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USDA/APHIS RIN: 0579-AA94 Publication ID: Spring 2002 
Title: Animal Welfare; Inspection, Licensing, and Procurement of Animals(Section 610 Review) 
Abstract: This action would make several amendments to the Animal Welfare Act regulations to clarify them and improve their enforceability. In addition, it would amend a number of administrative procedures to make them more efficient. We believe these actions are necessary to help ensure compliance with the regulations and the Animal Welfare Act. 
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 
RFA Section 610 Review: Section 610 Review 
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 1 to 2   
Legal Authority: 7 USC 2131 to 2159   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Proposed Rule  08/04/2000  65 FR 47908   
Comment Period End  10/03/2000    
Comment Period Reopened and Extended  10/19/2000  65 FR 62650   
Comment Period End  11/20/2000    
Final Rule  12/00/2002    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Undetermined 
Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Agency Contact:
Barbara Kohn
Senior Staff Veterinarian, Animal Care
Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Unit 84, 4700 River Road, Unit 84,
Riverdale, MD 20737
Phone:301 851-3751