Commercial Transportation of Equines to Slaughter

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Docket ID : APHIS-2006-0168
Agency : Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
Parent Agency : Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Summary :
We are amending the regulations regarding the commercial transportation of equines to slaughter to add a definition of equine for slaughter and make other changes that will extend the protections afforded by the regulations to equines bound for slaughter but delivered first to an assembly point, feedlot, or stockyard. We are taking this action to ensure the humane treatment of such equines. This action will help ensure the unique and special needs of equines in commercial transportation to slaughter are met.
RIN : 0579-AC49
Impacts and Effects : None
CFR Citation : 9 CFR 88
Priority : Other Significant
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Publication Period: Fall 2011
Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action
Major Rule: No
Legal Authorities: 7 USC 1901
Legal Deadlines: None
Government Levels Affected: No
Federalism Implications: No
Unfunded Mandates: No
Requires Regulatory Flexibility Analysis: No
Small Entities Affected: No
International Impacts: No
Energy Effects: No
Included in Regulatory Plan: No
Timetable
Action Date FR Citation
NPRM 11/07/2007 72 FR 62798
NPRM Comment Period End 01/07/2008
Final Rule 09/07/2011 76 FR 55213
Final Rule Effective 10/07/2011
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Related RINs: None
Related Dockets: None
Category: Domestic Animal Health Programs
Type: Rulemaking
Program: Veterinary Services
Keyword(s): USDA, agriculture