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| 9.3.2021 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 81/1 |
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9.3.2021

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 81/1

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COUNCIL REGULATION (EU) 2021/406

of 5 March 2021

amending Regulations (EU) 2021/91 and (EU) 2021/92 as regards certain provisional fishing opportunities for 2021 in Union waters and non-Union waters

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 43(3) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Whereas:

| (1) | Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1) requires that conservation measures be adopted, taking into account available scientific, technical and economic advice, including, where relevant, reports drawn up by the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STECF) and other advisory bodies, as well as any advice received from advisory councils. |
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(1)

Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1) requires that conservation measures be adopted, taking into account available scientific, technical and economic advice, including, where relevant, reports drawn up by the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STECF) and other advisory bodies, as well as any advice received from advisory councils.

| (2) | It is incumbent upon the Council to adopt measures on the fixing and allocation of fishing opportunities, including certain conditions functionally linked thereto, as appropriate. Pursuant to Article 16(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, fishing opportunities are to be fixed in accordance with the objectives of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) set out in Article 2(2) of that Regulation. For stocks subject to specific multiannual plans the TACs should be established in accordance with the rules laid down in those plans. Pursuant to Article 16(1) of that Regulation, fishing opportunities allocated to Member States are to ensure relative stability of fishing activities of each Member State for each fish stock or fishery. |
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(2)

It is incumbent upon the Council to adopt measures on the fixing and allocation of fishing opportunities, including certain conditions functionally linked thereto, as appropriate. Pursuant to Article 16(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, fishing opportunities are to be fixed in accordance with the objectives of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) set out in Article 2(2) of that Regulation. For stocks subject to specific multiannual plans the TACs should be established in accordance with the rules laid down in those plans. Pursuant to Article 16(1) of that Regulation, fishing opportunities allocated to Member States are to ensure relative stability of fishing activities of each Member State for each fish stock or fishery.

| (3) | The total allowable catch (TAC) should therefore be established, in line with Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, on the basis of available scientific advice, taking into account biological and socioeconomic aspects whilst ensuring fair treatment between fishing sectors, as well as in the light of the opinions expressed during the consultation of stakeholders, in particular at the meetings of the advisory councils. |
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(3)

The total allowable catch (TAC) should therefore be established, in line with Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, on the basis of available scientific advice, taking into account biological and socioeconomic aspects whilst ensuring fair treatment between fishing sectors, as well as in the light of the opinions expressed during the consultation of stakeholders, in particular at the meetings of the advisory councils.

| (4) | Due to the withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the Union, a large number of stocks have become shared stocks. The Commission will undertake bilateral consultations with the United Kingdom, bilateral consultations with Norway and trilateral consultations with the United Kingdom and Norway on the basis of the draft Union position to be endorsed by the Council. As those consultations have not yet been concluded, the Council should, in a manner that fully respects the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and rights and obligations of the coastal states as well as their sovereignty and jurisdiction, establish provisional TACs to be fished in Union and international waters, and waters to which the Union fishing vessels are granted access by third countries. |
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(4)

Due to the withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the Union, a large number of stocks have become shared stocks. The Commission will undertake bilateral consultations with the United Kingdom, bilateral consultations with Norway and trilateral consultations with the United Kingdom and Norway on the basis of the draft Union position to be endorsed by the Council. As those consultations have not yet been concluded, the Council should, in a manner that fully respects the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and rights and obligations of the coastal states as well as their sovereignty and jurisdiction, establish provisional TACs to be fished in Union and international waters, and waters to which the Union fishing vessels are granted access by third countries.

| (5) | On 15-16 December 2020, the Council reached a political agreement on fishing opportunities for 2021. The Council agreed that provisional TACs for stocks shared with third countries should be set until those consultations are concluded in compliance with the Union legal framework and international obligations or, if they cannot be concluded successfully, until the Council establishes unilateral Union TACs in 2021. |
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(5)

On 15-16 December 2020, the Council reached a political agreement on fishing opportunities for 2021. The Council agreed that provisional TACs for stocks shared with third countries should be set until those consultations are concluded in compliance with the Union legal framework and international obligations or, if they cannot be concluded successfully, until the Council establishes unilateral Union TACs in 2021.

| (6) | The provisional TACs established in Council Regulations (EU) 2021/91 (2) and (EU) 2021/92 (3), which reflect the political agreement reached in the Council, aim to ensure continuation of sustainable Union fishing activities. Those provisional fishing opportunities should in no circumstances impede the fixing of definitive fishing opportunities in accordance with international agreements and the outcome of consultations, the Union legal framework and the scientific advice. As a general approach, they should correspond to 25 % of the Union share of the fishing opportunities fixed for 2020. However, in a very limited number of cases, another percentage should be used where the stocks are predominantly fished at the beginning of the year. This approach is without prejudice to the Union shares established in the Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and the United Kingdom (4) (‘Trade and Cooperation Agreement’), which will be used to set definitive TACs. |
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(6)

The provisional TACs established in Council Regulations (EU) 2021/91 (2) and (EU) 2021/92 (3), which reflect the political agreement reached in the Council, aim to ensure continuation of sustainable Union fishing activities. Those provisional fishing opportunities should in no circumstances impede the fixing of definitive fishing opportunities in accordance with international agreements and the outcome of consultations, the Union legal framework and the scientific advice. As a general approach, they should correspond to 25 % of the Union share of the fishing opportunities fixed for 2020. However, in a very limited number of cases, another percentage should be used where the stocks are predominantly fished at the beginning of the year. This approach is without prejudice to the Union shares established in the Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and the United Kingdom (4) (‘Trade and Cooperation Agreement’), which will be used to set definitive TACs.

