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Uncategorized Document94-277311994-11-08

Foreign Proposals to Amend Appendices to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora

Interior Department, Fish and Wildlife Service

Abstract

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) regulates international trade in certain animals and plants. Species for which such trade is controlled are listed in Appendices I, II, and III to CITES. Any country that is a Party to CITES may propose amendments to Appendix I or II for consideration by the other Parties. This notice announces decisions by the Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) on negotiating positions to be taken by the United States delegation with regard to proposals submitted by Parties other than the United States. The proposals will be considered at the ninth regular meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP9) to be held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, November 7-18, 1994. It also announces a deadline for public recommendations regarding potential reservations that should be taken by the United States on any listing decisions by the Parties at COP9.

Action & Dates

Action
Notice of decision.
Dates
Proposals mentioned in this notice are scheduled to be discussed along with preliminary votes by Party countries in committee on the weekdays from approximately November 9 to 15, 1994. Final votes in plenary sessions are likely on November 16 and 17, 1994, without discussion unless one-third of the Parties support the reopening of discussion on specific proposals. Any of these proposals that are adopted will enter into effect 90 days after the close of COP9 (i.e., on February 16, 1995). Public comments regarding potential reservations to be taken by the United States on listings adopted by the Parties at COP9 need to be received by the Service's Office of Scientific Authority by January 17, 1995.

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1995-01-17

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