To exempt exportation of certain echinoderms and mollusks from licensing requirements under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
Summary
This bill simplifies the export process for sea urchins and sea cucumbers intended for use as human or animal food. It directs the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to create expedited procedures or exemptions for the licensing and inspection requirements typically required for wildlife exports.
For businesses and individuals in the seafood industry, this legislation reduces the administrative burden and costs associated with shipping these specific products overseas. To ensure conservation, these exemptions are not available if they would harm the species' population or if the exporter has a recent history of violating wildlife laws.
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