We, the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) (the Services), announce a final policy for the evaluation of conservation efforts when making listing decisions (PECE) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). While the Act requires us to take into account all conservation efforts being made to protect a species, the policy identifies criteria we will use in determining whether formalized conservation efforts that have yet to be implemented or to show effectiveness contribute to making listing a species as threatened or endangered unnecessary. The policy applies to conservation efforts identified in conservation agreements, conservation plans, management plans, or similar documents developed by Federal agencies, State and local governments, Tribal governments, businesses, organizations, and individuals
Only portions of issues of the Federal Register are available in the Klamath Waters Digital Library. Policy for Evaluation of Conservation Efforts (PECE); 50 CFR Chapter IV; Action: Announcement of final policy; “FR Doc. 03-7364 Filed 3-27-03: 8:45 a.m.;” See the Federal Register at http://www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/advanced.html