Candidate Conservation Regulations, Policies, and Guidance

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We have developed a number of national policies and issued internal guidance to promote efficiency and consistency in our implementation of the Endangered Species Act. Below you will find links to summaries of our regulations and policies related to the conservation of candidate species, as well as national guidance documents.

Regulations and Policies

Regulation or Policy	Date	Document
Final Decision on Identification of Candidates for Listing as Endangered or Threatened	December 5, 1996	61 FR 64481
Policy for Evaluation of Conservation Efforts When Making Listing Decisions	March 28, 2003	68 FR 15100
Enhancement of Survival and Incidental Take Permits	April 12, 2024	89 FR 26070

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