Federal Register #Docket No. 260723-0179

NMFS Requests Public Input on Revising Fish Import Regulations under the Marine Mammal Protection Act

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of NOAA within the Department of Commerce, is seeking public input on potential revisions to regulations for fish and fish product imports under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). - Government Buyer: - National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), U.S. Department of Commerce - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement opportunity - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured or awarded - The notice concerns regulatory input on fish and fish product importation, not the purchase of goods or services - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Solicits public comments on regulatory revisions to MMPA import provisions - Focus on comparability of foreign commercial fishing practices to U.S. standards for marine mammal protection - Seeks input on administrative procedures, trade restrictions, international cooperation, and technical assistance - Aims to improve marine mammal conservation outcomes and ensure fair, consistent application of import standards across exporting nations - No purchase quantities, part numbers, or contract values are listed, as this is a request for information, not a solicitation for goods or services

Description

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is soliciting public input to inform potential revisions to the implementing regulations pursuant to the import provisions of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). The review aims to increase the efficiency of the program while ensuring the objectives of the statute are met. The regulations address the importation of fish and fish products caught with commercial fishing technology that results in incidental kill or serious injury of marine mammals in excess of U.S. standards. NMFS is seeking comments on various aspects including U.S. standards, administrative procedures, trade restrictions, and international cooperation to improve marine mammal conservation outcomes and ensure fair and consistent application across exporting nations.

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