The regulations governing the export of animals and products from the
United States are contained in 9 CFR parts 91, subchapter D.
``Exportation and Importation of Animals (including Poultry) and Animal
Products,'' and apply to farm-raised aquatic animals and products, as well
as other livestock and products. These regulations are authorized by the
Animal Health Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 8301-8317).
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), U.S. Department of Commerce; the Fish
and Wildlife Service (FWS), U.S. Department of Interior; and the Animal
and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), U.S. Department of
Agriculture, have legal authorities and responsibilities related to
aquatic animal health in the United States. All three agencies have
therefore entered into a Memorandum of Understanding delineating their
respective responsibilities in the issuance of the health certificate for
the export of live aquatic animals and animal products. A new health
certificate has been developed that will bear the logo of all three
agencies, and can be used by all three when issuing a health certificate
for the export of live crustaceans, finfish, mollusks, and their related
products from the U.S.
Need and Use of the Information: The health certificate will require the
names of the species being exported from the U.S., their age and weights,
and whether they are cultured stock or wild stock; their place of origin,
their country of destination and the date and method of transport. The
certificate will be completed by an accredited inspector with assistance
from the producer and must be signed by both the accredited inspector as
well as the appropriate Federal official from APHIS, NOAA, or FWS who
certifies the health status of the shipment being exported. The use of the
certificate will lend consistency to a public service delivered by three
separate agencies, and should make the aquatic export certification
process less confusing for those who require this important service.
Failing to use this form could result in less efficient service to the
exporting public.
Information on how to direct your comments is featured in the Federal
Register: November 10, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 217 Page 68392-68393) and
is accessible on the web at:
http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/05-22404.htm
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Pamela Tom
University of California
Sea Grant Extension Program
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