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| 1.4.2022 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 104/1 |
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1.4.2022

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 104/1

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COUNCIL REGULATION (EU) 2022/515

of 31 March 2022

amending Regulation (EU) 2022/109 fixing for 2022 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

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) | Council Regulation (EU) 2022/109 (1) fixes for 2022 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. |
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(1)

Council Regulation (EU) 2022/109 (1) fixes for 2022 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.

| (2) | On 21 December 2021, the Union agreed with the United Kingdom on the setting of a large number of total allowable catches (TACs) for 2022 for stocks listed in Annex 35 to the Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the Union and United Kingdom (TCA) (2). The outcome of the consultations was documented in the Written Record, which was endorsed by the Council on 21 December 2021 and signed on the same day by the Head of Delegation of the United Kingdom and by the Commission representative on behalf of the Union, in accordance with Article 498(6) of the TCA and Council Decision (EU) 2021/1875 (3). |
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(2)

On 21 December 2021, the Union agreed with the United Kingdom on the setting of a large number of total allowable catches (TACs) for 2022 for stocks listed in Annex 35 to the Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the Union and United Kingdom (TCA) (2). The outcome of the consultations was documented in the Written Record, which was endorsed by the Council on 21 December 2021 and signed on the same day by the Head of Delegation of the United Kingdom and by the Commission representative on behalf of the Union, in accordance with Article 498(6) of the TCA and Council Decision (EU) 2021/1875 (3).

| (3) | The Written Record is a result of consultations conducted by the Union with the United Kingdom in accordance with Article 498(2), Article 498(4), points (a) to (d), and Article 498(6) of the TCA, with the objectives and principles set out in Articles 2, 3, 28 and 33 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (4), Articles 4 and 5 of Regulations (EU) 2019/472 (5) and 2018/973 (6) of the European Parliament and of the Council, and Decision (EU) 2021/1875. The Union position was based during the consultations on the best available scientific advice as provided by the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) in accordance with Article 494(3), point (c), of the TCA. |
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(3)

The Written Record is a result of consultations conducted by the Union with the United Kingdom in accordance with Article 498(2), Article 498(4), points (a) to (d), and Article 498(6) of the TCA, with the objectives and principles set out in Articles 2, 3, 28 and 33 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (4), Articles 4 and 5 of Regulations (EU) 2019/472 (5) and 2018/973 (6) of the European Parliament and of the Council, and Decision (EU) 2021/1875. The Union position was based during the consultations on the best available scientific advice as provided by the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) in accordance with Article 494(3), point (c), of the TCA.

| (4) | It is therefore necessary to replace the provisional TACs that were established in Regulation (EU) 2022/109 in accordance with the fishing opportunities agreed in the Written Record and to implement other measures functionally linked to the fishing opportunities also agreed in the Written Record. |
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(4)

It is therefore necessary to replace the provisional TACs that were established in Regulation (EU) 2022/109 in accordance with the fishing opportunities agreed in the Written Record and to implement other measures functionally linked to the fishing opportunities also agreed in the Written Record.

| (5) | Such fishing opportunities for 2022 will allow for long-term environmentally sustainable fishing activities, managed with the aim of achieving economic, social and employment benefits and contributing to the availability of food supplies, including the promotion of a level playing field for Union operators where stocks are shared with the United Kingdom. |
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(5)

Such fishing opportunities for 2022 will allow for long-term environmentally sustainable fishing activities, managed with the aim of achieving economic, social and employment benefits and contributing to the availability of food supplies, including the promotion of a level playing field for Union operators where stocks are shared with the United Kingdom.

| (6) | There are certain stocks for which ICES, while assessing them against maximum sustainable yield (MSY), has issued scientific advice for no catches. If TACs for those stocks were established at the level indicated in such scientific advice, the obligation to land all catches both in the Union and United Kingdom waters, including by-catches from those stocks, in mixed fisheries, would lead to the phenomenon of ‘choke species’. In order to balance the need for the continuation of those mixed fisheries in view of the potentially severe socioeconomic implications of complete interruption of those fisheries with the need to achieve a good biological status for those stocks, and taking into account the difficulty of fishing all stocks in a mixed fishery at MSY at the same time, the Union and the United Kingdom agreed that it is appropriate to establish specific TACs for by-catches for those stocks. Those TACs should be set at a level which decreases mortality for those stocks and provides incentives for improvements in selectivity and avoidance. The levels of the fishing opportunities for those stocks should be established in accordance with the Written Record in order to ensure a level playing field for Union operators while providing for the significant recovery of the biomass of those stocks. |
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(6)

There are certain stocks for which ICES, while assessing them against maximum sustainable yield (MSY), has issued scientific advice for no catches. If TACs for those stocks were established at the level indicated in such scientific advice, the obligation to land all catches both in the Union and United Kingdom waters, including by-catches from those stocks, in mixed fisheries, would lead to the phenomenon of ‘choke species’. In order to balance the need for the continuation of those mixed fisheries in view of the potentially severe socioeconomic implications of complete interruption of those fisheries with the need to achieve a good biological status for those stocks, and taking into account the difficulty of fishing all stocks in a mixed fishery at MSY at the same time, the Union and the United Kingdom agreed that it is appropriate to establish specific TACs for by-catches for those stocks. Those TACs should be set at a level which decreases mortality for those stocks and provides incentives for improvements in selectivity and avoidance. The levels of the fishing opportunities for those stocks should be established in accordance with the Written Record in order to ensure a level playing field for Union operators while providing for the significant recovery of the biomass of those stocks.

| (7) | Since the biomass of certain blue ling (BLI/12INT, BLI/24, BLI/03A), cod (COD/5BE6A, COD/7XAD34), herring (HER/7G-K) and whiting (WHG/07A) stocks are below the biomass reference points (Blim), the Union and the United Kingdom agreed in the Written Record that it is necessary that Member States do not apply Article 15(9) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 in respect of those stocks for transfers from 2021 to 2022, so that catches in 2022 do not exceed the TAC established for those stocks. The Union and the United Kingdom also agreed that the same applies for one stock of picked dogfish (DGS/15X14), which is a prohibited species under Article 18(1), point (o), of Regulation (EU) 2022/109. |
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(7)

Since the biomass of certain blue ling (BLI/12INT, BLI/24, BLI/03A), cod (COD/5BE6A, COD/7XAD34), herring (HER/7G-K) and whiting (WHG/07A) stocks are below the biomass reference points (Blim), the Union and the United Kingdom agreed in the Written Record that it is necessary that Member States do not apply Article 15(9) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 in respect of those stocks for transfers from 2021 to 2022, so that catches in 2022 do not exceed the TAC established for those stocks. The Union and the United Kingdom also agreed that the same applies for one stock of picked dogfish (DGS/15X14), which is a prohibited species under Article 18(1), point (o), of Regulation (EU) 2022/109.

| (8) | The Union sought with the United Kingdom to find the highest possible level of convergence in the application of the landing obligation, including de minimis and survivability exemptions, to ensure adherence to conservation objectives and a level playing field. The fishing opportunities that were agreed with the United Kingdom for stocks of species to which the landing obligation applies take into account the fact that discarding is in principle no longer allowed. The amounts that, by way of exception, may continue to be discarded during the operation of the landing obligation were therefore deducted from the advice figure for total catches as provided by ICES. |
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(8)

The Union sought with the United Kingdom to find the highest possible level of convergence in the application of the landing obligation, including de minimis and survivability exemptions, to ensure adherence to conservation objectives and a level playing field. The fishing opportunities that were agreed with the United Kingdom for stocks of species to which the landing obligation applies take into account the fact that discarding is in principle no longer allowed. The amounts that, by way of exception, may continue to be discarded during the operation of the landing obligation were therefore deducted from the advice figure for total catches as provided by ICES.

| (9) | The Union and the United Kingdom agreed to continue the approach developed for the conservation of the northern stock of European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax), as set out in Article 11 of Regulation (EU) 2021/92 (7). According to that approach, the overall fishing pressure on the stock is to remain below, or equal to, that advised by ICES. Therefore, catch limitation measures should continue to be established for 2022 for that stock in ICES divisions 4b, 4c, 7a, and 7d to 7h. In light of the advice provided by ICES, the Union and the United Kingdom agreed to increases in catch limits for fishing activities using hooks and lines, and fixed gillnets. The Union and the United Kingdom also agreed a change from monthly to bi-monthly limits for trawls and seines. The Union and the United Kingdom also agreed to prioritise the improvement of the ICES assessment tool for European seabass to allow for forecast calculations on the basis of MSY models. The Union and the United Kingdom further agreed that it is necessary to maintain the existing catch limitation measures applicable to recreational fishing. Since the provisional catch limits are now being replaced with catch limits for the full year, the relevant catch limitation measures should also cover the period from 1 April to 31 December 2022. |
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(9)

The Union and the United Kingdom agreed to continue the approach developed for the conservation of the northern stock of European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax), as set out in Article 11 of Regulation (EU) 2021/92 (7). According to that approach, the overall fishing pressure on the stock is to remain below, or equal to, that advised by ICES. Therefore, catch limitation measures should continue to be established for 2022 for that stock in ICES divisions 4b, 4c, 7a, and 7d to 7h. In light of the advice provided by ICES, the Union and the United Kingdom agreed to increases in catch limits for fishing activities using hooks and lines, and fixed gillnets. The Union and the United Kingdom also agreed a change from monthly to bi-monthly limits for trawls and seines. The Union and the United Kingdom also agreed to prioritise the improvement of the ICES assessment tool for European seabass to allow for forecast calculations on the basis of MSY models. The Union and the United Kingdom further agreed that it is necessary to maintain the existing catch limitation measures applicable to recreational fishing. Since the provisional catch limits are now being replaced with catch limits for the full year, the relevant catch limitation measures should also cover the period from 1 April to 31 December 2022.

| (10) | Regulation (EU) 2022/109 provides for a rollover of 2022 seasonal closures for sandeel (Ammodytes spp.) fisheries using certain towed gear in ICES divisions 2a and 3a and in ICES subarea 4. Since the provisional TAC, covering the period from 1 January to 31 March 2022, will now be replaced with a definitive TAC for the full year, the applicable closure period should also cover the period from 1 August to 31 December 2022. |
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(10)

Regulation (EU) 2022/109 provides for a rollover of 2022 seasonal closures for sandeel (Ammodytes spp.) fisheries using certain towed gear in ICES divisions 2a and 3a and in ICES subarea 4. Since the provisional TAC, covering the period from 1 January to 31 March 2022, will now be replaced with a definitive TAC for the full year, the applicable closure period should also cover the period from 1 August to 31 December 2022.

| (11) | In Regulation (EU) 2022/109, the TAC for sandeel in ICES divisions 2a and 3a and in ICES subarea 4 was set at zero pending the publication of the relevant scientific advice, provided by ICES, which became available on 25 February 2022. In accordance with the procedure provided for in the TCA, the Union has held bilateral consultations with the United Kingdom on the level of fishing opportunities for sandeel in ICES divisions 2a and 3a and in ICES subarea 4 for 2022. The Union and the United Kingdom have agreed on a total allowable catch of 167 558 tonnes, to be distributed across all seven sandeel management areas. The Union and the United Kingdom have also agreed to monitoring TACs in management areas 1r and 4, and to the continuation of footnotes with by-catch percentages for whiting and mackerel catches. In addition, the Union and the United Kingdom have agreed that the banking of unutilised quota between years should apply at the management area level. Finally, in the case of sandeel in the management area 4 (SAN/234_4), the Union and the United Kingdom further agreed that no more than 800 tonnes of unutilised quota allocated for 2021 can be fished in 2022. |
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(11)

In Regulation (EU) 2022/109, the TAC for sandeel in ICES divisions 2a and 3a and in ICES subarea 4 was set at zero pending the publication of the relevant scientific advice, provided by ICES, which became available on 25 February 2022. In accordance with the procedure provided for in the TCA, the Union has held bilateral consultations with the United Kingdom on the level of fishing opportunities for sandeel in ICES divisions 2a and 3a and in ICES subarea 4 for 2022. The Union and the United Kingdom have agreed on a total allowable catch of 167 558 tonnes, to be distributed across all seven sandeel management areas. The Union and the United Kingdom have also agreed to monitoring TACs in management areas 1r and 4, and to the continuation of footnotes with by-catch percentages for whiting and mackerel catches. In addition, the Union and the United Kingdom have agreed that the banking of unutilised quota between years should apply at the management area level. Finally, in the case of sandeel in the management area 4 (SAN/234_4), the Union and the United Kingdom further agreed that no more than 800 tonnes of unutilised quota allocated for 2021 can be fished in 2022.

| (12) | Regulation (EU) 2022/109 provides for fishing opportunities for 2022 for North Sea herring (Clupea harengus). Those fishing opportunities should be adjusted to bring them into line with the historic allocation key for Sweden as set out in Article 121(1) of the Act concerning the conditions of accession of the Kingdom of Sweden to the European Union (8), as modified by Council Decision 95/1/EC, Euratom, ECSC (9). |
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(12)

Regulation (EU) 2022/109 provides for fishing opportunities for 2022 for North Sea herring (Clupea harengus). Those fishing opportunities should be adjusted to bring them into line with the historic allocation key for Sweden as set out in Article 121(1) of the Act concerning the conditions of accession of the Kingdom of Sweden to the European Union (8), as modified by Council Decision 95/1/EC, Euratom, ECSC (9).

| (13) | Regulation (EU) 2022/109 sets a provisional TAC for anchovy (Engraulis encrasicolus) in ICES subarea 8 applying from 1 January 2022 to 30 June 2022, pending the availability of scientific advice. ICES released the scientific advice for that stock for 2022 on 17 December 2021. The TAC for that stock for 2022 should therefore be amended in line with that advice. |
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(13)

Regulation (EU) 2022/109 sets a provisional TAC for anchovy (Engraulis encrasicolus) in ICES subarea 8 applying from 1 January 2022 to 30 June 2022, pending the availability of scientific advice. ICES released the scientific advice for that stock for 2022 on 17 December 2021. The TAC for that stock for 2022 should therefore be amended in line with that advice.

| (14) | Regulation (EU) 2022/109 established for the first quarter of 2022 a provisional Union quota of 4 500 tonnes for Union fleets fishing for cod (Gadus morhua) in Spitzbergen (Svalbard) waters and international waters of ICES subarea 1 and division 2b. As the discussions with Norway on equal and non-discriminatory access to Svalbard waters for Union fleets fishing for cod in that area are ongoing, it is appropriate that the Union extend the period of application of that Union quota of 4 500 tonnes until 30 April 2022. |
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(14)

Regulation (EU) 2022/109 established for the first quarter of 2022 a provisional Union quota of 4 500 tonnes for Union fleets fishing for cod (Gadus morhua) in Spitzbergen (Svalbard) waters and international waters of ICES subarea 1 and division 2b. As the discussions with Norway on equal and non-discriminatory access to Svalbard waters for Union fleets fishing for cod in that area are ongoing, it is appropriate that the Union extend the period of application of that Union quota of 4 500 tonnes until 30 April 2022.

| (15) | The Union quota for Mediterranean albacore (Thunnus alalunga) was provisionally determined on 10 February 2022 by the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) Working Group dedicated to establishing the allocation key at ICCAT level, as per paragraph 3 of the ICCAT Recommendation 21-06, and will be subject to endorsement by ICCAT at its annual meeting in 2022. The Union quota for Mediterranean albacore and its internal allocation should be implemented in Union law. Moreover, the Union notified ICCAT of its choices of closure periods and reference year for the capacity limitation to be applied with respect to the Union’s Mediterranean albacore fishery. Those choices should be implemented in Union law. |
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(15)

The Union quota for Mediterranean albacore (Thunnus alalunga) was provisionally determined on 10 February 2022 by the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) Working Group dedicated to establishing the allocation key at ICCAT level, as per paragraph 3 of the ICCAT Recommendation 21-06, and will be subject to endorsement by ICCAT at its annual meeting in 2022. The Union quota for Mediterranean albacore and its internal allocation should be implemented in Union law. Moreover, the Union notified ICCAT of its choices of closure periods and reference year for the capacity limitation to be applied with respect to the Union’s Mediterranean albacore fishery. Those choices should be implemented in Union law.

| (16) | Fishing effort limits for Union vessels fishing for bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) in the ICCAT Convention Area and maximum input and capacity for farms of bluefin tuna are based on information provided in the annual fishing plan, the annual capacity management plan and the annual farming management plan for bluefin tuna. Member States transmit those plans to the Commission, in accordance with Article 6(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1627 of the European Parliament and of the Council (10). The fishing effort and maximum input and farming capacity are then reported by the Commission to the ICCAT Secretariat through the Union fishing and capacity management plan for discussion and approval by ICCAT. ICCAT endorsed the Union fishing and capacity management plan on 3 March 2022. The fishing effort and maximum input and farming capacity contained in that plan should be implemented in Union law. |
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(16)

Fishing effort limits for Union vessels fishing for bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) in the ICCAT Convention Area and maximum input and capacity for farms of bluefin tuna are based on information provided in the annual fishing plan, the annual capacity management plan and the annual farming management plan for bluefin tuna. Member States transmit those plans to the Commission, in accordance with Article 6(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1627 of the European Parliament and of the Council (10). The fishing effort and maximum input and farming capacity are then reported by the Commission to the ICCAT Secretariat through the Union fishing and capacity management plan for discussion and approval by ICCAT. ICCAT endorsed the Union fishing and capacity management plan on 3 March 2022. The fishing effort and maximum input and farming capacity contained in that plan should be implemented in Union law.

| (17) | The quotas for individual Member States for certain stocks were established on the basis of the total Union quota for 2022 as determined by ICCAT before any carry-overs of unused quotas. The Union quota for fishing opportunities for those stocks were adjusted during the ICCAT annual meeting in November 2021 in accordance with several ICCAT recommendations under which the Union is allowed, upon request, to carry over a set percentage of its unused quota of fishing opportunities from 2020 to 2022. The quotas for individual Member States for those stocks should take into account the carry-overs of unused Union quotas allowed by ICCAT before the start of the fishing seasons for these stocks. Therefore, the quotas for northern albacore (Thunnus alalunga) (ALB/AN05N), for southern albacore (ALB/AS05N), for bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) in the Atlantic Ocean (BET/ATLANT), for swordfish (Xiphias gladius) in the Atlantic Ocean, north of 5° N (SWO/AN05N) and for swordfish in the Atlantic Ocean, south of 5° N (SWO/AS05N) should be amended to reflect such adjustment, taking into account the principle of relative stability. Furthermore, certain measures functionally linked to the fishing opportunities should be maintained in order to respect the Union’s international commitments. |
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(17)

The quotas for individual Member States for certain stocks were established on the basis of the total Union quota for 2022 as determined by ICCAT before any carry-overs of unused quotas. The Union quota for fishing opportunities for those stocks were adjusted during the ICCAT annual meeting in November 2021 in accordance with several ICCAT recommendations under which the Union is allowed, upon request, to carry over a set percentage of its unused quota of fishing opportunities from 2020 to 2022. The quotas for individual Member States for those stocks should take into account the carry-overs of unused Union quotas allowed by ICCAT before the start of the fishing seasons for these stocks. Therefore, the quotas for northern albacore (Thunnus alalunga) (ALB/AN05N), for southern albacore (ALB/AS05N), for bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) in the Atlantic Ocean (BET/ATLANT), for swordfish (Xiphias gladius) in the Atlantic Ocean, north of 5° N (SWO/AN05N) and for swordfish in the Atlantic Ocean, south of 5° N (SWO/AS05N) should be amended to reflect such adjustment, taking into account the principle of relative stability. Furthermore, certain measures functionally linked to the fishing opportunities should be maintained in order to respect the Union’s international commitments.

