Amendments to the Horse Protection Act Regulations

11 organizations filed 12 public comments on Amendments to the Horse Protection Act Regulations, at the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. The comment window closed 1044d ago.

Abstract

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the United States Department of Agriculture is proposing to withdraw a final rule that was filed for public inspection by the Office of the Federal Register on January 19, 2017, in advance of publication, and that amends the Agency’s Horse Protection Act regulations (the 2017 HPA final rule). On January 23, 2017, APHIS withdrew the 2017 HPA final rule from publication without undertaking notice and comment procedures, in accordance with a memorandum that was issued by the Executive Office of the President on January 20, 2017. However, following a lawsuit, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit found this withdrawal to be deficient. The District Court has indicated that one way to remedy this deficiency is to undertake notice and comment procedures on the proposed withdrawal. APHIS is therefore proposing to withdraw the 2017 HPA final rule, and take public comment on this matter. Comments on the withdrawal are due no later than August 21, 2023.

Commenters (11)

• Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fundtrade assoc.

  2 filings · confidence 85%
• 2011-0009 Horsemen's Council of Illinoistrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• American Association of Equine Practitionerstrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• American Horse Counciltrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• American Veterinary Medical Associationtrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 97%
• Animal Welfare Institutetrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 97%
• International Heritage Walking Horse Associationtrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• Kimberly Counciltrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• Tennessee Farm Bureau Federationtrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration Associationtrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• The World Walking Horse Associationtrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%