Federal Register
Primary source
National Archives and Records Administration / U.S. agencies
The official daily publication for U.S. federal rules, proposed rules, notices, and agency findings, including ESA petition and listing actions.
What you'll find here
ESA notices
Petition findings
Rulemaking dates
Agency decisions
Specific data we draw from it: document URL, agency, publication date, docket or action, finding.
Good to know
Decision evidence. Use Federal Register notices when the exact agency action or date matters, then link back to the wildlife page that summarizes it.
How to cite this source
Cite the exact Federal Register document URL and publication date for petition, listing, or rulemaking claims.
License
Federal Register documents are official U.S. government publications.
Caution
A notice may be a proposed or preliminary finding rather than final status; preserve the action type.
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