| (18) | The numbers in point 6 of Annex VI to Regulation (EU) 2022/109 should be amended in order to reflect agreements concluded between certain Member States to temporarily transfer between themselves, exclusively for year 2022, certain amounts of bluefin tuna farming capacity and input. Those changes have been notified to ICCAT in the Union farming plan and do not affect the total farming capacity and input capacity of the Union in the ICCAT Convention Area. |
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(18)

The numbers in point 6 of Annex VI to Regulation (EU) 2022/109 should be amended in order to reflect agreements concluded between certain Member States to temporarily transfer between themselves, exclusively for year 2022, certain amounts of bluefin tuna farming capacity and input. Those changes have been notified to ICCAT in the Union farming plan and do not affect the total farming capacity and input capacity of the Union in the ICCAT Convention Area.

| (19) | At its 10th annual meeting in 2022, the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO) adopted catch limits for jack mackerel (Trachurus murphyi) and maintained exploratory fisheries for toothfishes (Dissostichus spp.). Those measures should be implemented in Union law. |
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(19)

At its 10th annual meeting in 2022, the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO) adopted catch limits for jack mackerel (Trachurus murphyi) and maintained exploratory fisheries for toothfishes (Dissostichus spp.). Those measures should be implemented in Union law.

| (20) | At its 2021 annual meeting, the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) revised the previously adopted conservation and management measures. Regulation (EU) 2022/109 already implemented those measures in Union law, except for the revised catch limits for yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares). The IOTC Secretariat confirmed the revised catch limits for yellowfin tuna on 17 December 2021 after the end of the period of objection. The revised catch limits are no longer limited to purse seiners, and now include all gears involved in the yellowfin tuna fishery. Those revised catch limits should be implemented in Union law. Since an agreement among the involved Member States has not yet been found on the most appropriate way to share the revised catch limits, only an initial portion of the Union quota should be attributed and the remaining portion should be attributed via a subsequent amendment of Regulation (EU) 2022/109 once an agreement among the Member States has been reached. |
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(20)

At its 2021 annual meeting, the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) revised the previously adopted conservation and management measures. Regulation (EU) 2022/109 already implemented those measures in Union law, except for the revised catch limits for yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares). The IOTC Secretariat confirmed the revised catch limits for yellowfin tuna on 17 December 2021 after the end of the period of objection. The revised catch limits are no longer limited to purse seiners, and now include all gears involved in the yellowfin tuna fishery. Those revised catch limits should be implemented in Union law. Since an agreement among the involved Member States has not yet been found on the most appropriate way to share the revised catch limits, only an initial portion of the Union quota should be attributed and the remaining portion should be attributed via a subsequent amendment of Regulation (EU) 2022/109 once an agreement among the Member States has been reached.

| (21) | In order to protect certain species from being fished, the Union and the United Kingdom agreed to maintain the existing lists of prohibited species. |
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(21)

In order to protect certain species from being fished, the Union and the United Kingdom agreed to maintain the existing lists of prohibited species.

| (22) | Regulation (EU) 2022/109 should therefore be amended accordingly. |
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(22)

Regulation (EU) 2022/109 should therefore be amended accordingly.

| (23) | The catch limits provided for in Regulation (EU) 2022/109 apply from 1 January 2022. The provisions introduced by this Regulation concerning catch limits should therefore also apply from that date. Such retroactive application does not affect the principles of legal certainty and protection of legitimate expectations, as the fishing opportunities concerned are increased or have not yet been exhausted. Given the urgency to avoid interruptions of fishing activities, this Regulation should enter into force on the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, |
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(23)

The catch limits provided for in Regulation (EU) 2022/109 apply from 1 January 2022. The provisions introduced by this Regulation concerning catch limits should therefore also apply from that date. Such retroactive application does not affect the principles of legal certainty and protection of legitimate expectations, as the fishing opportunities concerned are increased or have not yet been exhausted. Given the urgency to avoid interruptions of fishing activities, this Regulation should enter into force on the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Regulation (EU) 2022/109 is amended as follows:

| (1) | Article 7 is deleted; |
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(1)

Article 7 is deleted;

| (2) | Article 11 is replaced by the following:

  ‘Article 11
  Measures on European seabass fisheries in ICES divisions 4b and 4c and ICES subarea 7

  1.   It shall be prohibited for Union fishing vessels, as well as for any commercial fisheries from shore, to fish for European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax) in ICES divisions 4b and 4c and in ICES subarea 7 or to retain on board, tranship, relocate or land European seabass caught in that area.


  2.   The prohibition set out in paragraph 1 shall not apply to by-catches of seabass in shore-based commercial netting activities. This exemption applies to historic numbers of beach nets set at pre-2017 levels. Shore-based commercial netting activities shall not target seabass and only unavoidable by-catches of seabass may be landed.


  3.   By way of derogation from paragraph 1, in January 2022 and from 1 April to 31 December 2022, Union fishing vessels in ICES divisions 4b, 4c, 7d, 7e, 7f and 7h may fish for, retain on board, tranship, relocate or land European seabass caught in that area with the following gear and within the following limits:






  (a) | using demersal trawls (11), for unavoidable by-catches not exceeding 760 kilogrammes per two calendar months (January and April; May and June; July and August; September and October; November and December) and 5 % of the weight of the total catches of marine organisms on board caught by the vessel concerned per fishing trip; |
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(2)

Article 11 is replaced by the following:

‘Article 11

Measures on European seabass fisheries in ICES divisions 4b and 4c and ICES subarea 7

1.   It shall be prohibited for Union fishing vessels, as well as for any commercial fisheries from shore, to fish for European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax) in ICES divisions 4b and 4c and in ICES subarea 7 or to retain on board, tranship, relocate or land European seabass caught in that area.

2.   The prohibition set out in paragraph 1 shall not apply to by-catches of seabass in shore-based commercial netting activities. This exemption applies to historic numbers of beach nets set at pre-2017 levels. Shore-based commercial netting activities shall not target seabass and only unavoidable by-catches of seabass may be landed.

3.   By way of derogation from paragraph 1, in January 2022 and from 1 April to 31 December 2022, Union fishing vessels in ICES divisions 4b, 4c, 7d, 7e, 7f and 7h may fish for, retain on board, tranship, relocate or land European seabass caught in that area with the following gear and within the following limits:

(a)

using demersal trawls (11), for unavoidable by-catches not exceeding 760 kilogrammes per two calendar months (January and April; May and June; July and August; September and October; November and December) and 5 % of the weight of the total catches of marine organisms on board caught by the vessel concerned per fishing trip;

| (b) | using seines (12), for unavoidable by-catches not exceeding 760 kilogrammes per two calendar months (January and April; May and June; July and August; September and October; November and December) and 5 % of the weight of the total catches of marine organisms on board caught by the vessel concerned per fishing trip; |
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(b)

using seines (12), for unavoidable by-catches not exceeding 760 kilogrammes per two calendar months (January and April; May and June; July and August; September and October; November and December) and 5 % of the weight of the total catches of marine organisms on board caught by the vessel concerned per fishing trip;

| (c) | using hooks and lines (13), not exceeding 5,95 tonnes per vessel; |
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(c)

using hooks and lines (13), not exceeding 5,95 tonnes per vessel;

| (d) | using fixed gillnets (14), for unavoidable by-catches not exceeding 1,5 tonnes per vessel. |
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(d)

using fixed gillnets (14), for unavoidable by-catches not exceeding 1,5 tonnes per vessel.

The derogations set out in the first subparagraph, point (c), shall apply to Union fishing vessels that have recorded catches of European seabass using hooks and lines over the period from 1 July 2015 to 30 September 2016.

The derogations set out in the first subparagraph, point (d), shall apply to Union fishing vessels that have recorded catches of European seabass using fixed gillnets over the period from 1 July 2015 to 30 September 2016.

In the case of a replacement of a Union fishing vessel, Member States may allow the derogations to apply to another Union fishing vessel provided that the number of Union fishing vessels subject to each of the derogations and their overall fishing capacity do not increase.

4.   The catch limits set out in paragraph 3 shall not be transferable between vessels and, where a bi-monthly limit applies, from one calendar two-month period to another.

For Union fishing vessels using more than one gear in two calendar months, the lowest catch limit set out in paragraph 3 for either gear shall apply.

Member States shall report to the Commission all catches of European seabass per type of gear no later than 15 days after the end of each month.

5.   In recreational fisheries, including from shore, in ICES divisions 4b, 4c, 6a and 7a to 7k:

| (a) | from 1 January to 28 February 2022 and from 1 to 31 December 2022:






  (i) | only catch-and-release fishing with a rod or a handline for European seabass shall be allowed; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(a)

from 1 January to 28 February 2022 and from 1 to 31 December 2022:

(i)

only catch-and-release fishing with a rod or a handline for European seabass shall be allowed;

| (ii) | it shall be prohibited to retain, relocate, tranship or land European seabass caught in that area; |
| --- | --- |

(ii)

it shall be prohibited to retain, relocate, tranship or land European seabass caught in that area;

| (b) | from 1 March to 30 November 2022:






  (i) | not more than two specimens of European seabass may be caught and retained per fisher per day; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(b)

from 1 March to 30 November 2022:

(i)

not more than two specimens of European seabass may be caught and retained per fisher per day;

| (ii) | the minimum size of European seabass retained shall be 42 cm; |
| --- | --- |

(ii)

the minimum size of European seabass retained shall be 42 cm;

| (iii) | fixed nets shall not be used to catch or retain European seabass. |
| --- | --- |

(iii)

fixed nets shall not be used to catch or retain European seabass.

6.   Paragraph 5 shall be without prejudice to more stringent national measures on recreational fisheries.’;

| (3) | Article 15 is replaced by the following:

  ‘Article 15
  Closed fishing seasons for sandeels
  Commercial fishing for sandeels (Ammodytes spp.) with demersal trawl, seine or similar towed gears with a mesh size of less than 16 mm shall be prohibited in ICES divisions 2a and 3a and in ICES subarea 4 from 1 January to 31 March 2022 and from 1 August to 31 December 2022.’; |
| --- | --- |

(3)

Article 15 is replaced by the following:

‘Article 15

Closed fishing seasons for sandeels

Commercial fishing for sandeels (Ammodytes spp.) with demersal trawl, seine or similar towed gears with a mesh size of less than 16 mm shall be prohibited in ICES divisions 2a and 3a and in ICES subarea 4 from 1 January to 31 March 2022 and from 1 August to 31 December 2022.’;

| (4) | in Article 31, paragraph 4 is replaced by the following:

  ‘4.   The maximum number of supply vessels shall be three supply vessels in support of not less than ten purse-seine vessels, all flying the flag of a Member State. This provision shall not apply to Member States using only one supply vessel.’; |
| --- | --- |

(4)

in Article 31, paragraph 4 is replaced by the following:

‘4.   The maximum number of supply vessels shall be three supply vessels in support of not less than ten purse-seine vessels, all flying the flag of a Member State. This provision shall not apply to Member States using only one supply vessel.’;

| (5) | Annex IA is amended in accordance with Annex I to this Regulation; |
| --- | --- |

(5)

Annex IA is amended in accordance with Annex I to this Regulation;

| (6) | Annex IB is amended in accordance with Annex II to this Regulation; |
| --- | --- |

(6)

Annex IB is amended in accordance with Annex II to this Regulation;

| (7) | Annex IC is amended in accordance with Annex III to this Regulation; |
| --- | --- |

(7)

Annex IC is amended in accordance with Annex III to this Regulation;

| (8) | Annex ID is amended in accordance with Annex IV to this Regulation; |
| --- | --- |

(8)

Annex ID is amended in accordance with Annex IV to this Regulation;

| (9) | Annex IH is replaced by the text appearing in Annex V to this Regulation; |
| --- | --- |

(9)

Annex IH is replaced by the text appearing in Annex V to this Regulation;

| (10) | Annex IJ is replaced by the text appearing in Annex VI to this Regulation; |
| --- | --- |

(10)

Annex IJ is replaced by the text appearing in Annex VI to this Regulation;

| (11) | Annex II is amended in accordance with Annex VII to this Regulation; |
| --- | --- |

(11)

Annex II is amended in accordance with Annex VII to this Regulation;

| (12) | Annex VI is amended in accordance with Annex VIII to this Regulation. |
| --- | --- |

(12)

Annex VI is amended in accordance with Annex VIII to this Regulation.

Article 2

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

It shall apply from 1 January 2022.

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

Done at Brussels, 31 March 2022.

For the Council

The President

J.-Y. LE DRIAN

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(1)  Council Regulation (EU) 2022/109 of 27 January 2022 fixing for 2022 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 21, 31.1.2022, p. 1).

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(2)  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 Northern Ireland, of the other part (OJ L 149, 30.4.2021, p. 10).

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(3)  Council Decision (EU) 2021/1875 of 22 October 2021 concerning the position to be adopted on behalf of the Union in the annual consultations with the United Kingdom to agree on total allowable catches (OJ L 378, 26.10.2021, p. 6).

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(4)  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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(5)  Regulation (EU) 2019/472 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 March 2019 establishing a multiannual plan for stocks fished in the Western Waters and adjacent waters, and for fisheries exploiting those stocks, amending Regulations (EU) 2016/1139 and (EU) No 2018/973, and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 811/2004, (EC) No 2166/2005, (EC) No 388/2006, (EC) No 509/2007 and (EC) No 1300/2008 (OJ L 83, 25.3.2019, p. 1).

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(6)  Regulation (EU) 2018/973 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2018 establishing a multiannual plan for demersal stocks in the North Sea and the fisheries exploiting those stocks, specifying details of the implementation of the landing obligation in the North Sea and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 676/2007 and (EC) No 1342/2008 (OJ L 179, 16.7.2018, p. 1).

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(7)  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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(8)  Act concerning the conditions of accession of the Kingdom of Norway, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden and the adjustments to the Treaties on which the European Union is founded (OJ C 241, 29.8.1994, p. 9).

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(9)  Decision 95/1/EC, Euratom, ECSC of the Council of the European Union of 1 January 1995 adjusting the instruments concerning the accession of new Member States to the European Union (OJ L 1, 1.1.1995, p. 1).

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(10)  Regulation (EU) 2016/1627 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 September 2016 on a multiannual recovery plan for bluefin tuna in the eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean, and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 302/2009 (OJ L 252, 16.9.2016, p. 1).

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(11)  All types of demersal trawls (OTB, OTT, PTB, TBB, TBN, TBS and TB).

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(12)  All types of seines (SSC, SDN, SPR, SV, SB and SX).

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(13)  All long lines or pole and line or rod and line fisheries (LHP, LHM, LLD, LL, LTL, LX and LLS).

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(14)  All fixed gillnets and traps (GTR, GNS, GNC, FYK, FPN and FIX).

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ANNEX I

Annex IA to Regulation (EU) 2022/109 is amended as follows:

| (1) | in Part A, concerning autonomous Union stocks, the first table is replaced by the following:










  ‘Species: | Anchovy

  Engraulis encrasicolus | Zone: | 8
  (ANE/08.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | | 29 700 | | Analytical TAC’ |
| France | | 3 300 | |
| Union | | 33 000 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 33 000 | |

(1)

in Part A, concerning autonomous Union stocks, the first table is replaced by the following:

‘Species:

Anchovy

Engraulis encrasicolus

Zone:

8

(ANE/08.)

Spain

29 700

Analytical TAC’

France

3 300

Union

33 000

TAC

33 000

| (2) | In Part B, concerning shared stocks, the tables for the stocks listed below are replaced by the following:










  ‘Species: | Sandeel and associated by-catches

  Ammodytes spp. | Zone: | United Kingdom and Union waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a; Union waters of 3a(1) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | | 83 123 | (2)(3) | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| Germany | | 127 | (2)(3) |
| Sweden | | 3 053 | (2)(3) |
| Union | | 86 303 | (2) |
| United Kingdom | | 2 541 | (2) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 88 844 | (2) |
| (1) | Excluding waters within six nautical miles of the United Kingdom’s baselines at Shetland, Fair Isle and Foula. |
| (2) | In management areas 1r and 4, the TAC may only be fished as monitoring TAC with an associated sampling protocol for the fishery. |
| (3) | Up to 2 % of the quota may consist of by-catches of whiting and mackerel (OT1/*2A3A4X). By-catches of 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. |

(2)

In Part B, concerning shared stocks, the tables for the stocks listed below are replaced by the following:

‘Species:

Sandeel and associated by-catches

Ammodytes spp.

Zone:

United Kingdom and Union waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a; Union waters of 3a(1)

Denmark

83 123

(2)(3)

Analytical TAC

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

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

Germany

127

(2)(3)

Sweden

3 053

(2)(3)

Union

86 303

(2)

United Kingdom

2 541

(2)

TAC

88 844

(2)

(1)

Excluding waters within six nautical miles of the United Kingdom’s baselines at Shetland, Fair Isle and Foula.

(2)

In management areas 1r and 4, the TAC may only be fished as monitoring TAC with an associated sampling protocol for the fishery.

(3)

Up to 2 % of the quota may consist of by-catches of whiting and mackerel (OT1/*2A3A4X). By-catches of 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.

| Special condition: within the limits of these quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following sandeel management areas, as defined in Annex III: |
| --- |
| | Zone: United Kingdom and Union waters of sandeel management areas | |
| | 1r | 2r | 3r | 4 | 5r | 6 | 7r |
| | (SAN/234_1R)(1) | (SAN/234_2R)(1) | (SAN/234_3R)(1) | (SAN/234_4)(1)(2) | (SAN/234_5R)(1) | (SAN/234_6)(1) | (SAN/234_7R)(1) |
| Denmark | 4 678 | 67 232 | 6 404 | 4 678 | 0 | 131 | 0 |
| Germany | 7 | 103 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sweden | 172 | 2 469 | 235 | 172 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Union | 4 857 | 69 804 | 6 649 | 4 857 | 0 | 136 | 0 |
| United Kingdom | 143 | 2 055 | 196 | 143 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 5 000 | 71 859 | 6 845 | 5 000 | 0 | 140 | 0 |
| (1) | Up to 10 % of this quota can be banked and used in the following year only within this management area. |
| (2) | In addition to this quota, up to a maximum of 800 t of unutilised quota allocated for 2021 can be fished in 2022. The 800 t are distributed as follows: 685 t for Denmark, 23 t for Germany and 92 t for Sweden. |

Special condition: within the limits of these quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following sandeel management areas, as defined in Annex III:

Zone: United Kingdom and Union waters of sandeel management areas

1r

2r

3r

4

5r

6

7r

(SAN/234_1R)(1)

(SAN/234_2R)(1)

(SAN/234_3R)(1)

(SAN/234_4)(1)(2)

(SAN/234_5R)(1)

(SAN/234_6)(1)

(SAN/234_7R)(1)

Denmark

4 678

67 232

6 404

4 678

0

131

0

Germany

7

103

10

7

0

0

0

Sweden

172

2 469

235

172

0

5

0

Union

4 857

69 804

6 649

4 857

0

136

0

United Kingdom

143

2 055

196

143

0

4

0

Total

5 000

71 859

6 845

5 000

0

140

0

(1)

Up to 10 % of this quota can be banked and used in the following year only within this management area.

