Application Procedure (50 CFR 451.01-451.03). Country/Territory United States of America Document type Regulation Date 1985 (2015) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Code of Federal Regulations - Title 50 - Wildlife and Fisheries. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Endangered species Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Protection of habitats Protection of species Geographical area Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract This Part of Title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations prescribes the application procedures for applying for an exemption from the requirements of section 7(a)(2) of the Endangered Species Act, as amended. Section 7(a)(2) of the Act requires every federal agency, in consultation with and with the assistance of the Secretary, to insure that any action it authorizes, funds, or carries out, in the United States or upon the high seas, is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any listed species or results in the destruction or adverse modification of critical habitat. Upon receipt of an application for exemption, the Secretary shall promptly notify the Governors of each affected State, if any, as determined by the Secretary, and request the Governors to recommend individuals to be appointed to the Endangered Species Committee for consideration of the application. Full text English Website www.ecfr.gov References - Legislation Implements Endangered Species Act 1973. Legislation | United States of America | 1973 (2015) Keyword: Management/conservation, Endangered species, International trade, Protection of habitats, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Ecosystem preservation, Trade in species, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Wildlife products Source: FAO, FAOLEX