Electronic Federal Duck Stamp Program

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form FWS Form 3-2341 Electronic Duck Stamp Program Application Form and Instruction	Modified
1018-0135 SSA Electronic Duck Stamp Prog 10232019.docx Supporting Statement A	2019-10-23
1018-0135 30-day FRN Published 11222019 84FR64554.pdf Supplementary Document	2019-11-25
1018-0135 60-day FRN Published 03152019 84FR9547 2019-04828.pdf Supplementary Document	2019-10-22
PUB L 109-266 Elec Duck Stamp Act of 2005 dated 08032006.pdf Supplementary Document	2019-10-22

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
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: 201910-1018-001
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201612-1018-004
Agency/Subagency: DOI/FWS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Electronic Federal Duck Stamp Program
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 01/03/2020
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/26/2019
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2023	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2020
Responses	1,359	0	1,359
Time Burden (Hours)	1,593	0	1,593
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:
	84 FR 9547	03/15/2019
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 64554	11/22/2019
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

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

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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	1,359	1,359	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,593	1,593	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $10,119

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

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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: 11/26/2019

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