Dear National Marine Fisheries Service, Please find attached a comment letter submitted on behalf of the Animal Welfare Institute, Center for Biological Diversity, Natural Resources Defense Council, Oceana, and our millions of collective members and supporters across the United States and abroad. We would be happy to discuss our comments with NMFS as it considers its way forward. Thank you, Zak Smith
NOAARulemakingNOAA-NMFS-2026-0826
Implementation of Fish and Fish Product Import Provisions of the Marine Mammal Protection Act
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Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) filed 1 comment on this docket between Sep 29, 2026 and Sep 29, 2026. 9 other organizations filed here. The comment window closed 38d ago.
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Sep 29, 2026· Comment from Natural Resources Defense Council· NOAA-NMFS-2026-0826-0321
Abstract
NMFS is soliciting public input to inform potential revisions to the implementing regulations pursuant to 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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