(2)

In addition to this quota, up to a maximum of 800 t of unutilised quota allocated for 2021 can be fished in 2022. The 800 t are distributed as follows: 685 t for Denmark, 23 t for Germany and 92 t for Sweden.

| Species: | Greater silver smelt

  Argentina silus | Zone: | United Kingdom and international waters of 1 and 2
  (ARU/1/2.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | | 16 | | Precautionary TAC |
| France | | 5 | |
| Netherlands | | 13 | |
| Union | | 34 | |
| United Kingdom | | 25 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 59 | |

Species:

Greater silver smelt

Argentina silus

Zone:

United Kingdom and international waters of 1 and 2

(ARU/1/2.)

Germany

16

Precautionary TAC

France

5

Netherlands

13

Union

34

United Kingdom

25

TAC

59

| Species: | Greater silver smelt

  Argentina silus | Zone: | United Kingdom and Union waters of 4; Union waters of 3a
  (ARU/3A4-C) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | | 717 | | Precautionary TAC |
| Germany | | 7 | |
| France | | 5 | |
| Ireland | | 5 | |
| Netherlands | | 34 | |
| Sweden | | 28 | |
| Union | | 796 | |
| United Kingdom | | 13 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 809 | |

Species:

Greater silver smelt

Argentina silus

Zone:

United Kingdom and Union waters of 4; Union waters of 3a

(ARU/3A4-C)

Denmark

717

Precautionary TAC

Germany

7

France

5

Ireland

5

Netherlands

34

Sweden

28

Union

796

United Kingdom

13

TAC

809

| Species: | Greater silver smelt

  Argentina silus | Zone: | 6 and 7; United Kingdom and international waters of 5
  (ARU/567.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | | 886 | | Precautionary TAC |
| France | | 19 | |
| Ireland | | 821 | |
| Netherlands | | 9 250 | |
| Union | | 10 976 | |
| United Kingdom | | 650 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 11 626 | |

Species:

Greater silver smelt

Argentina silus

Zone:

6 and 7; United Kingdom and international waters of 5

(ARU/567.)

Germany

886

Precautionary TAC

France

19

Ireland

821

Netherlands

9 250

Union

10 976

United Kingdom

650

TAC

11 626

| Species: | Tusk

  Brosme brosme | Zone: | United Kingdom and international waters of 1, 2 and 14
  (USK/1214EI) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | | 6 | (1) | Precautionary TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies |
| France | | 6 | (1) |
| Others | | 4 | (1)(2) |
| Union | | 16 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | | 6 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 22 | |
| (1) | Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. |
| (2) | Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (USK/1214EI_AMS). |

Species:

Tusk

Brosme brosme

Zone:

United Kingdom and international waters of 1, 2 and 14

(USK/1214EI)

Germany

6

(1)

Precautionary TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

France

6

(1)

Others

4

(1)(2)

Union

16

(1)

United Kingdom

6

(1)

TAC

22

(1)

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

(2)

Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (USK/1214EI_AMS).

| Species: | Tusk

  Brosme brosme | Zone: | United Kingdom and Union waters of 4
  (USK/04-C.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | | 62 | (1) | Precautionary TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies |
| Germany | | 19 | (1) |
| France | | 43 | (1) |
| Sweden | | 6 | (1) |
| Others | | 6 | (2) |
| Union | | 136 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | | 92 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 228 | |
| (1) | Special condition: of which up to 25 % may be fished in United Kingdom, Union and international waters of 6a north of 58° 30’ N (USK/*6AN58). |
| (2) | Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (USK/04-C_AMS). |

Species:

Tusk

Brosme brosme

Zone:

United Kingdom and Union waters of 4

(USK/04-C.)

Denmark

62

(1)

Precautionary TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Germany

19

(1)

France

43

(1)

Sweden

6

(1)

Others

6

(2)

Union

136

(1)

United Kingdom

92

(1)

TAC

228

(1)

Special condition: of which up to 25 % may be fished in United Kingdom, Union and international waters of 6a north of 58° 30’ N (USK/*6AN58).

(2)

Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (USK/04-C_AMS).

| Species: | Tusk

  Brosme brosme | Zone: | 6 and 7; United Kingdom and international waters of 5
  (USK/567EI.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | | 59 | (1) | Precautionary TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies |
| Spain | | 208 | (1) |
| France | | 2 465 | (1) |
| Ireland | | 238 | (1) |
| Others | | 59 | (2) |
| Union | | 3 029 | (1) |
| Norway | | 0 | (3)(4)(5) |
| United Kingdom | | 1 265 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 4 294 | |
| (1) | Special condition: of which up to 10 % may be fished in United Kingdom and Union waters of 4 (USK/*04-C.). |
| (2) | Exclusively for by-catches. Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (USK/567EI_AMS). |
| (3) | Special condition: of which an incidental catch of other species of 25 % per vessel, at any moment, is authorised in 6 and 7 and in United Kingdom and international waters of 5. However, this percentage may be exceeded in the first 24 hours following the beginning of the fishing on a specific ground. The total incidental catch of other species in 6 and 7 and in United Kingdom and international waters of 5 shall not exceed the following amount in tonnes (OTH/*5B67-): 0. By-catch of cod under this provision in area 6a may not be more than 5 %. |
| | | |
| (4) | Including ling. The following quotas for Norway shall only be fished with longlines in 6 and 7 and in United Kingdom and international waters of 5: |
| Ling (LIN/*5B67-) | 0 | |
| Tusk (USK/*5B67-) | 0 | |
| (5) | The tusk and ling quotas for Norway are interchangeable up to the following amount, in tonnes: |
| | 0 | | |

Species:

Tusk

Brosme brosme

Zone:

6 and 7; United Kingdom and international waters of 5

(USK/567EI.)

Germany

59

(1)

Precautionary TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Spain

208

(1)

France

2 465

(1)

Ireland

238

(1)

Others

59

(2)

Union

3 029

(1)

Norway

0

(3)(4)(5)

United Kingdom

1 265

(1)

TAC

4 294

(1)

Special condition: of which up to 10 % may be fished in United Kingdom and Union waters of 4 (USK/*04-C.).

(2)

Exclusively for by-catches. Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (USK/567EI_AMS).

(3)

Special condition: of which an incidental catch of other species of 25 % per vessel, at any moment, is authorised in 6 and 7 and in United Kingdom and international waters of 5. However, this percentage may be exceeded in the first 24 hours following the beginning of the fishing on a specific ground. The total incidental catch of other species in 6 and 7 and in United Kingdom and international waters of 5 shall not exceed the following amount in tonnes (OTH/*5B67-): 0. By-catch of cod under this provision in area 6a may not be more than 5 %.

(4)

Including ling. The following quotas for Norway shall only be fished with longlines in 6 and 7 and in United Kingdom and international waters of 5:

Ling (LIN/*5B67-)

0

Tusk (USK/*5B67-)

0

(5)

The tusk and ling quotas for Norway are interchangeable up to the following amount, in tonnes:

0

| Species: | Boarfishes

  Caproidae | Zone: | 6, 7 and 8
  (BOR/678-) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | | 5 592 | | Precautionary TAC |
| Ireland | | 15 749 | |
| Union | | 21 341 | |
| United Kingdom | | 1 450 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 22 791 | |

Species:

Boarfishes

Caproidae

Zone:

6, 7 and 8

(BOR/678-)

Denmark

5 592

Precautionary TAC

Ireland

15 749

Union

21 341

United Kingdom

1 450

TAC

22 791

| Species: | Herring(1)


  Clupea harengus | Zone: | Union, United Kingdom and Norwegian waters of 4 north of 53° 30' N
  (HER/4AB.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | | 62 975 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies |
| Germany | | 41 147 | |
| France | | 20 500 | |
| Netherlands | | 51 946 | |
| Sweden | | 4 093 | |
| Union | | 180 661 | |
| Faroe Islands | | 0 | |
| Norway | | 124 012 | (2) |
| United Kingdom | | 75 916 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 427 628 | |
| (1) | Catches of herring taken in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes equal to or larger than 32 mm. |
| (2) | Catches taken within this quota are to be deducted from Norway’s share of the TAC. Within the limit of this quota, no more than the following quantity may be taken in United Kingdom and Union waters of 4a and 4b (HER/*4AB-C): 2 700 . |
| | | | |
| Special condition: within the limits of these quotas, no more than the quantity given below may be taken by the Union in Norwegian waters south of 62° N: |
| Norwegian waters south of 62o N (HER/*4N-S62) | |
| Union | | 2 700 | | |

Species:

Herring(1)

Clupea harengus

Zone:

Union, United Kingdom and Norwegian waters of 4 north of 53° 30' N

(HER/4AB.)

Denmark

62 975

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Germany

41 147

France

20 500

Netherlands

51 946

Sweden

4 093

Union

180 661

Faroe Islands

0

Norway

124 012

(2)

United Kingdom

75 916

TAC

427 628

(1)

Catches of herring taken in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes equal to or larger than 32 mm.

(2)

Catches taken within this quota are to be deducted from Norway’s share of the TAC. Within the limit of this quota, no more than the following quantity may be taken in United Kingdom and Union waters of 4a and 4b (HER/*4AB-C): 2 700 .

Special condition: within the limits of these quotas, no more than the quantity given below may be taken by the Union in Norwegian waters south of 62° N:

Norwegian waters south of 62o N (HER/*4N-S62)

Union

2 700

| Species: | Herring(1)


  Clupea harengus | Zone: | 4c and 7d(2)

  (HER/4CXB7D) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 8 735 | (3) | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies |
| Denmark | | 909 | (3) |
| Germany | | 594 | (3) |
| France | | 11 324 | (3) |
| Netherlands | | 20 058 | (3) |
| Union | | 41 620 | (3) |
| United Kingdom | | 5 419 | (3) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 427 628 | |
| (1) | Exclusively for catches of herring taken in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes equal to or larger than 32 mm. |
| (2) | Except Blackwater stock, i.e. the herring stock in the maritime region of the Thames estuary within a zone delimited by a rhumb line running due south from Landguard Point (51° 56' N, 1° 19,1' E) to latitude 51° 33' N and hence due west to a point on the coast of the United Kingdom. |
| (3) | Special condition: up to 50 % of this quota may be taken in 4b (HER/*04B.). |

Species:

Herring(1)

Clupea harengus

Zone:

4c and 7d(2)

(HER/4CXB7D)

Belgium

8 735

(3)

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Denmark

909

(3)

Germany

594

(3)

France

11 324

(3)

Netherlands

20 058

(3)

Union

41 620

(3)

United Kingdom

5 419

(3)

TAC

427 628

(1)

Exclusively for catches of herring taken in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes equal to or larger than 32 mm.

(2)

Except Blackwater stock, i.e. the herring stock in the maritime region of the Thames estuary within a zone delimited by a rhumb line running due south from Landguard Point (51° 56' N, 1° 19,1' E) to latitude 51° 33' N and hence due west to a point on the coast of the United Kingdom.

(3)

Special condition: up to 50 % of this quota may be taken in 4b (HER/*04B.).

| Species: | Herring

  Clupea harengus | Zone: | 6b and 6aN; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b(1)

  (HER/5B6ANB) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | | 347 | (2) | Precautionary TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| France | | 66 | (2) |
| Ireland | | 470 | (2) |
| Netherlands | | 347 | (2) |
| Union | | 1 230 | (2) |
| United Kingdom | | 2 250 | (2) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 3 480 | |
| (1) | Reference is to the herring stock in the part of ICES zone 6a which lies east of 7° W and north of 55° N, or west of 7° W and north of 56° N, excluding the Clyde. |
| (2) | It shall be prohibited to target any herring in the part of the ICES zones subject to this TAC that lies between 56° N and 57° 30' N, with the exception of a six nautical mile belt measured from the baseline of the United Kingdom’s territorial sea. |

Species:

Herring

Clupea harengus

Zone:

6b and 6aN; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b(1)

(HER/5B6ANB)

Germany

347

(2)

Precautionary TAC

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

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

France

66

(2)

Ireland

470

(2)

Netherlands

347

(2)

Union

1 230

(2)

United Kingdom

2 250

(2)

TAC

3 480

(1)

Reference is to the herring stock in the part of ICES zone 6a which lies east of 7° W and north of 55° N, or west of 7° W and north of 56° N, excluding the Clyde.

(2)

It shall be prohibited to target any herring in the part of the ICES zones subject to this TAC that lies between 56° N and 57° 30' N, with the exception of a six nautical mile belt measured from the baseline of the United Kingdom’s territorial sea.

| Species: | Herring

  Clupea harengus | Zone: | 6aS(1), 7b, 7c
  (HER/6AS7BC) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ireland | | 1 236 | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| Netherlands | | 124 | |
| Union | | 1 360 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 1 360 | |
| (1) | Reference is to the herring stock in 6a south of 56o 00' N and west of 07o 00' W. |

Species:

Herring

Clupea harengus

Zone:

6aS(1), 7b, 7c

(HER/6AS7BC)

Ireland

1 236

Precautionary TAC

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

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

Netherlands

124

Union

1 360

TAC

1 360

(1)

Reference is to the herring stock in 6a south of 56o 00' N and west of 07o 00' W.

| Species: | Herring

  Clupea harengus | Zone: | 7a(1)

  (HER/07A/MM) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ireland | | 719 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies |
| Union | | 719 | |
| United Kingdom | | 7 736 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 8 455 | |
| (1) | This zone is reduced by the area bounded:






  — | to the north by latitude 52o 30' N, |

Species:

Herring

Clupea harengus

Zone:

7a(1)

(HER/07A/MM)

Ireland

719

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Union

719

United Kingdom

7 736

TAC

8 455

(1)

This zone is reduced by the area bounded:

—

to the north by latitude 52o 30' N,

| — | to the south by latitude 52o 00' N, |
| --- | --- |

—

to the south by latitude 52o 00' N,

| — | to the west by the coast of Ireland, |
| --- | --- |

—

to the west by the coast of Ireland,

| — | to the east by the coast of the United Kingdom. |
| --- | --- |

—

to the east by the coast of the United Kingdom.

| Species: | Herring

  Clupea harengus | Zone: | 7e and 7f
  (HER/7EF.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| France | | 465 | | Precautionary TAC |
| Union | | 465 | |
| United Kingdom | | 465 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 930 | |

Species:

Herring

Clupea harengus

Zone:

7e and 7f

(HER/7EF.)

France

465

Precautionary TAC

Union

465

United Kingdom

465

TAC

930

| Species: | Herring

  Clupea harengus | Zone: | 7a south of 52°30’N; 7g(1), 7h(1), 7j(1) and 7k(1)

  (HER/7G-K.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | | 10 | (2) | Analytical TAC |
| France | | 54 | (2) |
| Ireland | | 750 | (2) |
| Netherlands | | 54 | (2) |
| Union | | 868 | (2) |
| United Kingdom | | 1 | (3) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 869 | (2) |
| (1) | This zone is increased by the area bounded:






  — | to the north by latitude 52o 30' N, |

Species:

Herring

Clupea harengus

Zone:

7a south of 52°30’N; 7g(1), 7h(1), 7j(1) and 7k(1)

(HER/7G-K.)

Germany

10

(2)

Analytical TAC

France

54

(2)

Ireland

750

(2)

Netherlands

54

(2)

Union

868

(2)

United Kingdom

1

(3)

TAC

869

(2)

(1)

This zone is increased by the area bounded:

—

to the north by latitude 52o 30' N,

| — | to the south by latitude 52o 00' N, |
| --- | --- |

—

to the south by latitude 52o 00' N,

| — | to the west by the coast of Ireland, |
| --- | --- |

—

to the west by the coast of Ireland,

| — | to the east by the coast of the United Kingdom. |
| --- | --- |

—

to the east by the coast of the United Kingdom.

(2)

This quota may only be allocated to vessels participating in the sentinel fishery to allow fisheries-based data collection for this stock as assessed by ICES. The Member States concerned shall communicate the name(s) of the vessel(s) to the Commission before allowing any catches.

(3)

This quota may only be allocated to vessels participating in the sentinel fishery to allow fisheries-based data collection for this stock as assessed by ICES. United Kingdom fisheries administrations shall communicate the name(s) of the vessel(s) to the Marine Management Organisation before allowing any catches.

| Species: | Cod

  Gadus morhua | Zone: | 6b; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b west of 12o 00' W and of 12 and 14
  (COD/5W6-14) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 0 | (1) | Precautionary TAC |
| Germany | | 1 | (1) |
| France | | 8 | (1) |
| Ireland | | 14 | (1) |
| Union | | 23 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | | 51 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 74 | (1) |
| (1) | Exclusively for by-catches of cod in fisheries for other species. No directed fisheries for cod are permitted under this TAC. |

Species:

Cod

Gadus morhua

Zone:

6b; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b west of 12o 00' W and of 12 and 14

(COD/5W6-14)

Belgium

0

(1)

Precautionary TAC

Germany

1

(1)

France

8

(1)

Ireland

14

(1)

Union

23

(1)

United Kingdom

51

(1)

TAC

74

(1)

(1)

Exclusively for by-catches of cod in fisheries for other species. No directed fisheries for cod are permitted under this TAC.

| Species: | Cod

  Gadus morhua | Zone | 6a; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b east of 12o 00' W
  (COD/5BE6A) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 2 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 9 of this Regulation applies
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| Germany | | 11 | (1) |
| France | | 117 | (1) |
| Ireland | | 219 | (1) |
| Union | | 349 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | | 930 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 1 279 | (1) |
| (1) | Exclusively for by-catches of cod in fisheries for other species. No directed fisheries for cod are permitted under this quota. |

Species:

Cod

Gadus morhua

Zone

6a; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b east of 12o 00' W

(COD/5BE6A)

Belgium

2

(1)

Analytical TAC

Article 9 of this Regulation applies

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

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

Germany

11

(1)

France

117

(1)

Ireland

219

(1)

Union

349

(1)

United Kingdom

930

(1)

TAC

1 279

(1)

(1)

Exclusively for by-catches of cod in fisheries for other species. No directed fisheries for cod are permitted under this quota.

| Species: | Cod

  Gadus morhua | Zone: | 7a
  (COD/07A.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 3 | (1) | Precautionary TAC |
| France | | 7 | (1) |
| Ireland | | 104 | (1) |
| Netherlands | | 1 | (1) |
| Union | | 115 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | | 91 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 206 | (1) |
| (1) | Exclusively for by-catches of cod in fisheries for other species. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. |

Species:

Cod

Gadus morhua

Zone:

7a

(COD/07A.)

