Humane and Healthful Transport of Wild Mammals, Birds, Reptiles and Amphibians to the United States; Notice of Reopening of Comment Period and Scheduling of Public Meetings

Résumé

The Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), pursuant to the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981, provides notice of the reopening of the comment period and the scheduling of two public meetings to receive input from the general public for the proposed amendment of 50 CFR part 14, covering the humane and healthful transport of wild mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians to the United States. The comment period was extended to October 6, 1997 for this proposed rule and has, thus, closed. However, based on requests received, and in order to receive further input from the general public, the Service will reopen the comment period for a period of 30 days and hold two public meetings during that time. Therefore, additional written comments will be accepted during that time, and oral and written comments will be accepted at the public meetings.