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USDA/APHIS

RIN: 0579-AD57

Publication ID: Spring 2013

Title: Animal Welfare; Retail Pet Stores
Abstract: This rulemaking will revise the definition of retail pet store and related regulations to bring more pet animals sold at retail under the protection of the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). Retail pet stores are not required to be licensed and inspected under the AWA. This rulemaking is necessary to ensure that animals sold at retail are monitored for their health and humane treatment.
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 1 and 2
Legal Authority: 7 USC 2131 to 2159

Legal Deadline:  None

Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM  05/16/2012  77 FR 28799    NPRM Comment Period End  07/16/2012  NPRM Comment Period Extended  07/16/2012  77 FR 41716    NPRM Comment Period Extended End  08/15/2012  Final Rule  07/00/2013

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
Federalism: No
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No
Agency Contact: Gerald Rushin Veterinary Medical Officer, Animal Care Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service 4700 River Road, Unit 84, Riverdale, MD 20737-1231 Phone:301 851-3740