We are proposing to amend the regulations to implement an amendment to the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). The Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 added a new section to the AWA to restrict the importation of certain live dogs. Consistent with this amendment, this proposed rule would, with certain limited exceptions, prohibit the importation of dogs from any part of the world into the continental United States or Hawaii for purposes of resale, research, or veterinary treatment, unless the dogs are in good health, have received all necessary vaccinations, and are at least 6 months of age. This proposed rule is necessary to implement the amendment to the AWA and would help to ensure the welfare of imported dogs.
Document Subtype:
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)
Received Date:
September 01 2011, at 12:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time
Start-End Page:
54392 - 54397
Comment Start Date:
September 1 2011, at 12:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
Comment Due Date:
October 31 2011, at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time
Animal Welfare: Importation of Live Dogs
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View AllSubmitter: public, jean Posted: 09/06/2011 ID: APHIS-2009-0053-0003
Oct 31,2011 11:59 PM ET
Submitter: public, jean Posted: 09/06/2011 ID: APHIS-2009-0053-0004
Oct 31,2011 11:59 PM ET
Submitter: Ward, Anne Posted: 09/06/2011 ID: APHIS-2009-0053-0005
Oct 31,2011 11:59 PM ET
Submitter: Yezeguielian, John Posted: 09/06/2011 ID: APHIS-2009-0053-0006
Oct 31,2011 11:59 PM ET
Submitter: Walker, Melba Posted: 09/06/2011 ID: APHIS-2009-0053-0007
Oct 31,2011 11:59 PM ET
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