Fishery Products Inspection and Certification
Program Objective
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.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Unrestricted by Entity Type
- Local
- State
- Territorial
- Tribal
Any individual, Federal, State, county, or municipal agencies, or carrier having a financial interest in the commodity.
Beneficiaries
- Unrestricted by Entity Type
- Local
- State
- Territorial
- Tribal
General public.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Applications reviewed by the National Marine Fisheries Service Regional Program Office and processed by the NOAA Grants Management Division (OA32).
A date range will change depending on the review process. Usually within 180 calendar days from the receipt of a complete and acceptable application but may exceed that timeline.
Program details & compliance
Description
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.
Mission Categories
Primary: Fish and Wildlife Preservation
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
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.
Required 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.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements