# Interagency Cooperation Under the Endangered Species Act
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2008-12-16 · Effective 2009-01-15 · 73 FR 76272
## Document
- **Document number:** E8-29701
- **Category:** endangered-species
- **Federal Register citation:** 73 FR 76272
- **Publication date:** 2008-12-16
- **Effective date:** 2009-01-15
- **NOAA 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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