diff --git a/Externals_CLM.cfg b/Externals_CLM.cfg
index 5fbd32201a..01943849fa 100644
--- a/Externals_CLM.cfg
+++ b/Externals_CLM.cfg
@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 [fates]
 local_path = src/fates
 protocol = git
-repo_url = https://github.com/rgknox/fates
-branch = pass-nclignan-bcout
+repo_url = https://github.com/NGEET/fates
+tag = sci.1.56.0_api.23.0.0
 required = True
 
 [externals_description]