# Animal Welfare; Marine Mammals
> **Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service** · Final rule. · Published 2001-01-03 · 66 FR 239
## Document
- **Document number:** 01-135
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 66 FR 239
- **CFR reference:** 9 CFR 3
- **Publication date:** 2001-01-03
- **USDA docket:** Docket No. 93-076-15
## Abstract

We are amending the Animal Welfare Act regulations concerning the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of marine mammals in captivity. These regulations were developed by the Marine Mammal Negotiated Rulemaking Advisory Committee and are necessary to ensure that the minimum standards for the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of marine mammals in captivity are based on current general, industry, and scientific knowledge and experience.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/01/03/01-135/animal-welfare-marine-mammals)
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