Table of Contents
Abbreviations and Acronyms Used
Overview
Chapter 1 – Introduction to the NAIS
1.1 The “Good Old Days”
1.2 Farming, 2006-Style
1.3 An “Orwellian” Future?
Chapter 2 – History and Background
2.1 Discussion of Events: 2001
2.2 Discussion of Events: 2002
2.3 Discussion of Events: 2003
2.4 Discussion of Events: 2004
2.5 Discussion of Events: 2005
2.6 Discussion of Events: 2006
2.7 Discussion of the Future: 2007-2009
2.8 Summary
Chapter 3 – 'Show Me The Law'
3.1 The Constitution: Supreme Law Of The Land
3.2 Transition From Laws to Regulations
3.3 Regulations: The Force Of Law
3.4 From Regulation to Enforcement
3.5 The Role Of Governmental “Entities”
3.6 Jurisdiction: Does It Concern You?
3.7 Overview: How Laws Are Made
3.8 Should You Be Concerned?
Chapter 4 – Animal Health Protection Act of 2002 (AHPA)
4.1 Understanding “Subject Matter Jurisdiction”
4.2 Looking For “Subject Matter Jurisdiction”
4.3 Does the AHPA Have Broad Application?
4.4 Regulations – Where Are They?
4.5 Definitions – Easily Overlooked
4.6 Does The Law Say What It Means?
4.7 The Missing Link: Federal Register Vol. 69, No. 215
4.8 Who Stands to Benefit?
Chapter 5 – National Animal Identification System (NAIS)
5.1 The NAIS “Ripple Effect”
5.2 NAIS “Draft Program Standards” (April 25, 2005)
5.3 Your Application for NAIS “Benefits”
5.4 The NAIS “Usage Agreement”
5.5 The NAIS “Privacy Policy”
5.6 U.S. Premises Identification – More than a number
5.7 U.S. Animal Identification – More than a number
5.8 U.S. Animal Tracking
5.9 NAIS “Draft Strategic Plan 2005-2009”
5.10 “Strategies for the Implementation of NAIS (April 2006)”
Chapter 6 – 'Connecting The Dots' of the NAIS
6.1 An Unlikely Scenario?
6.2 The Contractual Character of the NAIS
6.3 “Voluntary” — Myth vs. Reality
6.4 The Key: “Participation” means “Cooperation”
6.5 NAIS: “Trojan Horse, 2006 Edition”
6.6 Who Is Guarding The Guards?
6.7 Unresolved Collateral Issues
Chapter 7 – Getting Involved
7.1 Should You Participate in the NAIS?
7.2 Freedom from the NAIS
7.3 Questions To Ask Public Officials
7.4 Your Right To Petition
7.5 Your Right To Administrative Due Process
Printed Appendix -- 240 Pages
Digital Appendix -- 5598 Pages (Latest "Companion Disc" CD-Rom)