# Requirements for Recognizing the Animal Health Status of Foreign Regions
> **Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service** · Final rule. · Published 2003-08-20 · 68 FR 50053
## Document
- **Document number:** 03-21305
- **Category:** plant-animal-health
- **Sub-agency:** Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 68 FR 50053
- **CFR reference:** 9 CFR 92
- **Publication date:** 2003-08-20
- **USDA docket:** Docket No. 01-036-2
## Abstract

We are amending the regulations that set out our procedures for recognizing the animal health status of regions. Specifically, we are requiring regions that have been granted status under the regulations to provide information, or allow us to access information, to confirm the regions' animal health status when we request it. This action is necessary to help prevent the introduction of foreign animal diseases into the United States.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/08/20/03-21305/requirements-for-recognizing-the-animal-health-status-of-foreign-regions)
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