# Importation of Horses From Contagious Equine Metritis-Affected Countries
> **Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service** · Interim rule; delay of enforcement and reopening of comment period. · Published 2011-08-23 · Effective 2011-03-25 · 76 FR 52547
## Document
- **Document number:** 2011-21524
- **Category:** plant-animal-health
- **Sub-agency:** Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 76 FR 52547
- **CFR reference:** 9 CFR 93
- **Publication date:** 2011-08-23
- **Effective date:** 2011-03-25
- **USDA docket:** Docket No. APHIS-2008-0112
## Abstract

We are reopening the comment period for an interim rule that amended the regulations regarding the testing requirements for importation of horses from countries affected with contagious equine metritis. We are also delaying the enforcement of all provisions of the interim rule until a final rule is published and effective. This action will allow interested persons additional time to comment on the interim rule and provide the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service with time to make adjustments to the interim rule that may be necessary in order to successfully implement it.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/08/23/2011-21524/importation-of-horses-from-contagious-equine-metritis-affected-countries)
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