# Handling of Animals; Contingency Plans
> **Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service** · Final rule. · Published 2012-12-31 · Effective 2013-01-30 · 77 FR 76815
## Document
- **Document number:** 2012-31422
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 77 FR 76815
- **CFR reference:** 9 CFR 2
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/31/2012-31422/handling-of-animals-contingency-plans)
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