Electronic Federal Duck Stamp Program

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form FWS Form 3-2341 Electronic Duck Stamp Program Application	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
30-day notice published 2016-31313.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2016-12-29	Available
60-day notice published.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2016-12-16	Available
1018-0135 Supporting Statement A for 2016 renewal 20Dec revised - ROCIS.rtf	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2016-12-21	Available
16 USC 718.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2013-09-18	Available
Pub. L. 109-266.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2006-08-03	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
208717	Electronic Duck Stamp Fulfillment Information	Instruction	Modified
179595	Electronic Duck Stamp Program Application	Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1018-0135	ICR Reference No: 201612-1018-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201309-1018-001
Agency/Subagency: DOI/FWS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Electronic Federal Duck Stamp Program
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 01/31/2017
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/29/2016
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2020	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2017
Responses	1,359	0	946
Time Burden (Hours)	1,593	0	1,336
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, n 2012, more than 350,000 stamps were sold. In 2013-2015, we expanded the program further by adding another 14 states to the program. As of the end of 2016, we have a total of 22 states participating in the program. In 2017, 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 18 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.

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

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: US Code: 16 USC 718p Name of Law: Permanent Electronic Duck Stamp Act of 2013

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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:
	81 FR 64498	09/20/2016
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 95626	12/28/2016
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Electronic Duck Stamp Program Application	FWS Form 3-2341	Application to Participate in the Electronic Federal Duck Stamp Program
Electronic Duck Stamp Fulfillment Information

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	1,359	946	0	413	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,593	1,336	0	257	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: We have a burden decrease in the number of applications from States received per year because the universe of eligible States is decreasing as they are approved to have an Electronic Duck Stamp Program. As we add States to the Electronic Duck Stamp Program, there are more States who are required to submit fulfillment information.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $16,056

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: 12/29/2016

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