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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 (ESA). Below you will find links to summaries of our major policies related to endangered and threatened species recovery.

Policies and Regulations

Policy or RegulationDateDocument
Endangered and Threatened Species Listing and Recovery Priority GuidelinesSeptember 21, 1983; November 15, 1983 - Correction48 FR 43098; 48 FR 51985
Interagency Policy on Recovery Plan Participation and Implementation under the ESAJuly 1, 199459 FR 34272

Final Safe Harbor Policy

June 17, 199964 FR 32717
Policy Regarding Controlled Propagation of Species Listed Under the Endangered Species ActSeptember 20, 200065 FR 56916
Guidance on Recovery Crediting for the Conservation of Threatened and Endangered SpeciesJuly 31, 200873 FR 44761