0579-AE93 202510 The Regulatory Plan and the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 0579 Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service APHIS 0500 Department of Agriculture USDA Horse Protection Act Revisions

USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is proposing to revise the regulations implementing the Horse Protection Act regulations to ensure that they reflect the best reading of the statute and meets other affirmative legal obligations upon the Agency.  Contemplated changes include requiring inspection by APHIS veterinarians prior to a finding of soring; establishment of a pre-show appeals process for findings of soring; and clarification that disqualifications are class-specific rather than for the duration of an event.

]]> Other Significant First Time Published in The Unified Agenda Proposed Rule Stage No No Deregulatory 9 CFR 11 15 U.S.C. 1823 et seq No NPRM 07/00/2026 NPRM Comment Period End 09/00/2026 Additional information about APHIS and its programs is available on the Internet at http://www.aphis.usda.gov. YES Businesses Organizations Undetermined No No Yes No Christine Jones Acting Chief of Staff, Animal Care 0579 Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service APHIS 970 494-7578 2150 Centre Ave. Bldg. B, Mailstop 3W11, Ft. Collins CO 80526