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USDA/APHIS

RIN: 0579-AC69

Publication ID: Fall 2010

Title: Handling of Animals; Contingency Plans
Abstract: This rulemaking will 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. These requirements are necessary 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 will 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: Final 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     NPRM Comment Period Extended  12/19/2008  73 FR 77554    NPRM Comment Period End  02/20/2009     Final Action  01/00/2011

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: Jeanie Lin Eastern Region Emergency Programs Manager, Animal Care Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service 920 Main Campus Drive Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27606 Phone:919 855-7097