0579-AE19 201604 Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 0579 Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service APHIS 0500 Department of Agriculture USDA Horse Protection; Licensing of Designated Qualified Persons and Other Amendments

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.

]]> Other Significant First Time Published in The Unified Agenda Proposed Rule Stage No No 9 CFR 11 15 U.S.C. 1823 to 1825 15 U.S.C. 1828 No NPRM 07/00/2016 NPRM Comment Period End 09/00/2016 Additional information about APHIS and its programs is available on the Internet at http://www. aphis.usda.gov. Undetermined Businesses Organizations None No No No Rachel Cezar Supervisory Veterinary Medical Officer, Horse Protection Coordinator, Animal Care 0579 Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service APHIS 301 851-3746 4700 River Road, Unit 84, Riverdale MD 20737