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

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES or Convention) regulates international trade in certain animals and plants. Species for which 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 the tentative negotiating positions of the United States on proposals submitted by Parties other than the United States and invites information and comments on these proposals in order to develop negotiating positions for the U.S. delegation. The proposals will be considered at the tenth regular Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP10) to be held in Harare, Zimbabwe, June 9-20, 1997.