Revised Interagency Cooperative Policy Regarding the Role of State Agencies in Endangered Species Act Activities
endangered-species · US Fish and Wildlife Service · Published 2016-02-22 · Effective 2016-02-22 · 81 FR 8663
Document
Document number
2016-03541
Federal Register citation
81 FR 8663
Type
Rule
Action
Notice of policy revision.
Category
endangered-species
Sub-agency
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Publication date
2016-02-22
Effective date
2016-02-22
Interior docket
FWS-HQ-ES-2016-N017
Abstract
The Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service announce an interagency policy to clarify the role of State agencies in activities undertaken by the Services under authority of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, and associated regulations. The policy, which is a revision of a policy issued in 1994, reflects a renewed commitment by the Services and State fish and wildlife agencies to work together in conserving America's imperiled wildlife.