NOAA Seeks Renewal for Fish Import Data Collection
Published Date: 6/25/2026
Notice
Summary
The government is asking for approval to keep collecting info about fish and fish products that need special certification before entering the U.S. This affects businesses that import seafood, making sure their products meet safety rules. No big changes or costs are expected, but the review helps keep everything running smoothly and on time.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Seafood Importers: Info Collection Continues
If you import fish or seafood for your business, the agency is requesting Office of Management and Budget approval to continue collecting information about fish and fish products that need a certification of admissibility before entering the United States. The notice says no major changes or costs are expected, so this continues existing paperwork and safety-check processes for importers.
Continued Seafood Safety Verification
The continued information collection supports certification that fish and fish products meet safety rules before entering the United States, which helps keep seafood safety checks in place for consumers. The agency says this review helps keep the process running smoothly and on time.
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