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U.S. Code as of:
01/03/05
Section 2145. Consultation and cooperation with Federal, State, and local governmental bodies by Secretary of Agriculture
(a) The Secretary shall consult and cooperate with other Federal
departments, agencies, or instrumentalities concerned with the
welfare of animals used for research, experimentation or
exhibition, or administration of statutes regulating the
transportation in commerce or handling in connection therewith of
any animals when establishing standards pursuant to section 2143 of
this title and in carrying out the purposes of this chapter. The
Secretary shall consult with the Secretary of Health and Human
Services prior to issuance of regulations. Before promulgating any
standard governing the air transportation and handling in
connection therewith, of animals, the Secretary shall consult with
the Secretary of Transportation who shall have the authority to
disapprove any such standard if he notifies the Secretary, within
30 days after such consultation, that changes in its provisions are
necessary in the interest of flight safety. The Surface
Transportation Board, the Secretary of Transportation, and the
Federal Maritime Commission, to the extent of their respective
lawful authorities, shall take such action as is appropriate to
implement any standard established by the Secretary with respect to
a person subject to regulation by it.
(b) The Secretary is authorized to cooperate with the officials
of the various States or political subdivisions thereof in carrying
out the purposes of this chapter and of any State, local, or
municipal legislation or ordinance on the same subject.
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