# National Veterinary Accreditation Program
> **Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service** · Final rule. · Published 2020-02-25 · Effective 2020-03-26 · 85 FR 10562
## Document
- **Document number:** 2020-03718
- **Category:** plant-animal-health
- **Sub-agency:** Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 85 FR 10562
- **CFR reference:** 9 CFR 160
- **Publication date:** 2020-02-25
- **Effective date:** 2020-03-26
- **USDA docket:** Docket No. APHIS-2017-0065
## Abstract

We are amending the regulations governing the National Veterinary Accreditation Program by clarifying the veterinary programs for which accredited veterinarians are authorized to perform duties under the Animal Health Protection Act. We are also adding and revising certain definitions and terms used in the regulations. These changes will update the program regulations.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/02/25/2020-03718/national-veterinary-accreditation-program)
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