Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES); Eleventh Regular Meeting; Proposed Resolutions and Agenda Items Being Considered; Species Being Considered for Amendments to the CITES Appendices; Public Meeting; Observer Information

The United States, as a Party to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), may submit proposed resolutions and agenda items for consideration at meetings of the Conference of the Parties to CITES. The United States may also propose amendments to the CITES Appendices for consideration at meetings of the Conference of the Parties. The eleventh regular meeting of the Conference of the Parties to CITES (COP11) will be held at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, April 10-20, 2000. With this notice we: (1) List potential proposed resolutions and agenda items that the United States is considering submitting for consideration at COP11; (2) List potential proposed amendments to the CITES Appendices (species proposals) that the United States is considering submitting for consideration at COP11; (3) Invite your comments and information on these potential proposals; (4) Announce a public meeting to discuss these potential proposals; and (5) Provide information on how non-governmental organizations based in the United States can attend COP11 as observers.