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Animal Welfare; Regulations and Standards for Birds, Rats, and Mice. Proposed Rules

Primary Author
United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Source
Federal Register 2004 v. 69 no. 139
Publication Date
Document Type
Proposed Rule
Publisher
Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Abstract
We are extending the comment period for our advance notice of proposed rulemaking regarding several changes we are considering to the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) regulations to help promote the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of birds, rats, and mice not specifically excluded from coverage under the AWA. This action will allow interested persons additional time to prepare and submit comments.
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