# Official Journal L 31/2021

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| English edition | Legislation | Volume 6429 January 2021 |

ISSN 1977-0677

Official Journal

of the European Union

L 31

English edition

Legislation

Volume 6429 January 2021

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| | | REGULATIONS |
| | * | Council Regulation (EU) 2021/90 of 28 January 2021 fixing for 2021 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks applicable in the Mediterranean and Black Seas | 1 |
| | * | Council Regulation (EU) 2021/91 of 28 January 2021 fixing, for the years 2021 and 2022, the fishing opportunities for Union fishing vessels for certain deep-sea fish stocks | 20 |
| | * | 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 | 31 |
| | * | Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/93 of 25 January 2021 establishing a fisheries closure for herring in Union, Faroese, Norwegian and international waters of 1 and 2 for vessels flying the flag of Poland | 193 |
| | * | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/94 of 27 January 2021 amending Regulation (EC) No 1484/95 as regards fixing representative prices in the poultrymeat and egg sectors and for egg albumin | 196 |
| | * | Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/95 of 28 January 2021 amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/592 on temporary exceptional measures derogating from certain provisions of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council to address the market disturbance in the fruit and vegetables and wine sectors caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and measures linked to it | 198 |
| | * | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/96 of 28 January 2021 authorising the placing on the market of 3'-sialyllactose sodium salt as a novel food under Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and of the Council and amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470 (
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| | * | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/97 of 28 January 2021 amending and correcting Regulation (EU) 2015/640 as regards the introduction of new additional airworthiness requirements | 208 |
| | | DECISIONS |
| | * | Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/98 of 28 January 2021 not approving esbiothrin as an existing active substance for use in biocidal products of product-type 18 (
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Contents

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REGULATIONS

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Council Regulation (EU) 2021/90 of 28 January 2021 fixing for 2021 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks applicable in the Mediterranean and Black Seas

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Council Regulation (EU) 2021/91 of 28 January 2021 fixing, for the years 2021 and 2022, the fishing opportunities for Union fishing vessels for certain deep-sea fish stocks

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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

31

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Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/93 of 25 January 2021 establishing a fisheries closure for herring in Union, Faroese, Norwegian and international waters of 1 and 2 for vessels flying the flag of Poland

193

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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/94 of 27 January 2021 amending Regulation (EC) No 1484/95 as regards fixing representative prices in the poultrymeat and egg sectors and for egg albumin

196

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Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/95 of 28 January 2021 amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/592 on temporary exceptional measures derogating from certain provisions of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council to address the market disturbance in the fruit and vegetables and wine sectors caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and measures linked to it

198

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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/96 of 28 January 2021 authorising the placing on the market of 3'-sialyllactose sodium salt as a novel food under Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and of the Council and amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470 (
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201

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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/97 of 28 January 2021 amending and correcting Regulation (EU) 2015/640 as regards the introduction of new additional airworthiness requirements

208

DECISIONS

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Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/98 of 28 January 2021 not approving esbiothrin as an existing active substance for use in biocidal products of product-type 18 (
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214

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| EN | Acts whose titles are printed in light type are those relating to day-to-day management of agricultural matters, and are generally valid for a limited period.
  The titles of all other Acts are printed in bold type and preceded by an asterisk. |
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Acts whose titles are printed in light type are those relating to day-to-day management of agricultural matters, and are generally valid for a limited period.

The titles of all other Acts are printed in bold type and preceded by an asterisk.

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REGULATIONS

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COUNCIL REGULATION (EU) 2021/90

of 28 January 2021

fixing for 2021 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks applicable in the Mediterranean and Black Seas

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) | Article 43(3) of the Treaty provides that the Council, on a proposal from the Commission, is to adopt measures on the fixing and allocation of fishing opportunities. |
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(1)

Article 43(3) of the Treaty provides that the Council, on a proposal from the Commission, is to adopt measures on the fixing and allocation of fishing opportunities.

| (2) | Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1) requires that conservation measures be adopted taking into account available scientific, technical and economic advice, including, where relevant, reports drawn up by the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STECF). |
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(2)

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

| (3) | It is incumbent upon the Council to adopt measures on the fixing and allocation of fishing opportunities, including, where appropriate, certain conditions functionally linked thereto. In accordance with Article 16(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, fishing opportunities are to be fixed in accordance with the objectives of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) established in Article 2(2) of that Regulation. Article 16(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 provides that fishing opportunities be allocated to Member States in such a way as to ensure the relative stability of fishing activities of each Member State for each fish stock or fishery. |
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(3)

It is incumbent upon the Council to adopt measures on the fixing and allocation of fishing opportunities, including, where appropriate, certain conditions functionally linked thereto. In accordance with Article 16(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, fishing opportunities are to be fixed in accordance with the objectives of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) established in Article 2(2) of that Regulation. Article 16(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 provides that fishing opportunities be allocated to Member States in such a way as to ensure the relative stability of fishing activities of each Member State for each fish stock or fishery.

| (4) | Article 16(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 provides that for stocks subject to specific multiannual plans, the fishing opportunities are to be established in accordance with the rules laid down in those plans. |
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(4)

Article 16(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 provides that for stocks subject to specific multiannual plans, the fishing opportunities are to be established in accordance with the rules laid down in those plans.

| (5) | The multiannual plan for the fisheries exploiting demersal stocks in the western Mediterranean Sea was established by Regulation (EU) 2019/1022 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2) and entered into force on 16 July 2019. In accordance with Article 4(1) of that Regulation, fishing opportunities for stocks listed in Article 1 of that Regulation should be fixed to achieve fishing mortality at maximum sustainable yield (MSY) on a progressive, incremental basis by 2020 where possible, and by 1 January 2025. Fishing opportunities should be expressed as maximum allowable fishing effort and fixed in accordance with the fishing effort regime laid down in Article 7 of that Regulation. |
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(5)

The multiannual plan for the fisheries exploiting demersal stocks in the western Mediterranean Sea was established by Regulation (EU) 2019/1022 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2) and entered into force on 16 July 2019. In accordance with Article 4(1) of that Regulation, fishing opportunities for stocks listed in Article 1 of that Regulation should be fixed to achieve fishing mortality at maximum sustainable yield (MSY) on a progressive, incremental basis by 2020 where possible, and by 1 January 2025. Fishing opportunities should be expressed as maximum allowable fishing effort and fixed in accordance with the fishing effort regime laid down in Article 7 of that Regulation.

| (6) | STECF concluded that in order to attain the MSY targets for the western Mediterranean fish stocks, swift action is needed and real reductions in fishing mortality are necessary. For 2021, the maximum allowable fishing effort should therefore be reduced by 7,5 % compared to the baseline, to be deducted from the maximum allowable fishing effort set for 2020 by Council Regulation (EU) 2019/2236 (3). |
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(6)

STECF concluded that in order to attain the MSY targets for the western Mediterranean fish stocks, swift action is needed and real reductions in fishing mortality are necessary. For 2021, the maximum allowable fishing effort should therefore be reduced by 7,5 % compared to the baseline, to be deducted from the maximum allowable fishing effort set for 2020 by Council Regulation (EU) 2019/2236 (3).

