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Animal Welfare Act and Regulations http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic/legislat/usdaleg1.htm Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture This National Agriculture Library website offers information on the Animal Welfare Act, including interpretive summaries, amendments and answers to frequently asked questions. The Animal Welfare Act dictates minimum standards of humane treatment and handling of some animals in research experiments, commercial sales, transportation, and public display. full description	What is the Animal Welfare Act? What year was the Animal Welfare Act first established? When was the Animal Welfare Act implemented? What animals are excluded from the Animal Welfare Act? What animals fall under the Animal Welfare Act? What must individuals provide to animals under this Act? How should dogs and cats be housed? What is the exercise requirement for dogs?
Travel Documents http://www.ins.usdoj.gov/graphics/howdoi/travdoc.h Source: United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Information for those seeking to obtain travel documents. Travel documents grant permission to non-U.S. citizens to return to the U.S. after traveling abroad. full description	What is a travel document? Who needs a travel document? How do I get permission to return to the U.S. after traveling abroad? What is Advance Parole? Who needs Advance Parole? Who is eligible for Advance Parole? When must I apply for Advance Parole? What is a reentry permit? When is a reentry permit required? Who is required to get a reentry permit before traveling abroad? How long is a reentry permit valid? What is a refugee travel document? How long is a refugee travel document valid? Where can I find the law regarding travel documents? How do I file an application for a travel document? Where can I find Form I-131? Where do I file my application for a travel document? How can I find the status of my application for a travel document? How can I appeal a decision to deny me a travel document? Who can help me understand the travel document process?
Traveling with a Pet http://public.findlaw.com/consumer/nolo/faq/9d7b62 Source: Findlaw Information regarding traveling with a pet on an airplane. full description	Is air travel appropriate for a pet? How old does my pet have to be to be allowed on an airplane? Is my pet allowed on an airplane if it's pregnant? Are there certain breeds of animals that should not be taken on a plane? Why can't my pug travel in the cargo hold of an airplane? What steps should I take prior to a flight to make sure my pet's trip goes smoothly and safely? Can my pet travel in the cabin of the airplane, rather than in the cargo hold? What does the law require me to do if my pet is going to travel in the plane's cargo hold?
Travel Warnings http://travel.state.gov/travel_warnings.html Source: United States Department of State List of US issued travel warnings. Travel Warnings are issued when the State Department decides, based on all relevant information, to recommend that Americans avoid travel to a certain country. full description	Where can I find U.S. travel warnings?
Permitted Items in Carry-On Luggage http://www.tsa.gov/interweb/assetlibrary/tsa_ppite Source: United States Transportation Security Administration List of items which airline passengers are allowed to carry into the main cabin of an airplane. full description	What items may I not carry in my carry-on luggage? What items may I put in my carry-on luggage? Can I put ___________ in my carry-on? Can I take _________ on the plane with me?
Travel Outside the US http://www.customs.ustreas.gov/travel/travel.htm Source: United States Customs Service Links to various articles containing information persons should know before traveling outside the US. full description	What information should I know before I travel abroad? What merchandise am I prohibited from bringing into the U.S.? Can I purchase prescription medication in a foreign country and then bring it into the U.S.? How difficult is it to bring my pet back into the U.S.? How do I mail a package to the U.S.? Are packages I send to the U.S. subject to Custom's inspection? Do I have to pay a duty on the packages I send to the U.S.? Who pays the duty fee on packages sent to the U.S.? Where can I find traveler alerts? What are the Customs regulations I should know before visiting the U.S.? Where can I find information about entering the U.S.? Where can I find information about exiting the U.S.? Where can I find information about Custom's inspections?
Air Travel FAQ http://consumer.pub.findlaw.com/consumer/nolo/faq/ Source: Findlaw Answers to frequently asked questions regarding air travel. full description	How do airlines calculate fares? Where can I find information about the duties the airline owes me as a passenger? In what ways is an airline allowed to restrict my ticket? Do airlines offer discounted tickets or allow passengers to change tickets due to an illness or a death? What is the effect of receiving an e-ticket rather than a paper ticket? What should I do if I lose my airline ticket? Does the airline have to compensate me if it bumps me off a flight due to overbooking? Am I entitled to compensation if my flight is delayed, diverted or cancelled? Am I entitled to compensation if my baggage is lost or damaged? Are there any legal protections for the credits I earn under a frequently flyer program? What do I do if I have a ticket on an airline that seems to be headed towards bankruptcy?
Reporting a Lost or Stolen Passport http://travel.state.gov/report_ppt.html Source: United States Department of State Information for those persons who need to report a lost or stolen passport. full description	How do I report a lost passport? How do I report a stolen passport?
Replacing a Lost or Stolen Passport http://travel.state.gov/lost_stolen.html Source: United States Department of State Information for those persons who need to replace a lost or stolen passport. full description	How do I replace a lost passport? How do I replace a stolen passport?