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DOI/FWS RIN: 1018-AW13 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Endangered Species Act Section 7 Consultations 
Abstract: This rule would update the policies and procedures for Endangered Species Act section 7 consultations to revise definitions and provide additional methods of compliance with the requirements of the Act. It has been over two decades since the regulations were updated, and changes are needed to reflect more recent advances in methods as required by case law. The rule would: Make technical changes to conform to existing practices and policy related to permitting; address streamlining the permitting and recovery planning processes; and improve the methods by which species are listed and critical habitat is designated. 
Agency: Department of the Interior(DOI)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 50 CFR 13    50 CFR 17    50 CFR 222    50 CFR 410    50 CFR 424   
Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 to 1544   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Withdrawn  07/30/2008    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Sara Prigan
Department of the Interior
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
4401 N. Fairfax Drive,
Arlington, VA 22203
Phone:703 358-2508
Email: sara_prigan@fws.gov