection of up to 15 additional States to participate in the program. A State may not participate in the program unless it submits an application and the Secretary approves it. Participating States must report fulfillment information weekly.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 718 Name of Law: Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 109 - 266 5 Name of Law: Electronic Duck Stamp Act of 2005

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	78 FR 10201	02/13/2013
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	78 FR 60304	10/01/2013
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Electronic Duck Stamp Program Application	3-2341	Application for Participation in the Electronic Federal Duck Stamp Program
Electronic Duck Stamp Fulfillment Information

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	946	0	0	946	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,336	0	0	1,336	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a reinstatement of a previously approved collection. In 2007, we sought emergency approval for the application for the electronic duck stamp pilot program. We discontinued OMB Control No. 1018-0135, since only eight States applied to participate and we did not need to seek regular approval for the program. We are expanding the program and are reporting 946 annual responses totaling 1,336 annual burden hours as a program change.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $17,234

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 10/17/2013

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