Interagency Cooperation Under the Endangered Species Act
endangered-species · US Fish and Wildlife Service · Published 2008-12-16 · Effective 2009-01-15 · 73 FR 76272
Document
Document number
E8-29701
Federal Register citation
73 FR 76272
CFR reference
50 CFR 402
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
endangered-species
Sub-agency
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Publication date
2008-12-16
Effective date
2009-01-15
Interior docket
1018-AT50
Abstract
With this final rule, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service (collectively, "Services" or "we") amend regulations governing interagency cooperation under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA). This rule clarifies several definitions, provides assistance as to when consultation under section 7 is necessary, and establishes time frames for the informal consultation process.