Agency Information Collection Activities; Electronic Federal Duck Stamp Program, 9547-9548 [2019-04828]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 51 / Friday, March 15, 2019 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–HQ–MB–2018–N159; FF09M13200, FXMB12330900000 (189); OMB Control Number 1018–0135] Agency Information Collection Activities; Electronic Federal Duck Stamp Program Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are proposing to renew an information collection. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before May 14, 2019. ADDRESSES: Send your comments on the information collection request (ICR) by mail to the Service Information Collection Clearance Officer, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, MS: BPHC, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041– 3803 (mail); or by email to Info_Coll@ fws.gov. Please reference OMB Control Number 1018–0135 in the subject line of your comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Madonna L. Baucum, Service Information Collection Clearance Officer, by email at Info_Coll@fws.gov, or by telephone at (703) 358–2503. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we provide the general public and other Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on new, proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public’s reporting burden. It also helps the public understand our information collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired format. We are soliciting comments on the proposed ICR that is described below. We are especially interested in public comment addressing the following issues: (1) Is the collection necessary to the proper functions of the Service; (2) will this information be processed and used in a timely manner; (3) is the estimate of burden accurate; (4) how might the Service enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (5) how might the Service minimize the burden of this collection on the respondents, including through the use of information technology. amozie on DSK9F9SC42PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:05 Mar 14, 2019 Jkt 247001 Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of public record. We will include or summarize each comment in our request to OMB to approve this ICR. Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Abstract: On March 16, 1934, Congress passed, and President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed, the Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act (16 U.S.C. 718a et seq.). Popularly known as the Duck Stamp Act, it required all migratory waterfowl hunters 16 years of age or older to buy a Federal migratory bird hunting and conservation stamp (Federal Duck Stamp) annually. The stamps are a vital tool for wetland conservation. Ninety-eight cents out of every dollar generated by the sale of Federal Duck Stamps goes directly to purchase or lease wetland habitat for protection in the National Wildlife Refuge System. The Federal Duck Stamp is one of the most successful conservation programs ever initiated and is a highly effective way to conserve America’s natural resources. Besides serving as a hunting license and a conservation tool, a current year’s Federal Duck Stamp also serves as an entrance pass for national wildlife refuges where admission is charged. Duck Stamps and products that bear stamp images are also popular collector items. The Electronic Duck Stamp Act of 2005 (Pub. L. 109–266) required the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a 3year pilot program, under which States could issue electronic Federal Duck Stamps. This pilot program is now permanent with the passage of the Permanent Electronic Duck Stamp Act of 2013 (Pub. L. 113–239). Anyone, regardless of State residence, is able to purchase an electronic Duck Stamp through any State that participates in the program. The electronic stamp is valid for up to 45 days from the date of purchase and is available for immediate use while customers wait to receive the actual stamp in the mail. After 45 days, customers must carry the signed physical Federal Duck Stamp while hunting or to gain free access to national wildlife refuges. Eight States participated in the pilot. At the end of the pilot, we provided a PO 00000 Frm 00072 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 9547 report to Congress outlining the successes of the program. The program improved public participation by increasing the ability of the public to obtain required Federal Duck Stamps. Under our authorities in 16 U.S.C. 718 et seq., we continued the Electronic Duck Stamp Program in the eight States that participated in the pilot. Currently, the expanded program includes 25 States. Several other States have indicated interest in participating, and we have had requests to continue to expand the program by inviting the remaining eligible State fish and wildlife agencies to apply to participate. 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. Information includes, but is not limited to: • Information verifying the current systems the State uses to sell hunting, fishing, and other associated licenses and products. • Applicable State laws, regulations, or policies that authorize the use of electronic systems to issue licenses. • Example and explanation of the codes the State proposes to use to create and endorse the unique identifier for the individual to whom each stamp is issued. • Mockup copy of the printed version of the State’s proposed electronic stamp, including a description of the format and identifying features of the licensee to be specified on the stamp. • Description of any fee the State will charge for issuance of an electronic stamp. • Description of the process the State will use to account for and transfer the amounts collected by the State that are required to be transferred under the program. • Manner by which the State will transmit electronic stamp customer data. Each State approved to participate in the program must provide the following information on a weekly basis, to the Service approved stamp distribution company, in order for them to issue the actual stamp within the allotted 45-day period: • Full name (first, middle, last and any prefixes/suffixes), and complete mailing address of each individual that purchases an electronic stamp from the State. • Date of e-stamp purchase. E:\FR\FM\15MRN1.SGM 15MRN1 9548 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 51 / Friday, March 15, 2019 / Notices Title of Collection: Electronic Federal Duck Stamp Program. OMB Control Number: 1018–0135. Form Number: FWS Form 3–2341. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents/Affected Public: State fish and wildlife agencies. Respondent’s Obligation: Required to obtain or retain a benefit. Frequency of Collection: One time for applications, and an average of once Annual number of respondents Requirement Completion time per response (hours) Total annual responses Total annual burden hours Application ....................................................................................................... Fulfillment Report ............................................................................................. 6 33 6 1,353 40 1 240 1,353 Total .......................................................................................................... 39 1,359 ........................ 1,593 An agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The authority for this action is the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). Dated: March 12, 2019. Madonna Baucum, Information Collection Clearance Officer, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. [FR Doc. 2019–04828 Filed 3–14–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4333–15–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–R8–NWRS–2013–0036; FXRS12610800000–190–FF08RSFC00] South Farallon Islands Invasive House Mouse Eradication Project; Farallon Islands National Wildlife Refuge, California; Final Environmental Impact Statement Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability; final environmental impact statement. D San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex Headquarters, 1 Marshlands Road, Fremont, CA 94555. D San Francisco Public Library, 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gerry McChesney, Refuge Manager, by phone at 510–792–0222, ext. 222; via email at gerry_mcchesney@fws.gov; or via the Federal Relay Service at 800– 877–8339. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the availability of a final environmental impact statement (EIS) for a proposed project to eradicate invasive, introduced house mice (Mus musculus) on the South Farallon Islands of the Farallon Islands National Wildlife Refuge in California. This notice advises the public that the final EIS is now available to the public. The final EIS describes the alternatives identified to eradicate house mice from the South Farallon Islands and eliminate their negative impacts to the ecosystem of these islands. AGENCY: National Environmental Policy Act We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the availability of a final environmental impact statement (EIS) for a proposed project to eradicate invasive, introduced house mice on the South Farallon Islands of the Farallon Islands National Wildlife Refuge in California. The final EIS describes the alternatives identified to eradicate house mice from the South Farallon Islands and eliminate their negative impacts to the ecosystem on these islands. ADDRESSES: You may obtain copies of the final EIS in the following places: • Internet: https://www.regulations.gov (Docket No. FWS–R8–NWRS–2013– 0036). • In-Person: We are conducting environmental review for the proposed South Farallon Islands Invasive House Mouse Eradication Project in accordance with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act as amended (NEPA; 43 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), its implementing regulations in 40 CFR 1500–1508, other applicable regulations, and our procedures for compliance with those regulations. On April 13, 2011, we published in the Federal Register a notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the proposed project (76 FR 20706). We announced the availability of the draft EIS for public comment on August 16, 2013 (78 FR 50082). On October 25, 2013, we issued a revised draft EIS to clarify language on the population status of the ashy storm-petrel (Oceanodroma homochroa) and revise SUMMARY: amozie on DSK9F9SC42PROD with NOTICES every 9 days per respondent for fulfillment reports. Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: None. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:53 Mar 14, 2019 Jkt 247001 PO 00000 Frm 00073 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 the assessment of impacts to the ashy storm-petrel under the no action alternative (78 FR 64002). In accordance with 40 CFR 1506.6, we now announce the availability of the final EIS. In addition to our publication of this notice, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is publishing a notice announcing the final EIS, as required under section 309 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.). The publication date of EPA’s notice of availability in the Federal Register is the start of the 30-day wait period required for the final EIS. (See EPA’s Role in the EIS Process, below, for further information.) We will make a decision on the alternatives presented in the EIS no sooner than 30 days after the publication of the final EIS. We anticipate issuing a Record of Decision (ROD) in June 2019. Background In 2009, the Service completed a Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) and Environmental Assessment/ Finding of No Significant Impact to guide the management of the Farallon Islands National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge) over a 15-year period. The wildlife management goal in the CCP is to protect, inventory, and monitor, as well as to restore to historic levels, breeding populations of 12 seabird species, 5 marine mammal species, and other native wildlife. One of the strategies identified to meet this goal is the eradication of the non-native invasive house mouse from the South Farallon Islands, and the prevention of future introduction of mice. We now propose to eradicate invasive house mice from the South Farallon Islands. We expect that eradicating invasive mice will benefit native seabirds, amphibians, terrestrial invertebrates, plants, and wilderness quality, and will help restore natural ecosystem processes on the islands. The South Farallon Islands have sustained E:\FR\FM\15MRN1.SGM 15MRN1