Belgium

3

(1)

Precautionary TAC

France

7

(1)

Ireland

104

(1)

Netherlands

1

(1)

Union

115

(1)

United Kingdom

91

(1)

TAC

206

(1)

(1)

Exclusively for by-catches of cod in fisheries for other species. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.

| Species: | Cod

  Gadus morhua | Zone: | 7b, 7c, 7e-k, 8, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1
  (COD/7XAD34) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 14 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 9 of this Regulation applies
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| France | | 231 | (1) |
| Ireland | | 338 | (1) |
| Netherlands | | 0 | (1) |
| Union | | 583 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | | 61 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 644 | (1) |
| (1) | Exclusively for by-catches of cod in fisheries for other species. No directed fisheries for cod are permitted under this quota. |

Species:

Cod

Gadus morhua

Zone:

7b, 7c, 7e-k, 8, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1

(COD/7XAD34)

Belgium

14

(1)

Analytical TAC

Article 9 of this Regulation applies

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

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

France

231

(1)

Ireland

338

(1)

Netherlands

0

(1)

Union

583

(1)

United Kingdom

61

(1)

TAC

644

(1)

(1)

Exclusively for by-catches of cod in fisheries for other species. No directed fisheries for cod are permitted under this quota.

| Species: | Megrims

  Lepidorhombus spp. | Zone: | United Kingdom and Union waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a
  (LEZ/2AC4-C) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 8 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies |
| Denmark | | 7 | (1) |
| Germany | | 7 | (1) |
| France | | 45 | (1) |
| Netherlands | | 36 | (1) |
| Union | | 103 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | | 2 660 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 2 763 | |
| (1) | Special condition: of which up to 20 % may be fished in United Kingdom, Union and international waters of 6a north of 58° 30’ N (LEZ/*6AN58). |

Species:

Megrims

Lepidorhombus spp.

Zone:

United Kingdom and Union waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a

(LEZ/2AC4-C)

Belgium

8

(1)

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Denmark

7

(1)

Germany

7

(1)

France

45

(1)

Netherlands

36

(1)

Union

103

(1)

United Kingdom

2 660

(1)

TAC

2 763

(1)

Special condition: of which up to 20 % may be fished in United Kingdom, Union and international waters of 6a north of 58° 30’ N (LEZ/*6AN58).

| Species: | Megrims

  Lepidorhombus spp. | Zone: | 6; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14
  (LEZ/56-14) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | | 550 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies |
| France | | 2 146 | (1) |
| Ireland | | 627 | (1) |
| Union | | 3 323 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | | 2 258 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 5 581 | |
| (1) | Special condition: of which up to 25 % may be fished in United Kingdom and Union waters of 2a and 4 (LEZ/*2AC4C). |

Species:

Megrims

Lepidorhombus spp.

Zone:

6; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14

(LEZ/56-14)

Spain

550

(1)

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

France

2 146

(1)

Ireland

627

(1)

Union

3 323

(1)

United Kingdom

2 258

(1)

TAC

5 581

(1)

Special condition: of which up to 25 % may be fished in United Kingdom and Union waters of 2a and 4 (LEZ/*2AC4C).

| Species: | Megrims

  Lepidorhombus spp. | Zone: | 7
  (LEZ/07.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 461 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies |
| Spain | | 5 124 | (2) |
| France | | 6 219 | (2) |
| Ireland | | 2 827 | (2) |
| Union | | 14 631 | |
| United Kingdom | | 3 660 | (2) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 18 916 | |
| (1) | 10 % of this quota may be used in United Kingdom, Union and international waters of 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e (LEZ/*8ABDE) for by-catches in directed fisheries for sole. |
| (2) | 35 % of this quota may be fished in United Kingdom, Union and international waters of 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e (LEZ/*8ABDE). |

Species:

Megrims

Lepidorhombus spp.

Zone:

7

(LEZ/07.)

Belgium

461

(1)

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Spain

5 124

(2)

France

6 219

(2)

Ireland

2 827

(2)

Union

14 631

United Kingdom

3 660

(2)

TAC

18 916

(1)

10 % of this quota may be used in United Kingdom, Union and international waters of 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e (LEZ/*8ABDE) for by-catches in directed fisheries for sole.

(2)

35 % of this quota may be fished in United Kingdom, Union and international waters of 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e (LEZ/*8ABDE).

| Species: | Megrims

  Lepidorhombus spp. | Zone: | 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e
  (LEZ/8ABDE.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | | 1 035 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies |
| France | | 835 | |
| Union | | 1 870 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 1 870 | |

Species:

Megrims

Lepidorhombus spp.

Zone:

8a, 8b, 8d and 8e

(LEZ/8ABDE.)

Spain

1 035

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

France

835

Union

1 870

TAC

1 870

| Species: | Anglerfishes

  Lophiidae | Zone: | United Kingdom and Union waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a
  (ANF/2AC4-C) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 221 | (1)(2) | Precautionary TAC |
| Denmark | | 488 | (1)(2) |
| Germany | | 238 | (1)(2) |
| France | | 45 | (1)(2) |
| Netherlands | | 167 | (1)(2) |
| Sweden | | 6 | (1)(2) |
| Union | | 1 165 | (1)(2) |
| United Kingdom | | 7 849 | (1)(2) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 9 014 | |
| (1) | Special condition: of which up to 30 % may be fished in United Kingdom, Union and international waters of 6a north of 58° 30’ N (ANF/*6AN58). |
| (2) | Special condition: of which up to 10 % may be fished in United Kingdom waters of 6a south of 58° 30’ N; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14 (ANF/*56-14). |

Species:

Anglerfishes

Lophiidae

Zone:

United Kingdom and Union waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a

(ANF/2AC4-C)

Belgium

221

(1)(2)

Precautionary TAC

Denmark

488

(1)(2)

Germany

238

(1)(2)

France

45

(1)(2)

Netherlands

167

(1)(2)

Sweden

6

(1)(2)

Union

1 165

(1)(2)

United Kingdom

7 849

(1)(2)

TAC

9 014

(1)

Special condition: of which up to 30 % may be fished in United Kingdom, Union and international waters of 6a north of 58° 30’ N (ANF/*6AN58).

(2)

Special condition: of which up to 10 % may be fished in United Kingdom waters of 6a south of 58° 30’ N; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14 (ANF/*56-14).

| Species: | Anglerfishes

  Lophiidae | Zone: | 6; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14
  (ANF/56-14) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 158 | (1) | Precautionary TAC |
| Germany | | 180 | (1) |
| Spain | | 169 | (1) |
| France | | 1 944 | (1) |
| Ireland | | 439 | (1) |
| Netherlands | | 152 | (1) |
| Union | | 3 042 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | | 2 060 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 5 102 | |
| (1) | Special condition: of which up to 20 % may be fished in United Kingdom and Union waters of 2a and 4 (ANF/*2AC4C). |

Species:

Anglerfishes

Lophiidae

Zone:

6; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14

(ANF/56-14)

Belgium

158

(1)

Precautionary TAC

Germany

180

(1)

Spain

169

(1)

France

1 944

(1)

Ireland

439

(1)

Netherlands

152

(1)

Union

3 042

(1)

United Kingdom

2 060

(1)

TAC

5 102

(1)

Special condition: of which up to 20 % may be fished in United Kingdom and Union waters of 2a and 4 (ANF/*2AC4C).

| Species: | Anglerfishes

  Lophiidae | Zone: | 7
  (ANF/07.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 3 629 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies |
| Germany | | 405 | (1) |
| Spain | | 1 442 | (1) |
| France | | 23 291 | (1) |
| Ireland | | 2 977 | (1) |
| Netherlands | | 470 | (1) |
| Union | | 32 214 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | | 8 959 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 41 173 | |
| (1) | Special condition: of which up to 10 % may be fished in United Kingdom, Union and international waters of 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e (ANF/*8ABDE). |

Species:

Anglerfishes

Lophiidae

Zone:

7

(ANF/07.)

Belgium

3 629

(1)

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Germany

405

(1)

Spain

1 442

(1)

France

23 291

(1)

Ireland

2 977

(1)

Netherlands

470

(1)

Union

32 214

(1)

United Kingdom

8 959

(1)

TAC

41 173

(1)

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

| Species: | Anglerfishes

  Lophiidae | Zone: | 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e
  (ANF/8ABDE.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | | 1 681 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies |
| France | | 9 351 | |
| Union | | 11 032 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 11 032 | |

Species:

Anglerfishes

Lophiidae

Zone:

8a, 8b, 8d and 8e

(ANF/8ABDE.)

Spain

1 681

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

France

9 351

Union

11 032

TAC

11 032

| Species: | Haddock

  Melanogrammus aeglefinus | Zone: | United Kingdom, Union and international waters of 6b; international waters of 12 and 14
  (HAD/6B1214) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 12 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies |
| Germany | | 12 | |
| France | | 542 | |
| Ireland | | 385 | |
| Union | | 951 | |
| United Kingdom | | 4 874 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 5 825 | |

Species:

Haddock

Melanogrammus aeglefinus

Zone:

United Kingdom, Union and international waters of 6b; international waters of 12 and 14

(HAD/6B1214)

Belgium

12

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Germany

12

France

542

Ireland

385

Union

951

United Kingdom

4 874

TAC

5 825

| Species: | Haddock

  Melanogrammus aeglefinus | Zone: | 7b-k, 8, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1
  (HAD/7X7A34) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 146 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies |
| France | | 8 762 | |
| Ireland | | 2 920 | |
| Union | | 11 828 | |
| United Kingdom | | 2 550 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 15 000 | |

Species:

Haddock

Melanogrammus aeglefinus

Zone:

7b-k, 8, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1

(HAD/7X7A34)

Belgium

146

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

France

8 762

Ireland

2 920

Union

11 828

United Kingdom

2 550

TAC

15 000

| Species: | Haddock

  Melanogrammus aeglefinus | Zone: | 7a
  (HAD/07A.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 43 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies |
| France | | 196 | |
| Ireland | | 1 171 | |
| Union | | 1 410 | |
| United Kingdom | | 1 628 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 3 038 | |

Species:

Haddock

Melanogrammus aeglefinus

Zone:

7a

(HAD/07A.)

Belgium

43

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

France

196

Ireland

1 171

Union

1 410

United Kingdom

1 628

TAC

3 038

| Species: | Whiting

  Merlangius merlangus | Zone: | 6; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14
  (WHG/56-14) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | | 5 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 9 of this Regulation applies
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| France | | 94 | (1) |
| Ireland | | 561 | (1) |
| Union | | 660 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | | 1 140 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 1 800 | (1) |
| (1) | Exclusively for by-catches of whiting in fisheries for other species. No directed fisheries for whiting are permitted under this quota. |

Species:

Whiting

Merlangius merlangus

Zone:

6; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14

(WHG/56-14)

Germany

5

(1)

Analytical TAC

Article 9 of this Regulation applies

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

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

France

94

(1)

Ireland

561

(1)

Union

660

(1)

United Kingdom

1 140

(1)

TAC

1 800

(1)

(1)

Exclusively for by-catches of whiting in fisheries for other species. No directed fisheries for whiting are permitted under this quota.

| Species: | Whiting

  Merlangius merlangus | Zone: | 7a
  (WHG/07A.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 2 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 9 of this Regulation applies
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| France | | 22 | (1) |
| Ireland | | 274 | (1) |
| Netherlands | | 1 | (1) |
| Union | | 299 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | | 422 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 721 | (1) |
| (1) | Exclusively for by-catches of whiting in fisheries for other species. No directed fisheries for whiting are permitted under this quota. |

Species:

Whiting

Merlangius merlangus

Zone:

7a

(WHG/07A.)

Belgium

2

(1)

Analytical TAC

Article 9 of this Regulation applies

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

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

France

22

(1)

Ireland

274

(1)

Netherlands

1

(1)

Union

299

(1)

United Kingdom

422

(1)

TAC

721

(1)

(1)

Exclusively for by-catches of whiting in fisheries for other species. No directed fisheries for whiting are permitted under this quota.

| Species: | Whiting

  Merlangius merlangus | Zone: | 7b, 7c, 7d, 7e, 7f, 7g, 7h, 7j and 7k
  (WHG/7X7A-C) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 79 | | Analytical TAC |
| France | | 4 960 | |
| Ireland | | 3 972 | |
| Netherlands | | 41 | |
| Union | | 9 052 | |
| United Kingdom | | 1 188 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 10 696 | |

Species:

Whiting

Merlangius merlangus

Zone:

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

(WHG/7X7A-C)

Belgium

79

Analytical TAC

France

4 960

Ireland

3 972

Netherlands

41

Union

9 052

United Kingdom

1 188

TAC

10 696

| Species: | Hake

  Merluccius merluccius | Zone: | 3a
  (HKE/03A.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | | 2 192 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies |
| Sweden | | 187 | (1) |
| Union | | 2 379 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 2 379 | |
| (1) | Transfers of this quota may be effected to United Kingdom and Union waters of 2a and 4. However, such transfers shall be notified in advance to the Commission and to the United Kingdom. |

Species:

Hake

Merluccius merluccius

Zone:

3a

(HKE/03A.)

Denmark

2 192

(1)

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Sweden

187

(1)

Union

2 379

TAC

2 379

(1)

Transfers of this quota may be effected to United Kingdom and Union waters of 2a and 4. However, such transfers shall be notified in advance to the Commission and to the United Kingdom.

| Species: | Hake

  Merluccius merluccius | Zone: | United Kingdom and Union waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a
  (HKE/2AC4-C) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 27 | (1)(2) | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies |
| Denmark | | 1 110 | (1)(2) |
| Germany | | 127 | (1)(2) |
| France | | 245 | (1)(2) |
| Netherlands | | 64 | (1)(2) |
| Union | | 1 573 | (1)(2) |
| United Kingdom | | 1 181 | (1)(2) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 2 754 | |
| (1) | Not more than 10 % of this quota may be used for by-catch in 3a (HKE/*03A.). |
| (2) | Special condition: of which up to 6 % may be fished in United Kingdom, Union and international waters of 6a north of 58° 30’ N (HKE/*6AN58). |

Species:

Hake

Merluccius merluccius

Zone:

United Kingdom and Union waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a

(HKE/2AC4-C)

Belgium

27

(1)(2)

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Denmark

1 110

(1)(2)

Germany

127

(1)(2)

France

245

(1)(2)

Netherlands

64

(1)(2)

Union

1 573

(1)(2)

United Kingdom

1 181

(1)(2)

TAC

2 754

(1)

Not more than 10 % of this quota may be used for by-catch in 3a (HKE/*03A.).

(2)

Special condition: of which up to 6 % may be fished in United Kingdom, Union and international waters of 6a north of 58° 30’ N (HKE/*6AN58).

| Species: | Hake

  Merluccius merluccius | Zone: | 6 and 7; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14
  (HKE/571214) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 397 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies |
| Spain | | 12 735 | (1) |
| France | | 19 666 | (1) |
| Ireland | | 2 383 | (1) |
| Netherlands | | 256 | (1) |
| Union | | 35 437 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | | 8 831 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 44 268 | |
| (1) | Transfers of this quota may be effected to United Kingdom, Union and international waters of 2a and 4. However, such transfers shall be notified retrospectively annually to the Union or the United Kingdom respectively. Member States shall notify such transfers in advance to the Commission. |
| Special condition: within the limits of these quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zones: |
| 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e (HKE/*8ABDE) | | |
| Belgium | | 53 | | |
| Spain | | 2 105 | | |
| France | | 2 105 | | |
| Ireland | | 263 | | |
| Netherlands | | 26 | | |
| Union | | 4 552 | | |
| United Kingdom | | 1 184 | | |

Species:

Hake

Merluccius merluccius

Zone:

6 and 7; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14

(HKE/571214)

Belgium

397

(1)

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Spain

12 735

(1)

France

19 666

(1)

Ireland

2 383

(1)

Netherlands

256

(1)

Union

35 437

(1)

United Kingdom

8 831

(1)

TAC

44 268

(1)

Transfers of this quota may be effected to United Kingdom, Union and international waters of 2a and 4. However, such transfers shall be notified retrospectively annually to the Union or the United Kingdom respectively. Member States shall notify such transfers in advance to the Commission.

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

8a, 8b, 8d and 8e (HKE/*8ABDE)

Belgium

53

Spain

2 105

France

2 105

Ireland

263

Netherlands

26

Union

4 552

United Kingdom

1 184

| Species: | Hake

  Merluccius merluccius | Zone: | 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e
  (HKE/8ABDE.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 13 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies |
| Spain | | 9 085 | |
| France | | 20 401 | |
| Netherlands | | 26 | (1) |
| Union | | 29 525 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 29 525 | |
| (1) | Transfers of this quota may be effected to United Kingdom and Union waters of 2a and 4. However, such transfers shall be notified in advance to the Commission and to the United Kingdom. |
| Special condition: within the limits of these quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zones: |
| 6 and 7; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14 (HKE/*57-14) | |
| Belgium | | 3 | | |
| Spain | | 2 631 | | |
| France | | 4 737 | | |
| Netherlands | | 8 | | |
| Union | | 7 379 | | |

Species:

Hake

Merluccius merluccius

Zone:

8a, 8b, 8d and 8e

(HKE/8ABDE.)

Belgium

13

(1)

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Spain

9 085

France

20 401

Netherlands

26

(1)

Union

29 525

TAC

29 525

(1)

Transfers of this quota may be effected to United Kingdom and Union waters of 2a and 4. However, such transfers shall be notified in advance to the Commission and to the United Kingdom.

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

6 and 7; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14 (HKE/*57-14)

Belgium

3

Spain

2 631

France

4 737

Netherlands

8

Union

7 379

| Species: | Lemon sole and witch flounder

  Microstomus kitt and

  Glyptocephalus cynoglossus | Zone: | United Kingdom and Union waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a
  (L/W/2AC4-C) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 212 | | Precautionary TAC |
| Denmark | | 582 | |
| Germany | | 75 | |
| France | | 160 | |
| Netherlands | | 485 | |
| Sweden | | 7 | |
| Union | | 1 521 | |
| United Kingdom | | 2 766 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 4 287 | |

Species:

Lemon sole and witch flounder

Microstomus kitt and

Glyptocephalus cynoglossus

Zone:

United Kingdom and Union waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a

(L/W/2AC4-C)

Belgium

212

Precautionary TAC

Denmark

582

Germany

75

France

160

Netherlands

485

Sweden

7

Union

1 521

United Kingdom

2 766

TAC

4 287

| Species: | Blue ling

  Molva dypterygia | Zone: | 6 and 7; United Kingdom and international waters of 5
  (BLI/5B67-) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | | 109 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies |
| Estonia | | 16 | |
| Spain | | 342 | |
| France | | 7 795 | |
| Ireland | | 30 | |
| Lithuania | | 7 | |
| Poland | | 3 | |
| Others | | 30 | (1) |
| Union | | 8 332 | |
| Norway | | 0 | (2) |
| Faroe Islands | | 0 | (3) |
| United Kingdom | | 2 527 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 10 859 | |
| (1) | Exclusively for by-catches. Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (BLI/5B67_AMS). |
| (2) | To be fished in Union waters of 4, 6 and 7 (BLI/*24X7C). |
| (3) | By-catches of roundnose grenadier and black scabbardfish are to be counted against this quota. To be fished in Union waters of 6a north of 56° 30′ N and 6b. This provision shall not apply for catches subject to the landing obligation. |

Species:

Blue ling

Molva dypterygia

Zone:

6 and 7; United Kingdom and international waters of 5

(BLI/5B67-)

Germany

109

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Estonia

16

Spain

342

France

7 795

Ireland

30

Lithuania

7

Poland

3

Others

30

(1)

Union

8 332

Norway

0

(2)

Faroe Islands

0

(3)

United Kingdom

2 527

TAC

10 859

(1)

Exclusively for by-catches. Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (BLI/5B67_AMS).

