Parties who signed the Convention agreed to restrict international trade in all species threatened with extinction (Appendix I species), all species which may be threatened with extinction unless trade is halted or restricted (Appendix II species), and all species which the parties identify as being subject to regulation for the purpose of preventing or restricting exploitation (Appendix III species). Many species listed under CITES are also listed under the Endangered Species Act. The Service is responsible for issuing all CITES permits in the United States.
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TIAS 8249
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