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The facility's registration expired 09/01/23. The facility representative stated that they were not aware of the expiration date. A current and active registration is necessary to transport regulated species to be in compliance with the Animal Welfare Act and Regulations. Each carrier or handler who handles covered animals shall ensure they are registered with USDA by completing and filing a properly executed form and that the registration is updated every 3 years by the completion and filing of a new registration form. Airwaybill # 001-79932204 shows that one (1) Live dog, a Golden Retriever, age 8 weeks, was shipped on 10/12/2023 on flight # 2463 from Chicago O’ Hare International Airport to Sacramento International Airport. At approximately 1330 hours on October 12, 2023, a GAT cargo employee was observed handling the above-mentioned dog. No regulated activities may be conducted until a USDA registration is obtained.