28 CFR Part 35 Title II Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) - Preamble (published 2008)

Define "task." (Section-by-Section Analysis)

One commenter suggested defining the term "task," presumably so that there would be a better understanding of what type of service performed by an animal would qualify for coverage.  The Department feels that the common definition of task is sufficiently clear and that it is not necessary to add the term to the definitions section; however, the Department has proposed additional examples of work or tasks to help illustrate this requirement in the definition of service animal.