| (7) | At its 42nd annual meeting in 2018, the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) adopted Recommendation GFCM/42/2018/1 on a multiannual management plan for European eel in the Mediterranean Sea, which established management measures for European eel (Anguilla anguilla) in the Mediterranean Sea (GFCM geographical subareas 1 to 27). Those measures include catch or effort limits and an annual closure period of three consecutive months to be defined by each Member State in accordance with the conservation objectives of Council Regulation (EC) No 1100/2007 (4), the national management plan or plans for eel and the temporal migration patterns of eel in the Member State. Where national management plans resulting in effort or catch reductions of at least 30 % have been in place before the entry into force of that Recommendation, the catch or fishing effort limits already established and implemented should not be exceeded. The closure should apply to all marine waters of the Mediterranean Sea and to brackish waters such as estuaries, coastal lagoons and transitional waters, in accordance with that Recommendation. Those measures should be implemented in Union law. |
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At its 42nd annual meeting in 2018, the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) adopted Recommendation GFCM/42/2018/1 on a multiannual management plan for European eel in the Mediterranean Sea, which established management measures for European eel (Anguilla anguilla) in the Mediterranean Sea (GFCM geographical subareas 1 to 27). Those measures include catch or effort limits and an annual closure period of three consecutive months to be defined by each Member State in accordance with the conservation objectives of Council Regulation (EC) No 1100/2007 (4), the national management plan or plans for eel and the temporal migration patterns of eel in the Member State. Where national management plans resulting in effort or catch reductions of at least 30 % have been in place before the entry into force of that Recommendation, the catch or fishing effort limits already established and implemented should not be exceeded. The closure should apply to all marine waters of the Mediterranean Sea and to brackish waters such as estuaries, coastal lagoons and transitional waters, in accordance with that Recommendation. Those measures should be implemented in Union law.

| (8) | At its 42nd annual meeting in 2018, the GFCM also adopted Recommendation GFCM/42/2018/8 on further emergency measures in 2019-2021 for small pelagic stocks in the Adriatic Sea (GFCM geographical subareas 17 and 18). Those measures should be implemented in Union law. The maximum catch limits are fixed exclusively for one year and without prejudice to any other measures adopted in the future and any possible allocation scheme between Member States. |
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(8)

At its 42nd annual meeting in 2018, the GFCM also adopted Recommendation GFCM/42/2018/8 on further emergency measures in 2019-2021 for small pelagic stocks in the Adriatic Sea (GFCM geographical subareas 17 and 18). Those measures should be implemented in Union law. The maximum catch limits are fixed exclusively for one year and without prejudice to any other measures adopted in the future and any possible allocation scheme between Member States.

| (9) | At its 42nd annual meeting in 2018, the GFCM adopted Recommendation GFCM/42/2018/3 on a multiannual management plan for sustainable trawl fisheries targeting giant red shrimp (Aristaeomorpha foliacea) and blue and red shrimp (Aristeus antennatus) in the Levant Sea (GFCM geographical subareas 24, 25, 26 and 27), which introduced a maximum number of fishing vessels. Those measures should be implemented in Union law. |
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At its 42nd annual meeting in 2018, the GFCM adopted Recommendation GFCM/42/2018/3 on a multiannual management plan for sustainable trawl fisheries targeting giant red shrimp (Aristaeomorpha foliacea) and blue and red shrimp (Aristeus antennatus) in the Levant Sea (GFCM geographical subareas 24, 25, 26 and 27), which introduced a maximum number of fishing vessels. Those measures should be implemented in Union law.

| (10) | At its 42nd annual meeting in 2018, the GFCM adopted Recommendation GFCM/42/2018/4 on a multiannual management plan for sustainable trawl fisheries targeting giant red shrimp (Aristaeomorpha foliacea) and blue and red shrimp (Aristeus antennatus) in the Ionian Sea (GFCM geographical subareas 19, 20 and 21), which introduced a maximum number of fishing vessels. Those measures should be implemented in Union law. |
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At its 42nd annual meeting in 2018, the GFCM adopted Recommendation GFCM/42/2018/4 on a multiannual management plan for sustainable trawl fisheries targeting giant red shrimp (Aristaeomorpha foliacea) and blue and red shrimp (Aristeus antennatus) in the Ionian Sea (GFCM geographical subareas 19, 20 and 21), which introduced a maximum number of fishing vessels. Those measures should be implemented in Union law.

| (11) | At its 43rd annual meeting in 2019, the GFCM adopted Recommendation GFCM/43/2019/6 on management measures for sustainable trawl fisheries targeting giant red shrimp (Aristaeomorpha foliacea) and blue and red shrimp (Aristeus antennatus) in the Strait of Sicily (GFCM geographical subareas 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16), which introduced a maximum number of fishing vessels. Those measures should be implemented in Union law. |
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(11)

At its 43rd annual meeting in 2019, the GFCM adopted Recommendation GFCM/43/2019/6 on management measures for sustainable trawl fisheries targeting giant red shrimp (Aristaeomorpha foliacea) and blue and red shrimp (Aristeus antennatus) in the Strait of Sicily (GFCM geographical subareas 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16), which introduced a maximum number of fishing vessels. Those measures should be implemented in Union law.

| (12) | At its 43rd annual meeting in 2019, the GFCM adopted Recommendation GFCM/43/2019/5 on a multiannual management plan for sustainable demersal fisheries in the Adriatic Sea (GFCM geographical subareas 17 and 18), which introduced a fishing effort regime and a fleet capacity ceiling for certain demersal stocks. Those measures should be implemented in Union law. |
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(12)

At its 43rd annual meeting in 2019, the GFCM adopted Recommendation GFCM/43/2019/5 on a multiannual management plan for sustainable demersal fisheries in the Adriatic Sea (GFCM geographical subareas 17 and 18), which introduced a fishing effort regime and a fleet capacity ceiling for certain demersal stocks. Those measures should be implemented in Union law.

| (13) | Taking into account the particularities of the Slovenian fleet and their marginal impact on the stocks of small pelagic and demersal stocks, it is appropriate to preserve the existing fishing patterns and to ensure access by the Slovenian fleet to a minimum quantity of small pelagic species and a minimum effort quota for demersal stocks. |
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(13)

Taking into account the particularities of the Slovenian fleet and their marginal impact on the stocks of small pelagic and demersal stocks, it is appropriate to preserve the existing fishing patterns and to ensure access by the Slovenian fleet to a minimum quantity of small pelagic species and a minimum effort quota for demersal stocks.

| (14) | At its 43rd annual meeting in 2019, the GFCM adopted Recommendation GFCM/43/2019/4 on a management plan for the sustainable exploitation of red coral (Corallium rubrum) in the Mediterranean Sea (GFCM geographical subareas 1 to 27), which introduced a maximum number of fishing authorisations and harvest limits for red coral. Those measures should be implemented in Union law. |
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(14)

At its 43rd annual meeting in 2019, the GFCM adopted Recommendation GFCM/43/2019/4 on a management plan for the sustainable exploitation of red coral (Corallium rubrum) in the Mediterranean Sea (GFCM geographical subareas 1 to 27), which introduced a maximum number of fishing authorisations and harvest limits for red coral. Those measures should be implemented in Union law.

