Policy for Evaluation of Conservation Efforts When Making Listing Decisions (PECE)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
1018-0119 SSA PECE 12102025.docx Supporting Statement A	2025-12-10
1018-0119 30-day FRN 01302026 91FR4097.pdf Supplementary Document	2026-01-30
1018-0119 60-day FRN PECE 08112025 90FR38658.pdf Supplementary Document	2025-12-10
PECE-final.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-11-29
ESA 16 USC 1531 et seq as of 01062025.pdf Supplementary Document	2025-12-10

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
233948	PECE - Reporting (Private Sector) Other-policy document	Unchanged
233947	PECE - Reporting (Individuals) Other-policy document	Unchanged
233945	PECE - Monitoring (Private Sector) Other-policy document	Unchanged
233944	PECE - Monitoring (Individuals) Other-policy document	Unchanged
233943	PECE - Development of Conservation Plan/Agreement (Private Sector) Other-policy document	Unchanged
233942	PECE - Development of Conservation Plan/Agreement (Individuals) Other-policy document	Unchanged
187784	PECE - Reporting (Government) Other-policy document	Unchanged
187783	PECE - Monitoring (Government) Other-policy document	Unchanged
11035	PECE - Development of Conservation Plan/Agreement (Government) Other-policy document	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1018-0119	ICR Reference No: 202512-1018-003
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202108-1018-001
Agency/Subagency: DOI/FWS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Policy for Evaluation of Conservation Efforts When Making Listing Decisions (PECE)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 01/30/2026

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	02/28/2026
Responses	9	9
Time Burden (Hours)	8,160	8,160
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The Policy for Evaluation of Conservation Efforts When Making Listing Decisions (PECE) provides criteria that the Fish and Wildlife Service uses to evaluate conservation efforts when making decisions on whether or not to list a species as endangered or threatened.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 1531 et seq Name of Law: Endangered Species Act of 1973
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 38658	08/11/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 4097	01/30/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 9

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
PECE - Development of Conservation Plan/Agreement (Government)
PECE - Development of Conservation Plan/Agreement (Individuals)
PECE - Development of Conservation Plan/Agreement (Private Sector)
PECE - Monitoring (Government)
PECE - Monitoring (Individuals)
PECE - Monitoring (Private Sector)
PECE - Reporting (Government)
PECE - Reporting (Individuals)
PECE - Reporting (Private Sector)

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	9	9	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	8,160	8,160	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $79,772

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 01/30/2026

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