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This document provides answers to frequently asked questions regarding species that are candidates for protection under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
This document provides answers to frequently asked questions about candidate conservation agreements and tools for conserving candidate species under the Endangered Species Act.
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...