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 a collection of our regulations, policies, and guidance documents related to endangered and threatened species recovery.
Regulations, Policies, and Guidance
| Regulation, Policy, or Guidance | 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 | - | 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 |
| Guidance on Recovery Crediting for the Conservation of Threatened and Endangered Species | July 31, 2008 | 73 FR 44761 |