| (15) | At its 43rd annual meeting in 2019, the GFCM adopted Recommendation GFCM/43/2019/2 on a management plan for the sustainable exploitation of blackspot seabream (Pagellus bogaraveo) in the Alboran Sea (GFCM geographical subareas 1 to 3), which introduced a catch and effort limit based on the average level authorised and exerted over the period 2010–2015. Those measures should be implemented in Union law. |
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(15)

At its 43rd annual meeting in 2019, the GFCM adopted Recommendation GFCM/43/2019/2 on a management plan for the sustainable exploitation of blackspot seabream (Pagellus bogaraveo) in the Alboran Sea (GFCM geographical subareas 1 to 3), which introduced a catch and effort limit based on the average level authorised and exerted over the period 2010–2015. Those measures should be implemented in Union law.

| (16) | At its 43rd annual meeting in 2019, the GFCM adopted Recommendation GFCM/43/2019/1 on a set of management measures for the use of anchored fish aggregating devices in common dolphinfish fisheries (Coryphaena hippurus) in the Mediterranean Sea (GFCM geographical subareas 1 to 27), which introduced a maximum number of fishing vessels targeting common dolphinfish. Those measures should be implemented in Union law. |
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(16)

At its 43rd annual meeting in 2019, the GFCM adopted Recommendation GFCM/43/2019/1 on a set of management measures for the use of anchored fish aggregating devices in common dolphinfish fisheries (Coryphaena hippurus) in the Mediterranean Sea (GFCM geographical subareas 1 to 27), which introduced a maximum number of fishing vessels targeting common dolphinfish. Those measures should be implemented in Union law.

| (17) | At its 43rd annual meeting in 2019, the GFCM adopted Recommendation GFCM/43/2019/3 amending Recommendation GFCM/41/2017/4 on a multiannual management plan for turbot fisheries in the Black Sea (GFCM geographical subarea 29). That Recommendation introduced an updated regional total allowable catch (TAC) and a quota allocation scheme for turbot and further conservation measures for that stock, in particular a two months’ closure period and a limitation of fishing days to 180 days per year. Those measures should be implemented in Union law. |
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(17)

At its 43rd annual meeting in 2019, the GFCM adopted Recommendation GFCM/43/2019/3 amending Recommendation GFCM/41/2017/4 on a multiannual management plan for turbot fisheries in the Black Sea (GFCM geographical subarea 29). That Recommendation introduced an updated regional total allowable catch (TAC) and a quota allocation scheme for turbot and further conservation measures for that stock, in particular a two months’ closure period and a limitation of fishing days to 180 days per year. Those measures should be implemented in Union law.

| (18) | In accordance with the scientific advice provided by the GFCM, it is necessary to maintain the current level of fishing mortality to ensure the sustainability of the stock of sprat in the Black Sea. It is therefore appropriate to continue setting an autonomous quota for that stock. |
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(18)

In accordance with the scientific advice provided by the GFCM, it is necessary to maintain the current level of fishing mortality to ensure the sustainability of the stock of sprat in the Black Sea. It is therefore appropriate to continue setting an autonomous quota for that stock.

| (19) | The fishing opportunities should be established on the basis of the available scientific advice, taking into account biological and socio-economic aspects whilst ensuring fair treatment between fishing sectors, as well as in the light of the opinions expressed during the consultation of stakeholders. |
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(19)

The fishing opportunities should be established on the basis of the available scientific advice, taking into account biological and socio-economic aspects whilst ensuring fair treatment between fishing sectors, as well as in the light of the opinions expressed during the consultation of stakeholders.

| (20) | Council Regulation (EC) No 847/96 (5) introduced additional conditions for year-to-year management of TACs including, under Articles 3 and 4 of that Regulation, flexibility provisions for precautionary and analytical TACs. Under Article 2 of that Regulation, when fixing the TACs, the Council is to decide to which stocks Article 3 or 4 of that Regulation is not to apply, in particular on the basis of the biological status of the stocks. More recently, the year-to-year flexibility mechanism was introduced by Article 15(9) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 for all stocks that are subject to the landing obligation. Therefore, in order to avoid excessive flexibility that would undermine the principle of rational and responsible exploitation of marine biological resources, hinder the achievement of the objectives of the CFP and cause the biological status of the stocks to deteriorate, it should be established that Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply to analytical TACs only where the year-to-year flexibility provided for in Article 15(9) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 is not used. |
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(20)

Council Regulation (EC) No 847/96 (5) introduced additional conditions for year-to-year management of TACs including, under Articles 3 and 4 of that Regulation, flexibility provisions for precautionary and analytical TACs. Under Article 2 of that Regulation, when fixing the TACs, the Council is to decide to which stocks Article 3 or 4 of that Regulation is not to apply, in particular on the basis of the biological status of the stocks. More recently, the year-to-year flexibility mechanism was introduced by Article 15(9) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 for all stocks that are subject to the landing obligation. Therefore, in order to avoid excessive flexibility that would undermine the principle of rational and responsible exploitation of marine biological resources, hinder the achievement of the objectives of the CFP and cause the biological status of the stocks to deteriorate, it should be established that Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply to analytical TACs only where the year-to-year flexibility provided for in Article 15(9) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 is not used.

| (21) | The use of fishing opportunities available to Union fishing vessels set out in this Regulation is subject to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 (6), and in particular to Articles 33 and 34 of that Regulation, concerning the recording of catches and fishing effort and the notification of data on the exhaustion of fishing opportunities. It is therefore necessary to specify the codes to be used by Member States when sending data to the Commission relating to landings of stocks subject to this Regulation. |
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(21)

The use of fishing opportunities available to Union fishing vessels set out in this Regulation is subject to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 (6), and in particular to Articles 33 and 34 of that Regulation, concerning the recording of catches and fishing effort and the notification of data on the exhaustion of fishing opportunities. It is therefore necessary to specify the codes to be used by Member States when sending data to the Commission relating to landings of stocks subject to this Regulation.

| (22) | In order to avoid the interruption of fishing activities and to ensure the livelihood of Union fishermen, this Regulation should apply from 1 January 2021. For reasons of urgency, this Regulation should enter into force immediately after its publication. |
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(22)

In order to avoid the interruption of fishing activities and to ensure the livelihood of Union fishermen, this Regulation should apply from 1 January 2021. For reasons of urgency, this Regulation should enter into force immediately after its publication.

| (23) | Fishing opportunities should be used in full compliance with Union law, |
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(23)

Fishing opportunities should be used in full compliance with Union law,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

TITLE I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1

Subject matter

This Regulation fixes for 2021 the fishing opportunities applicable in the Mediterranean and Black Seas for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks.

