---
kind: "section"
citation: "50 C.F.R. § 300.207"
title: "50"
number: "300.207"
heading: "Alternative procedures for nations identified as having vessels engaged in IUU fishing activities that are not certified in this subpart."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/50/300.207"
---

# §300.207. Alternative procedures for nations identified as having vessels engaged in IUU fishing activities that are not certified in this subpart.

- (a) These certification procedures may be applied to fish or fish products from a vessel of a harvesting nation that has been identified under [§ 300.202](/cfr/50/300.202.md) in the event that the Secretary cannot reach a certification determination for that nation by the time of the next biennial report. These procedures shall not apply to fish or fish products from identified nations that have received either a negative or a positive certification under this subpart.
- (b) Consistent with [paragraph (a)](#a) of this section, the Secretary of Commerce may allow entry of fish or fish products on a shipment-by-shipment, shipper-by-shipper, or other basis if the Secretary determines that:
  - (1) The vessel has not engaged in IUU fishing under an international fishery management agreement to which the U.S. is a party; or
  - (2) The vessel is not identified by an international fishery management organization as participating in IUU fishing activities.
- (c) In addition to any other import documentation requirements that otherwise apply, fish and fish products offered for entry under this section must be accompanied by certification of admissibility, for which a form is available from NMFS. The certification of admissibility must be properly completed and signed by a duly authorized official of the identified nation and must be validated by a responsible official(s) designated by NMFS. The certification must also be signed by the importer of record and submitted to NMFS in a format (electronic facsimile (fax), the Internet, etc.) specified by NMFS.
- (d) Any action recommended under this section shall be consistent with international obligations, including the WTO Agreement.

## Notes

### Amendments

[76 FR 2024, Jan. 12, 2011. Redesignated and amended at 78 FR 3343, 3345, Jan. 16, 2013]

### Authority

Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1826d et seq.

### Source

Source: 76 FR 2024, Jan. 12, 2011, unless otherwise noted.

### Authority

Authority: 16 U.S.C. 951 et seq., 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq., 16 U.S.C. 5501 et seq., 16 U.S.C. 2431 et seq., 31 U.S.C. 9701 et seq.

### Source

Source: 61 FR 35550, July 5, 1996, unless otherwise noted.

### Amendments

[76 FR 2024, Jan. 12, 2011. Redesignated and amended at 78 FR 3343, 3345, Jan. 16, 2013]