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Proposed Rule2023-04668

Wild and Exotic Animal Handling, Training of Personnel Involved With Public Handling of Wild and Exotic Animals, and Environmental Enrichment for Species

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Published
March 7, 2023
Effective
January 9, 2023

Issuing agencies

Agriculture DepartmentAnimal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Abstract

We are extending the comment period for our advance notice of proposed rulemaking that solicits public comment on our plan to strengthen regulations regarding the handling of wild and exotic animals for exhibition, as well as the training of personnel involved in the handling of wild and exotic animals, and to establish standards addressing environmental enrichment for all regulated animals. This action will allow interested persons additional time to prepare and submit comments.

Indexed from Federal Register on March 7, 2023.

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