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Animal Welfare; Marine Mammals

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Feb 23, 1999

Please state that your comments refer to Docket No. 93-076-11. … Please state that your comments refer to Docket No. 93-076- 11. Please send a copy of your comments to: 1.

Standards for Birds Not Bred for Use in Research Under the Animal Welfare Act

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Feb 22, 2022

by the Act. … (b) Air transportation.

Animal Welfare; Marine Mammals

Federal Register · Rule · Jan 3, 2001

periods for medical and other husbandry reasons. … One commenter recommended setting a maximum daily period during which captive marine mammals may be viewed by humans.

Standards for Permanent, Privately Owned Horse Quarantine Facilities

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Dec 13, 2006

Information on using Regulations.gov, including instructions for accessing documents, submitting comments, and viewing the docket after the close of the comment period, is available through the site's … We received 10 comments during the 2 comment periods and at the public meeting just described.

Standards for Birds Not Bred for Use in Research Under the Animal Welfare Act

Federal Register · Rule · Feb 21, 2023

In response to commenter requests, we extended the comment period for 30 days to May 25, 2022. … During the comment period, APHIS received no requests for consultation or comment from Tribal nations.

Exportation of Live Animals, Hatching Eggs, and Animal Germplasm From the United States

Federal Register · Rule · Jan 20, 2016

Comments Regarding § 91.8 (“Rest, Feed, and Water Prior to Export”) In proposed § 91.8, we proposed that all livestock intended for export by air or sea would have to be allowed a period of at least 2 … One of the commenters suggested a 3 hour minimum rest period.

Environmental Impact Statement; Animal Carcass Management

Federal Register · Notice · Oct 25, 2013

the Clean Air Act, that could accommodate a large volume of carcasses over a short period of time. … Air Act.

Exportation of Live Animals, Hatching Eggs, and Animal Germplasm From the United States

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Feb 26, 2015

Therefore, we are inviting comments on potential effects. … All livestock intended for export by air or sea must be allowed a period of at least 2 hours rest prior to being loaded onto an ocean vessel or aircraft for export.

Standards for Permanent, Privately Owned Horse Quarantine Facilities

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jul 1, 2002

We received 10 comments during the 2 comment periods and at the public meeting just described. … We welcome public comment on the proposed regulations. Executive Order 12866 and Regulatory Flexibility Act This proposed rule has been reviewed under Executive Order 12866.

Standards for Permanent, Privately Owned Horse Quarantine Facilities

Federal Register · Rule · Jul 2, 2009

The commenter suggested that operators who act as shippers may encounter similar conflicts to those who act as brokers. … Two commenters suggested that we remove our prohibition on the collection of germplasm during the quarantine period.

Importation of Mexican Hass Avocados; Additional Shipping Options

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · May 27, 2010

Bulk Consignments The regulations in § 319.56-30(c)(3)(vii) require that the avocados be packed in clean, new boxes or clean plastic reusable crates. … (c) * * * (3) * * * (vii) The avocados must be packed in clean, new boxes or bulk shipping bins, or in clean plastic reusable crates.

Standards for Privately Owned Quarantine Facilities for Ruminants

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Aug 28, 2003

Please state that your comment refers to Docket No. 00-022-1. If you use e-mail, address your comment to regulations@aphis.usda.gov. … Please state that your comments refer to Docket No. 00-022-1.

Standards for Privately Owned Quarantine Facilities for Ruminants

Federal Register · Rule · May 24, 2006

Specifically, the commenters argued that our mandatory 30-day post-arrival quarantine, which would follow a 60-day pre-export quarantine period under the current regulations in addition to transit time … The medium security facility must be constructed with a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system capable of controlling and maintaining the ambient temperature, air quality, moisture, and

High-Temperature Forced-Air Treatments for Citrus

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Dec 30, 1997

Clean Air Act requires that any substance identified as ozone depleting, including methyl bromide, be withdrawn from production, importation, and use in the United States by the year 2000.) … Moreover, unless special-use exemptions are attached to the Clean Air Act or another fumigation compound is approved to replace methyl bromide, the fumigating companies will soon no longer be able to fumigate

Importation of Solid Wood Packing Material; Record of Decision

Federal Register · Notice · Feb 15, 2008

such as NEPA and the Clean Air Act. … Methyl bromide is an ozone depleting substance that is strictly regulated under the Montreal Protocol and the Clean Air Act.

Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Control in the United States

Federal Register · Notice · Jan 18, 2023

(42 U.S.C. 6901 et seq. ), rendering, incineration, open-air burning, alkaline hydrolysis, and/or anaerobic digestion); and cleaning and disinfection of equipment and infected premises. … We are requesting that the public comment on these potential impacts during the scoping period.

Ports Designated for Exportation of Horses; Dayton, OH

Federal Register · Rule · Feb 17, 2000

We will then publish a proposed rule for public comment. Following the close of that comment period, the comments will be considered, and a final rule addressing the comments will be published. … Paperwork Reduction Act This rule contains no information collection or recordkeeping requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. ).

Methyl Bromide; Official Quarantine Uses

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Aug 12, 2004

The Clean Air Act provides the basic framework to regulate air quality through air pollution control, and it has been amended to reflect changes in U.S. obligations under the 1987 Montreal Protocol on … Air Act or regulations promulgated under the Clean Air Act.”

National Poultry Improvement Plan and Auxiliary Provisions

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Dec 5, 2019

However, it is a best practice not to commingle waterfowl, which can act as asymptomatic vectors of disease, and gallinaceous flocks, regardless of whether they are kept in contained or open-air facilities … APHIS will respond to any ICR-related comments in the final rule. All comments will also become a matter of public record.

Notice of Availability of a Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for Outbreak Response Activities for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Outbreaks in Poultry in the United States and U.S. Territories

Federal Register · Notice · Aug 16, 2024

USDA APHIS VS may use information presented in this EIS to promptly fulfill its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) obligations. … After the public comment period ends, we will consider all comments received, revise the draft programmatic EIS to address these comments, as appropriate, and publish a notice of availability of the final