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| 11.413 FISHERY PRODUCTS INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION |
| (Inspection and Grading of Fishery Products) |
| FEDERAL AGENCY |
| NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE |
| AUTHORIZATION |
| Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, Public Law 79-733, 7 U.S.C. 1624-1627; Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, as amended, Public Law 84-1024, 16 U.S.C. 742(a)-742(j); Reorganization Plan No. 4, 1970. |
| OBJECTIVES |
| To ensure that the hygienic aspects of seafood harvesting and processing operations meet the minimum public health requirements and to determine and certify the identity, condition, and distributing quality, and quantity of seafood products. |
| TYPES OF ASSISTANCE |
| Provision of Specialized Services. |
| USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS |
| The voluntary inspection, grading and certification of seafood is made at the processing plant, or at other locations depending upon the inspection services desired. Funds are derived from fees charged for the services provided. |
| Applicant Eligibility |
| Any individual, Federal, State, county, or municipal agencies, or carrier having a financial interest in the commodity. |
| Beneficiary Eligibility |
| General public. |
| Credentials/Documentation |
| Applicants must stipulate that they have a financial interest in the product. Applicants for in-plant inspection service must furnish a surety bond or other guarantee of payment. Applicants for other types of services may be required to furnish a surety bond or make payment prior to the receipt of services. |
| Preapplication Coordination |
| None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. |
| Application Procedure |
| Applicants for in-plant inspection services must do so in writing to the nearest regional inspection office. Requests for other types of services may be made orally or in writing to the Regional Inspection Office. |
| Award Procedure |
| Not applicable. |
| Deadlines |
| None. |
| Range of Approval/Disapproval Time |
| Not applicable. |
| Appeals |
| Not applicable. |
| Renewals |
| None. |
| Formula and Matching Requirements |
| Not applicable. |
| Length and Time Phasing of Assistance |
| Not applicable. |
| Reports |
| None. |
| Audits |
| Not applicable. |
| Records |
| Not applicable. |
| Account Identification |
| 13-1450-0-1-306. |
| Obligations |
| FY 07 $18,000,000; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported. |
| Range and Average of Financial Assistance |
| Not applicable. |
| PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS |
| As of December 2004, over 325 official establishments were under contract inspection. Over 175 of those contract establishments participate in the voluntary NMFS HACCP quality management program. |
| REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE |
| 50 CFR Chapter II, Parts 260 to 267; Inspection Services Brochure, USDC approved list of fish establishments and products, free. Also available on the Internet at http://seafood.nmfs.noaa.gov/. Service fees are established annually. |
| Regional or Local Office |
| None. |
| Headquarters Office |
| Inspection Services Division, National Marine Fisheries Services, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Telephone: (301) 713-2355. Toll free: (1-800) 422-2750. |
| Web Site Address |
| http://seafood.nmfs.noaa.gov |
| RELATED PROGRAMS |
| None. |
| EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS |
| Not applicable. |
| CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS |
| Not applicable. |
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General Services Administration Office of Chief Acquisition Officer Regulatory and Federal Assistance Division (VIR) |
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