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USDA/APHIS RIN: 0579-AE70 Publication ID: Spring 2024 
Title: Revision to Horse Protection Act Regulations 
Abstract:

Current Horse Protection Act (HPA) regulations require Designated Qualified Persons (DQPs) to be licensed directly through Horse Industry Organizations (HIOs). DQPs conduct inspections of horses at HIO-affiliated shows, sales, auctions, and exhibitions to determine compliance with the HPA. We are amending the Horse Protection regulations by eliminating the role of HIOs and assigning inspection authority solely to Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Veterinary Medical Officers and other third parties authorized and trained by APHIS. This final rule also makes other changes to the regulations in accordance with the provisions of the HPA.

 
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 11   
Legal Authority: 15 U.S.C. 1823   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  08/21/2023  88 FR 56924   
NPRM Comment Period End  10/23/2023 
Final Rule  05/08/2024  89 FR 39194   
Final Rule; Correction  06/05/2024  89 FR 48131   
Final Action Effective  02/01/2025 
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: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes 
Agency Contact:
Dr. Aaron Rhyner
DVM, Assistant Director, Animal Care
Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
2150 Centre Avenue, Building B, Mailstop 3W11,
Fort Collins, CO 80526-8117
Phone:970 494-7484
Email: horseprotection@usda.gov