Notice is hereby given that a public comment period for proposed 906 Euthanasia of Animals in Shelters Regulations will open on April 1, 2013 and close on April 30, 2013. The purpose of the public comment period is to provide the public time to consider the proposed regulation; 906 Euthanasia of Animals in Shelters Regulations and to make comment with regard to the adoption of said regulations. These proposed regulations have been developed pursuant to 3 Del.C. ยง8004. The proposed regulations govern the acceptable methods of euthanasia, as well as the standards for sanitation and ventilation of the euthanasia areas, for animals held animal shelters. These regulations were developed by the Poultry and Animal Health Section of the Delaware Department of Agriculture in consultation with the Delaware Board of Veterinary Medicine, Division of Professional Regulation.
The proposed regulations are posted on the Delaware Department of Agriculture website (www.dda.delaware.gov). Hard copies of the proposed regulations may be obtained from the Delaware Department of Agriculture. Comments may be submitted in writing and/or e-mail to Heather Hirst (Heather.Hirst@state.de.us) at the Delaware Department of Agriculture, on or before April 30, 2013. A public hearing on these regulations will NOT be held unless the Secretary of Agriculture receives a request within 30 days from this notice, or if the Secretary determines that a public hearing is in the public interest. A request for a hearing shall be in writing and shall state the nature of the issues to be raised at the hearing. It must show familiarity with the proposal and a reasoned statement of the proposed regulations impact. It is requested that written comments or requests for a hearing be addressed to: