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USDA/APHIS

RIN: 0579-AC84

Publication ID: Spring 2009

Title: National Animal Identification System; Use of 840 Animal Identification Numbers for U.S.-Born Animals Only
Abstract: This rulemaking will amend the regulations concerning the interstate movement of animals to limit the use of the animal identification number (AIN) with the 840 prefix to animals born in the United States. In addition, the rule will extend the restrictions on the removal of official identification devices to include devices applied to imported animals in their countries of origin. It also requires that if such a device is lost following importation into the United States, the animal may only be retagged with an official identification device using a numbering system other than an AIN beginning with an 840 prefix. These requirements are necessary to enhance our traceback capabilities for both domestic and imported animals in the event of a disease outbreak.
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)	Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage
Major: No	Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 71 9 CFR 77 to 80
Legal Authority: 7 USC 8301 to 8317

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
Interim Final Rule	09/18/2008	73 FR 54059
Interim Final Rule Effective	09/18/2008
Interim Final Rule Comment Period End	11/17/2008
Affirmation of Interim Final Rule	05/00/2009

Additional Information: Additional information about APHIS and its programs is available on the Internet at http://www.aphis.usda.gov.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No	Government Levels Affected: None
Small Entities Affected: Businesses	Federalism: No
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No
Agency Contact: John Wiemers Senior Staff Officer, National Animal Identification Staff, VS Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service 2100 S. Lake Storey Road, Galesburg, IL 61401 Phone:309 344-1942