Feds Renew Forms to Block Illegal Driftnet Fish Imports
Published Date: 6/10/2025
Notice
Summary
The government is renewing a paperwork process that helps keep certain fish products safe and legal to trade. This affects about 100 businesses who must provide quick paperwork to prove their fish aren’t caught using banned driftnets. The goal is to keep trade flowing smoothly while protecting ocean life, with no new costs or big time changes for those involved.
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Certification Required or Imports Blocked
If fish or fish products come from a nation identified under the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act or lack a comparability finding under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, those products may be subject to import prohibitions unless accompanied by a certificate of admissibility certified by an authorized government official or agent. Products from such nations that do not receive a positive certification decision from the Secretary of Commerce may be prohibited from entry into U.S. commerce.
Paperwork Renewal for Seafood Imports
If you are a business that imports certain fish or fish products, you must continue to provide certification paperwork under OMB Control Number 0648-0651. The renewal covers about 100 businesses filing 50 responses each year, with an average of 10 minutes per response and a total annual burden of 833 hours.
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