| (7) | The list of stocks for which a percentage higher than 25 % should apply, should be based on the analysis of the quota uptake in the first quarter of the last three years (2018-2020) by the Member States that requested a higher provisional TAC. Provisional TACs should not exceed potential definitive TACs, which, without prejudice to the upcoming consultations with the third countries, have been assessed in accordance with the scientific advice and taking into account the Union shares established in the Trade and Cooperation Agreement. Those increases in provisional TACs are in accordance with the ICES advice, the applicable Union legal framework and the Trade and Cooperation Agreement. They will enable Union fishing vessels to use the fishing opportunities to which they are entitled and of which they would be otherwise deprived, due to the seasonality of fishing of the stocks concerned. |
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(7)

The list of stocks for which a percentage higher than 25 % should apply, should be based on the analysis of the quota uptake in the first quarter of the last three years (2018-2020) by the Member States that requested a higher provisional TAC. Provisional TACs should not exceed potential definitive TACs, which, without prejudice to the upcoming consultations with the third countries, have been assessed in accordance with the scientific advice and taking into account the Union shares established in the Trade and Cooperation Agreement. Those increases in provisional TACs are in accordance with the ICES advice, the applicable Union legal framework and the Trade and Cooperation Agreement. They will enable Union fishing vessels to use the fishing opportunities to which they are entitled and of which they would be otherwise deprived, due to the seasonality of fishing of the stocks concerned.

| (8) | The monthly catch data of the past years as reported to the Commission indicate that some other pelagic and demersal stocks are predominantly fished at the beginning of the year. Therefore, on the basis of that catch data and in accordance with the scientific advice, a higher percentage relative to the Union share of the fishing opportunities fixed for 2021 should be established for the corresponding TACs, without prejudice to an approach that may be taken in any future international agreements and/or consultations. |
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(8)

The monthly catch data of the past years as reported to the Commission indicate that some other pelagic and demersal stocks are predominantly fished at the beginning of the year. Therefore, on the basis of that catch data and in accordance with the scientific advice, a higher percentage relative to the Union share of the fishing opportunities fixed for 2021 should be established for the corresponding TACs, without prejudice to an approach that may be taken in any future international agreements and/or consultations.

| (9) | Regulations (EU) 2021/91 and (EU) 2021/92 should therefore be amended accordingly. |
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(9)

Regulations (EU) 2021/91 and (EU) 2021/92 should therefore be amended accordingly.

| (10) | The catch limits provided for in Regulations (EU) 2021/91 and (EU) 2021/92 apply from 1 January 2021. The provisions introduced by this Regulation concerning catch limits should therefore enter into force as soon as possible and apply retroactively from 1 January 2021. Such retroactive application does not affect the principles of legal certainty and protection of legitimate expectations as the fishing opportunities concerned are increased and have not yet been exhausted. For reasons of urgency, this Regulation should enter into force immediately after its publication, |
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(10)

The catch limits provided for in Regulations (EU) 2021/91 and (EU) 2021/92 apply from 1 January 2021. The provisions introduced by this Regulation concerning catch limits should therefore enter into force as soon as possible and apply retroactively from 1 January 2021. Such retroactive application does not affect the principles of legal certainty and protection of legitimate expectations as the fishing opportunities concerned are increased and have not yet been exhausted. For reasons of urgency, this Regulation should enter into force immediately after its publication,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Amendment of Regulation (EU) 2021/91

The Annex to Regulation (EU) 2021/91 is amended in accordance with Part A of the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 2

Amendment of Regulation (EU) 2021/92

Regulation (EU) 2021/92 is amended as follows:

| (1) | Annex IA is amended in accordance with Part B of the Annex to this Regulation; |
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(1)

Annex IA is amended in accordance with Part B of the Annex to this Regulation;

| (2) | Annex IB is amended in accordance with Part C of the Annex to this Regulation. |
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(2)

Annex IB is amended in accordance with Part C of the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 3

Entry into force

This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Official Journal of the European Union

It shall apply from 1 January 2021.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 5 March 2021.

For the Council

The President

A. P. ZACARIAS

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(1)  Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on the Common Fisheries Policy, amending Council Regulations (EC) No 1954/2003 and (EC) No 1224/2009 and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2371/2002 and (EC) No 639/2004 and Council Decision 2004/585/EC (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 22).

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(2)  Council Regulation (EU) 2021/91 of 28 January 2021 fixing, for the years 2021 and 2022, the fishing opportunities for Union fishing vessels for certain deep-sea fish stocks (OJ L 31, 29.1.2021, p. 20).

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(3)  Council Regulation (EU) 2021/92 of 28 January 2021 fixing for 2021 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Union waters and, for Union fishing vessels, in certain non-Union waters (OJ L 31, 29.1.2021, p. 31).

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(4)  Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community, of the one part, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and the Northern Ireland, of the other part (OJ L 444, 31.12.2020, p. 14).

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ANNEX

PART A

In the Annex to Regulation (EU) 2021/91 the fishing opportunities table for alfonsinos in Union and international waters of 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 and 14 is replaced by the following:

| ‘Species: | Alfonsinos

  Beryx spp. | Zone: | Union and international waters of 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 and 14
  (ALF/3X14-) |
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| Year | 2021 | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 8(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Ireland | 4 | (1) |
| Spain | 29 | (1) |
| France | 8 | (1) |
| Portugal | 82 | (1) |
| Union | 123 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | 4 | (1) |
| TAC | 127 | (1) |
| (1) | Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.’ |

‘Species:

Alfonsinos

Beryx spp.

Zone:

Union and international waters of 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 and 14

(ALF/3X14-)

Year

2021

Precautionary TAC

Article 8(1) of this Regulation applies

Ireland

4

(1)

Spain

29

(1)

France

8

(1)

Portugal

82

(1)

Union

123

(1)

United Kingdom

4

(1)

TAC

127

(1)

(1)

Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.’

