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USDA/APHIS | RIN: 0579-AC92 | Publication ID: Fall 2016 |
Title: Scrapie in Sheep and Goats | |
Abstract:
This rulemaking will amend the scrapie regulations by changing the risk groups and categories established for individual animals and for flocks, increasing the use of genetic testing as a means of assigning risk levels to animals, reducing movement restrictions for animals found to be genetically less susceptible or resistant to scrapie, and simplifying, reducing, or removing certain recordkeeping requirements. It also provides designated scrapie epidemiologists with more alternatives and flexibility when testing animals in order to determine flock designations under the regulations. The rule changes the definition of high-risk animal, which will change the types of animals eligible for indemnity, and to pay higher indemnity for certain pregnant ewes and does and early maturing ewes and does. The changes will also make the identification and recordkeeping requirements for goat owners consistent with those for sheep owners. These changes affect sheep and goat producers, persons who handle sheep and goats in interstate commerce, and State governments. |
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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 54 9 CFR 79 | |
Legal Authority: 7 U.S.C. 8301 to 8317 |
Legal Deadline:
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Additional Information: Additional information about APHIS and its programs is available on the Internet at http://www.aphis.usda.gov. | |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes | Government Levels Affected: State |
Small Entities Affected: Businesses | Federalism: No |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes | |
Agency Contact: Diane Sutton Sheep, Goat, Cervid, and Equine Health Center; Surveillance, Preparedness, and Response Services, VS Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Unit 43, 4700 River Road, Unit 43, Riverdale, MD 20737-1235 Phone:301 851-3509 |