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USDA/APHIS

RIN: 0579-AE58

Publication ID: Fall 2020

Title: ●Requiring Microchipping, Verifiable Signatures, Government Official Endorsement, and Mandatory Forms for Importation of Live Dogs
Abstract: We are proposing to amend the regulations regarding the importation of live dogs by requiring all live dogs imported into the United States for resale purposes to be microchipped for permanent identification, and to require importers to procure a microchip reader and make it available to port-of-entry officials as requested. This action would also add microchipping as one of three identification options for dogs and cats used by dealers, exhibitors and research facilities. In addition, APHIS is proposing to require a verifiable signature on the health certificate and rabies certificate accompanying imported live dogs, an endorsement of the health certificate by a government official in the country of origin, and the mandatory use of forms provided by APHIS.
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)	Priority: Other Significant
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage
Major: No	Unfunded Mandates: No
EO 13771 Designation: Regulatory
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 1 and 2
Legal Authority: 7 U.S.C. 2131 to 2159

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
NPRM	08/00/2021

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: Federal
Small Entities Affected: Businesses	Federalism: No
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No
International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of international interest.
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes
Agency Contact: Kay Carter-Corker Director, National Policy Staff, Animal Care Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service 4700 River Road, Unit 84, Riverdale, MD 20737 Phone:301 851-3748