Animal Export Inspection Facilities

We are amending the ``Inspection and Handling of Livestock for Exportation'' regulations by establishing additional standards for export inspection facilities. This action requires that all export inspection facilities have running water and water drainage systems and a telephone. This action also requires facilities where horses are inspected to have walkways in front of stalls and 12 foot high ceilings in areas where horses are inspected. We are also requiring that animals intended for export be inspected within 24 hours of embarkation and making a minor language change to the regulations for the sake of clarity.