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USDA/APHIS RIN: 0579-AB39 Publication ID: Spring 2004 
Title: Animal Welfare; Policy on Training and Handling of Potentially Dangerous Animals 
Abstract: APHIS's Animal Welfare Act regulations require exhibitors and other regulated entities that handle potentially dangerous animals to provide a sufficient number of adequately trained personnel to handle and care for the animals and to provide adequate protection from risk for the general public when animals are exhibited. APHIS sought comment on a policy statement to provide guidance to exhibitors and other regulated entities for the training and handling of potentially dangerous animals, adequate experience and training of trainers, handlers, and attendants, and points to consider when developing emergency contingency plans. After reviewing the comments received and considering alternative ways to provide guidance and promote compliance with the regulations, APHIS has decided not to proceed with a final policy statement. 
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 3   
Legal Authority: 7 USC 2131 to 2159   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Draft Policy Statement  02/18/2000  65 FR 8318   
Comment Period End  04/18/2000    
Agency Decision  05/28/2004  69 FR 30601   
Additional Information: APHIS documents published in the Federal Register and related information, including the names of organizations and individuals who have commented on APHIS dockets, are available on the Internet at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppd/rad/webrepor.html.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Related RINs: Previously reported as 0579-AB12 
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