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[FWS-HQ-MB-2018-N159; FF09M13200, FXMB12330900000 (189); OMB Control 
Number 1018-0135]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Electronic Federal Duck 
Stamp Program

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, 
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are proposing to renew an 
information collection.

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
May 14, 2019.

ADDRESSES: Send your comments on the information collection request 
(ICR) by mail to the Service Information Collection Clearance Officer, 
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, MS: BPHC, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls 
Church, VA 22041-3803 (mail); or by email to Info_Coll@fws.gov. Please 
reference OMB Control Number 1018-0135 in the subject line of your 
comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Madonna L. Baucum, Service Information 
Collection Clearance Officer, by email at Info_Coll@fws.gov, or by 
telephone at (703) 358-2503.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995, we provide the general public and other Federal agencies 
with an opportunity to comment on new, proposed, revised, and 
continuing collections of information. This helps us assess the impact 
of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's 
reporting burden. It also helps the public understand our information 
collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired 
format.
    We are soliciting comments on the proposed ICR that is described 
below. We are especially interested in public comment addressing the 
following issues: (1) Is the collection necessary to the proper 
functions of the Service; (2) will this information be processed and 
used in a timely manner; (3) is the estimate of burden accurate; (4) 
how might the Service enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and (5) how might the Service minimize the 
burden of this collection on the respondents, including through the use 
of information technology.
    Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of 
public record. We will include or summarize each comment in our request 
to OMB to approve this ICR. Before including your address, phone 
number, email address, or other personal identifying information in 
your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment--including 
your personal identifying information--may be made publicly available 
at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your 
personal identifying information from public review, we cannot 
guarantee that we will be able to do so.
    Abstract: On March 16, 1934, Congress passed, and President 
Franklin D. Roosevelt signed, the Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act (16 
U.S.C. 718a et seq.). Popularly known as the Duck Stamp Act, it 
required all migratory waterfowl hunters 16 years of age or older to 
buy a Federal migratory bird hunting and conservation stamp (Federal 
Duck Stamp) annually. The stamps are a vital tool for wetland 
conservation. Ninety-eight cents out of every dollar generated by the 
sale of Federal Duck Stamps goes directly to purchase or lease wetland 
habitat for protection in the National Wildlife Refuge System. The 
Federal Duck Stamp is one of the most successful conservation programs 
ever initiated and is a highly effective way to conserve America's 
natural resources. Besides serving as a hunting license and a 
conservation tool, a current year's Federal Duck Stamp also serves as 
an entrance pass for national wildlife refuges where admission is 
charged. Duck Stamps and products that bear stamp images are also 
popular collector items.
    The Electronic Duck Stamp Act of 2005 (Pub. L. 109-266) required 
the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a 3-year pilot program, under 
which States could issue electronic Federal Duck Stamps. This pilot 
program is now permanent with the passage of the Permanent Electronic 
Duck Stamp Act of 2013 (Pub. L. 113-239). Anyone, regardless of State 
residence, is able to purchase an electronic Duck Stamp through any 
State that participates in the program. The electronic stamp is valid 
for up to 45 days from the date of purchase and is available for 
immediate use while customers wait to receive the actual stamp in the 
mail. After 45 days, customers must carry the signed physical Federal 
Duck Stamp while hunting or to gain free access to national wildlife 
refuges.
    Eight States participated in the pilot. At the end of the pilot, we 
provided a report to Congress outlining the successes of the program. 
The program improved public participation by increasing the ability of 
the public to obtain required Federal Duck Stamps.
    Under our authorities in 16 U.S.C. 718 et seq., we continued the 
Electronic Duck Stamp Program in the eight States that participated in 
the pilot. Currently, the expanded program includes 25 States. Several 
other States have indicated interest in participating, and we have had 
requests to continue to expand the program by inviting the remaining 
eligible State fish and wildlife agencies to apply to participate. 
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. Information includes, but is 
not limited to:
     Information verifying the current systems the State uses 
to sell hunting, fishing, and other associated licenses and products.
     Applicable State laws, regulations, or policies that 
authorize the use of electronic systems to issue licenses.
     Example and explanation of the codes the State proposes to 
use to create and endorse the unique identifier for the individual to 
whom each stamp is issued.
     Mockup copy of the printed version of the State's proposed 
electronic stamp, including a description of the format and identifying 
features of the licensee to be specified on the stamp.
     Description of any fee the State will charge for issuance 
of an electronic stamp.
     Description of the process the State will use to account 
for and transfer the amounts collected by the State that are required 
to be transferred under the program.
     Manner by which the State will transmit electronic stamp 
customer data.
    Each State approved to participate in the program must provide the 
following information on a weekly basis, to the Service approved stamp 
distribution company, in order for them to issue the actual stamp 
within the allotted 45-day period:
     Full name (first, middle, last and any prefixes/suffixes), 
and complete mailing address of each individual that purchases an 
electronic stamp from the State.
     Date of e-stamp purchase.

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    Title of Collection: Electronic Federal Duck Stamp Program.
    OMB Control Number: 1018-0135.
    Form Number: FWS Form 3-2341.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents/Affected Public: State fish and wildlife agencies.
    Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain a benefit.
    Frequency of Collection: One time for applications, and an average 
of once every 9 days per respondent for fulfillment reports.
    Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: None.

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                                                                                    Completion
                                                   Annual number   Total annual      time per      Total annual
                   Requirement                    of respondents     responses       response      burden hours
                                                                                      (hours)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Application.....................................               6               6              40             240
Fulfillment Report..............................              33           1,353               1           1,353
                                                 ---------------------------------------------------------------
    Total.......................................              39           1,359  ..............           1,593
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    An agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required 
to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a 
currently valid OMB control number.
    The authority for this action is the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).

    Dated: March 12, 2019.
Madonna Baucum,
Information Collection Clearance Officer, U.S. Fish and Wildlife 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2019-04828 Filed 3-14-19; 8:45 am]
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