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USDA/APHIS RIN: 0579-AC49 Publication ID: Spring 2011 
Title: Commercial Transportation of Equines to Slaughter 
Abstract: We are amending the regulations regarding the commercial transportation of equines to slaughter to add a definition of equine for slaughter and make other changes that will extend the protections afforded by the regulations to equines bound for slaughter but delivered first to an assembly point, feedlot, or stockyard. We are taking this action to ensure the humane treatment of such equines. This action will help ensure the unique and special needs of equines in commercial transportation to slaughter are met. 
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 88   
Legal Authority: 7 USC 1901   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  11/07/2007  72 FR 62798   
NPRM Comment Period End  01/07/2008    
Final Rule  06/00/2011    
Additional Information: Additional information about APHIS and its programs is available on the Internet at http://www.aphis.usda.gov.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Timothy Cordes
Senior Staff Veterinarian, National Animal Health Programs, VS
Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Unit 43, 4700 River Road, Unit 46,
Riverdale, MD 20737-1231
Phone:301 734-3279