Proposed Rules. Notice of reopening and extension of comment period

Agency: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA
Action: Notice of reopening and extension of comment period
Citation: 65 FR (No. 203) · FR Doc. 00-26900 · Docket No. 97-121-2 · 9 CFR 1, 2

Summary

We are reopening and extending the comment period for our proposal to amend the Animal Welfare regulations by revising and clarifying the exemptions from the licensing requirements, the procedures for license applications and renewals, and restrictions upon the acquisition of dogs and cats and other animals. This action will allow interested persons additional time to prepare and submit comments.

Dates

We invite you to comment on Docket No. 97-121-1. We will consider all comments that we receive by November 20, 2000.

Supplementary Information

Background On August 4, 2000, we published in the Federal Register (65 FR 47908-47918, Docket No. 97-121-1) a proposal to amend the Animal Welfare regulations by revising and clarifying the exemptions from the licensing requirements, the procedures for license applications and renewals, and restrictions upon the acquisition of dogs and cats and other animals. Comments in response to our proposal were required to be received on or before October 3, 2000. In response to requests from the public, we are extending the comment period on Docket No. 97-121-1 for an additional 30 days. This action will allow interested persons additional time to prepare and submit comments. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 2131-2159; 7 CFR 2.22, 2.80, and 371.7. Done in Washington, DC, this 13th day of October 2000 . William R. DeHaven, Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. 00-26900 Filed 10-18-00; 8:45 am]