(2)

To be fished in Union waters of 4, 6 and 7 (BLI/*24X7C).

(3)

By-catches of roundnose grenadier and black scabbardfish are to be counted against this quota. To be fished in Union waters of 6a north of 56° 30′ N and 6b. This provision shall not apply for catches subject to the landing obligation.

| Species: | Blue ling

  Molva dypterygia | Zone: | International waters of 12
  (BLI/12INT-) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Estonia | | 0 | (1) | Precautionary TAC |
| Spain | | 73 | (1) |
| France | | 2 | (1) |
| Lithuania | | 1 | (1) |
| Others | | 0 | (1)(2) |
| Union | | 76 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | | 1 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 77 | (1) |
| (1) | Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. |
| (2) | Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (BLI/12INT_AMS). |

Species:

Blue ling

Molva dypterygia

Zone:

International waters of 12

(BLI/12INT-)

Estonia

0

(1)

Precautionary TAC

Spain

73

(1)

France

2

(1)

Lithuania

1

(1)

Others

0

(1)(2)

Union

76

(1)

United Kingdom

1

(1)

TAC

77

(1)

(1)

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

(2)

Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (BLI/12INT_AMS).

| Species: | Blue ling

  Molva dypterygia | Zone: | United Kingdom and international waters of 2; United Kingdom and Union waters of 4
  (BLI/24-) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | | 2 | | Precautionary TAC |
| Germany | | 2 | |
| Ireland | | 2 | |
| France | | 12 | |
| Others | | 2 | (1) |
| Union | | 20 | |
| United Kingdom | | 7 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 27 | |
| (1) | Exclusively for by-catches. Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (BLI/24_AMS). |

Species:

Blue ling

Molva dypterygia

Zone:

United Kingdom and international waters of 2; United Kingdom and Union waters of 4

(BLI/24-)

Denmark

2

Precautionary TAC

Germany

2

Ireland

2

France

12

Others

2

(1)

Union

20

United Kingdom

7

TAC

27

(1)

Exclusively for by-catches. Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (BLI/24_AMS).

| Species: | Blue ling

  Molva dypterygia | Zone: | Union waters of 3a
  (BLI/03A-) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | | 1,5 | | Precautionary TAC |
| Germany | | 1 | |
| Sweden | | 1,5 | |
| Union | | 4 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 4 | |

Species:

Blue ling

Molva dypterygia

Zone:

Union waters of 3a

(BLI/03A-)

Denmark

1,5

Precautionary TAC

Germany

1

Sweden

1,5

Union

4

TAC

4

| Species: | Ling

  Molva molva | Zone: | United Kingdom and international waters of 1 and 2
  (LIN/1/2.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | | 9 | | Precautionary TAC |
| Germany | | 9 | |
| France | | 9 | |
| Others | | 3 | (1) |
| Union | | 30 | |
| United Kingdom | | 8 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 38 | |
| (1) | Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (LIN/1/2_AMS). |

Species:

Ling

Molva molva

Zone:

United Kingdom and international waters of 1 and 2

(LIN/1/2.)

Denmark

9

Precautionary TAC

Germany

9

France

9

Others

3

(1)

Union

30

United Kingdom

8

TAC

38

(1)

Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (LIN/1/2_AMS).

| Species: | Ling

  Molva molva | Zone: | Union waters of 3a
  (LIN/03A-C.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 11 | | Precautionary TAC |
| Denmark | | 79 | |
| Germany | | 11 | |
| Sweden | | 32 | |
| Union | | 133 | |
| United Kingdom | | 11 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 144 | |

Species:

Ling

Molva molva

Zone:

Union waters of 3a

(LIN/03A-C.)

Belgium

11

Precautionary TAC

Denmark

79

Germany

11

Sweden

32

Union

133

United Kingdom

11

TAC

144

| Species: | Ling

  Molva molva | Zone: | United Kingdom and Union waters of 4
  (LIN/04-C.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 18 | (1)(2) | Precautionary TAC |
| Denmark | | 277 | (1)(2) |
| Germany | | 171 | (1)(2) |
| France | | 154 | (1) |
| Netherlands | | 6 | (1) |
| Sweden | | 12 | (1)(2) |
| Union | | 638 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | | 2 473 | (1)(2) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 3 127 | |
| (1) | Special condition: of which up to 20 % may be fished in United Kingdom, Union and international waters of 6a north of 58° 30’ N (LIN/*6AN58). |
| (2) | Special condition: of which up to 25 % but no more than 75 tonnes may be fished in Union waters of 3a (LIN/*03A-C). |

Species:

Ling

Molva molva

Zone:

United Kingdom and Union waters of 4

(LIN/04-C.)

Belgium

18

(1)(2)

Precautionary TAC

Denmark

277

(1)(2)

Germany

171

(1)(2)

France

154

(1)

Netherlands

6

(1)

Sweden

12

(1)(2)

Union

638

(1)

United Kingdom

2 473

(1)(2)

TAC

3 127

(1)

Special condition: of which up to 20 % may be fished in United Kingdom, Union and international waters of 6a north of 58° 30’ N (LIN/*6AN58).

(2)

Special condition: of which up to 25 % but no more than 75 tonnes may be fished in Union waters of 3a (LIN/*03A-C).

| Species: | Ling

  Molva molva | Zone: | United Kingdom and international waters of 5
  (LIN/05EI.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 8 | | Precautionary TAC |
| Denmark | | 6 | |
| Germany | | 6 | |
| France | | 6 | |
| Union | | 26 | |
| United Kingdom | | 6 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 32 | |

Species:

Ling

Molva molva

Zone:

United Kingdom and international waters of 5

(LIN/05EI.)

Belgium

8

Precautionary TAC

Denmark

6

Germany

6

France

6

Union

26

United Kingdom

6

TAC

32

| Species: | Ling

  Molva molva | Zone: | 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10; international waters of 12 and 14
  (LIN/6X14.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 54 | (1) | Precautionary TAC |
| Denmark | | 10 | (1) |
| Germany | | 196 | (1) |
| Ireland | | 1 059 | (1) |
| Spain | | 3 965 | (1) |
| France | | 4 226 | (1) |
| Portugal | | 10 | (1) |
| Union | | 9 520 | (1) |
| Norway | | 0 | (2)(3)(4) |
| Faroe Islands | | 0 | (5)(6) |
| United Kingdom | | 5 532 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 15 052 | |
| (1) | Special condition: of which up to 40 % may be fished in United Kingdom and Union waters of 4 (LIN/*04-C.). |
| (2) | Special condition: of which an incidental catch of other species of 25 % per vessel, at any moment, is authorised in 5b, 6 and 7. However, this percentage may be exceeded in the first 24 hours following the beginning of the fishing on a specific ground. The total incidental catch of other species in 5b, 6 and 7 shall not exceed the following amount in tonnes (OTH/*6X14.): 0. By-catch of cod under this provision in area 6a may not be more than 5 %. |
| (3) | Including tusk. The quotas for Norway shall only be fished with longlines in 5b, 6 and 7, and they amount to: |
| | Ling (LIN/*5B67-) | 0 | |
| | Tusk (USK/*5B67-) | 0 | |
| (4) | The ling and tusk quotas for Norway are interchangeable up to the following amount, in tonnes: 0: |
| (5) | Including tusk. To be fished in 6a north of 56°30' N and 6b (LIN/*6BAN.). |
| (6) | Special condition: of which an incidental catch of other species of 20 % per vessel, at any moment, is authorised in 6a and 6b. However, this percentage may be exceeded in the first 24 hours following the beginning of the fishing on a specific ground. The total incidental catch of other species in 6a and 6b shall not exceed the following amount in tonnes (OTH/*6AB.): 0 |

Species:

Ling

Molva molva

Zone:

6, 7, 8, 9 and 10; international waters of 12 and 14

(LIN/6X14.)

Belgium

54

(1)

Precautionary TAC

Denmark

10

(1)

Germany

196

(1)

Ireland

1 059

(1)

Spain

3 965

(1)

France

4 226

(1)

Portugal

10

(1)

Union

9 520

(1)

Norway

0

(2)(3)(4)

Faroe Islands

0

(5)(6)

United Kingdom

5 532

(1)

TAC

15 052

(1)

Special condition: of which up to 40 % may be fished in United Kingdom and Union waters of 4 (LIN/*04-C.).

(2)

Special condition: of which an incidental catch of other species of 25 % per vessel, at any moment, is authorised in 5b, 6 and 7. However, this percentage may be exceeded in the first 24 hours following the beginning of the fishing on a specific ground. The total incidental catch of other species in 5b, 6 and 7 shall not exceed the following amount in tonnes (OTH/*6X14.): 0. By-catch of cod under this provision in area 6a may not be more than 5 %.

(3)

Including tusk. The quotas for Norway shall only be fished with longlines in 5b, 6 and 7, and they amount to:

Ling (LIN/*5B67-)

0

Tusk (USK/*5B67-)

0

(4)

The ling and tusk quotas for Norway are interchangeable up to the following amount, in tonnes: 0:

(5)

Including tusk. To be fished in 6a north of 56°30' N and 6b (LIN/*6BAN.).

(6)

Special condition: of which an incidental catch of other species of 20 % per vessel, at any moment, is authorised in 6a and 6b. However, this percentage may be exceeded in the first 24 hours following the beginning of the fishing on a specific ground. The total incidental catch of other species in 6a and 6b shall not exceed the following amount in tonnes (OTH/*6AB.): 0

| Species: | Norway lobster

  Nephrops norvegicus | Zone: | United Kingdom and Union waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a
  (NEP/2AC4-C) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 1 269 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies |
| Denmark | | 1 269 | |
| Germany | | 19 | |
| France | | 37 | |
| Netherlands | | 653 | |
| Union | | 3 247 | |
| United Kingdom | | 21 021 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 24 268 | |

Species:

Norway lobster

Nephrops norvegicus

Zone:

United Kingdom and Union waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a

(NEP/2AC4-C)

Belgium

1 269

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Denmark

1 269

Germany

19

France

37

Netherlands

653

Union

3 247

United Kingdom

21 021

TAC

24 268

| Species: | Norway lobster

  Nephrops norvegicus | Zone: | 6; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b
  (NEP/5BC6.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | | 24 | | Analytical TAC |
| France | | 96 | |
| Ireland | | 160 | |
| Union | | 280 | |
| United Kingdom | | 11 582 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 11 862 | |

Species:

Norway lobster

Nephrops norvegicus

Zone:

6; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b

(NEP/5BC6.)

Spain

24

Analytical TAC

France

96

Ireland

160

Union

280

United Kingdom

11 582

TAC

11 862

| Species: | Norway lobster

  Nephrops norvegicus | Zone: | 7
  (NEP/07.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | | 924 | (1) | Analytical TAC |
| France | | 3 746 | (1) |
| Ireland | | 5 682 | (1) |
| Union | | 10 352 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | | 6 686 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 17 038 | (1) |
| (1) | Special condition: within the limits of these 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 | 846 | |
| France | 530 | |
| Ireland | 1 016 | |
| Union | 2 392 | |
| United Kingdom | 412 | |

Species:

Norway lobster

Nephrops norvegicus

Zone:

7

(NEP/07.)

Spain

924

(1)

Analytical TAC

France

3 746

(1)

Ireland

5 682

(1)

Union

10 352

(1)

United Kingdom

6 686

(1)

TAC

17 038

(1)

(1)

Special condition: within the limits of these 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

846

France

530

Ireland

1 016

Union

2 392

United Kingdom

412

| Species: | Northern prawn

  Pandalus borealis | Zone: | United Kingdom and Union waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a
  (PRA/2AC4-C) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | | 735 | (1) | Precautionary TAC |
| Netherlands | | 7 | (1) |
| Sweden | | 30 | (1) |
| Union | | 772 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | | 218 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 990 | (1) |
| (1) | Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries for Northern prawn are permitted under this quota. |

Species:

Northern prawn

Pandalus borealis

Zone:

United Kingdom and Union waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a

(PRA/2AC4-C)

Denmark

735

(1)

Precautionary TAC

Netherlands

7

(1)

Sweden

30

(1)

Union

772

(1)

United Kingdom

218

(1)

TAC

990

(1)

(1)

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

| Species: | Plaice

  Pleuronectes platessa | Zone: | 6; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14
  (PLE/56-14) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| France | | 10 | | Precautionary TAC |
| Ireland | | 248 | |
| Union | | 258 | |
| United Kingdom | | 400 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 658 | |

Species:

Plaice

Pleuronectes platessa

Zone:

6; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14

(PLE/56-14)

France

10

Precautionary TAC

Ireland

248

Union

258

United Kingdom

400

TAC

658

| Species: | Plaice

  Pleuronectes platessa | Zone: | 7a
  (PLE/07A.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 60 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies |
| France | | 26 | |
| Ireland | | 1 031 | |
| Netherlands | | 19 | |
| Union | | 1 136 | |
| United Kingdom | | 1 404 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 2 747 | |

Species:

Plaice

Pleuronectes platessa

Zone:

7a

(PLE/07A.)

Belgium

60

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

France

26

Ireland

1 031

Netherlands

19

Union

1 136

United Kingdom

1 404

TAC

2 747

| Species: | Plaice

  Pleuronectes platessa | Zone: | 7d and 7e
  (PLE/7DE.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 1 310 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies |
| France | | 4 366 | |
| Union | | 5 676 | |
| United Kingdom | | 2 717 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 9 138 | |

Species:

Plaice

Pleuronectes platessa

Zone:

7d and 7e

(PLE/7DE.)

Belgium

1 310

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

France

4 366

Union

5 676

United Kingdom

2 717

TAC

9 138

| Species: | Plaice

  Pleuronectes platessa | Zone: | 7f and 7g
  (PLE/7FG.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 333 | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies |
| France | | 600 | |
| Ireland | | 237 | |
| Union | | 1 170 | |
| United Kingdom | | 441 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 1 735 | |

Species:

Plaice

Pleuronectes platessa

Zone:

7f and 7g

(PLE/7FG.)

Belgium

333

Precautionary TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

France

600

Ireland

237

Union

1 170

United Kingdom

441

TAC

1 735

| Species: | Plaice

  Pleuronectes platessa | Zone: | 7h, 7j and 7k
  (PLE/7HJK.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 7 | (1) | Precautionary TAC
  Article 9 of this Regulation applies
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| France | | 14 | (1) |
| Ireland | | 47 | (1) |
| Netherlands | | 27 | (1) |
| Union | | 95 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | | 19 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 114 | (1) |
| (1) | Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries for plaice are permitted under this TAC. |

Species:

Plaice

Pleuronectes platessa

Zone:

7h, 7j and 7k

(PLE/7HJK.)

Belgium

7

(1)

Precautionary TAC

Article 9 of this Regulation applies

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

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

France

14

(1)

Ireland

47

(1)

Netherlands

27

(1)

Union

95

(1)

United Kingdom

19

(1)

TAC

114

(1)

(1)

Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries for plaice are permitted under this TAC.

| Species: | Pollack

  Pollachius pollachius | Zone: | 6; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14
  (POL/56-14) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | | 2 | | Precautionary TAC |
| France | | 75 | |
| Ireland | | 22 | |
| Union | | 99 | |
| United Kingdom | | 57 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 156 | |

Species:

Pollack

Pollachius pollachius

Zone:

6; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14

(POL/56-14)

Spain

2

Precautionary TAC

France

75

Ireland

22

Union

99

United Kingdom

57

TAC

156

| Species: | Pollack

  Pollachius pollachius | Zone: | 7
  (POL/07.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 233 | (1) | Precautionary TAC |
| Spain | | 14 | (1) |
| France | | 5 372 | (1) |
| Ireland | | 572 | (1) |
| Union | | 6 191 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | | 1 821 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 8 012 | |
| (1) | Special condition: of which up to 2 % may be fished in United Kingdom, Union and international waters of 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e (POL/*8ABDE). |

Species:

Pollack

Pollachius pollachius

Zone:

7

(POL/07.)

Belgium

233

(1)

Precautionary TAC

Spain

14

(1)

France

5 372

(1)

Ireland

572

(1)

Union

6 191

(1)

United Kingdom

1 821

(1)

TAC

8 012

(1)

Special condition: of which up to 2 % may be fished in United Kingdom, Union and international waters of 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e (POL/*8ABDE).

| Species: | Saithe

  Pollachius virens | Zone: | 7, 8, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1
  (POK/7/3411) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 3 | | Precautionary TAC |
| France | | 750 | |
| Ireland | | 1 404 | |
| Union | | 2 157 | |
| United Kingdom | | 384 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 2 541 | |

Species:

Saithe

Pollachius virens

Zone:

7, 8, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1

(POK/7/3411)

Belgium

3

Precautionary TAC

France

750

Ireland

1 404

Union

2 157

United Kingdom

384

TAC

2 541

| Species: | Turbot and brill

  Scophthalmus maximus and

  Scophthalmus rhombus | Zone: | United Kingdom and Union waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a
  (T/B/2AC4-C) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 375 | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies |
| Denmark | | 802 | |
| Germany | | 205 | |
| France | | 97 | |
| Netherlands | | 2 842 | |
| Sweden | | 6 | |
| Union | | 4 327 | |
| United Kingdom | | 1 022 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 5 487 | |

Species:

Turbot and brill

Scophthalmus maximus and

Scophthalmus rhombus

Zone:

United Kingdom and Union waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a

(T/B/2AC4-C)

Belgium

375

Precautionary TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Denmark

802

Germany

205

France

97

Netherlands

2 842

Sweden

6

Union

4 327

United Kingdom

1 022

TAC

5 487

| Species: | Skates and rays

  Rajiformes | Zone: | Union and United Kingdom waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a
  (SRX/2AC4-C) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 271 | (1)(2)(3)(4) | Precautionary TAC |
| Denmark | | 11 | (1)(2)(3) |
| Germany | | 13 | (1)(2)(3) |
| France | | 43 | (1)(2)(3)(4) |
| Netherlands | | 232 | (1)(2)(3)(4) |
| Union | | 570 | (1)(3) |
| United Kingdom | | 1 194 | (1)(2)(3)(4) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 1 764 | (3) |
| (1) | Catches of blonde ray (Raja brachyura) in United Kingdom and Union waters of 4 (RJH/04-C.), cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/2AC4-C), thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/2AC4-C) and spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/2AC4-C) shall be reported separately. |
| (2) | By-catch quota. These species shall not comprise more than 25 % by live weight of the catch retained on board per fishing trip. This condition applies only to vessels over 15 metres’ length overall. This provision shall not apply for catches subject to the landing obligation as set out in Article 15(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, which was retained by the United Kingdom. |
| (3) | Shall not apply to blonde ray (Raja brachyura) in United Kingdom waters of 2a and small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata) in United Kingdom and Union waters of 2a and 4. When accidentally caught, these species shall not be harmed. Specimens shall be promptly released. Fishers shall be encouraged to develop and use techniques and equipment to facilitate the rapid and safe release of the species. |
| (4) | Special condition: of which up to 10 % may be fished in 7d (SRX/*07D2.), without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 18 and 56 of this Regulation and in the relevant provisions of the United Kingdom law for the areas specified therein. Catches of blonde ray (Raja brachyura) (RJH/*07D2.), cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/*07D2.), thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/*07D2.) and spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/*07D2.) shall be reported separately. This special condition shall not apply to small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata) and undulate ray (Raja undulata). |

Species:

Skates and rays

Rajiformes

Zone:

Union and United Kingdom waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a

(SRX/2AC4-C)

Belgium

271

(1)(2)(3)(4)

Precautionary TAC

Denmark

11

(1)(2)(3)

Germany

13

(1)(2)(3)

France

43

(1)(2)(3)(4)

Netherlands

232

(1)(2)(3)(4)

Union

570

(1)(3)

United Kingdom

1 194

(1)(2)(3)(4)

TAC

1 764

(3)

(1)

Catches of blonde ray (Raja brachyura) in United Kingdom and Union waters of 4 (RJH/04-C.), cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/2AC4-C), thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/2AC4-C) and spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/2AC4-C) shall be reported separately.