PART B

Annex IA to Regulation (EU) 2021/92 is amended as follows:

| (1) | the fishing opportunities table for boarfishes in Union and international waters of 6, 7 and 8 is replaced by the following:









  ‘Species: | Boarfishes

  Caproidae | Zone: | Union and international waters of 6, 7 and 8
  (BOR/678-) |
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| Denmark | 1 645 | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies’ |
| Ireland | 4 632 | |
| Union | 6 277 | |
| United Kingdom | 426 | |
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| TAC | 6 703 | |

(1)

the fishing opportunities table for boarfishes in Union and international waters of 6, 7 and 8 is replaced by the following:

‘Species:

Boarfishes

Caproidae

Caproidae

Zone:

Union and international waters of 6, 7 and 8

(BOR/678-)

Denmark

1 645

Precautionary TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies’

Ireland

4 632

Union

6 277

United Kingdom

426

TAC

6 703

| (2) | the fishing opportunities table for anglerfishes in 7 is replaced by the following:









  ‘Species: | Anglerfishes

  Lophiidae | Zone: | 7
  (ANF/07.) |
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| Belgium | 1 468 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Germany | 164 | (1) |
| Spain | 583 | (1) |
| France | 9 419 | (1) |
| Ireland | 1 204 | (1) |
| Netherlands | 190 | (1) |
| Union | 13 028 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | 2 857 | (1) |
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| TAC | 15 885 | |
| (1) | Special condition: of which up to 10 % may be fished in 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e (ANF/*8ABDE).’ |

(2)

the fishing opportunities table for anglerfishes in 7 is replaced by the following:

‘Species:

Anglerfishes

Lophiidae

Lophiidae

Zone:

7

(ANF/07.)

Belgium

1 468

(1)

(1)

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Germany

164

(1)

(1)

Spain

583

(1)

(1)

France

9 419

(1)

(1)

Ireland

1 204

(1)

(1)

Netherlands

190

(1)

(1)

Union

13 028

(1)

(1)

United Kingdom

2 857

(1)

(1)

TAC

15 885

(1)

(1)

Special condition: of which up to 10 % may be fished in 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e (ANF/*8ABDE).’

| (3) | the fishing opportunities table for whiting in 7b, 7c, 7d, 7e, 7f, 7g, 7h, 7j and 7k is replaced by the following:









  ‘Species: | Whiting

  Merlangius
  merlangus | Zone: | 7b, 7c, 7d, 7e, 7f, 7g, 7h, 7j and 7k
  (WHG/7X7A-C) |
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| Belgium | 37 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies’ |
| France | 2 258 | |
| Ireland | 1 629 | |
| Netherlands | 18 | |
| Union | 3 942 | |
| United Kingdom | 404 | |
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| TAC | 4 346 | |

(3)

the fishing opportunities table for whiting in 7b, 7c, 7d, 7e, 7f, 7g, 7h, 7j and 7k is replaced by the following:

‘Species:

Whiting

Merlangius
  merlangus

Merlangius

merlangus

Zone:

7b, 7c, 7d, 7e, 7f, 7g, 7h, 7j and 7k

(WHG/7X7A-C)

Belgium

37

Analytical TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies’

France

2 258

Ireland

1 629

Netherlands

18

Union

3 942

United Kingdom

404

TAC

4 346

| (4) | the fishing opportunities table for blue whiting in Union and international waters of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8a, 8b, 8d, 8e, 12 and 14 is replaced by the following:









  ‘Species: | Blue whiting

  Micromesistius
  poutassou | Zone: | Union and international waters of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8a, 8b, 8d, 8e, 12 and 14
  (WHB/1X14) |
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| Denmark | 34 892 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Germany | 13 566 | (1) |
| Spain | 29 581 | (1)
  (2) |
| France | 24 282 | (1) |
| Ireland | 27 019 | (1) |
| Netherlands | 42 546 | (1) |
| Portugal | 2 748 | (1)
  (2) |
| Sweden | 8 631 | (1) |
| Union | 183 265 | (1)
  (3) |
| Norway | 69 930 | |
| Faroe Islands | 7 000 | |
| United Kingdom | 45 274 | (1) |
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| TAC | Not relevant |
| (1) | Special condition: within a total access limit of 24 375 tonnes for the Union, Member States may fish up to the following percentage of their quotas in Faroese waters (WHB/*05-F.): 14,3 %. |
| (2) | Transfers of this quota may be effected to 8c, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1. However, such transfers shall be notified in advance to the Commission. |
| (3) | Special condition: from the Union quotas in Union and international waters of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8a, 8b, 8d, 8e, 12 and 14 (WHB/*NZJM1) and in 8c, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1 (WHB/*NZJM2), the following quantity may be fished in the Norwegian Economic Zone or in the fishery zone around Jan Mayen:
  133 566 ’ |

(4)

the fishing opportunities table for blue whiting in Union and international waters of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8a, 8b, 8d, 8e, 12 and 14 is replaced by the following:

‘Species:

Blue whiting

Micromesistius
  poutassou

Micromesistius

poutassou

Zone:

Union and international waters of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8a, 8b, 8d, 8e, 12 and 14

(WHB/1X14)

Denmark

34 892

(1)

(1)

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Germany

13 566

(1)

(1)

Spain

29 581

(1)
  (2)

(1)

(2)

France

24 282

(1)

(1)

Ireland

27 019

(1)

(1)

Netherlands

42 546

(1)

(1)

Portugal

2 748

(1)
  (2)

(1)

(2)

Sweden

8 631

(1)

(1)

Union

183 265

(1)
  (3)

(1)

(3)

Norway

69 930

Faroe Islands

7 000

United Kingdom

45 274

(1)

(1)

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

(1)

Special condition: within a total access limit of 24 375 tonnes for the Union, Member States may fish up to the following percentage of their quotas in Faroese waters (WHB/*05-F.): 14,3 %.

(2)

(2)

Transfers of this quota may be effected to 8c, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1. However, such transfers shall be notified in advance to the Commission.