Article 2

Scope

1.   This Regulation applies to Union fishing vessels exploiting the following fish stocks:

| (a) | European eel (Anguilla anguilla), red coral (Corallium rubrum) and common dolphinfish (Coryphaena hippurus) in the Mediterranean Sea, as defined in point (b) of Article 4; |
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(a)

European eel (Anguilla anguilla), red coral (Corallium rubrum) and common dolphinfish (Coryphaena hippurus) in the Mediterranean Sea, as defined in point (b) of Article 4;

| (b) | blue and red shrimp (Aristeus antennatus), deep-water rose shrimp (Parapenaeus longirostris), giant red shrimp (Aristaeomorpha foliacea), European hake (Merluccius merluccius), Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus) and red mullet (Mullus barbatus) in the western Mediterranean Sea, as defined in point (c) of Article 4; |
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(b)

blue and red shrimp (Aristeus antennatus), deep-water rose shrimp (Parapenaeus longirostris), giant red shrimp (Aristaeomorpha foliacea), European hake (Merluccius merluccius), Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus) and red mullet (Mullus barbatus) in the western Mediterranean Sea, as defined in point (c) of Article 4;

| (c) | anchovy (Engraulis encrasicolus) and sardine (Sardina pilchardus) in the Adriatic Sea, as defined in point (d) of Article 4; |
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(c)

anchovy (Engraulis encrasicolus) and sardine (Sardina pilchardus) in the Adriatic Sea, as defined in point (d) of Article 4;

| (d) | european hake (Merluccius merluccius), Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus), common sole (Solea solea), deep-water rose shrimp (Parapenaeus longirostris), red mullet (Mullus barbatus) in the Adriatic Sea, as defined in point (d) of Article 4; |
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(d)

european hake (Merluccius merluccius), Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus), common sole (Solea solea), deep-water rose shrimp (Parapenaeus longirostris), red mullet (Mullus barbatus) in the Adriatic Sea, as defined in point (d) of Article 4;

| (e) | giant red shrimp (Aristaeomorpha foliacea) and blue and red shrimp (Aristeus antennatus) in the Strait of Sicily as defined in point (e) of Article 4, in the Ionian Sea as defined in point (f) of Article 4 and in the Levant Sea as defined in point (g) of Article 4; |
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(e)

giant red shrimp (Aristaeomorpha foliacea) and blue and red shrimp (Aristeus antennatus) in the Strait of Sicily as defined in point (e) of Article 4, in the Ionian Sea as defined in point (f) of Article 4 and in the Levant Sea as defined in point (g) of Article 4;

| (f) | blackspot seabream (Pagellus bogaraveo) in the Alborean Sea, as defined in point (h) of Article 4; |
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(f)

blackspot seabream (Pagellus bogaraveo) in the Alborean Sea, as defined in point (h) of Article 4;

| (g) | sprat (Sprattus sprattus) and turbot (Scophthalmus maximus) in the Black Sea, as defined in point (i) of Article 4. |
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(g)

sprat (Sprattus sprattus) and turbot (Scophthalmus maximus) in the Black Sea, as defined in point (i) of Article 4.

2.   This Regulation also applies to recreational fisheries where they are expressly referred to in the relevant provisions.

Article 3

Definitions

For the purposes of this Regulation, the definitions laid down in Article 4 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 apply. In addition, the following definitions apply:

| (a) | ‘international waters’ means waters falling outside the sovereignty or jurisdiction of any State; |
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(a)

‘international waters’ means waters falling outside the sovereignty or jurisdiction of any State;

| (b) | ‘recreational fisheries’ means non-commercial fishing activities exploiting marine living aquatic resources for recreation, tourism or sport; |
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(b)

‘recreational fisheries’ means non-commercial fishing activities exploiting marine living aquatic resources for recreation, tourism or sport;

| (c) | ‘total allowable catch’ (TAC) means:






  (i) | in fisheries subject to the exemption of the landing obligation referred to in Article 15(4) to (7) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, the quantity of fish that can be landed from each stock each year; |
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(c)

‘total allowable catch’ (TAC) means:

(i)

in fisheries subject to the exemption of the landing obligation referred to in Article 15(4) to (7) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, the quantity of fish that can be landed from each stock each year;

| (ii) | in all other fisheries, the quantity of fish that can be caught from each stock over the period of a year; |
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(ii)

in all other fisheries, the quantity of fish that can be caught from each stock over the period of a year;

| (d) | ‘quota’ means a proportion of the TAC allocated to the Union or a Member State; |
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(d)

‘quota’ means a proportion of the TAC allocated to the Union or a Member State;

| (e) | ‘Union autonomous quota’ means a catch limit autonomously allocated to Union fishing vessels in the absence of an agreed TAC; |
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(e)

‘Union autonomous quota’ means a catch limit autonomously allocated to Union fishing vessels in the absence of an agreed TAC;

| (f) | ‘analytical quota’ means a Union autonomous quota for which an analytical assessment is available; |
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(f)

‘analytical quota’ means a Union autonomous quota for which an analytical assessment is available;

| (g) | ‘analytical assessment’ means a quantitative evaluation of trends in a given stock, based on data about the stock’s biology and exploitation, which scientific review has indicated to be of sufficient quality to provide scientific advice on options for future catches; |
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(g)

‘analytical assessment’ means a quantitative evaluation of trends in a given stock, based on data about the stock’s biology and exploitation, which scientific review has indicated to be of sufficient quality to provide scientific advice on options for future catches;

| (h) | ‘fish aggregating device’ means any anchored equipment floating on the sea surface with the objective of attracting fish. |
| --- | --- |

(h)

‘fish aggregating device’ means any anchored equipment floating on the sea surface with the objective of attracting fish.

Article 4

Fishing zones

For the purposes of this Regulation, the following zone definitions apply:

| (a) | ‘GFCM geographical subareas’ mean the areas defined in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1343/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council (7); |
| --- | --- |

(a)

‘GFCM geographical subareas’ mean the areas defined in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1343/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council (7);

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| (b) | ‘Mediterranean Sea’ means the waters in GFCM geographical subareas 1 to 27, as defined in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1343/2011; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

‘Mediterranean Sea’ means the waters in GFCM geographical subareas 1 to 27, as defined in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1343/2011;

| (c) | ‘western Mediterranean Sea’ means the waters in GFCM geographical subareas 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, as defined in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1343/2011; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

‘western Mediterranean Sea’ means the waters in GFCM geographical subareas 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, as defined in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1343/2011;

| (d) | ‘Adriatic Sea’ means the waters in GFCM geographical subareas 17 and 18, as defined in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1343/2011; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

‘Adriatic Sea’ means the waters in GFCM geographical subareas 17 and 18, as defined in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1343/2011;

| (e) | ‘Strait of Sicily’ means the waters in GFCM geographical subareas 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16, as defined in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1343/2011; |
| --- | --- |

(e)

‘Strait of Sicily’ means the waters in GFCM geographical subareas 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16, as defined in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1343/2011;

| (f) | ‘Ionian Sea’ means the waters in GFCM geographical subareas 19, 20 and 21, as defined in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1343/2011; |
| --- | --- |

(f)

‘Ionian Sea’ means the waters in GFCM geographical subareas 19, 20 and 21, as defined in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1343/2011;

| (g) | ‘Levant Sea’ means the waters in GFCM geographical subareas 24, 25, 26 and 27, as defined in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1343/2011; |
| --- | --- |

(g)

‘Levant Sea’ means the waters in GFCM geographical subareas 24, 25, 26 and 27, as defined in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1343/2011;

| (h) | ‘Alboran Sea’ means the waters in GFCM geographical subareas 1 to 3, as defined in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1343/2011; |
| --- | --- |

(h)

‘Alboran Sea’ means the waters in GFCM geographical subareas 1 to 3, as defined in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1343/2011;

| (i) | ‘Black Sea’ means the waters in GFCM geographical subarea 29, as defined in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1343/2011. |
| --- | --- |

(i)

‘Black Sea’ means the waters in GFCM geographical subarea 29, as defined in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1343/2011.

