other · Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service · Rule · Published 2012-12-31 · Effective 2013-01-30 · 77 FR 76815
Document
Document number
2012-31422
Federal Register citation
77 FR 76815
CFR reference
9 CFR 2
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
other
Sub-agency
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Publication date
2012-12-31
Effective date
2013-01-30
USDA docket
Docket No. APHIS-2006-0159
Abstract
We are amending the Animal Welfare Act regulations to add requirements for contingency planning and training of personnel by research facilities and by dealers, exhibitors, intermediate handlers, and carriers. We are taking this action because we believe all licensees and registrants should develop a contingency plan for all animals regulated under the Animal Welfare Act in an effort to better prepare for potential disasters. This action will heighten the awareness of licensees and registrants regarding their responsibilities and help ensure a timely and appropriate response should an emergency or disaster occur.