(3)

(3)

Special condition: from the Union quotas in Union and international waters of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8a, 8b, 8d, 8e, 12 and 14 (WHB/*NZJM1) and in 8c, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1 (WHB/*NZJM2), the following quantity may be fished in the Norwegian Economic Zone or in the fishery zone around Jan Mayen:

133 566 ’

| (5) | the fishing opportunities table for blue whiting in 8c, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1 is replaced by the following:









  ‘Species: | Blue whiting

  Micromesistius poutassou | Zone: | 8c, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1
  (WHB/8C3411) |
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| Spain | 25 065 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Portugal | 6 266 | |
| Union | 31 331 | (1) |
| |
| TAC | Not relevant |
| (1) | Special condition: from the Union quotas in Union and international waters of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8a, 8b, 8d, 8e, 12 and 14 (WHB/*NZJM1) and in 8c, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1 (WHB/*NZJM2), the following quantity may be fished in the Norwegian Economic Zone or in the fishery zone around Jan Mayen:
  133 566 ’ |

(5)

the fishing opportunities table for blue whiting in 8c, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1 is replaced by the following:

‘Species:

Blue whiting

Micromesistius poutassou

Micromesistius poutassou

Zone:

8c, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1

(WHB/8C3411)

Spain

25 065

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Portugal

6 266

Union

31 331

(1)

(1)

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

(1)

Special condition: from the Union quotas in Union and international waters of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8a, 8b, 8d, 8e, 12 and 14 (WHB/*NZJM1) and in 8c, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1 (WHB/*NZJM2), the following quantity may be fished in the Norwegian Economic Zone or in the fishery zone around Jan Mayen:

133 566 ’

| (6) | the fishing opportunities table for blue whiting in Union waters of 2, 4a, 5, 6 north of 56° 30′ N and 7 west of 12° W is replaced by the following:









  ‘Species: | Blue whiting

  Micromesistius
  poutassou | Zone: | Union waters of 2, 4a, 5, 6 north of 56° 30′ N and 7 west of 12° W
  (WHB/24A567) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Norway | 133 566 | (1)
  (2) | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Faroe Islands | 26 250 | (3)
  (4) |
| |
| TAC | Not relevant |
| (1) | To be counted against quota established by Norway. |
| (2) | Special condition: the catch in 4a shall be no more than the following amount (WHB/*04A-C):
  28 000
  This catch restriction in 4a amounts to the following percentage of Norway’s access limit:
  18 % |
| (3) | To be counted against the quota established by the Faroe Islands. |
| (4) | Special conditions: may also be fished in 6b (WHB/*06B-C). The catch in 4a shall be no more than the following amount (WHB/*04A-C):
  6 563 ’ |

(6)

the fishing opportunities table for blue whiting in Union waters of 2, 4a, 5, 6 north of 56° 30′ N and 7 west of 12° W is replaced by the following:

‘Species:

Blue whiting

Micromesistius
  poutassou

Micromesistius

poutassou

Zone:

Union waters of 2, 4a, 5, 6 north of 56° 30′ N and 7 west of 12° W

(WHB/24A567)

Norway

133 566

(1)
  (2)

(1)

(2)

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Faroe Islands

26 250

(3)
  (4)

(3)

(4)

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

(1)

To be counted against quota established by Norway.

(2)

(2)

Special condition: the catch in 4a shall be no more than the following amount (WHB/*04A-C):

28 000

This catch restriction in 4a amounts to the following percentage of Norway’s access limit:

18 %

(3)

(3)

To be counted against the quota established by the Faroe Islands.

(4)

(4)

Special conditions: may also be fished in 6b (WHB/*06B-C). The catch in 4a shall be no more than the following amount (WHB/*04A-C):

6 563 ’

| (7) | the fishing opportunities table for Norway lobster in 7 is replaced by the following:









  ‘Species: | Norway lobster

  Nephrops norvegicus | Zone: | 7
  (NEP/07.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | 252 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| France | 1 022 | (1) |
| Ireland | 1 550 | (1) |
| Union | 2 824 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | 1 379 | (1) |
| |
| TAC | 4 203 | (1) |
| (1) | Special condition: within the limits of the above-mentioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zone:
  Functional Unit 16 of ICES Subarea 7 (NEP/*07U16): |
| Spain | 437 |
| France | 274 |
| Ireland | 526 |
| Union | 1 237 |
| United Kingdom | 213’ |

(7)

the fishing opportunities table for Norway lobster in 7 is replaced by the following:

‘Species:

Norway lobster

Nephrops norvegicus

Nephrops norvegicus

Zone:

7

(NEP/07.)

Spain

252

(1)

(1)

Analytical TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

France

1 022

(1)

(1)

Ireland

1 550

(1)

(1)

Union

2 824

(1)

(1)

United Kingdom

1 379

(1)

(1)

TAC

4 203

(1)

(1)

(1)

(1)

Special condition: within the limits of the above-mentioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zone:

Functional Unit 16 of ICES Subarea 7 (NEP/*07U16):

Spain

437

France

274

Ireland

526

Union

1 237

United Kingdom

213’

| (8) | the fishing opportunities table for plaice in 7d and 7e is replaced by the following:









  ‘Species: | Plaice

  Pleuronectes
  platessa | Zone: | 7d and 7e
  (PLE/7DE.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 674 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies’ |
| France | 2 247 | |
| Union | 2 921 | |
| United Kingdom | 1 198 | |
| |
| TAC | 4 119 | |

(8)

the fishing opportunities table for plaice in 7d and 7e is replaced by the following:

‘Species:

Plaice

Pleuronectes
  platessa

Pleuronectes

platessa

Zone:

7d and 7e

(PLE/7DE.)

