About this Collection
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 Regulation | Date | Document |
|---|---|---|
| Regulatory Definition of Recovery | - | 50 CFR 402.02 |
| Endangered and Threatened Species Listing and Recovery Priority Guidelines | September 21, 1983; November 15, 1983 - Correction | 48 FR 43098; 48 FR 51985 |
| Experimental Population Regulations | August 27, 1984 | 50 CFR 17.80–17.83 |
| Periodic Review | - | 50 CFR 424.21 |
| Interagency Policy on Recovery Plan Participation and Implementation under the ESA | July 1, 1994 | 59 FR 34272 |
| Policy Regarding Controlled Propagation of Species Listed Under the Endangered Species Act | September 20, 2000 | 65 FR 56916 |