A recovery strategy for a species shall contain all of the following information:
(a)
An explanation of scientific knowledge and assumptions regarding the biology, habitat requirements, and threats to the existence of the species.
(b)
An explanation of interim and long-term goals and objectives for the conservation of the species. The recovery goals and objectives shall be specifically stated.
(c)
A range of alternative interim and long-term conservation and management goals and activities. An explanation of any recommended activities shall be included in the recovery strategy.
(d)
An estimate of the time and costs required to meet the interim recovery goals for the species, including available or anticipated funding sources, and an initial projection of the time and costs associated with meeting final recovery goals. These costs shall include direct and indirect costs and public and private costs.
(e)
Objective measurable criteria to determine whether the goals and objectives of the recovery strategy are being met and that contain procedures for the recognition of successful recovery, that may include commercial use where appropriate, and downlisting or delisting, if applicable.
(f)
A description of actions and recommendations to implement the recovery strategy. The implementation plan shall include, if appropriate, recommendations to reduce adverse social and economic impacts of implementation of the recovery strategy. These recommendations shall be consistent with the recovery goals and objectives.
(g)
A description of the following elements necessary to achieve the goals of the recovery strategy:
(1)
The availability and use of public lands for the conservation, protection, restoration, and enhancement of the species.
(2)
Methods of private and public cooperation.
(3)
Procedures and programs for notice, education, research, monitoring, and strategy modification.
(h)
The expected time necessary to meet the interim recovery goals and provisions and triggers for review and amendment of the strategy.
(i)
An implementation schedule.