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 |
|---|---|---|
| Endangered and Threatened Species Listing and Recovery Priority Guidelines | September 21, 1983; November 15, 1983 - Correction | ; 48 FR 51985 |
| Interagency Policy on Recovery Plan Participation and Implementation under the ESA | July 1, 1994 | |
Final Safe Harbor Policy | June 17, 1999 | |
| Policy Regarding Controlled Propagation of Species Listed Under the Endangered Species Act | September 20, 2000 | |
| Guidance on Recovery Crediting for the Conservation of Threatened and Endangered Species | July 31, 2008 |