TITLE II

FISHING OPPORTUNITIES

CHAPTER I

Mediterranean Sea

Article 5

European eel

1.   This Article applies to all activities by Union fishing vessels and other Union fishing activities catching European eel (Anguilla anguilla), namely targeted, incidental and recreational fisheries, in all marine waters of the Mediterranean Sea, including freshwaters and transitional brackish waters, such as lagoons and estuaries.

2.   It shall be prohibited for Union fishing vessels to fish for European eel in Union and international waters of the Mediterranean Sea for a consecutive three-month period to be determined by each Member State. The fishing closure period shall be consistent with the conservation objectives set out in Regulation (EC) No 1100/2007, with national management plans and with the temporal migration patterns of European eel in the Member States concerned. Member States shall communicate the period determined to the Commission no later than one month prior to the entry into force of the closure and in any case no later than 31 January 2021.

3.   Member States shall not exceed the maximum level of catches or fishing effort of European eel established and implemented by means of their national management plans, adopted in accordance with Articles 2 and 4 of Regulation 1100/2007.

Article 6

Red coral

1.   This Article applies to all activities by Union fishing vessels and other Union fishing activities harvesting red coral (Corallium rubrum), namely targeted and recreational fisheries in the Mediterranean Sea.

2.   For targeted fisheries, the maximum number of fishing authorisations and the maximum quantities of red coral stocks harvested by Union fishing vessels and Union harvesting activities shall not exceed the levels set out in Annex I.

3.   It shall be prohibited for Union fishing vessels subject to paragraph 2 to tranship red coral at sea.

4.   For recreational fisheries, Member States shall take the necessary measures to prohibit the catch and retention on board, transhipment or landing of red coral.

Article 7

Common dolphinfish

1.   This Article applies to all commercial activities by Union fishing vessels and other Union fishing activities using fish aggregating devices for catching common dolphinfish (Coryphaena hippurus), in the international waters of the Mediterranean Sea.

2.   The maximum number of Union fishing vessels authorised to fish for common dolphinfish is set out in Annex II.

CHAPTER II

Western Mediterranean Sea

Article 8

Demersal stocks

1.   This Article applies to all activities by Union fishing vessels and other Union fishing activities catching demersal stocks referred to in Article 1(2) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1022, in the western Mediterranean Sea.

2.   The maximum allowable fishing effort is set out in Annex III to this Regulation. Member States shall manage the maximum allowable fishing effort in accordance with Article 9 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1022.

Article 9

Data transmission

Member States shall record and transmit the fishing effort data to the Commission in accordance with Article 10 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1022.

When submitting fishing effort data to the Commission in accordance with this Article, Member States shall use the fishing effort group codes set out in Annex III.

CHAPTER III

Adriatic Sea

Article 10

Small pelagic stocks

1.   This Article applies to all activities by Union fishing vessels and other Union fishing activities catching sardine (Sardina pilchardus) and anchovy (Engraulis encrasicolus) in the Adriatic Sea.

2.   The maximum level of catches shall not exceed the levels set out in Annex IV.

3.   Union fishing vessels targeting sardine and anchovy in the Adriatic Sea shall not exceed 180 fishing days per year. Within that total of 180 fishing days, a maximum of 144 fishing days targeting sardine and a maximum of 144 fishing days targeting anchovy applies.

4.   The maximum number of Union fishing vessels authorised to fish small pelagics is set out in Annex IV.

Article 11

Demersal stocks

1.   This Article applies to all activities by Union fishing vessels and other Union fishing activities catching European hake (Merluccius merluccius), Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus), Common sole (Solea solea), Deep-water rose shrimp (Parapenaeus longirostris) and Red mullet (Mullus barbatus) in the Adriatic Sea.

2.   The maximum allowable fishing effort and the maximum fleet capacity for demersal stocks within the scope of this Article are set out in Annex IV.

3.   Member States shall manage the maximum allowable effort in accordance with Articles 26 to 35 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009.

Article 12

Data transmission

When, pursuant to Articles 33 and 34 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, Member States submit to the Commission data relating to landings of quantities of stocks caught, they shall use the stock codes set out in Annex IV.

CHAPTER IV

Ionian Sea, Levant Sea and the Strait of Sicily

Article 13

1.   This Article applies to all activities by Union fishing vessels and other Union fishing activities catching giant red shrimp (Aristaeomorpha foliacea) and blue and red shrimp (Aristeus antennatus), in the Ionian Sea, Levant Sea and the Strait of Sicily.

2.   The maximum number of bottom trawl vessels authorised to fish for demersal stocks is set out in Annex V.

CHAPTER V

Alboran Sea

Article 14

1.   This Article applies to commercial fishing with longlines and handlines by Union fishing vessels catching blackspot seabream (Pagellus bogaraveo) in the Alboran Sea.

2.   The maximum level of catches shall not exceed the levels set out in Annex VI.

CHAPTER VI

Black Sea

Article 15

Allocation of fishing opportunities for sprat

1.   This Article applies to all activities by Union fishing vessels and other Union fishing activities catching sprat (Sprattus sprattus) in the Black Sea.

2.   The Union autonomous quota for sprat, the allocation of such quota among Member States and the conditions functionally linked thereto, where appropriate, are set out in Annex VII.

Article 16

Allocation of fishing opportunities for turbot

1.   This Article applies to all activities by Union fishing vessels and other Union fishing activities catching turbot (Scophthalmus maximus) in the Black Sea.

2.   The TAC for turbot applicable in Union waters in the Black Sea and the allocation of such TAC among Member States and the conditions functionally linked thereto, where appropriate, are set out in Annex VII.

Article 17

Management of fishing effort for turbot

Union fishing vessels authorised to fish for turbot within the scope of Article 16, irrespective of the vessels’ overall length, shall not exceed 180 fishing days per year.

Article 18

Closure period for turbot

It shall be prohibited for Union fishing vessels to carry out any fishing activity, including transhipment, retaining on board, landing and first sale of turbot in Union waters in the Black Sea from 15 April to 15 June.

Article 19

Special provisions on allocations of fishing opportunities in the Black Sea

1.   The allocation of fishing opportunities among Member States as set out in Articles 15 and 16 of this Regulation shall be without prejudice to:

| (a) | exchanges made pursuant to Article 16(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

exchanges made pursuant to Article 16(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013;

| (b) | deductions and reallocations made pursuant to Article 37 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009; and |
| --- | --- |

(b)

deductions and reallocations made pursuant to Article 37 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009; and

| (c) | deductions made pursuant to Articles 105 and 107 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

deductions made pursuant to Articles 105 and 107 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009.

2.   Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply where a Member State uses the year-to-year flexibility provided for in Article 15(9) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.

Article 20

Data transmission

When, pursuant to Articles 33 and 34 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, Member States submit to the Commission data relating to landings of quantities of stocks of sprat and turbot caught in Union waters in the Black Sea, they shall use the stock codes set out in Annex VII.

TITLE III

FINAL PROVISIONS

Article 21

Entry into force

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

Official Journal of the European Union

It shall apply from 1 January 2021.

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

Done at Brussels, 28 January 2021.