(2)

By-catch quota. These species shall not comprise more than 25 % by live weight of the catch retained on board per fishing trip. This condition applies only to vessels over 15 metres’ length overall. This provision shall not apply for catches subject to the landing obligation as set out in Article 15(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, which was retained by the United Kingdom.

(3)

Shall not apply to blonde ray (Raja brachyura) in United Kingdom waters of 2a and small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata) in United Kingdom and Union waters of 2a and 4. When accidentally caught, these species shall not be harmed. Specimens shall be promptly released. Fishers shall be encouraged to develop and use techniques and equipment to facilitate the rapid and safe release of the species.

(4)

Special condition: of which up to 10 % may be fished in 7d (SRX/*07D2.), without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 18 and 56 of this Regulation and in the relevant provisions of the United Kingdom law for the areas specified therein. Catches of blonde ray (Raja brachyura) (RJH/*07D2.), cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/*07D2.), thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/*07D2.) and spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/*07D2.) shall be reported separately. This special condition shall not apply to small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata) and undulate ray (Raja undulata).

| Species: | Skates and rays

  Rajiformes | Zone: | Union waters of 3a
  (SRX/03A-C.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | | 37 | (1) | Precautionary TAC |
| Sweden | | 11 | (1) |
| Union | | 48 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 48 | |
| (1) | Catches of cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/03A-C.), blonde ray (Raja brachyura) (RJH/03A-C.) and spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/03A-C.) shall be reported separately. |

Species:

Skates and rays

Rajiformes

Zone:

Union waters of 3a

(SRX/03A-C.)

Denmark

37

(1)

Precautionary TAC

Sweden

11

(1)

Union

48

(1)

TAC

48

(1)

Catches of cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/03A-C.), blonde ray (Raja brachyura) (RJH/03A-C.) and spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/03A-C.) shall be reported separately.

| Species: | Skates and rays

  Rajiformes | Zone: | United Kingdom and Union waters of 6a, 6b, 7a-c and 7e-k
  (SRX/67AKXD) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 814 | (1)(2)(3)(4) | Precautionary TAC |
| Estonia | | 5 | (1)(2)(3)(4) |
| France | | 3 656 | (1)(2)(3)(4) |
| Germany | | 11 | (1)(2)(3)(4) |
| Ireland | | 1 177 | (1)(2)(3)(4) |
| Lithuania | | 19 | (1)(2)(3)(4) |
| Netherlands | | 3 | (1)(2)(3)(4) |
| Portugal | | 20 | (1)(2)(3)(4) |
| Spain | | 984 | (1)(2)(3)(4) |
| Union | | 6 689 | (1)(2)(3)(4) |
| United Kingdom | | 2 793 | (1)(2)(3)(4) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 9 482 | (3)(4) |
| (1) | Catches of cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/67AKXD), thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/67AKXD), blonde ray (Raja brachyura) (RJH/67AKXD), spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/67AKXD), sandy ray (Leucoraja circularis) (RJI/67AKXD) and shagreen ray (Leucoraja fullonica) (RJF/67AKXD) shall be reported separately |
| (2) | Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in 7d (SRX/*07D.), without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 18 and 56 of this Regulation for the areas specified therein. Catches of cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/*07D.), thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/*07D.), blonde ray (Raja brachyura) (RJH/*07D.), spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/*07D.), sandy ray (Leucoraja circularis) (RJI/*07D.) and shagreen ray (Leucoraja fullonica) (RJF/*07D.) shall be reported separately. This special condition shall not apply to small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata) and undulate ray (Raja undulata). |
| (3) | Shall not apply to small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata), except in 7f and 7g. When accidentally caught, this species shall not be harmed. Specimens shall be promptly released. Fishers shall be encouraged to develop and use techniques and equipment to facilitate the rapid and safe release of the species. Within the limits of these quotas, no more than the quantities of small-eyed ray in areas 7f and 7g (RJE/7FG.) provided below may be taken: |
| Species: | Small-eyed ray

  Raja microocellata | Zone: | 7f and 7g
  (RJE/7FG.) |
| Belgium | 8 | | Precautionary TAC |
| Estonia | 0 | |
| France | 36 | |
| Germany | 0 | |
| Ireland | 12 | |
| Lithuania | 0 | |
| Netherlands | 0 | |
| Portugal | 0 | |
| Spain | 10 | |
| Union | 66 | |
| United Kingdom | 57 | |
| | | |
| TAC | 123 | |
| Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in 7d and reported under the following code: (RJE/*07D.). This special condition is without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 18 and 56 of this Regulation and in the relevant provisions of the United Kingdom law for the areas specified therein. |
| (4) | Shall not apply to undulate ray (Raja undulata). |

Species:

Skates and rays

Rajiformes

Zone:

United Kingdom and Union waters of 6a, 6b, 7a-c and 7e-k

(SRX/67AKXD)

Belgium

814

(1)(2)(3)(4)

Precautionary TAC

Estonia

5

(1)(2)(3)(4)

France

3 656

(1)(2)(3)(4)

Germany

11

(1)(2)(3)(4)

Ireland

1 177

(1)(2)(3)(4)

Lithuania

19

(1)(2)(3)(4)

Netherlands

3

(1)(2)(3)(4)

Portugal

20

(1)(2)(3)(4)

Spain

984

(1)(2)(3)(4)

Union

6 689

(1)(2)(3)(4)

United Kingdom

2 793

(1)(2)(3)(4)

TAC

9 482

(3)(4)

(1)

Catches of cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/67AKXD), thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/67AKXD), blonde ray (Raja brachyura) (RJH/67AKXD), spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/67AKXD), sandy ray (Leucoraja circularis) (RJI/67AKXD) and shagreen ray (Leucoraja fullonica) (RJF/67AKXD) shall be reported separately

(2)

Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in 7d (SRX/*07D.), without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 18 and 56 of this Regulation for the areas specified therein. Catches of cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/*07D.), thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/*07D.), blonde ray (Raja brachyura) (RJH/*07D.), spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/*07D.), sandy ray (Leucoraja circularis) (RJI/*07D.) and shagreen ray (Leucoraja fullonica) (RJF/*07D.) shall be reported separately. This special condition shall not apply to small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata) and undulate ray (Raja undulata).

(3)

Shall not apply to small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata), except in 7f and 7g. When accidentally caught, this species shall not be harmed. Specimens shall be promptly released. Fishers shall be encouraged to develop and use techniques and equipment to facilitate the rapid and safe release of the species. Within the limits of these quotas, no more than the quantities of small-eyed ray in areas 7f and 7g (RJE/7FG.) provided below may be taken:

Species:

Small-eyed ray

Raja microocellata

Zone:

7f and 7g

(RJE/7FG.)

Belgium

8

Precautionary TAC

Estonia

0

France

36

Germany

0

Ireland

12

Lithuania

0

Netherlands

0

Portugal

0

Spain

10

Union

66

United Kingdom

57

TAC

123

Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in 7d and reported under the following code: (RJE/*07D.). This special condition is without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 18 and 56 of this Regulation and in the relevant provisions of the United Kingdom law for the areas specified therein.

(4)

Shall not apply to undulate ray (Raja undulata).

| Species: | Skates and rays

  Rajiformes | Zone: | 7d
  (SRX/07D.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 134 | (1)(2)(3)(4) | Precautionary TAC |
| France | | 1 123 | (1)(2)(3)(4) |
| Netherlands | | 7 | (1)(2)(3)(4) |
| Union | | 1 264 | (1)(2)(3)(4) |
| United Kingdom | | 233 | (1)(2)(3)(4) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 1 497 | (4) |
| (1) | Catches of cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/07D.), thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/07D.), blonde ray (Raja brachyura) (RJH/07D.), spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/07D.) and small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata) (RJE/07D.) shall be reported separately. |
| (2) | Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in United Kingdom and Union waters of 6a, 6b, 7a-c and 7e-k (SRX/*67AKD). Catches of cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/*67AKD), thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/*67AKD), blonde ray (Raja brachyura) (RJH/*67AKD) and spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/*67AKD) shall be reported separately. This special condition shall not apply to small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata) and to undulate ray (Raja undulata). |
| (3) | Special condition: of which up to 10 % may be fished in United Kingdom and Union waters of 2a and 4 (SRX/*2AC4C). Catches of blonde ray (Raja brachyura) in United Kingdom and Union waters of 4 (RJH/*04-C.), cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/*2AC4C), thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/*2AC4C) and spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/*2AC4C) shall be reported separately. This special condition shall not apply to small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata). |
| (4) | Shall not apply to undulate ray (Raja undulata). |

Species:

Skates and rays

Rajiformes

Zone:

7d

(SRX/07D.)

Belgium

134

(1)(2)(3)(4)

Precautionary TAC

France

1 123

(1)(2)(3)(4)

Netherlands

7

(1)(2)(3)(4)

Union

1 264

(1)(2)(3)(4)

United Kingdom

233

(1)(2)(3)(4)

TAC

1 497

(4)

(1)

Catches of cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/07D.), thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/07D.), blonde ray (Raja brachyura) (RJH/07D.), spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/07D.) and small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata) (RJE/07D.) shall be reported separately.

(2)

Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in United Kingdom and Union waters of 6a, 6b, 7a-c and 7e-k (SRX/*67AKD). Catches of cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/*67AKD), thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/*67AKD), blonde ray (Raja brachyura) (RJH/*67AKD) and spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/*67AKD) shall be reported separately. This special condition shall not apply to small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata) and to undulate ray (Raja undulata).

(3)

Special condition: of which up to 10 % may be fished in United Kingdom and Union waters of 2a and 4 (SRX/*2AC4C). Catches of blonde ray (Raja brachyura) in United Kingdom and Union waters of 4 (RJH/*04-C.), cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/*2AC4C), thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/*2AC4C) and spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/*2AC4C) shall be reported separately. This special condition shall not apply to small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata).

(4)

Shall not apply to undulate ray (Raja undulata).

| Species: | Undulate ray

  Raja undulata | Zone: | 7d and 7e
  (RJU/7DE.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 19 | (1) | Precautionary TAC |
| Estonia | | 0 | (1) |
| France | | 94 | (1) |
| Germany | | 0 | (1) |
| Ireland | | 25 | (1) |
| Lithuania | | 0 | (1) |
| Netherlands | | 0 | (1) |
| Portugal | | 0 | (1) |
| Spain | | 21 | (1) |
| Union | | 159 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | | 75 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 234 | (1) |
| (1) | This species shall not be targeted in the areas covered by this TAC. The specimens may only be landed whole or gutted. For Union vessels, this is without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 18 and 56 of this Regulation for the areas specified therein. For United Kingdom vessels, this is without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in relevant provisions of the United Kingdom law for the areas specified therein. |

Species:

Undulate ray

Raja undulata

Zone:

7d and 7e

(RJU/7DE.)

Belgium

19

(1)

Precautionary TAC

Estonia

0

(1)

France

94

(1)

Germany

0

(1)

Ireland

25

(1)

Lithuania

0

(1)

Netherlands

0

(1)

Portugal

0

(1)

Spain

21

(1)

Union

159

(1)

United Kingdom

75

(1)

TAC

234

(1)

(1)

This species shall not be targeted in the areas covered by this TAC. The specimens may only be landed whole or gutted. For Union vessels, this is without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 18 and 56 of this Regulation for the areas specified therein. For United Kingdom vessels, this is without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in relevant provisions of the United Kingdom law for the areas specified therein.

| Species: | Skates and rays

  Rajiformes | Zone: | Union waters of 8 and 9
  (SRX/89-C.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 10 | (1)(2) | Precautionary TAC |
| France | | 1 949 | (1)(2) |
| Portugal | | 1 580 | (1)(2) |
| Spain | | 1 590 | (1)(2) |
| Union | | 5 129 | (1)(2) |
| United Kingdom | | 11 | (1)(2) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 5 140 | (2) |
| (1) | Catches of cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/89-C.), blonde ray (Raja brachyura) (RJH/89-C.) and thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/89-C.) shall be reported separately. |
| (2) | Shall not apply to undulate ray (Raja undulata). This species shall not be targeted in the areas covered by this TAC. In cases where it is not subject to the landing obligation, by-catch of undulate ray in subareas 8 and 9 may only be landed whole or gutted. The catches shall remain under the quotas shown in the table below. These provisions are without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 18 and 56 of this Regulation for the areas specified therein. By-catches of undulate ray shall be reported separately under the codes indicated in the tables below. Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities of undulate ray given below may be taken: |
| Species: | Undulate ray

  Raja undulata | Zone: | Union waters of 8
  (RJU/8-C.) |
| Belgium | 0 | Precautionary TAC |
| France | 13 |
| Portugal | 10 |
| Spain | 10 |
| Union | 33 |
| United Kingdom | 0 |
| | |
| TAC | 66 |
| Species: | Undulate ray

  Raja undulata | Zone: | Union waters of 9
  (RJU/9-C.) |
| Belgium | 0 | Precautionary TAC |
| France | 20 |
| Portugal | 15 |
| Spain | 15 |
| Union | 50 |
| United Kingdom | 0 |
| | |
| TAC | 100 |

Species:

Skates and rays

Rajiformes

Zone:

Union waters of 8 and 9

(SRX/89-C.)

Belgium

10

(1)(2)

Precautionary TAC

France

1 949

(1)(2)

Portugal

1 580

(1)(2)

Spain

1 590

(1)(2)

Union

5 129

(1)(2)

United Kingdom

11

(1)(2)

TAC

5 140

(2)

(1)

Catches of cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/89-C.), blonde ray (Raja brachyura) (RJH/89-C.) and thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/89-C.) shall be reported separately.

(2)

Shall not apply to undulate ray (Raja undulata). This species shall not be targeted in the areas covered by this TAC. In cases where it is not subject to the landing obligation, by-catch of undulate ray in subareas 8 and 9 may only be landed whole or gutted. The catches shall remain under the quotas shown in the table below. These provisions are without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 18 and 56 of this Regulation for the areas specified therein. By-catches of undulate ray shall be reported separately under the codes indicated in the tables below. Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities of undulate ray given below may be taken:

Species:

Undulate ray

Raja undulata

Zone:

Union waters of 8

(RJU/8-C.)

Belgium

0

Precautionary TAC

France

13

Portugal

10

Spain

10

Union

33

United Kingdom

0

TAC

66

Species:

Undulate ray

Raja undulata

Zone:

Union waters of 9

(RJU/9-C.)

Belgium

0

Precautionary TAC

France

20

Portugal

15

Spain

15

Union

50

United Kingdom

0

TAC

100

| Species: | Greenland halibut

  Reinhardtius hippoglossoides | Zone: | 6; United Kingdom and Union waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b
  (GHL/2A-C46) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | | 29 | | Analytical TAC |
| Germany | | 51 | |
| Estonia | | 29 | |
| Spain | | 29 | |
| France | | 478 | |
| Ireland | | 29 | |
| Lithuania | | 29 | |
| Poland | | 29 | |
| Union | | 703 | |
| Norway | | 0 | |
| United Kingdom | | 1 868 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 2 571 | |

Species:

Greenland halibut

Reinhardtius hippoglossoides

Zone:

6; United Kingdom and Union waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b

(GHL/2A-C46)

Denmark

29

Analytical TAC

Germany

51

Estonia

29

Spain

29

France

478

Ireland

29

Lithuania

29

Poland

29

Union

703

Norway

0

United Kingdom

1 868

TAC

2 571

| Species: | Mackerel

  Scomber scombrus | Zone: | 3a; United Kingdom and Union waters of 2a, 3b, 3c, 3d and 4
  (MAC/2A34.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 510 | (1)(2) | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies |
| Denmark | | 17 468 | (1)(2) |
| Germany | | 531 | (1)(2) |
| France | | 1 605 | (1)(2) |
| Netherlands | | 1 615 | (1)(2) |
| Sweden | | 4 833 | (1)(2)(3) |
| Union | | 26 562 | (1)(2) |
| Norway | | Not relevant | (4) |
| United Kingdom | | Not relevant | (1)(2) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | Not relevant | |
| (1) | Special condition: up to 60 % may be fished in United Kingdom and international waters of 2a, 5b, 6, 7, 8d, 8e, 12 and 14 (MAC/*2AX14). |
| (2) | Within the limits of these 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Denmark | 0 | 0 |
| Germany | 0 | 0 |
| France | 0 | 0 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 0 |
| Sweden | 0 | 0 |
| Union | 0 | 0 |
| (3) | Special condition: including the following tonnage to be taken in Norwegian waters of 2a and 4a (MAC/*2A4AN): |
| | 283 | | |
| When fishing under this special condition, by-catches of cod, haddock, pollack, 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 : |
| | 0 | | |
| 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.): |
| | 0 | | |

Species:

Mackerel

Scomber scombrus

Zone:

3a; United Kingdom and Union waters of 2a, 3b, 3c, 3d and 4

(MAC/2A34.)

Belgium

510

(1)(2)

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Denmark

17 468

(1)(2)

Germany

531

(1)(2)

France

1 605

(1)(2)

Netherlands

1 615

(1)(2)

Sweden

4 833

(1)(2)(3)

Union

26 562

(1)(2)

Norway

Not relevant

(4)

United Kingdom

Not relevant

(1)(2)

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

Special condition: up to 60 % may be fished in United Kingdom and international waters of 2a, 5b, 6, 7, 8d, 8e, 12 and 14 (MAC/*2AX14).

