Federal Register #2026-22786

State Department Seeks Comments on Shrimp Import Declaration Information Collection

The U.S. Department of State is seeking public comments on extending its Shrimp Exporters/Importers Declaration information collection. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, Office of Marine Conservation. - Purpose: Form DS-2031 documents shrimp and shrimp products imported under Section 609, which restricts imports of shrimp harvested using methods harmful to sea turtles. - Who completes the form: Exporters, importers, and, in certain cases, government officials in exporting countries. Importers present the form at U.S. entry and retain it for three years. - OEMs and vendors: None identified. No products or contracted services are being solicited; this is an information-collection notice, not a procurement opportunity.

Description

The Department of State is seeking OMB approval to extend the currently approved information collection for the Shrimp Exporters/Importers Declaration (Form DS-2031). The form documents imports of shrimp and shrimp products under Section 609, which prohibits entry of shrimp harvested in ways harmful to sea turtles. Exporters, importers, and under certain conditions government officials in exporting countries complete the form; it accompanies shipments and must be presented at U.S. entry and retained for three years. The notice invites public comments through January 8, 2027.

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