For the Council

The President

A. P. ZACARIAS

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

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(2)  Regulation (EU) 2019/1022 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 establishing a multiannual plan for the fisheries exploiting demersal stocks in the western Mediterranean Sea and amending Regulation (EU) No 508/2014 (OJ L 172, 26.6.2019, p. 1).

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(3)  Council Regulation (EU) 2019/2236 of 16 December 2019 fixing for 2020 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks applicable in the Mediterranean and Black Seas (OJ L 336, 30.12.2019, p. 14).

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(4)  Council Regulation (EC) No 1100/2007 of 18 September 2007 establishing measures for the recovery of the stock of European eel (OJ L 248, 22.9.2007, p. 17).

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(5)  Council Regulation (EC) No 847/96 of 6 May 1996 introducing additional conditions for year-to-year management of TACs and quotas (OJ L 115, 9.5.1996, p. 3).

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(6)  Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Union control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy, amending Regulations (EC) No 847/96, (EC) No 2371/2002, (EC) No 811/2004, (EC) No 768/2005, (EC) No 2115/2005, (EC) No 2166/2005, (EC) No 388/2006, (EC) No 509/2007, (EC) No 676/2007, (EC) No 1098/2007, (EC) No 1300/2008, (EC) No 1342/2008 and repealing Regulations (EEC) No 2847/93, (EC) No 1627/94 and (EC) No 1966/2006 (OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1).

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(7)  Regulation (EU) No 1343/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 2011 on certain provisions for fishing in the GFCM (General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean) Agreement area and amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 concerning management measures for the sustainable exploitation of fishery resources in the Mediterranean Sea (OJ L 347, 30.12.2011, p. 44).

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ANNEX I

FISHING OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNION FISHING VESSELS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE GFCM MULTIANNUAL MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR RED CORAL IN THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA

The tables in this Annex set out the maximum number of fishing authorisations and catches of red coral in the Mediterranean Sea.

The reference to fishing zones are references to GFCM geographical subareas (GSAs).

For the purposes of this Annex, the following comparative table of Latin names and common names of fish stocks is provided:

| Scientific name | Alpha-3 code | Common name |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Corallium rubrum | COL | Red coral |

Scientific name

Alpha-3 code

Common name

Corallium rubrum

COL

Red coral

Table 1

Maximum number of fishing authorisations  (1)

| Member State | Red coral
  COL |
| --- | --- |
| Greece | 12 |
| Spain | 0 (*1) |
| France | 32 |
| Croatia | 28 |
| Italy | 40 |

Member State

Red coral

COL

Greece

12

Spain

0 (*1)

France

32

Croatia

28

Italy

40

Table 2

Maximum level of harvested quantities expressed in tonnes live weight

| Species: | Red coral

  Corallium rubrum | Zone: | Union waters in the Mediterranean Sea – GSA 1-27
  COL/GF1-27 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Greece | | 1,844 | | Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| Spain | | 0 | (*2) |
| France | | 1,400 | |
| Croatia | | 1,226 | |
| Italy | | 1,378 | |
| Union | | 5,848 | |
| TAC | Not relevant/Not agreed | |

Species:

Red coral

Corallium rubrum

Zone:

Union waters in the Mediterranean Sea – GSA 1-27

COL/GF1-27

Greece

1,844

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

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

Spain

0

(*2)

France

1,400

Croatia

1,226

Italy

1,378

Union

5,848

TAC

Not relevant/Not agreed

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(1)  Representing number of vessels and/or divers, or a pair of one diver with one vessel, authorised to harvest red coral.

(*1)  According to the temporal ban for red coral fisheries established in Spanish waters.

(*2)  According to the temporal ban for red coral fisheries established in Spanish waters.

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ANNEX II

FISHING EFFORT FOR UNION FISHING VESSELS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE MANAGEMENT OF COMMON DOLPHINFISH IN THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA

The table in this Annex sets out the maximum number of Union fishing vessels authorised to fish for common dolphinfish in the international waters of the Mediterranean Sea.

The reference to fishing zones are references to the international waters of the Mediterranean Sea.

For the purposes of this Annex, the following comparative table of Latin names and common names of fish stocks is provided:

| Scientific name | Alpha-3 code | Common name |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coryphaena hippurus | DOL | Common dolphinfish |

Scientific name

Alpha-3 code

Common name

Coryphaena hippurus

DOL

Common dolphinfish

Maximum number of fishing authorisations for vessels operating in international waters

| Member State | Common dolphinfish
  DOL |
| --- | --- |
| Italy | 797 |
| Malta | 130 |

Member State

Common dolphinfish

DOL

Italy

797

Malta

130

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ANNEX III

FISHING EFFORT FOR UNION FISHING VESSELS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE MANAGEMENT OF DEMERSAL STOCKS IN THE WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN SEA

The tables in this Annex set out the maximum allowable fishing effort (in fishing days) by stock groups, as defined in Article 1 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1022, and overall length of vessels for all types of trawls (*1) fishing for demersal stocks in the western Mediterranean Sea.

All maximum allowable fishing efforts set out in this Annex shall be subject to the rules set out in Regulation (EU) 2019/1022 and Articles 26 to 35 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009.

The reference to fishing zones are references to GFCM geographical subareas (GSAs).

For the purposes of this Annex, the following comparative table of Latin names and common names of fish stocks is provided:

| Scientific name | Alpha-3 code | Common name |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aristaeomorpha foliacea | ARS | Giant red shrimp |
| Aristeus antennatus | ARA | Blue and red shrimp |
| Merluccius merluccius | HKE | European hake |
| Mullus barbatus | MUT | Red mullet |
| Nephrops norvegicus | NEP | Norway lobster |
| Parapenaeus longirostris | DPS | Deep-water rose shrimp |

Scientific name

Alpha-3 code

Common name

Aristaeomorpha foliacea

ARS

Giant red shrimp

Aristeus antennatus

ARA

Blue and red shrimp

Merluccius merluccius

HKE

European hake

Mullus barbatus

MUT

Red mullet

Nephrops norvegicus

NEP

Norway lobster

Parapenaeus longirostris

DPS

Deep-water rose shrimp

Maximum allowable fishing effort in fishing days

| (a) | Alboran Sea, Balearic Islands, Northern Spain and Gulf of Lion (GSAs 1-2-5-6-7)










  Stock group | Overall length of vessels | Spain | France | Italy | Fishing effort group code |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Red mullet in GSAs 1, 5, 6 and 7; Hake in GSAs 1, 5, 6 and 7; Deep-water rose shrimp in GSAs 1, 5 and 6; Norway lobster in GSAs 5 and 6. | < 12 m | 2 072 | 0 | 0 | EFF1/MED1_TR1 |
| ≥ 12 m and < 18 m | 22 260 | 0 | 0 | EFF1/MED1_TR2 |
| ≥ 18 m and < 24 m | 41 766 | 4 715 | 0 | EFF1/MED1_TR3 |
| ≥ 24 m | 14 710 | 5 737 | 0 | EFF1/MED1_TR4 |

(a)

Alboran Sea, Balearic Islands, Northern Spain and Gulf of Lion (GSAs 1-2-5-6-7)

Stock group

Overall length of vessels

Spain

France

Italy

Fishing effort group code

Red mullet in GSAs 1, 5, 6 and 7; Hake in GSAs 1, 5, 6 and 7; Deep-water rose shrimp in GSAs 1, 5 and 6; Norway lobster in GSAs 5 and 6.

