This is the annex to Resolution B5 of the XXII Assembly of the IAU. This list of extragalactic objects identifies sources which define the new conventional celestial reference frame together with candidate sources which may, at some future date, be added or replace the defining sources. The text of the resolution has been quoted below. The list is available as the original latex file or as an ascii file.
Cone search capability for table I/218/refframe (proposed list of sources for reference frame)