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USDA/APHIS RIN: 0579-AE19 Publication ID: Spring 2016 
Title: ●Horse Protection; Licensing of Designated Qualified Persons and Other Amendments 
Abstract:

This rulemaking would amend training and licensing requirements mandated by the horse protection regulations. We are also proposing several changes to the responsibilities of show management of horse shows, horse exhibitions, horse sales, and horse auctions, as well as changes to the list of devices, equipment, substances, and practices that can cause soring or are otherwise prohibited under the Horse Protection Act and regulations. Additionally, we are proposing to amend the inspection procedures. These actions are intended to strengthen existing requirements intended to eliminate soring and promote enforcement of Horse Protection Act and regulations.

 
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 11   
Legal Authority: 15 U.S.C. 1823 to 1825    15 U.S.C. 1828   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  07/00/2016 
NPRM Comment Period End  09/00/2016 
Additional Information: Additional information about APHIS and its programs is available on the Internet at http://www. aphis.usda.gov.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Rachel Cezar
Supervisory Veterinary Medical Officer, Horse Protection Coordinator, Animal Care
Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
4700 River Road, Unit 84,
Riverdale, MD 20737
Phone:301 851-3746