# Interagency Cooperation Under the Endangered Species Act
> **US Fish and Wildlife Service** · Final rule. · Published 2008-12-16 · Effective 2009-01-15 · 73 FR 76272
## Document
- **Document number:** E8-29701
- **Category:** endangered-species
- **Sub-agency:** US Fish and Wildlife Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 73 FR 76272
- **CFR reference:** 50 CFR 402
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/12/16/E8-29701/interagency-cooperation-under-the-endangered-species-act)
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