Belgium

674

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies’

France

2 247

Union

2 921

United Kingdom

1 198

TAC

4 119

| (9) | the fishing opportunities table for undulate ray in 7d and 7e is replaced by the following:









  ‘Species: | Undulate ray

  Raja undulata | Zone: | 7d and 7e
  (RJU/7DE.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 13 | (1) | Precautionary TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Estonia | 0 | (1) |
| France | 63 | (1) |
| Germany | 0 | (1) |
| Ireland | 16 | (1) |
| Lithuania | 0 | (1) |
| Netherlands | 0 | (1) |
| Portugal | 0 | (1) |
| Spain | 14 | (1) |
| Union | 106 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | 35 | (1) |
| |
| TAC | 141 | (1) |
| (1) | This species shall not be targeted in the areas covered by this TAC. This species may only be landed whole or gutted. The former provisions are without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 20 and 57 of this Regulation for the areas specified therein.’ |

(9)

the fishing opportunities table for undulate ray in 7d and 7e is replaced by the following:

‘Species:

Undulate ray

Raja undulata

Raja undulata

Zone:

7d and 7e

(RJU/7DE.)

Belgium

13

(1)

(1)

Precautionary TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Estonia

0

(1)

(1)

France

63

(1)

(1)

Germany

0

(1)

(1)

Ireland

16

(1)

(1)

Lithuania

0

(1)

(1)

Netherlands

0

(1)

(1)

Portugal

0

(1)

(1)

Spain

14

(1)

(1)

Union

106

(1)

(1)

United Kingdom

35

(1)

(1)

TAC

141

(1)

(1)

(1)

(1)

This species shall not be targeted in the areas covered by this TAC. This species may only be landed whole or gutted. The former provisions are without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 20 and 57 of this Regulation for the areas specified therein.’

| (10) | the fishing opportunities table for mackerel in 3a and 4; Union waters of 2a, 3b, 3c and Subdivisions 22-32 is replaced by the following:









  ‘Species: | Mackerel

  Scomber
  scombrus | Zone: | 3a and 4; Union waters of 2a, 3b, 3c and Subdivisions 22-32
  (MAC/2A34.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 407 | (1)(2) | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Denmark | 13 999 | (1)(2) |
| Germany | 424 | (1)(2) |
| France | 1 281 | (1)(2) |
| Netherlands | 1 289 | (1)(2) |
| Sweden | 3 821 | (1)
  (2)(3) |
| Union | 21 221 | (1)
  (2) |
| Norway | 133 741 | (4) |
| United Kingdom | 1 194 | (1)(2) |
| |
| TAC | Not relevant |
| (1) | Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may also be taken in the two following zones: |
| | Norwegian waters of 2a (MAC/*02AN-) | Faroese waters (MAC/*FRO1) |
| Belgium | 55 | 56 |
| Denmark | 1 887 | 1 929 |
| Germany | 57 | 59 |
| France | 173 | 176 |
| Netherlands | 174 | 178 |
| Sweden | 515 | 527 |
| Union | 2 860 | 2 925 |
| | | |
| United Kingdom | 161 | 165 |
| (2) | May also be taken in Norwegian waters of 4a (MAC/*4AN.). |
| (3) | Special condition: including the following tonnage to be taken in Norwegian waters of 2a and 4a (MAC/*2A4AN):
  190
  When fishing under this special condition, by-catches of cod, haddock, pollack and whiting and saithe are to be counted against the quotas for those species. |
| (4) | To be deducted from Norway’s share of the TAC (access quota). This amount includes the following Norwegian share in the North Sea TAC:
  38 778
  This quota may be fished in 4a only (MAC/*04A.), except for the following amount, in tonnes, which may be fished in 3a (MAC/*03A.):
  2 100 |

(10)

the fishing opportunities table for mackerel in 3a and 4; Union waters of 2a, 3b, 3c and Subdivisions 22-32 is replaced by the following:

‘Species:

Mackerel

Scomber
  scombrus

Scomber

scombrus

Zone:

3a and 4; Union waters of 2a, 3b, 3c and Subdivisions 22-32

(MAC/2A34.)

Belgium

407

(1)(2)

(1)(2)

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Denmark

13 999

(1)(2)

(1)(2)

Germany

424

(1)(2)

(1)(2)

France

1 281

(1)(2)

(1)(2)

Netherlands

1 289

(1)(2)

(1)(2)

Sweden

3 821

(1)
  (2)(3)

(1)

(2)(3)

Union

21 221

(1)
  (2)

(1)

(2)

Norway

133 741

(4)

(4)

United Kingdom

1 194

(1)(2)

(1)(2)

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

(1)

Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may also be taken in the two following zones:

Norwegian waters of 2a (MAC/*02AN-)

Faroese waters (MAC/*FRO1)

Belgium

55

56

Denmark

1 887

1 929

Germany

57

59

France

173

176

Netherlands

174

178

Sweden

515

527

Union

2 860

2 925

United Kingdom

161

165

(2)

(2)

May also be taken in Norwegian waters of 4a (MAC/*4AN.).

(3)

(3)

Special condition: including the following tonnage to be taken in Norwegian waters of 2a and 4a (MAC/*2A4AN):

190

When fishing under this special condition, by-catches of cod, haddock, pollack and whiting and saithe are to be counted against the quotas for those species.

(4)

(4)

To be deducted from Norway’s share of the TAC (access quota). This amount includes the following Norwegian share in the North Sea TAC:

38 778

This quota may be fished in 4a only (MAC/*04A.), except for the following amount, in tonnes, which may be fished in 3a (MAC/*03A.):

2 100

Special condition: within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zones:

| | 3a | 3a and 4bc | 4b | 4c | 6, international waters of 2a, from 1 January to 15 February and from 1 September to 31 December |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | (MAC/*03A.) | (MAC/*3A4BC) | (MAC/*04B.) | (MAC/*04C.) | (MAC/*2A6.) |
| Denmark | 0 | 2891 | 0 | 0 | 8399 |
| France | 0 | 343 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 343 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sweden | 0 | 0 | 273 | 7 | 2179 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 343 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Norway | 2100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0’ |

3a

3a and 4bc

4b

4c

6, international waters of 2a, from 1 January to 15 February and from 1 September to 31 December

(MAC/*03A.)

(MAC/*3A4BC)

(MAC/*04B.)

(MAC/*04C.)

(MAC/*2A6.)

