Editorial Notes
References in Text

This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 93–205, Dec. 28, 1973, 81 Stat. 884, known as the Endangered Species Act of 1973, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1531 of this title and Tables.

Amendments

2000—Pub. L. 106–201, in introductory provisions, substituted “Notwithstanding section 3003 of Public Law 104–66 (31 U.S.C. 1113 note; 109 Stat. 734), on” for “On”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2000 Amendment

Pub. L. 106–201, § 1(b), May 18, 2000, 114 Stat. 307, provided that: “The amendment made by this section [amending this section] takes effect on the earlier of—

“(1)
the date of enactment of this Act [May 18, 2000]; or
“(2)
December 19, 1999.”