🐟NOAA's Rules on Fishery Products and Trade Restrictions Explained
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Fishery Products Subject to Trade Restrictions Pursuant to Provisions of the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act
Summary
The Department of Commerce seeks public comments on information collection related to fishery products subject to trade restrictions enforced by the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act and the Marine Mammal Protection Act. The information collected will assist in ensuring compliance with import certification requirements, thereby facilitating lawful trade while protecting marine resources.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
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The text outlines the requirements for businesses involved in importing fishery products subject to trade restrictions. Compliance with the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act and the Marine Mammals Protection Act is mandatory, entailing documentation for admissibility. Non-compliance could hinder trade opportunities and result in product import prohibitions.