USDA again accepting commentso n minimum age requirements for the transport of animals rule

TSCRA Daily News Update, August 1, 2008

USDA again accepting comments on minimum age requirements for the transport of animals rule

USDA is reopening the comment period for the proposed rule that would amend the Animal Welfare Act regulations by adding minimum age requirements for the transport in commerce of animals. This action will allow interested persons additional time to prepare and submit comments.

On May 9, 2008, USDA published in the Federal Register (73 FR 26344-26349, Docket No. APHIS-2006-0024) [ See: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/E8-10400.htm ] a proposal to amend the Animal Welfare Act regulations by adding minimum age requirements for the transport in commerce of animals.

Comments on the proposed rule were required to be received on or before July 8,2008. USDA is reopening the comment period on Docket No. APHIS-2006-0024 for an additional 30 days beyond this notice.

USDA will also consider all comments received between July 9, 2008 (the day after the close of the original comment period) and the date of this notice. This action will allow interested persons additional time to prepare and submit comments.

USDA will consider all comments received on or before September 2, 2008.

Full text: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/E8-17591.htm .

You may submit comments by either of the following methods:

Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http:// www.regulations.gov/fdmspublic/component/ main?main=DocketDetail&d=APHIS-2006-0024 to submit or view comments and to view supporting and related materials available electronically

Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Please send two copies of your comment to-
Docket No. APHIS-2006-0024, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHIS, Station 3A-03.8, 4700 River Road Unit 118, Riverdale, MD 20737-1238.

Please state that your comment refers to Docket No. APHIS-2006-0024.