Sec. 12506. Report on animal depopulation
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In this section, the term mass depopulation means the method by which large numbers of animals are destroyed quickly and efficiently to contain, control, and eradicate disease. Not later than December 31 of each year, the Administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service shall submit to the Secretary a report that describes the mass depopulation activities carried out or facilitated by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service during the previous fiscal year, including the following information with regard to each mass depopulation:
The dates of the mass depopulation. The general geographic region in which the mass depopulation occurred. Reasons for the mass depopulation. The total number, species, and breed of the depopulated animals. The depopulation and disposal methods that were used. Any monitoring, testing, or sampling protocol used to monitor releases of environmental contaminants from the disposal location. The total cost associated with the mass depopulation and disposal. The Secretary shall develop and make publicly available an electronically searchable and sortable database that contains the information reported under subsection (b).