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. Below you will find links to summaries of our major policies and regulations related to the conservation of candidate species, as well as national guidance documents.
Policies and Regulations
| Policy or Regulation | Date | Document |
|---|---|---|
| Final Decision on Identification of Candidates for Listing as Endangered or Threatened | December 5, 1996 | |
| Safe Harbors and Candidate Conservation Agreements with Assurances - Regulations | June 17, 1999 | |
| Final Policy for Candidate Conservation Agreements with Assurances | June 17, 1999 | |
| Policy for Evaluation of Conservation Efforts When Making Listing Decisions | March 28, 2003 | |
| Safe Harbor Agreements and Candidate Conservation Agreements with Assurances; Revisions to the Regulations | May 3, 2004 | |
| Revisions to the Regulations for Candidate Conservation Agreements With Assurances | December 27, 2016 | |
| Candidate Conservation Agreements With Assurances Policy | December 27, 2016 |