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US S1206
US S1206A bill to ensure fair treatment in licensing requirements for the export of certain echinoderms.
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Introduced
05/23/2017
05/23/2017
In Committee
05/23/2017
05/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to ensure fair treatment in licensing requirements for the export of certain echinoderms. This bill: (1) exempts exporters of sea urchins and sea cucumbers that are designated as food for humans or animals or taken for recreational purposes from licensing requirements; and (2) requires the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to amend regulations concerning transporting wildlife to clarify that those sea urchins and sea cucumbers are fishery products exempt from the export permission requirements under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Thus, those exporters will be exempted from: (1) inspections to ensure shipments of those fishery products do not contain endangered or threatened species, and (2) related inspection fees.
AI Summary
This bill exempts exporters of sea urchins and sea cucumbers that are designated as food for humans or animals or taken for recreational purposes from licensing requirements. It requires the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to amend regulations to clarify that these sea urchins and sea cucumbers are fishery products exempt from the export permission requirements under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. As a result, these exporters will be exempted from inspections to ensure their shipments do not contain endangered or threatened species, as well as related inspection fees.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (on 05/23/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/1206/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s1206/BILLS-115s1206is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s1206/BILLS-115s1206is.pdf.pdf |
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