WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 2000 -- The U.S. Department of
Agriculture proposes to amend Animal Welfare Act regulations by
including wholesale dealers of hunting, breeding, and security dogs.
"Currently, commercial dealers of hunting, breeding, and
security dogs are only covered by policy. We are proposing to include
those dealers that wholesale these animals under our regulations. This
will allow us to better ensure that the standards of care provided in
the AWA are being met," said W. Ron DeHaven, deputy administrator for
animal care with the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, a part
of USDA's marketing and regulatory programs mission area.
Notice of this action is scheduled for publication in
the Dec. 4 Federal Register. APHIS documents published in the Federal
Register, and related information, including the names of organizations
and individuals who have commented on APHIS dockets, are available on
the Internet at
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppd/rad/webrepor.html
Consideration will be given to comments received on or
before Feb. 2, 2001. Please send an original and three copies to Docket
No. 99-087-1, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHIS, Suite
3CO3, 4700 River Road, Unit 118, Riverdale, Md. 20737-1238.
Comments received may be reviewed at USDA, Room 1141,
South Building, 14th Street and Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington,
D.C., between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except
holidays. Persons wishing to review comments are requested to call ahead
on (202) 690-2817 to facilitate entry into the comment reading room.
[Editors Note: The breeders are making themselves heard,
let's make sure the animals' voice is heard as well. Let the USDA know
what you think.]
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