NOAA Opens Public Comment on Potential MMPA Import Rule Overhaul, Seafood Industry Gets a Say
NOAA Fisheries has published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking seeking public input on potential changes to the Marine Mammal Protection Act's import provisions, the regulatory framework that determines which countries can sell fish and seafood products in the US market. Comments are open through September 28, 2026.
The notice does not propose specific rule changes. It is the earliest stage of the regulatory process, an open invitation for the seafood industry, foreign governments, trade groups, and conservation organizations to weigh in on how the...
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