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USDA/APHIS

RIN: 0579-AC69

Publication ID: Fall 2008

Title: Handling of Animals; Contingency Plans
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the Animal Welfare Act regulations to add requirements for contingency planning and training of personnel by research facilities and by dealers, exhibitors, intermediate handlers, and carriers. We are proposing these requirements because we believe all licensees and registrants should develop a contingency plan for all animals regulated under the Animal Welfare Act in an effort to better prepare for potential disasters. This action would heighten the awareness of licensees and registrants regarding their responsibilities and help ensure a timely and appropriate response should an emergency or disaster occur.
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)	Priority: Other Significant
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage
Major: No	Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 2
Legal Authority: 7 USC 2131 to 2159

Legal Deadline:  None

Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM  10/23/2008  73 FR 63085    NPRM Comment Period End  12/22/2008

Additional Information: Additional information about APHIS and its programs is available on the Internet at http://www.aphis.usda.gov.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes	Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations	Federalism: No
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes
Agency Contact: Jodie Kulpa-Eddy Staff Veterinarian, Animal Care Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Unit 84, 4700 River Road, Unit 84, Riverdale, MD 20737 Phone:301 734-7833