Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES); Nineteenth Regular Meeting: Species Proposals for Consideration and Request for Information and Recommendations on Resolutions, Decisions, and Agenda Items for Consideration

Dear Divisions of Management Authority and Scientific Authority, I am submitting the attached letter on behalf of the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and our millions of members and online activists. Thank you for the opportunity to provide these comments and recommendations. We look forward to working with the U.S. Government in securing a successful CoP19. Sincerely, Zak Smith Global Biodiversity Director NRDC See attached file(s)

Dear Dr. Gnam, I am submitting the following letter and four attachments on behalf of the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and our more than 3 million members and online activists. Thank you for the opportunity to provide these comments and recommendations. We look forward to working with the U.S. Government in preparing for and carrying out CoP19. Sincerely, Zak Smith Global Biodiversity Conservation Director NRDC

Dear Division of Management Authority, I am submitting the attached letter on behalf of the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), Animal Welfare Institute, Center for Biological Diversity, and Environmental Investigation Agency. Thank you for the opportunity to provide these comments and recommendations. We look forward to working with the U.S. Government in preparing for and carrying out CoP19. Sincerely, Zak Smith International Wildlife Conservation Director NRDC

Dear Division of Management Authority, I am submitting the attached letter on behalf of the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and our more than 3 million members and online activists. Thank you for the opportunity to provide these comments and recommendations. We look forward to working with the U.S. Government in preparing for and carrying out CoP19. Sincerely, Zak Smith International Wildlife Conservation Director NRDC

Dear Dr. Gnam and Ms. Scruggs, I am submitting the attached letter on behalf of the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and our millions of members and online activists. Thank you for the opportunity to provide these comments and recommendations. We look forward to working with the U.S. Government in preparing for and carrying out CoP19. Sincerely, Zak Smith International Wildlife Conservation Director NRDC

Dear Dr. Gnam and Ms. Scruggs, I am submitting the attached letter on behalf of the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), Animal Defenders International, Animal Welfare Institute, Bonobo Conservation Initiative (BCI), Born Free USA, Center for Biological Diversity, Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL), Defenders of Wildlife, Endangered Species Coalition, Global Law Alliance for Animals and the Environment, Humane Society International, Humane Society Legislative Fund, Humane Society of the United States, Oceanic Preservation Society, and Species Survival Network. Thank you for the opportunity to provide these comments and recommendations. We look forward to working with the U.S. Government in preparing for and carrying out CoP19. Sincerely, Zak Smith International Wildlife Conservation Director NRDC