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.
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.
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.
Form FWS Form 3-2341 Electronic Duck Stamp Program Application
30-day notice published 2016-31313.pdf
1018-0135 Supporting Statement A for 2016 renewal 20Dec revised - ROCIS.rtf
Electronic Duck Stamp Fulfillment Information