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USDA/APHIS | RIN: 0579-AE19 | Publication ID: Spring 2021 |
Title: Horse Protection; Licensing of Designated Qualified Persons and Other Amendments | |
Abstract:
We proposed amending the horse protection regulations to provide that the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) would train and license horse protection inspectors (HPIs) to inspect horses at horse shows, exhibitions, sales, and auctions for compliance with the Horse Protection Act. Those changes to the regulations would strengthen enforcement of the Horse Protection Act and regulations and relieve horse industry organizations or associations of their regulatory burdens and responsibilities. We also proposed establishing a process by which APHIS can deny an application for a HPI license or revoke the license of a HPI who does not meet the minimum requirements, who fails to follow the designated inspection procedures, or who otherwise fails to carry out his or her duties and responsibilities in a satisfactory manner. In addition, we proposed making several changes to the requirements that pertain to the management of any horse show, exhibition, sale, and auction, as well as changes to the list of devices, equipment, substances, and practices that are prohibited to prevent the soring of horses. Finally, we proposed revising the inspection procedures that inspectors are required to perform. These actions would help to protect horses from the cruel and inhumane practice of soring and eliminate unfair competitive advantage that sore horses have over horses that are not sore. |
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Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA) | Priority: Other Significant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions |
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:
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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: None |
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations | Federalism: No |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes | |
Agency Contact: Dr. Aaron Rhyner DVM, Assistant Director, Animal Care Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service 2150 Centre Avenue, Building B, Mailstop 3W11, Fort Collins, CO 80526-8117 Phone:970 494-7484 Email: horseprotection@usda.gov |