Date
Regulatory Analysis and Development,
PPD, APHIS, Station 3C71,
4700 River Road Unit 118,
Riverdale, MD 20737-1238

Re: Docket No. 98-106-4

Dear Honorable Secretary of Agriculture,

I am an exhibitor of birds with a trained bird show. In addition to 
performing for entertainment purposes, I frequently put on educational 
shows for schools and other organizations. My show features a number of 
unusual and rarely seen species of birds. My business provides the general 
public with a greater understanding and appreciation of birds both in 
captivity and in their native wild habitats.

Licensing under the AWA would be overly burdensome on my ability to run my 
business due to the unique care requirements associated with the types of 
birds I have and the purpose for which they are used.

I would also like to express my support for the National Avian Welfare 
Alliance (NAWA) proposal.

Sincerely,

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City, State

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