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This rule would further implement the U.S. treaty obligations of the Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption, signed at The Hague on May 29, 1993, relating to accreditation of bodies in intercountry adoption, as implemented in the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 and 22 CFR part 96.  Specifically, the Department would amend requirements for accreditation of agencies and approval of persons to provide adoption services in intercountry adoption cases pursuant to the Hague Convention. The rule includes a new subpart establishing parameters for U.S. accrediting entities to authorize adoption service providers who have received accreditation or approval to provide adoption services in countries designated by the Secretary. The rule would also strengthen certain standards for accreditation and approval, including those related to fees and the use of foreign providers. In addition, the rule would enhance standards related to preparation of prospective adoptive parents so that they receive more training related to the most common challenges faced by adoptive families, and are better prepared for the needs of the specific child they are adopting. These changes are intended to align the preparation of prospective adoptive parents with the current demographics of children immigrating to the United States through intercountry adoption. Finally, the rule would make the mechanism to submit complaints about adoption service providers available to complainants even if they have not first addressed their complaint directly with the adoption service provider.