< 12 m

2 072

0

0

EFF1/MED1_TR1

≥ 12 m and < 18 m

22 260

0

0

EFF1/MED1_TR2

≥ 18 m and < 24 m

41 766

4 715

0

EFF1/MED1_TR3

≥ 24 m

14 710

5 737

0

EFF1/MED1_TR4

| Stock group | Overall length of vessels | Spain | France | Italy | Fishing effort group code |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Blue and red shrimp in GSAs 1, 5, 6 and 7. | < 12 m | 0 | 0 | 0 | EFF2/MED1_TR1 |
| ≥ 12 m and < 18 m | 1 044 | 0 | 0 | EFF2/MED1_TR2 |
| ≥ 18 m and < 24 m | 10 574 | 0 | 0 | EFF2/MED1_TR3 |
| ≥ 24 m | 8 488 | 0 | 0 | EFF2/MED1_TR4 |

Stock group

Overall length of vessels

Spain

France

Italy

Fishing effort group code

Blue and red shrimp in GSAs 1, 5, 6 and 7.

< 12 m

0

0

0

EFF2/MED1_TR1

≥ 12 m and < 18 m

1 044

0

0

EFF2/MED1_TR2

≥ 18 m and < 24 m

10 574

0

0

EFF2/MED1_TR3

≥ 24 m

8 488

0

0

EFF2/MED1_TR4

| (b) | Corsica Island, Ligurian Sea, Tyrrhenian Sea and Sardinia Island (GSAs 8-9-10-11)










  Stock group | Overall length of vessels | Spain | France | Italy | Fishing effort group code |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Red mullet in GSAs 9, 10 and 11; Hake in GSAs 9, 10 and 11; Deep-water rose shrimp in GSAs 9, 10 and 11; Norway lobster in GSAs 9 and 10. | < 12 m | 0 | 191 | 2 824 | EFF1/MED2_TR1 |
| ≥ 12 m and < 18 m | 0 | 764 | 42 487 | EFF1/MED2_TR2 |
| ≥ 18 m and < 24 m | 0 | 191 | 28 572 | EFF1/MED2_TR3 |
| ≥ 24 m | 0 | 191 | 3 813 | EFF1/MED2_TR4 |

(b)

Corsica Island, Ligurian Sea, Tyrrhenian Sea and Sardinia Island (GSAs 8-9-10-11)

Stock group

Overall length of vessels

Spain

France

Italy

Fishing effort group code

Red mullet in GSAs 9, 10 and 11; Hake in GSAs 9, 10 and 11; Deep-water rose shrimp in GSAs 9, 10 and 11; Norway lobster in GSAs 9 and 10.

< 12 m

0

191

2 824

EFF1/MED2_TR1

≥ 12 m and < 18 m

0

764

42 487

EFF1/MED2_TR2

≥ 18 m and < 24 m

0

191

28 572

EFF1/MED2_TR3

≥ 24 m

0

191

3 813

EFF1/MED2_TR4

| Stock group | Overall length of vessels | Spain | France | Italy | Fishing effort group code |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Giant red shrimp in GSAs 9, 10 and 11. | < 12 m | 0 | 0 | 467 | EFF2/MED2_TR1 |
| ≥ 12 m and < 18 m | 0 | 0 | 3 447 | EFF2/MED2_TR2 |
| ≥ 18 m and < 24 m | 0 | 0 | 2 776 | EFF2/MED2_TR3 |
| ≥ 24 m | 0 | 0 | 371 | EFF2/MED2_TR4 |

Stock group

Overall length of vessels

Spain

France

Italy

Fishing effort group code

Giant red shrimp in GSAs 9, 10 and 11.

< 12 m

0

0

467

EFF2/MED2_TR1

≥ 12 m and < 18 m

0

0

3 447

EFF2/MED2_TR2

≥ 18 m and < 24 m

0

0

2 776

EFF2/MED2_TR3

≥ 24 m

0

0

371

EFF2/MED2_TR4

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(*1)  TBB, OTB, PTB, TBN, TBS, TB, OTM, PTM, TMS, TM, OTT, OT, PT, TX, OTP, TSP.

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ANNEX IV

FISHING OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNION FISHING VESSELS IN THE ADRIATIC SEA

The tables in this Annex set out the fishing opportunities by stock or vessels effort groups and the conditions functionally linked thereto, where appropriate, as well as the maximum number of Union fishing vessels authorised to fish small pelagics.

All fishing opportunities set out in this Annex shall be subject to the rules set out in Articles 26 to 35 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009.

The reference to fishing zones are references to GFCM geographical subareas (GSAs).

For the purposes of this Annex, the following comparative table of Latin names and common names is provided:

| Scientific name | Alpha-3 code | Common name |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Engraulis encrasicolus | ANE | Anchovy |
| Merluccius merluccius | HKE | European hake |
| Mullus barbatus | MUT | Red mullet |
| Nephrops norvegicus | NEP | Norway lobster |
| Parapenaeus longirostris | DPS | Deep-water rose shrimp |
| Sardina pilchardus | PIL | Sardine |
| Solea solea | SOL | Common sole |

Scientific name

Alpha-3 code

Common name

Engraulis encrasicolus

ANE

Anchovy

Merluccius merluccius

HKE

European hake

Mullus barbatus

MUT

Red mullet

Nephrops norvegicus

NEP

Norway lobster

Parapenaeus longirostris

DPS

Deep-water rose shrimp

Sardina pilchardus

PIL

Sardine

Solea solea

SOL

Common sole

| 1. | Small pelagic stocks – GSAs 17 and 18
  Maximum level of catches expressed in tonnes live weight









  Species: | Small pelagic species (anchovy and sardine)

  Engraulis encrasicolus and Sardina pilchardus | Zone: | Union and International waters of GFCM-GSAs 17 and 18
  (SP1/GF1718) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Union | 96 625 | (1)
   (2) | Maximum level of catches
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| TAC | Not relevant |

1.

Small pelagic stocks – GSAs 17 and 18

Maximum level of catches expressed in tonnes live weight

Species:

Small pelagic species (anchovy and sardine)

Engraulis encrasicolus and Sardina pilchardus

Zone:

Union and International waters of GFCM-GSAs 17 and 18

(SP1/GF1718)

Union

96 625

(1)
   (2)

Maximum level of catches

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

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

TAC

Not relevant

Maximum fleet capacity of trawlers and purse seiners actively fishing for small pelagics

| Member State | Gear | Number of vessels | kW | GT |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Croatia | PS | 249 | 77 145,52 | 18 537,72 |
| Italy | PTM-OTM-PS | 685 | 134 556,7 | 25 852 |
| Slovenia (*1) | PS | 4 | 433,7 | 38,5 |

Member State

Gear

Number of vessels

kW

GT

Croatia

PS

249

77 145,52

18 537,72

Italy

PTM-OTM-PS

685

134 556,7

25 852

Slovenia (*1)

PS

4

433,7

38,5

| 2. | Demersal stocks – GSAs 17 and 18
  Maximum allowable fishing effort (in fishing days) by types of trawls fishing for demersal stocks in GSAs 17 and 18 (Adriatic Sea)









  Gear type | Stocks | Member State | Fishing effort (fishing days)
  Year 2021 | Fishing effort group code |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Trawls (OTB) | European hake, deep-water rose shrimp, Norway lobster, red mullet | Croatia,
  GSAs 17-18 | 38 148 | EFF/MED3_OTB |
| Italy,
  GSAs 17-18 | 98 898 | EFF/MED3_OTB |
| Slovenia,
  GSA 17 | (*2) | EFF/MED3_OTB |
| Beam trawls (TBB) | Common sole | Italy,
  GSA 17 | 7 910 | EFF/MED3_TBB |

2.

