About this Collection
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Marine Fisheries Service share responsibility for administration of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have issued internal guidance and national policies to promote efficiency and nationwide consistency in implementing the ESA to conserve and recover listed species of plants and animals native to the United States and its territories.
Below you will find links to summaries of our major policies, sorted by the associated section of the ESA.
Below you will find links to summaries of our major policies, sorted by the associated section of the ESA.
General Policies and Regulations
| Policy or Regulation | Publish Date | Document |
|---|---|---|
| Interagency Policy for Endangered Species Act Section 9 Prohibitions | July 1, 1994 | 59 FR 34272 |
| Interagency Policy on Information Standards under the Endangered Species Act | July 1, 1994 | 59 FR 34271 |
| Interagency Policy for Peer Review in Endangered Species Act Activities | July 1, 1994 | 59 FR 34270 |
| Interagency Policy for the Ecosystem Approach to the Endangered Species Act | July 1, 1994 | 59 FR 34274 |
| Interagency Policy for Conserving Species Listed or Proposed Under the Endangered Species Act While Providing and Enhancing Recreational Fisheries Opportunities | June 3, 1996 | 61 FR 27978 |
| Definition of "Harm" | November 8, 1999 | 64 FR 607277 |
| Notice of Intent To Clarify the Role of Habitat in Endangered Species Conservation | June 14, 1999 | 64 FR 31871 |
| Interagency Policy Regarding the Role of State Agencies in Endangered Species Act Activities | February 22, 2016 | 81 FR 8663 |