Implementation of Fish and Fish Product Import Provisions of the Marine Mammal Protection Act
Abstract
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). NMFS is initiating a comprehensive review of the import regulations to increase efficiency of the program while ensuring that the objectives of the statute are met.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 2026-15294 Federal Register document?
Document 2026-15294 is a Proposed Rule published by the Department of Commerce in the Federal Register on July 29, 2026. 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). NMFS is initiating a comprehensive review of the import regulations to increase efficiency of the program while ensuring that the objectives of the statute are met. View the original at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/29/2026-15294/implementation-of-fish-and-fish-product-import-provisions-of-the-marine-mammal-protection-act.
Is document 2026-15294 an economically significant rule?
No. Document 2026-15294 is not classified as economically significant under Executive Order 12866. Economically significant rules require OIRA review and are estimated to have impacts of $100 million or more per year.