Denmark

0

2891

0

0

8399

France

0

343

0

0

0

Netherlands

0

343

0

0

0

Sweden

0

0

273

7

2179

United Kingdom

0

343

0

0

0

Norway

2100

0

0

0

0’

| (11) | the fishing opportunities table for mackerel in 6, 7, 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e; Union and international waters of 5b; international waters of 2a, 12 and 14 is replaced by the following:









  ‘Species: | Mackerel

  Scomber
  scombrus | Zone: | 6, 7, 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e; Union and international waters of 5b; international waters of 2a, 12 and 14
  (MAC/2CX14-) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | 17 562 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Spain | 19 | (1) |
| Estonia | 146 | (1) |
| France | 11 709 | (1) |
| Ireland | 58 539 | (1) |
| Latvia | 108 | (1) |
| Lithuania | 108 | (1) |
| Netherlands | 25 610 | (1) |
| Poland | 1 237 | (1) |
| Union | 115 038 | (1) |
| Norway | 12 369 | (2)
  (3) |
| Faroe Islands | 26 142 | (4) |
| United Kingdom | 160 985 | (1) |
| |
| TAC | Not relevant |
| (1) | Special condition: of which up to 25 % can be made available for exchanges to be fished by Spain, France and Portugal in 8c, 9 and 10 and Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1 (MAC/*8C910). |
| (2) | May be fished in 2a, 6a north of 56° 30′ N, 4a, 7d, 7e, 7f and 7h (MAC/*AX7H). |
| (3) | The amount of access limit indicated below (MAC/*N5630), in tonnes, maybe fished by Norway North of 56°30′ N. The amounts not counted under footnote 2 shall be counted against the catch limit established by Norway.
  28 659 |
| (4) | This amount shall be deducted from the Faroe Islands’ catch limit (access quota). It may be fished only in 6a north of 56° 30′ N (MAC/*6AN56). However, from 1 January to 15 February and from 1 October to 31 December this quota may also be fished in 2a, 4a north of 59°(EU zone) (MAC/*24N59). |

(11)

the fishing opportunities table for mackerel in 6, 7, 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e; Union and international waters of 5b; international waters of 2a, 12 and 14 is replaced by the following:

‘Species:

Mackerel

Scomber
  scombrus

Scomber

scombrus

Zone:

6, 7, 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e; Union and international waters of 5b; international waters of 2a, 12 and 14

(MAC/2CX14-)

Germany

17 562

(1)

(1)

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Spain

19

(1)

(1)

Estonia

146

(1)

(1)

France

11 709

(1)

(1)

Ireland

58 539

(1)

(1)

Latvia

108

(1)

(1)

Lithuania

108

(1)

(1)

Netherlands

25 610

(1)

(1)

Poland

1 237

(1)

(1)

Union

115 038

(1)

(1)

Norway

12 369

(2)
  (3)

(2)

(3)

Faroe Islands

26 142

(4)

(4)

United Kingdom

160 985

(1)

(1)

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

(1)

Special condition: of which up to 25 % can be made available for exchanges to be fished by Spain, France and Portugal in 8c, 9 and 10 and Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1 (MAC/*8C910).

(2)

(2)

May be fished in 2a, 6a north of 56° 30′ N, 4a, 7d, 7e, 7f and 7h (MAC/*AX7H).

(3)

(3)

The amount of access limit indicated below (MAC/*N5630), in tonnes, maybe fished by Norway North of 56°30′ N. The amounts not counted under footnote 2 shall be counted against the catch limit established by Norway.

28 659

(4)

(4)

This amount shall be deducted from the Faroe Islands’ catch limit (access quota). It may be fished only in 6a north of 56° 30′ N (MAC/*6AN56). However, from 1 January to 15 February and from 1 October to 31 December this quota may also be fished in 2a, 4a north of 59°(EU zone) (MAC/*24N59).

Special condition: within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zones and periods:

| | Union waters of 2a; Union and Norwegian waters of 4a. During the periods from 1 January to 15 February and from 1 September to 31 December | Norwegian waters of 2a | Faroese waters |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | (MAC/*4A-EN) | (MAC/*2AN-) | (MAC/*FRO2) |
| Germany | 10 599 | 1 428 | 1 461 |
| France | 7 067 | 951 | 974 |
| Ireland | 35 330 | 4 762 | 4 871 |
| Netherlands | 15 457 | 2 082 | 2 131 |
| Union | 68 453 | 9 223 | 9 437 |
| United Kingdom | 97 162 | 13 097 | 13 395 ’ |

Union waters of 2a; Union and Norwegian waters of 4a. During the periods from 1 January to 15 February and from 1 September to 31 December

Norwegian waters of 2a

Faroese waters

(MAC/*4A-EN)

(MAC/*2AN-)

(MAC/*FRO2)

Germany

10 599

1 428

1 461

France

7 067

951

974

Ireland

35 330

4 762

4 871

Netherlands

15 457

2 082

2 131

Union

68 453

9 223

9 437

United Kingdom

97 162

13 097

13 395 ’

| (12) | the fishing opportunities table for mackerel in 8c, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1 is replaced by the following:









  ‘Species: | Mackerel

  Scomber scombrus | Zone: | 8c, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1
  (MAC/8C3411) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | 24 990 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| France | 166 | (1) |
| Portugal | 5 165 | (1) |
| Union | 30 321 | |
| |
| TAC | Not relevant |
| (1) | Special condition: quantities subject to exchanges with other Member States may be taken in 8a, 8b and 8d (MAC/*8ABD.). However, the quantities provided by Spain, Portugal or France for exchange purposes and to be taken in 8a, 8b and 8d shall not exceed 25 % of the quotas of the donor Member State. |

(12)

the fishing opportunities table for mackerel in 8c, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1 is replaced by the following:

‘Species:

Mackerel

Scomber scombrus

Scomber scombrus

Zone:

8c, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1

(MAC/8C3411)

Spain

24 990

(1)

(1)

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

France

166

(1)

(1)

Portugal

5 165

(1)

(1)

Union

30 321

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

(1)

Special condition: quantities subject to exchanges with other Member States may be taken in 8a, 8b and 8d (MAC/*8ABD.). However, the quantities provided by Spain, Portugal or France for exchange purposes and to be taken in 8a, 8b and 8d shall not exceed 25 % of the quotas of the donor Member State.