(2)

Within the limits of these 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

0

0

Denmark

0

0

Germany

0

0

France

0

0

Netherlands

0

0

Sweden

0

0

Union

0

0

(3)

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

283

When fishing under this special condition, by-catches of cod, haddock, pollack, 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 :

0

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.):

0

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

| | 3a | United Kingdom and Union waters of 3a, 4b and 4c | 4b | 4c | United Kingdom and international waters of 2a, 5b, 6, 7, 8d, 8e, 12 and 14 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | (MAC/*03A.) | (MAC/*3A4BC) | (MAC/*04B.) | (MAC/*04C.) | (MAC/*2AX14) |
| Belgium | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 306 |
| Denmark | 0 | 4 130 | 0 | 0 | 10 480 |
| Germany | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 319 |
| France | 0 | 490 | 0 | 0 | 963 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 490 | 0 | 0 | 969 |
| Sweden | 0 | 0 | 390 | 10 | 2 900 |
| Union | 0 | 5 110 | 390 | 10 | 15 937 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | Not relevant | 0 | 0 | Not relevant |
| Norway | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

3a

United Kingdom and Union waters of 3a, 4b and 4c

4b

4c

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

(MAC/*03A.)

(MAC/*3A4BC)

(MAC/*04B.)

(MAC/*04C.)

(MAC/*2AX14)

Belgium

0

0

0

0

306

Denmark

0

4 130

0

0

10 480

Germany

0

0

0

0

319

France

0

490

0

0

963

Netherlands

0

490

0

0

969

Sweden

0

0

390

10

2 900

Union

0

5 110

390

10

15 937

United Kingdom

0

Not relevant

0

0

Not relevant

Norway

0

0

0

0

0

| Species: | Common sole

  Solea solea | Zone: | United Kingdom and Union waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a
  (SOL/24-C.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 1 120 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies |
| Denmark | | 512 | |
| Germany | | 896 | |
| France | | 224 | |
| Netherlands | | 10 107 | |
| Union | | 12 859 | |
| Norway | | 10 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | | 2 022 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 15 330 | |
| (1) | May be fished only in Union waters of 4 (SOL/*04-C.). |

Species:

Common sole

Solea solea

Zone:

United Kingdom and Union waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a

(SOL/24-C.)

Belgium

1 120

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Denmark

512

Germany

896

France

224

Netherlands

10 107

Union

12 859

Norway

10

(1)

United Kingdom

2 022

TAC

15 330

(1)

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

| Species: | Common sole

  Solea solea | Zone: | 6; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14
  (SOL/56-14) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ireland | | 46 | | Precautionary TAC |
| Union | | 46 | |
| United Kingdom | | 11 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 57 | |

Species:

Common sole

Solea solea

Zone:

6; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14

(SOL/56-14)

Ireland

46

Precautionary TAC

Union

46

United Kingdom

11

TAC

57

| Species: | Common sole

  Solea solea | Zone: | 7a
  (SOL/07A.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 364 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| France | | 5 | |
| Ireland | | 105 | |
| Netherlands | | 116 | |
| Union | | 590 | |
| United Kingdom | | 181 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 787 | |

Species:

Common sole

Solea solea

Zone:

7a

(SOL/07A.)

Belgium

364

Analytical TAC

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

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

France

5

Ireland

105

Netherlands

116

Union

590

United Kingdom

181

TAC

787

| Species: | Common sole

  Solea solea | Zone: | 7d
  (SOL/07D.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 624 | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies |
| France | | 1 249 | |
| Union | | 1 873 | |
| United Kingdom | | 471 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 2 380 | |

Species:

Common sole

Solea solea

Zone:

7d

(SOL/07D.)

Belgium

624

Precautionary TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

France

1 249

Union

1 873

United Kingdom

471

TAC

2 380

| Species: | Common sole

  Solea solea | Zone: | 7e
  (SOL/07E.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 59 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies |
| France | | 631 | |
| Union | | 690 | |
| United Kingdom | | 1 111 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 1 810 | |

Species:

Common sole

Solea solea

Zone:

7e

(SOL/07E.)

Belgium

59

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

France

631

Union

690

United Kingdom

1 111

TAC

1 810

| Species: | Common sole

  Solea solea | Zone: | 7f and 7g
  (SOL/7FG.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 781 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies |
| France | | 78 | |
| Ireland | | 39 | |
| Union | | 898 | |
| United Kingdom | | 415 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 1 337 | |

Species:

Common sole

Solea solea

Zone:

7f and 7g

(SOL/7FG.)

Belgium

781

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

France

78

Ireland

39

Union

898

United Kingdom

415

TAC

1 337

| Species: | Common sole

  Solea solea | Zone: | 7h, 7j and 7k
  (SOL/7HJK.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 18 | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies |
| France | | 36 | |
| Ireland | | 95 | |
| Netherlands | | 28 | |
| Union | | 177 | |
| United Kingdom | | 36 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 213 | |

Species:

Common sole

Solea solea

Zone:

7h, 7j and 7k

(SOL/7HJK.)

Belgium

18

Precautionary TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

France

36

Ireland

95

Netherlands

28

Union

177

United Kingdom

36

TAC

213

| Species: | Sprat and associated by-catches

  Sprattus sprattus | Zone: | 3a
  (SPR/03A.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | | 0 | (1)(2) | Analytical TAC |
| Germany | | 0 | (1)(2) |
| Sweden | | 0 | (1)(2) |
| Union | | 0 | (1)(2) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 0 | (2) |
| (1) | Up to 5 % of the quota may consist of by-catches of whiting and haddock (OTH/*03A.). By-catches of whiting and haddock 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. |
| (2) | This quota may only be fished from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023. Transfers of this quota may be effected to United Kingdom and Union waters of 2a and 4. However, such transfers shall be notified in advance to the Commission and to the United Kingdom. |

Species:

Sprat and associated by-catches

Sprattus sprattus

Zone:

3a

(SPR/03A.)

Denmark

0

(1)(2)

Analytical TAC

Germany

0

(1)(2)

Sweden

0

(1)(2)

Union

0

(1)(2)

TAC

0

(2)

(1)

Up to 5 % of the quota may consist of by-catches of whiting and haddock (OTH/*03A.). By-catches of whiting and haddock 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.

(2)

This quota may only be fished from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023. Transfers of this quota may be effected to United Kingdom and Union waters of 2a and 4. However, such transfers shall be notified in advance to the Commission and to the United Kingdom.

| Species: | Sprat and associated by-catches

  Sprattus sprattus | Zone: | United Kingdom and Union waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a
  (SPR/2AC4-C) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 0 | (1)(2) | Analytical TAC |
| Denmark | | 0 | (1)(2) |
| Germany | | 0 | (1)(2) |
| France | | 0 | (1)(2) |
| Netherlands | | 0 | (1)(2) |
| Sweden | | 0 | (1)(2)(3) |
| Union | | 0 | (1)(2) |
| Norway | | 0 | (1) |
| Faroe Islands | | 0 | (1)(4) |
| United Kingdom | | 0 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 0 | (1) |
| (1) | The quota may only be fished from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023. |
| (2) | Up to 2 % of the quota may consist of by-catches of whiting (OTH/*2AC4C). By-catches of whiting 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. |
| (3) | Including sandeels. |
| (4) | May contain up to 4 % of by-catch of herring. |

Species:

Sprat and associated by-catches

Sprattus sprattus

Zone:

United Kingdom and Union waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a

(SPR/2AC4-C)

Belgium

0

(1)(2)

Analytical TAC

Denmark

0

(1)(2)

Germany

0

(1)(2)

France

0

(1)(2)

Netherlands

0

(1)(2)

Sweden

0

(1)(2)(3)

Union

0

(1)(2)

Norway

0

(1)

Faroe Islands

0

(1)(4)

United Kingdom

0

(1)

TAC

0

(1)

(1)

The quota may only be fished from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023.

(2)

Up to 2 % of the quota may consist of by-catches of whiting (OTH/*2AC4C). By-catches of whiting 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.

(3)

Including sandeels.

(4)

May contain up to 4 % of by-catch of herring.

| Species: | Sprat

  Sprattus sprattus | Zone: | 7d and 7e
  (SPR/7DE.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 1 | (1) | Precautionary TAC |
| Denmark | | 96 | (1) |
| Germany | | 1 | (1) |
| France | | 21 | (1) |
| Netherlands | | 21 | (1) |
| Union | | 140 | |
| United Kingdom | | 410 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 550 | |
| (1) | The quota may only be fished from 1 January 2022 to 30 June 2022. |

Species:

Sprat

Sprattus sprattus

Zone:

7d and 7e

(SPR/7DE.)

Belgium

1

(1)

Precautionary TAC

Denmark

96

(1)

Germany

1

(1)

France

21

(1)

Netherlands

21

(1)

Union

140

United Kingdom

410

TAC

550

(1)

The quota may only be fished from 1 January 2022 to 30 June 2022.

| Species: | Picked dogfish

  Squalus acanthias | Zone: | 6, 7 and 8; United Kingdom and international waters of 5; international waters of 1, 12 and 14
  (DGS/15X14) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 18 | (1) | Precautionary TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| Germany | | 4 | (1) |
| Spain | | 9 | (1) |
| France | | 75 | (1) |
| Ireland | | 47 | (1) |
| Netherlands | | 0 | (1) |
| Portugal | | 0 | (1) |
| Union | | 153 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | | 117 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 270 | (1) |
| (1) | Picked dogfish shall not be targeted in the areas covered by this by-catch allowance. Vessels participating in by-catch management schemes may however land not more than 2 tonnes per month per vessel of picked dogfish that is dead at the moment when the fishing gear is hauled on board under this quota. The Union and the United Kingdom shall each independently determine how to allocate its quota to the vessels participating in its by-catch management schemes. The Union and the United Kingdom shall each ensure that the total annual landing of picked dogfish on the basis of the by-catch allowance does not exceed the above amounts. The Union and the United Kingdom should exchange the list of participating vessels before allowing any landings. |

Species:

Picked dogfish

Squalus acanthias

Zone:

6, 7 and 8; United Kingdom and international waters of 5; international waters of 1, 12 and 14

(DGS/15X14)

Belgium

18

(1)

Precautionary TAC

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

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

Germany

4

(1)

Spain

9

(1)

France

75

(1)

Ireland

47

(1)

Netherlands

0

(1)

Portugal

0

(1)

Union

153

(1)

United Kingdom

117

(1)

TAC

270

(1)

(1)

Picked dogfish shall not be targeted in the areas covered by this by-catch allowance. Vessels participating in by-catch management schemes may however land not more than 2 tonnes per month per vessel of picked dogfish that is dead at the moment when the fishing gear is hauled on board under this quota. The Union and the United Kingdom shall each independently determine how to allocate its quota to the vessels participating in its by-catch management schemes. The Union and the United Kingdom shall each ensure that the total annual landing of picked dogfish on the basis of the by-catch allowance does not exceed the above amounts. The Union and the United Kingdom should exchange the list of participating vessels before allowing any landings.

| Species: | Horse mackerel and associated by-catches

  Trachurus spp. | Zone: | United Kingdom and Union waters of 4b, 4c and 7d
  (JAX/4BC7D) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | | 7 | (1) | Precautionary TAC |
| Denmark | | 3 216 | (1) |
| Germany | | 284 | (1)(2) |
| Spain | | 60 | (1) |
| France | | 267 | (1)(2) |
| Ireland | | 202 | (1) |
| Netherlands | | 1 936 | (1)(2) |
| Portugal | | 7 | (1) |
| Sweden | | 75 | (1) |
| Union | | 6 055 | |
| Norway | | 0 | (3) |
| United Kingdom | | 2 816 | (1)(2) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 8 969 | |
| (1) | Up to 5 % of the quota may consist of by-catches of boarfishes, haddock, whiting and mackerel (OTH/*4BC7D). By-catches of boarfishes, 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. |
| (2) | Special condition: up to 5 % of this quota fished in division 7d may be accounted for as fished under the quota concerning the following zone: United Kingdom waters of 4a; 6, 7a-c, e-k; 8ab, d-e; United Kingdom waters of 2a; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14 (JAX/*7D-EU). |
| (3) | May not be fished in Union waters of 7d. |

Species:

Horse mackerel and associated by-catches

Trachurus spp.

Zone:

United Kingdom and Union waters of 4b, 4c and 7d

(JAX/4BC7D)

Belgium

7

(1)

Precautionary TAC

Denmark

3 216

(1)

Germany

284

(1)(2)

Spain

60

(1)

France

267

(1)(2)

Ireland

202

(1)

Netherlands

1 936

(1)(2)

Portugal

7

(1)

Sweden

75

(1)

Union

6 055

Norway

0

(3)

United Kingdom

2 816

(1)(2)

TAC

8 969

(1)

Up to 5 % of the quota may consist of by-catches of boarfishes, haddock, whiting and mackerel (OTH/*4BC7D). By-catches of boarfishes, 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.

(2)

Special condition: up to 5 % of this quota fished in division 7d may be accounted for as fished under the quota concerning the following zone: United Kingdom waters of 4a; 6, 7a-c, e-k; 8ab, d-e; United Kingdom waters of 2a; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14 (JAX/*7D-EU).

(3)

May not be fished in Union waters of 7d.

| Species: | Horse mackerel and associated by-catches

  Trachurus spp. | Zone: | United Kingdom waters of 2a and 4a; 6, 7a-c, e-k; 8a-b, d-e; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14
  (JAX/2A-14) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | | 6 056 | (1)(3) | Analytical TAC |
| Germany | | 4 725 | (1)(2)(3) |
| Spain | | 6 445 | (3)(5) |
| France | | 2 432 | (1)(2)(3)(5) |
| Ireland | | 15 737 | (1)(3) |
| Netherlands | | 18 958 | (1)(2)(3) |
| Portugal | | 621 | (3)(5) |
| Sweden | | 675 | (1)(3) |
| Union | | 55 649 | (3) |
| Faroe Islands | | 0 | (4) |
| United Kingdom | | 5 767 | (1)(2)(3) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 61 416 | |
| (1) | Special condition: up to 5 % of this quota fished in United Kingdom waters of 2a or 4a before 30 June may be accounted for as fished under the quota concerning the zone of United Kingdom and 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 boarfishes 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 boarfishes, haddock, whiting and mackerel (OTH/*2A-14). By-catches of boarfishes, 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 boarfishes and whiting shall be reported separately under the following code: (OTH/*08C2). |

Species:

Horse mackerel and associated by-catches

Trachurus spp.

Zone:

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

(JAX/2A-14)

Denmark

6 056

(1)(3)

Analytical TAC

Germany

4 725

(1)(2)(3)

Spain

6 445

(3)(5)

France

2 432

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

Ireland

15 737

(1)(3)

Netherlands

18 958

(1)(2)(3)

Portugal

621

(3)(5)

Sweden

675

(1)(3)

Union

55 649

(3)

Faroe Islands

0

(4)

United Kingdom

5 767

(1)(2)(3)

TAC

61 416

(1)

Special condition: up to 5 % of this quota fished in United Kingdom waters of 2a or 4a before 30 June may be accounted for as fished under the quota concerning the zone of United Kingdom and 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 boarfishes 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 boarfishes, haddock, whiting and mackerel (OTH/*2A-14). By-catches of boarfishes, 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 boarfishes and whiting shall be reported separately under the following code: (OTH/*08C2).

| Species: | Horse mackerel

  Trachurus spp. | Zone: | 8c
  (JAX/08C.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | | 8 710 | (1) | Analytical TAC |
| France | | 151 | |
| Portugal | | 861 | (1) |
| Union | | 9 722 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 9 722 | |
| (1) | Special condition: up to10 % of this quota may be fished in 9 (JAX/*09.). |

Species:

Horse mackerel

Trachurus spp.

Zone:

8c

(JAX/08C.)

Spain

8 710

(1)

Analytical TAC

France

151

Portugal

861

(1)

Union

9 722

TAC

9 722

(1)

Special condition: up to10 % of this quota may be fished in 9 (JAX/*09.).

| Species: | Norway pout and associated by-catches

  Trisopterus esmarkii | Zone: | 3a; United Kingdom and Union waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a
  (NOP/2A3A4.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Year | 2022 | | 2023 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| Denmark | 49 478 | (1)(3) | 0 | (1)(6) |
| Germany | 9 | (1)(2)(3) | 0 | (1)(2)(6) |
| Netherlands | 36 | (1)(2)(3) | 0 | (1)(2)(6) |
| Union | 49 524 | (1)(3) | 0 | (1)(6) |
| United Kingdom | 10 204 | (2)(3) | 0 | (2)(6) |
| Norway | 0 | (4) | 0 | (4) |
| Faroe Islands | 0 | (5) | 0 | (5) |
| | | | | |
| TAC | 59 728 | | Not relevant | |
| (1) | Up to 5 % of the quota may consist of by-catches of haddock and whiting (OT2/*2A3A4). By-catches of haddock and whiting 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. |
| (2) | Quota may be fished in United Kingdom and Union waters of 2a, 3a and 4 only. |
| (3) | May only be fished from 1 November 2021 to 31 October 2022. |
| (4) | A sorting grid shall be used. |
| (5) | A sorting grid shall be used. This amount includes a maximum of 15 % of unavoidable by-catches (NOP/*2A3A4), to be counted against this quota. |
| (6) | May only be fished from 1 November 2022 to 31 October 2023.’ |

Species:

Norway pout and associated by-catches

Trisopterus esmarkii

Zone:

3a; United Kingdom and Union waters of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a

(NOP/2A3A4.)

Year

2022

2023

Analytical TAC

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

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

Denmark

49 478

(1)(3)

0

(1)(6)

Germany

9

(1)(2)(3)

0

(1)(2)(6)

Netherlands

36

(1)(2)(3)

0

(1)(2)(6)

Union

49 524

(1)(3)

0

(1)(6)

United Kingdom

10 204

(2)(3)

0

(2)(6)

Norway

0

(4)

0

(4)

Faroe Islands

0

(5)

0

(5)

TAC

59 728

Not relevant

(1)

Up to 5 % of the quota may consist of by-catches of haddock and whiting (OT2/*2A3A4). By-catches of haddock and whiting 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.

(2)

Quota may be fished in United Kingdom and Union waters of 2a, 3a and 4 only.

(3)

May only be fished from 1 November 2021 to 31 October 2022.

(4)

A sorting grid shall be used.

(5)

A sorting grid shall be used. This amount includes a maximum of 15 % of unavoidable by-catches (NOP/*2A3A4), to be counted against this quota.

(6)

May only be fished from 1 November 2022 to 31 October 2023.’

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ANNEX II

In Annex IB to Regulation (EU) 2022/109, the fourth table, establishing catch limits for cod (Gadus morhua) in 1 and 2b, is replaced by the following:

| ‘Species: | Cod

  Gadus morhua | Zone: | 1 and 2b
  (COD/1/2B.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | 923 | (1)(2) | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| Spain | 2 220 | (1)(2) |
| France | 407 | (1)(2) |
| Poland | 419 | (1)(2) |
| Portugal | 463 | (1)(2) |
| Other Member States | 68 | (1)(2)(3) |
| Union | 4 500 | (1)(2) |
| | | |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| (1) | Shall apply provisionally from 1 January to 30 April 2022. The allocation of the share of the cod stock available to the Union in the zone Spitzbergen and Bear Island and the associated by-catches of haddock are entirely without prejudice to the rights and obligations deriving from the 1920 Treaty of Paris. |
| (2) | By-catches of haddock may represent up to 14 % per haul. The by-catch quantities of haddock are in addition to the quota for cod. |
| (3) | Except Germany, Spain, France, Poland and Portugal. Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (COD/1/2B_AMS).’ |

‘Species:

Cod

Gadus morhua

Zone:

1 and 2b

(COD/1/2B.)

