Federal Register #2026-12494

NOAA Lifts Import Ban on Suriname Drift Gillnet Fishery Under MMPA

This notice from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), under the Department of Commerce, announces a regulatory determination regarding Suriname's fisheries: - Government Buyer: - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce - Regulatory Action: - NOAA has found Suriname's drift gillnet fishery (Fishery ID 2899) to be comparable to U.S. standards under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) - The previous import prohibition on fish and fish products from this fishery is removed - No OEMs, vendors, or commercial products/services are involved - No procurement, purchase quantities, or part numbers are included - The notice is focused on regulatory compliance and international trade facilitation, not on acquisition or contracting activities

Description

This notice announces the publication of the Department of Commerce and NOAA's determination that Suriname's import provisions under the Marine Mammal Protection Act are comparable to U.S. standards. The finding is valid from June 22, 2026, through December 31, 2029, unless otherwise specified by NMFS. The determination removes the import prohibition for Suriname's drift gillnet fishery, Fishery ID 2899, effective June 22, 2026. This action facilitates trade and conservation compliance under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.

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