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  2016-05535. Animal Welfare; Marine Mammals  

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    AGENCY:

    Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.

    ACTION:

    Proposed rule; extension of comment period.

    SUMMARY:

    We are extending the comment period for our proposed rule that would amend the Animal Welfare Act regulations concerning the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of marine mammals in captivity. This action will allow interested persons additional time to prepare and submit comments.

    DATES:

    The comment period for the proposed rule published on February 3, 2016 (81 FR 5629) is extended. We will consider all comments that we receive on or before May 4, 2016.

    ADDRESSES:

    You may submit comments by either of the following methods:

    Supporting documents and any comments we receive on this docket may be viewed at http://www.regulations.gov/​#!docketDetail;​D=​APHIS-2006-0085 or in our reading room, which is located in room 1141 of the USDA South Building, 14th Street and Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC. Normal reading room hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. To be sure someone is there to help you, please call (202) 799-7039 before coming.

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    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

    Dr. Barbara Kohn, Senior Staff Veterinarian, Animal Care, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 84, Riverdale, MD 20737-1234; (301) 851-3751.

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    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    On February 3, 2016, we published in the Federal Register (81 FR 5629-5657, Docket No. APHIS-2006-0085) a proposal to amend the Animal Welfare Act regulations concerning the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of marine mammals in captivity.

    Comments on the proposed rule were required to be received on or before April 4, 2016. We are extending the comment period on Docket No. APHIS-2006-0085 for an additional 30 days. This action will allow interested persons additional time to prepare and submit comments.

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    Authority: 7 U.S.C. 2131-2159; 7 CFR 2.22, 2.80, and 371.7.

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    Done in Washington, DC, this 7th day of March 2016.

    Kevin Shea,

    Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

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    [FR Doc. 2016-05535 Filed 3-10-16; 8:45 am]

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Document Information

Published:
03/11/2016
Department:
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Entry Type:
Proposed Rule
Action:
Proposed rule; extension of comment period.
Document Number:
2016-05535
Dates:
The comment period for the proposed rule published on February 3, 2016 (81 FR 5629) is extended. We will consider all comments that we receive on or before May 4, 2016.
Pages:
12832-12832 (1 pages)
Docket Numbers:
Docket No. APHIS-2006-0085
RINs:
0579-AB24: Animal Welfare: Marine Mammals; Nonconsensus Language and Interactive Programs
RIN Links:
https://www.federalregister.gov/regulations/0579-AB24/animal-welfare-marine-mammals-nonconsensus-language-and-interactive-programs
PDF File:
2016-05535.pdf
Supporting Documents:
» Economic Analysis: Animal Welfare; Marine Mammals
CFR: (2)
9 CFR 1
9 CFR 3