Germany

923

(1)(2)

Analytical TAC

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

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

Spain

2 220

(1)(2)

France

407

(1)(2)

Poland

419

(1)(2)

Portugal

463

(1)(2)

Other Member States

68

(1)(2)(3)

Union

4 500

(1)(2)

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

Shall apply provisionally from 1 January to 30 April 2022. The allocation of the share of the cod stock available to the Union in the zone Spitzbergen and Bear Island and the associated by-catches of haddock are entirely without prejudice to the rights and obligations deriving from the 1920 Treaty of Paris.

(2)

By-catches of haddock may represent up to 14 % per haul. The by-catch quantities of haddock are in addition to the quota for cod.

(3)

Except Germany, Spain, France, Poland and Portugal. Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (COD/1/2B_AMS).’

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ANNEX III

In Annex IC to Regulation (EU) 2022/109, the last table, establishing catch limits for white hake (Urophycis tenuis) in NAFO 3NO, is replaced by the following:

| ‘Species: | White hake

  Urophycis tenuis | Zone: | NAFO 3NO
  (HKW/N3NO.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | 255 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| Portugal | 333 | |
| Union | 588 | (1) |
| | | |
| TAC | 1 000 | |
| (1) | Where, in accordance with Annex IA to the NAFO Conservation and Enforcement Measures, a positive vote by the NAFO Contracting Parties confirms the TAC to be 2 000 tonnes, the corresponding Union and Member State quotas shall be as below: |
| Spain | 509 | |
| Portugal | 667 | |
| Union | 1 176 ’ | |

‘Species:

White hake

Urophycis tenuis

Zone:

NAFO 3NO

(HKW/N3NO.)

Spain

255

Analytical TAC

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

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

Portugal

333

Union

588

(1)

TAC

1 000

(1)

Where, in accordance with Annex IA to the NAFO Conservation and Enforcement Measures, a positive vote by the NAFO Contracting Parties confirms the TAC to be 2 000 tonnes, the corresponding Union and Member State quotas shall be as below:

Spain

509

Portugal

667

Union

1 176 ’

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ANNEX IV

Annex ID to Regulation (EU) 2022/109 is amended as follows:

| (1) | the seventh, eighth and ninth tables, establishing catch limits for northern albacore (Thunnus alalunga) (ALB/AN05N) and for southern albacore (ALB/AS05N) in the Atlantic Ocean, as well as for Mediterranean albacore (Thunnus alalunga) in the Mediterranean Sea (ALB/MED), are replaced by the following:










  ‘Species: | Northern albacore

  Thunnus alalunga | Zone: | Atlantic Ocean, north of 5° N
  (ALB/AN05N) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ireland | | 3 316,79 | | Analytical TAC |
| Spain | | 18 694,64 | |
| France | | 5 879,76 | |
| Portugal | | 2 050,38 | |
| Union | | 29 941,57 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 37 801 | |
| (1) | The number of Union fishing vessels fishing for northern albacore as a target species, in accordance with Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 520/2007, shall be 1 241 . |

(1)

the seventh, eighth and ninth tables, establishing catch limits for northern albacore (Thunnus alalunga) (ALB/AN05N) and for southern albacore (ALB/AS05N) in the Atlantic Ocean, as well as for Mediterranean albacore (Thunnus alalunga) in the Mediterranean Sea (ALB/MED), are replaced by the following:

‘Species:

Northern albacore

Thunnus alalunga

Zone:

Atlantic Ocean, north of 5° N

(ALB/AN05N)

Ireland

3 316,79

Analytical TAC

Spain

18 694,64

France

5 879,76

Portugal

2 050,38

Union

29 941,57

(1)

TAC

37 801

(1)

The number of Union fishing vessels fishing for northern albacore as a target species, in accordance with Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 520/2007, shall be 1 241 .

| Species: | Southern albacore

  Thunnus alalunga | Zone: | Atlantic Ocean, south of 5° N
  (ALB/AS05N) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | | 905,86 | | Analytical TAC |
| France | | 297,70 | |
| Portugal | | 633,94 | |
| Union | | 1 837,50 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 24 000 | |

Species:

Southern albacore

Thunnus alalunga

Zone:

Atlantic Ocean, south of 5° N

(ALB/AS05N)

Spain

905,86

Analytical TAC

France

297,70

Portugal

633,94

Union

1 837,50

TAC

24 000

| Species: | Mediterranean albacore

  Thunnus alalunga | Zone: | Mediterranean Sea
  (ALB/MED) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Greece | | 400 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| Spain | | 103,26 | |
| France | | 15 | |
| Croatia | | 7 | |
| Italy | | 1 171,29 | |
| Cyprus | | 431,94 | |
| Malta | | 41,19 | |
| Union | | 2 169,68 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 2 500 | (1)(2) |
| (1) | In order to protect juvenile swordfish, a closure period shall also apply to longline vessels targeting Mediterranean albacore from 1 October to 30 November. In addition, Mediterranean albacore, either as a targeted species or as by-catch, shall not be caught, retained on board, transhipped or landed during the following periods:






  — | Greece, Croatia, Italy and Cyprus: 1 October to 30 November and 1 to 31 March, |

Species:

Mediterranean albacore

Thunnus alalunga

Zone:

Mediterranean Sea

(ALB/MED)

Greece

400

Analytical TAC

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

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

Spain

103,26

France

15

Croatia

7

Italy

1 171,29

Cyprus

431,94

Malta

41,19

Union

2 169,68

TAC

2 500

(1)(2)

(1)

In order to protect juvenile swordfish, a closure period shall also apply to longline vessels targeting Mediterranean albacore from 1 October to 30 November. In addition, Mediterranean albacore, either as a targeted species or as by-catch, shall not be caught, retained on board, transhipped or landed during the following periods:

—

Greece, Croatia, Italy and Cyprus: 1 October to 30 November and 1 to 31 March,

| — | Spain, France and Malta: 1 January to 31 March. |
| --- | --- |

—

Spain, France and Malta: 1 January to 31 March.

(2)

Each Member State shall limit the number of their fishing vessels authorised to fish for Mediterranean albacore to the number of vessels authorised to fish this species in 2017. Member States may apply a tolerance of 10 % to this capacity limit.’

| (2) | the table establishing catch limits for bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) in the Atlantic Ocean (BET/ATLANT) is replaced by the following:










  ‘Species: | Bigeye tuna

  Thunnus obesus | Zone: | Atlantic Ocean
  (BET/ATLANT) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | | 8 181,90 | (1) | Analytical TAC |
| France | | 3 475,31 | (1) |
| Portugal | | 3 106,23 | (1) |
| Union | | 14 763,44 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 62 000 | (1) |
| (1) | Catches of bigeye tuna by purse seiners (BET/*ATLPS) and longliners with an overall length of 20 metres and above (BET/ *ATLLL) shall be reported separately. As of June 2022, when catches reach 80 % of the quota, Member States are required to transmit the catches for these vessels on a weekly basis.’ |

(2)

the table establishing catch limits for bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) in the Atlantic Ocean (BET/ATLANT) is replaced by the following:

‘Species:

Bigeye tuna

Thunnus obesus

Zone:

Atlantic Ocean

(BET/ATLANT)

Spain

8 181,90

(1)

Analytical TAC

France

3 475,31

(1)

Portugal

3 106,23

(1)

Union

14 763,44

(1)

TAC

62 000

(1)

(1)

Catches of bigeye tuna by purse seiners (BET/*ATLPS) and longliners with an overall length of 20 metres and above (BET/ *ATLLL) shall be reported separately. As of June 2022, when catches reach 80 % of the quota, Member States are required to transmit the catches for these vessels on a weekly basis.’

| (3) | in the twelfth table, establishing catch limits for bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) in the Atlantic Ocean, east of 45° W, and Mediterranean (BFT/AE45WM), footnote 5 is replaced by the following:








  ‘(5) | Special condition: within this TAC, the following catch limits and allocations between Member States shall apply to catches of bluefin tuna between 8 kg/75 cm and 30 kg/115 cm by the vessels referred to in point 3 of Annex VI (BFT/*643): |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Italy | 94,91 | |
| Union | 94,91 ’ | |

(3)

in the twelfth table, establishing catch limits for bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) in the Atlantic Ocean, east of 45° W, and Mediterranean (BFT/AE45WM), footnote 5 is replaced by the following:

‘(5)

Special condition: within this TAC, the following catch limits and allocations between Member States shall apply to catches of bluefin tuna between 8 kg/75 cm and 30 kg/115 cm by the vessels referred to in point 3 of Annex VI (BFT/*643):

Italy

94,91

Union

94,91 ’

| (4) | the thirteenth and fourteenth tables, establishing catch limits for swordfish (Xiphias gladius) in the Atlantic Ocean, north of 5° N (SWO/AN05N), and for swordfish in the Atlantic Ocean, south of 5° N (SWO/AS05N), are replaced by the following:










  ‘Species: | Swordfish

  Xiphias gladius | Zone: | Atlantic Ocean, north of 5° N
  (SWO/AN05N) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | | 6 392,46 | (2) | Analytical TAC |
| Portugal | | 1 161,84 | (2) |
| Other Member States | | 130,72 | (1)(2) |
| Union | | 7 685,03 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 13 200 | |
| (1) | Exclusively for by-catches. Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (SWO/AN05N_AMS). |
| (2) | Special condition: up to 2,39 % of this quantity may be fished in the Atlantic Ocean, south of 5o N (SWO/*AS05N). Catches to be counted against the special condition of the shared quota shall be reported separately (SWO/*AS05N_AMS). |

(4)

the thirteenth and fourteenth tables, establishing catch limits for swordfish (Xiphias gladius) in the Atlantic Ocean, north of 5° N (SWO/AN05N), and for swordfish in the Atlantic Ocean, south of 5° N (SWO/AS05N), are replaced by the following:

‘Species:

Swordfish

Xiphias gladius

Zone:

Atlantic Ocean, north of 5° N

(SWO/AN05N)

Spain

6 392,46

(2)

Analytical TAC

Portugal

1 161,84

(2)

Other Member States

130,72

(1)(2)

Union

7 685,03

TAC

13 200

(1)

Exclusively for by-catches. Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (SWO/AN05N_AMS).

(2)

Special condition: up to 2,39 % of this quantity may be fished in the Atlantic Ocean, south of 5o N (SWO/*AS05N). Catches to be counted against the special condition of the shared quota shall be reported separately (SWO/*AS05N_AMS).

| Species: | Swordfish

  Xiphias gladius | Zone: | Atlantic Ocean, south of 5° N
  (SWO/AS05N) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | | 4 770,75 | (1) | Analytical TAC |
| Portugal | | 314,25 | (1) |
| Union | | 5 085,01 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | 14 000 | |
| (1) | Special condition: up to 3,51 % of this quantity may be fished in the Atlantic Ocean, north of 5o N (SWO/*AN05N).’ |

Species:

Swordfish

Xiphias gladius

Zone:

Atlantic Ocean, south of 5° N

(SWO/AS05N)

Spain

4 770,75

(1)

Analytical TAC

Portugal

314,25

(1)

Union

5 085,01

TAC

14 000

(1)

Special condition: up to 3,51 % of this quantity may be fished in the Atlantic Ocean, north of 5o N (SWO/*AN05N).’

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ANNEX V

‘ANNEX IH

SPRFMO CONVENTION AREA

| Species: | Toothfishes

  Dissostichus spp. | Zone: | SPRFMO Convention Area
  (TOT/SPR-RB) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| TAC | 75 | (1) | Precautionary TAC |
| (1) | This annual TAC is for exploratory fisheries only. Fishing shall take place only within the following research block: |
| — | NW |

Species:

Toothfishes

Dissostichus spp.

Zone:

SPRFMO Convention Area

(TOT/SPR-RB)

TAC

75

(1)

Precautionary TAC

(1)

This annual TAC is for exploratory fisheries only. Fishing shall take place only within the following research block:

—

NW

50° 30’ S, 136° E

| — | NE |
| --- | --- |

—

NE

50° 30’ S, 140° 30’ E

| — | E-Indent |
| --- | --- |

—

E-Indent

52° 45’ S, 140° 30’ E

| — | E-corner |
| --- | --- |

—

E-corner

52° 45’ S, 145° 30’ E

| — | SE |
| --- | --- |

—

SE

54° 50’ S, 145° 30’ E

| — | SW |
| --- | --- |

—

SW

54° 50’ S, 136° E

| Species: | Jack mackerel

  Trachurus murphyi | Zone: | SPRFMO Convention Area
  (CJM/SPRFMO) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | | 13 826,71 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| Netherlands | | 14 986,73 | |
| Lithuania | | 9 620,98 | |
| Poland | | 16 542,58 | |
| Union | | 54 977,00 | |
| | | | |
| TAC | | Not relevant | |

Species:

Jack mackerel

Trachurus murphyi

Zone:

SPRFMO Convention Area

(CJM/SPRFMO)

Germany

13 826,71

Analytical TAC

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

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

Netherlands

14 986,73

Lithuania

9 620,98

Poland

16 542,58

Union

54 977,00

TAC

Not relevant

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ANNEX VI

‘ANNEX IJ

IOTC AREA OF COMPETENCE

Catches of yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albaceres) by Union vessels fishing with purse seiners shall not exceed the catch limits set out in this Annex.

| Species: | Yellowfin tuna

  Thunnus albacares | Zone: | IOTC Area of Competence
  (YFT/IOTC) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| France | | 13 868 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| Italy | | 1 183 | (1) |
| Spain | | 21 472 | (1) |
| Portugal | | 50 | (1)(2) |
| Union | | 36 573 | (1) |
| | | | |
| TAC | | Not relevant | |
| (1) | Quotas shall apply provisionally from 1 January 2022 to 30 June 2022. The provisional quotas shall be without prejudice to the setting of definitive quotas for 2022 in accordance with the Union quota for 2022 of 73 146  tonnes, established by the IOTC, and the definitive allocation of that Union quota among Member States. |
| (2) | Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. |

Species:

Yellowfin tuna

Thunnus albacares

Zone:

IOTC Area of Competence

(YFT/IOTC)

France

13 868

(1)

Analytical TAC

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

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

Italy

1 183

(1)

Spain

21 472

(1)

Portugal

50

(1)(2)

Union

36 573

(1)

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

Quotas shall apply provisionally from 1 January 2022 to 30 June 2022. The provisional quotas shall be without prejudice to the setting of definitive quotas for 2022 in accordance with the Union quota for 2022 of 73 146  tonnes, established by the IOTC, and the definitive allocation of that Union quota among Member States.

(2)

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

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ANNEX VII

In Chapter III, point 5 of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2022/109, Table I is replaced by the following table:

‘Table I

Maximum number of days a vessel may be present within the area by category of regulated gear during the current management period

| Regulated gear | Maximum number of days |
| --- | --- |
| Beam trawls of mesh size ≥ 80 mm | Belgium | 176 |
| France | 188 |
| Static nets with mesh size ≤ 220 mm | Belgium | 176 |
| France | 191 ’ |

Regulated gear

Maximum number of days

Beam trawls of mesh size ≥ 80 mm

Belgium

176

France

188

Static nets with mesh size ≤ 220 mm

Belgium

176

France

191 ’

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ANNEX VIII

Annex VI to Regulation (EU) 2022/109 is amended as follows:

| (1) | point 4 is replaced by the following:






  ‘4. | Maximum number of fishing vessels of each Member State that may be authorised to fish for, retain on board, tranship, transport, or land bluefin tuna in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean

  Table A | Number of fishing vessels (1) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | Greece (2) | Spain | France | Croatia | Italy | Cyprus (3) | Malta (4) | Portugal |
| Purse seiners (5) | 0 | 6 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Longliners | 0 | 43 | 23 | 0 | 40 | 27  (6) | 63 | 0 |
| Baitboat | 0 | 66 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 76  (7) |
| Handline | 0 | 1 | 47  (8) | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trawler | 0 | 0 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Small-scale | 45 | 660 | 140 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 120 | 0 |
| Other artisanal (9) | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 ’ |

(1)

point 4 is replaced by the following:

‘4.

Maximum number of fishing vessels of each Member State that may be authorised to fish for, retain on board, tranship, transport, or land bluefin tuna in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean

Table A

Number of fishing vessels (1)

Greece (2)

Spain

France

Croatia

Italy

Cyprus (3)

Malta (4)

Portugal

Purse seiners (5)

0

6

22

18

21

1

1

0

Longliners

0

43

23

0

40

27  (6)

63

0

Baitboat

0

66

8

0

0

0

0

76  (7)

Handline

0

1

47  (8)

12

0

0

0

0

Trawler

0

0

57

0

0

0

0

0

Small-scale

45

660

140

0

0

0

120

0

Other artisanal (9)

74

0

0

0

0

0

0

0 ’

| (2) | point 6 is replaced by the following:






  ‘6. | Maximum bluefin tuna farming capacity and fattening capacity for each Member State and maximum input of wild caught bluefin tuna that each Member State may allocate to its farms in the Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean

  Table A








  Maximum bluefin tuna farming capacity and fattening capacity |
| --- | --- | --- |
| | Number of farms | Capacity (in tonnes) |
| Greece | 2 | 2 100 |
| Spain | 10 | 11 852 |
| Croatia | 4 | 7 880 |
| Italy | 13 | 8 370 |
| Cyprus | 3 | 3 000 |
| Malta | 6 | 15 703 |
| Portugal | 2 | 500 |

(2)

point 6 is replaced by the following:

‘6.

Maximum bluefin tuna farming capacity and fattening capacity for each Member State and maximum input of wild caught bluefin tuna that each Member State may allocate to its farms in the Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean

Table A

Maximum bluefin tuna farming capacity and fattening capacity

Number of farms

Capacity (in tonnes)

Greece

2

2 100

Spain

10

11 852

Croatia

4

7 880

Italy

13

8 370

Cyprus

3

3 000

Malta

6

15 703

Portugal

2

500

Table B

| Maximum input of wild caught bluefin tuna (in tonnes) |
| --- |
| Greece | 785 |
| Spain | 6 850 |
| Croatia | 2 947 |
| Italy | 945 |
| Cyprus | 2 195 |
| Malta | 11 054 |
| Portugal | 350 ’ |

Maximum input of wild caught bluefin tuna (in tonnes)

Greece

785

Spain

6 850

Croatia

2 947

Italy

945

Cyprus

2 195

Malta

11 054

Portugal

350 ’

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(1)  The numbers in this Table may be further increased, provided that the international obligations of the Union are complied with.

(2)  One medium-size purse seiner has been replaced by no more than 10 longline vessels or one small purse seiner and three other artisanal vessels.

(3)  One medium-size purse seiner may be replaced by no more than 10 longline vessels or one small purse seiner and no more than three longline vessels.

(4)  One medium-size purse seiner may be replaced by no more than 10 longline vessels.

(5)  The individual numbers of purse seiners in this Table are the result of transfers between Member States and do not constitute historical rights for the future.

(6)  Polyvalent vessels, using multi-gear equipment.

(7)  Baitboats of the outermost regions of Azores and Madeira.

(8)  Line vessels operating in the Atlantic.

(9)  Polyvalent vessels, using multi-gear equipment (longline, handline, trolling line).

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