PROPOSED RULEMAKING
GAME COMMISSION
[58 PA. CODE CHS. 131, 143 AND 147]
Hunter ID Number
[33 Pa.B. 2589] To effectively manage the wildlife resources of this Commonwealth, the Game Commission (Commission), at its April 8, 2003, meeting, proposed the following amendments:
Amend §§ 131.2, 143.202 and 147.701 (relating to definitions; application; and general) to define and implement the issuance of a ''hunter ID number.''
The proposed rulemaking will have no adverse impact on the wildlife resources of this Commonwealth.
The authority for the proposed rulemaking is 34 Pa.C.S. (relating to Game and Wildlife Code) (code).
The proposed rulemaking was made public at the April 8, 2003, meeting of the Commission and comments can be sent until June 20, 2003, to the Director, Information and Education, Game Commission, 2001 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-9797.
1. Introduction
The Commission is proposing to define and implement the issuance of a ''hunter ID number'' by amending §§ 131.2, 143.202 and 147.701.
2. Purpose and Authority
Current regulations allow an applicant for an elk license or bobcat permit to provide a Social Security number or ''some other appropriate form of individual identification'' to have a unique identifier for each individual in the database and to permit crosschecks for duplicates. The Commission is proposing to implement a system whereby it will assign an applicant an individualized ''hunter ID number'' when that applicant does not have a Social Security number to articulate what will be considered an appropriate form of individual identification. The Commission will use this ''hunter ID number'' for identification and cross-referencing purposes.
Section 2722(g)(2) of the code (relating to authorized license-issuing agents) directs the Commission to adopt regulations for the administration, control and performance of license issuing activities. Section 2901(b) of the code (relating to authority to issue permits) provides: ''The commission may, as deemed necessary to properly manage the game or wildlife resources, promulgate regulations for the issuance of any permit . . . . '' Section 2102(a) of the code (relating to regulations) provides: ''The commission shall promulgate such regulations as it deems necessary and appropriate concerning game or wildlife and hunting or furtaking in this Commonwealth . . . . '' These provisions provide the statutory basis for the proposed rulemaking.
3. Regulatory Requirements
The proposed rulemaking defines and implements the issuance of a ''hunter ID number'' to be used in the application process for elk licenses or bobcat permits when the applicant does not have a Social Security number.
4. Persons Affected
Persons who wish to apply for an elk license or bobcat permit and do not have a Social Security number will be affected by the proposed rulemaking.
5. Cost and Paperwork Requirements
The proposed rulemaking should not result in additional cost or paperwork.
6. Effective Date
The proposed rulemaking will be effective upon final-form publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and will remain in effect until changed by the Commission.
7. Contact Person
For further information regarding the proposed rulemaking, contact Michael A. Dubaich, Director, Bureau of Law Enforcement, 2001 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-9797, (717) 783-6526.
VERNON R. ROSS,
Executive DirectorFiscal Note: 48-164. No fiscal impact; (8) recommends adoption.
Annex A
TITLE 58. RECREATION
PART III. GAME COMMISSION
CHAPTER 131. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS § 131.2. Definitions.
In addition to the definitions contained in section 102 of the act (relating to definitions), the following words and terms, when used in this part or in the act, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
* * * * * Hunter ID number--A number issued by the Commission only to persons who do not have a valid Social Security number.
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CHAPTER 143. HUNTING AND FURTAKER LICENSES
Subchapter K. ELK LICENSES § 143.202. Application.
* * * * * (c) For the purpose of having a unique identifier assigned to each individual in the database, permitting a crosscheck for duplicates, applicants shall provide their Social Security number on the application, or [some other appropriate form of individual identification] hunter ID number.
CHAPTER 147. SPECIAL PERMITS
Subchapter S. BOBCAT HUNTING-TRAPPING PERMIT § 147.701. General.
This section provides for permits to be issued for the hunting and trapping of bobcat during the season established and in areas designated under § 139.4 (relating to seasons and bag limits for the license year).
* * * * * (3) Applications shall be submitted on a form supplied by the Commission or by using an electronic application on the Commission's Internet website and shall contain the required information as requested. For the purpose of having a unique identifier assigned to each individual in the database, permitting a crosscheck for duplicates, applicants shall provide their Social Security number on the application, or [some other appropriate form of individual identification] hunter ID number. A $5 application fee shall accompany the application and is nonrefundable. Applications shall be submitted to the Commission's Harrisburg Headquarters.
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[Pa.B. Doc. No. 03-1029. Filed for public inspection May 30, 2003, 9:00 a.m.]
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