Special condition: within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zone:

8b (MAC/*08B.)

| Spain | 2 099 |
| --- | --- |
| France | 14 |
| Portugal | 433’ |

Spain

2 099

France

14

Portugal

433’

| (13) | the fishing opportunities table for common sole in Union waters of 2a and 4 is replaced by the following:









  ‘Species: | Common sole

  Solea
  solea | Zone: | Union waters of 2a and 4
  (SOL/24-C.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 731 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Denmark | 334 | |
| Germany | 585 | |
| France | 146 | |
| Netherlands | 6 597 | |
| Union | 8 393 | |
| Norway | 5 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | 376 | |
| |
| TAC | 8 774 | |
| (1) | May be fished only in Union waters of 4 (SOL/*04-C.).’ |

(13)

the fishing opportunities table for common sole in Union waters of 2a and 4 is replaced by the following:

‘Species:

Common sole

Solea
  solea

Solea

solea

Zone:

Union waters of 2a and 4

(SOL/24-C.)

Belgium

731

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Denmark

334

Germany

585

France

146

Netherlands

6 597

Union

8 393

Norway

5

(1)

(1)

United Kingdom

376

TAC

8 774

(1)

(1)

May be fished only in Union waters of 4 (SOL/*04-C.).’

| (14) | the fishing opportunities table for common sole 7b and 7c is replaced by the following:









  ‘Species: | Common sole

  Solea
  solea | Zone: | 7b and 7c
  (SOL/7BC.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| France | 6 | | Precautionary TAC’ |
| Ireland | 28 | |
| Union | 34 | |
| |
| TAC | 34 | |

(14)

the fishing opportunities table for common sole 7b and 7c is replaced by the following:

‘Species:

Common sole

Solea
  solea

Solea

solea

Zone:

7b and 7c

(SOL/7BC.)

France

6

Precautionary TAC’

Ireland

28

Union

34

TAC

34

| (15) | the fishing opportunities table for common sole in 7d is replaced by the following:









  ‘Species: | Common sole

  Solea
  solea | Zone: | 7d
  (SOL/07D.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 339 | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies’ |
| France | 678 | |
| Union | 1 017 | |
| United Kingdom | 242 | |
| |
| TAC | 1 259 | |

(15)

the fishing opportunities table for common sole in 7d is replaced by the following:

‘Species:

Common sole

Solea
  solea

Solea

solea

Zone:

7d

(SOL/07D.)

Belgium

339

Precautionary TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies’

France

678

Union

1 017

United Kingdom

242

TAC

1 259

| (16) | the fishing opportunities table for horse mackerel and associated bycatches in Union waters of 2a, 4a; 6, 7a-c,7e-k, 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e; Union and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14 is replaced by the following:









  ‘Species: | Horse mackerel and associated by-catches

  Trachurus spp. | Zone: | Union waters of 2a, 4a; 6, 7a-c,7e-k, 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e; Union and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14
  (JAX/2A-14) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | 5 457 | (1)
  (3) | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Germany | 4 258 | (1)
  (2)
  (3) |
| Spain | 5 808 | (3)
  (5) |
| France | 2 191 | (1)
  (2)
  (3)
  (5) |
| Ireland | 14 181 | (1)
  (3) |
| Netherlands | 17 085 | (1)
  (2)
  (3) |
| Portugal | 559 | (3)
  (5) |
| Sweden | 540 | (1)
  (3) |
| Union | 50 079 | (3) |
| Faroe Islands | 1 280 | (4) |
| United Kingdom | 5 135 | (1)
  (2)
  (3) |
| |
| TAC | 56 494 | |
| (1) | Special condition: up to 5 % of this quota fished in Union waters of 2a or 4a before 30 June may be accounted for as fished under the quota concerning the zone of Union waters of 4b, 4c and 7d (JAX/*2A4AC). |
| (2) | Special condition: up to 5 % of this quota may be fished in 7d (JAX/*07D.). Under this special condition, and in accordance with footnote (3), by-catches of boarfish and whiting shall be reported separately under the following code: (OTH/*07D.). |
| (3) | Up to 5 % of the quota may consist of by-catches of boarfish, haddock, whiting and mackerel (OTH/*2A-14). By-catches of boarfish, haddock, whiting and mackerel counted against the quota pursuant to this provision and by-catches of species counted against the quota pursuant to Article 15(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 shall, together, not exceed 9 % of the quota. |
| (4) | Limited to 4a, 6a (north of 56° 30′ N only), 7e, 7f, 7h. |
| (5) | Special condition: up to 80 % of this quota may be fished in 8c (JAX/*08C2). Under this special condition, and in accordance with footnote (3), by-catches of boarfish and whiting shall be reported separately under the following code: (OTH/*08C2).’ |

(16)

the fishing opportunities table for horse mackerel and associated bycatches in Union waters of 2a, 4a; 6, 7a-c,7e-k, 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e; Union and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14 is replaced by the following:

‘Species:

Horse mackerel and associated by-catches

Trachurus spp.

