Electronic Federal Duck Stamp Program

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form FWS Form 3-2341 Application to Participate in the Electronic Federal Duck Stamp Program	Form and Instruction	Unchanged	Available
Form FWS Form 3-2341 Electronic Duck Stamp Program Application	Form and Instruction	Unchanged	Repair queued
1018-0135 Published 30 Day Notice - 87 FR 76209 - 12132022.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-12-13	Repair queued
FWS Form 3-2341 Electronic Federal Duck Stamp Program Application ver 11212022.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-11-22	Repair queued
1018-0135 SSA Electronic Duck Stamp Prog updated 11222022.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2022-11-22	Repair queued
PUB L 109-266 Elec Duck Stamp Act of 2005 dated 08032006.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-11-22	Repair queued
1018-0135 60-day FRN published 03042022 87FR12482.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-11-22	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
208717	Electronic Duck Stamp Fulfillment Information	Instruction	Unchanged
179595	Electronic Duck Stamp Program Application	Form and Instruction	Unchanged	Application to Participate in the Electronic Federal Duck Stamp Program
179595	Electronic Duck Stamp Program Application	Form and Instruction	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1018-0135	ICR Reference No: 202211-1018-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201910-1018-001
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: 03/30/2023
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 12/13/2022
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2026	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2023
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 (U.S.C. 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
   US Code: 16 USC 718p Name of Law: Permanent Electronic Duck Stamp Act of 2013
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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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:
	87 FR 12482	03/04/2022
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	87 FR 76209	12/13/2022
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	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: $10,899

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? No

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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: 12/13/2022

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