Trachurus

Zone:

Union waters of 2a, 4a; 6, 7a-c,7e-k, 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e; Union and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14

(JAX/2A-14)

Denmark

5 457

(1)
  (3)

(1)

(3)

Analytical TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Germany

4 258

(1)
  (2)
  (3)

(1)

(2)

(3)

Spain

5 808

(3)
  (5)

(3)

(5)

France

2 191

(1)
  (2)
  (3)
  (5)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(5)

Ireland

14 181

(1)
  (3)

(1)

(3)

Netherlands

17 085

(1)
  (2)
  (3)

(1)

(2)

(3)

Portugal

559

(3)
  (5)

(3)

(5)

Sweden

540

(1)
  (3)

(1)

(3)

Union

50 079

(3)

(3)

Faroe Islands

1 280

(4)

(4)

United Kingdom

5 135

(1)
  (2)
  (3)

(1)

(2)

(3)

TAC

56 494

(1)

(1)

Special condition: up to 5 % of this quota fished in Union waters of 2a or 4a before 30 June may be accounted for as fished under the quota concerning the zone of Union waters of 4b, 4c and 7d (JAX/*2A4AC).

(2)

(2)

Special condition: up to 5 % of this quota may be fished in 7d (JAX/*07D.). Under this special condition, and in accordance with footnote (3), by-catches of boarfish and whiting shall be reported separately under the following code: (OTH/*07D.).

(3)

(3)

Up to 5 % of the quota may consist of by-catches of boarfish, haddock, whiting and mackerel (OTH/*2A-14). By-catches of boarfish, haddock, whiting and mackerel counted against the quota pursuant to this provision and by-catches of species counted against the quota pursuant to Article 15(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 shall, together, not exceed 9 % of the quota.

(4)

(4)

Limited to 4a, 6a (north of 56° 30′ N only), 7e, 7f, 7h.

(5)

(5)

Special condition: up to 80 % of this quota may be fished in 8c (JAX/*08C2). Under this special condition, and in accordance with footnote (3), by-catches of boarfish and whiting shall be reported separately under the following code: (OTH/*08C2).’

PART C

Annex IB to Regulation (EU) 2021/92 is amended as follows:

| (1) | the fishing opportunities table for herring in Union, Faroese, Norwegian and international waters of 1 and 2 is replaced by the following:









  ‘Species: | Herring

  Clupea
  harengus | Zone: | Union, Faroese, Norwegian and international waters of 1 and 2
  (HER/1/2-) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 10 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Denmark | 9 965 | (1) |
| Germany | 1 745 | (1) |
| Spain | 33 | (1) |
| France | 430 | (1) |
| Ireland | 2 580 | (1) |
| Netherlands | 3 566 | (1) |
| Poland | 504 | (1) |
| Portugal | 33 | (1) |
| Finland | 154 | (1) |
| Sweden | 3 692 | (1) |
| Union | 22 713 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | 6 371 | (1) |
| Faroe Islands | 5 950 | (2)(3) |
| Norway | 26 175 | (2)(4) |
| |
| TAC | 446 755 | |
| (1) | When reporting catches to the Commission the quantities fished in each of the following areas shall also be reported: NEAFC Regulatory Area and Union waters. |
| (2) | May be fished in Union waters north of 62° N. |
| (3) | To be counted against the catch limits of the Faroe Islands. |
| (4) | To be counted against the catch limits of Norway. |

(1)

the fishing opportunities table for herring in Union, Faroese, Norwegian and international waters of 1 and 2 is replaced by the following:

‘Species:

Herring

Clupea
  harengus

Clupea

harengus

Zone:

Union, Faroese, Norwegian and international waters of 1 and 2

(HER/1/2-)

Belgium

10

(1)

(1)

Analytical TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Denmark

9 965

(1)

(1)

Germany

1 745

(1)

(1)

Spain

33

(1)

(1)

France

430

(1)

(1)

Ireland

2 580

(1)

(1)

Netherlands

3 566

(1)

(1)

Poland

504

(1)

(1)

Portugal

33

(1)

(1)

Finland

154

(1)

(1)

Sweden

3 692

(1)

(1)

Union

22 713

(1)

(1)

United Kingdom

6 371

(1)

(1)

Faroe Islands

5 950

(2)(3)

(2)(3)

Norway

26 175

(2)(4)

(2)(4)

TAC

446 755

(1)

(1)

When reporting catches to the Commission the quantities fished in each of the following areas shall also be reported: NEAFC Regulatory Area and Union waters.

(2)

(2)

May be fished in Union waters north of 62° N.

(3)

(3)

To be counted against the catch limits of the Faroe Islands.

(4)

(4)

To be counted against the catch limits of Norway.

Special condition: within the limits of the above-mentioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zones:

Norwegian waters north of 62° N and the fishery zone around Jan Mayen (HER/*2AJMN)

26 175

2, 5b north of 62° N (Faroese waters) (HER/*25B-F)

| Belgium | 2 | Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies’ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | 2 040 |
| Germany | 357 |
| Spain | 7 |
| France | 88 |
| Ireland | 528 |
| Netherlands | 729 |
| Poland | 103 |
| Portugal | 7 |
| Finland | 31 |
| Sweden | 756 |
| United Kingdom | 1 303 |

Belgium

2

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies’

Denmark

2 040

Germany

357

Spain

7

France

88

Ireland

528

Netherlands

729

Poland

103

Portugal

7

Finland

31

Sweden

756

United Kingdom

1 303

| (2) | the fishing opportunities table for cod in Norwegian waters of 1 and 2 is replaced by the following:









  ‘Species: | Cod

  Gadus
  morhua | Zone: | Norwegian waters of 1 and 2
  (COD/1N2AB.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | 1 300 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies’ |
| Greece | 161 | |
| Spain | 1 450 | |
| Ireland | 161 | |
| France | 1 194 | |
| Portugal | 1 450 | |
| Union | 5 716 | |
| United Kingdom | 5 044 | |
| |
| TAC | Not relevant | |

(2)

the fishing opportunities table for cod in Norwegian waters of 1 and 2 is replaced by the following:

‘Species:

Cod

Gadus
  morhua

Gadus

morhua

Zone:

Norwegian waters of 1 and 2

(COD/1N2AB.)

Germany

1 300

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies’

Greece

161

Spain

1 450

Ireland

161

France

1 194

Portugal

1 450

Union

5 716

United Kingdom

5 044

TAC

Not relevant

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