Demersal stocks – GSAs 17 and 18

Maximum allowable fishing effort (in fishing days) by types of trawls fishing for demersal stocks in GSAs 17 and 18 (Adriatic Sea)

Gear type

Stocks

Member State

Fishing effort (fishing days)

Year 2021

Fishing effort group code

Trawls (OTB)

European hake, deep-water rose shrimp, Norway lobster, red mullet

Croatia,

GSAs 17-18

38 148

EFF/MED3_OTB

Italy,

GSAs 17-18

98 898

EFF/MED3_OTB

Slovenia,

GSA 17

(*2)

EFF/MED3_OTB

Beam trawls (TBB)

Common sole

Italy,

GSA 17

7 910

EFF/MED3_TBB

Maximum fleet capacity of bottom trawler and beam trawl vessels authorised for fishing demersal stocks

| Member State | Gear | Number of vessels | kW | GT |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Croatia | OTB | 495 | 79 867,99 | 13 267,99 |
| Italy | OTB-TBB | 1 363 | 260 618,37 | 47 148 |
| Slovenia (*3) | OTB | 11 | 1 813,00 | 168,67 |

Member State

Gear

Number of vessels

kW

GT

Croatia

OTB

495

79 867,99

13 267,99

Italy

OTB-TBB

1 363

260 618,37

47 148

Slovenia (*3)

OTB

11

1 813,00

168,67

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(1)  Concerning Slovenia, the quantities are based on the level of catches exerted in 2014, up to an amount which should not exceed 300 tonnes.

(2)  Limited to Croatia, Italy and Slovenia.

(*1)  The provision under paragraph 15 of GFCM/42/2018/8 shall not apply to the national fleets of less than ten purse seiners and/or pelagic trawlers actively fishing for small pelagic stocks. In such case, the capacity of the active fleet may increase by not more than 50 percent in number of vessels and in terms of gross tonnage (GT) and/or gross registered tonnage (GRT) and kW.

(*2)  Fishing vessels flying the flag of Slovenia operating with OTB gear in GSA 17 shall not exceed the effort limit of 3 000 fishing days per year.

(*3)  The provisions of paragraphs 9(c) and 28 of GFCM/43/2019/5 shall not apply to national fleets operating with OTB and fishing for less than 1 000 days during the reference period mentioned in paragraph 9(c). The fishing capacity of the active fleet operating with OTB shall not increase by more than 50 percent with respect to the reference period.

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ANNEX V

FISHING OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNION FISHING VESSELS IN THE IONIAN SEA, LEVANT SEA AND THE STRAIT OF SICILY

The tables in this Annex set out the maximum number of Union fishing vessels authorised to fish for demersal stocks in the Ionian Sea, Levant Sea and the Strait of Sicily.

The reference to fishing zones are references to GFCM geographical subareas (GSAs).

For the purposes of this Annex, the following comparative table of Latin names and common names of fish stocks is provided:

| Scientific name | Alpha-3 code | Common name |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aristaeomorpha foliacea | ARS | Giant red shrimp |
| Aristeus antennatus | ARA | Blue and red shrimp |

Scientific name

Alpha-3 code

Common name

Aristaeomorpha foliacea

ARS

Giant red shrimp

Aristeus antennatus

ARA

Blue and red shrimp

| (a) | Maximum number of bottom trawl vessels authorised to fish in the Ionian Sea (GSAs 19-20-21)







  Member State | Giant red shrimp in Union waters of GSAs 19, 20 and 21 | Blue and red shrimp in Union waters of GSAs 19, 20 and 21 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Greece | 263 | 263 |
| Italy | 410 | 410 |
| Malta | 15 | 15 |

(a)

Maximum number of bottom trawl vessels authorised to fish in the Ionian Sea (GSAs 19-20-21)

Member State

Giant red shrimp in Union waters of GSAs 19, 20 and 21

Blue and red shrimp in Union waters of GSAs 19, 20 and 21

Greece

263

263

Italy

410

410

Malta

15

15

| (b) | Maximum number of bottom trawl vessels authorised to fish in Levant Sea (GSAs 24-25-26-27)







  Member State | Giant red shrimp in Union waters of GSAs 24-25-26-27 | Blue and red shrimp in Union waters of GSAs 24-25-26-27 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Italy | 80 | 80 |
| Cyprus | 6 | 6 |

(b)

Maximum number of bottom trawl vessels authorised to fish in Levant Sea (GSAs 24-25-26-27)

Member State

Giant red shrimp in Union waters of GSAs 24-25-26-27

Blue and red shrimp in Union waters of GSAs 24-25-26-27

Italy

80

80

Cyprus

6

6

| (c) | Maximum number of bottom trawl vessels authorised to fish in Strait of Sicily (GSAs 12-13-14-15-16)







  Member State | Giant red shrimp in Union waters of GSAs 12-13-14-15-16 | Blue and red shrimp in Union waters of GSAs 12-13-14-15-16 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | 2 | 2 |
| Italy | 320 | 320 |
| Cyprus | 1 | 1 |
| Malta | 15 | 15 |

(c)

Maximum number of bottom trawl vessels authorised to fish in Strait of Sicily (GSAs 12-13-14-15-16)

Member State

Giant red shrimp in Union waters of GSAs 12-13-14-15-16

Blue and red shrimp in Union waters of GSAs 12-13-14-15-16

Spain

2

2

Italy

320

320

Cyprus

1

1

Malta

15

15

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ANNEX VI

FISHING OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNION FISHING VESSELS IN THE ALBORAN SEA

Maximum level of catches carried out by longlines and headlines expressed in tonnes live weight

| Species: | Blackspot seabream

  Pagellus bogaraveo | Zone: | Union waters in the Alborean Sea – GSA 1-3
  SBR/GF1-3 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | | 225 | Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| Union | | 225 |
| TAC | Not relevant/Not agreed |

Species:

Blackspot seabream

Pagellus bogaraveo

Zone:

Union waters in the Alborean Sea – GSA 1-3

SBR/GF1-3

Spain

225

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

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

Union

225

TAC

Not relevant/Not agreed

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ANNEX VII

FISHING OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNION FISHING VESSELS IN THE BLACK SEA

The tables in this Annex set out TACs and quotas expressed in tonnes live weight by stock and, where appropriate, conditions functionally linked thereto.

All fishing opportunities set out in this Annex shall be subject to the rules set out in Articles 26 to 35 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009.

The reference to fishing zones are references to GFCM geographical subareas (GSAs).

For the purposes of this Annex, the following comparative table of Latin names and common names is provided:

| Scientific name | Alpha-3 code | Common name |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sprattus sprattus | SPR | Sprat |
| Scophthalmus maximus | TUR | Turbot |

Scientific name

Alpha-3 code

Common name

Sprattus sprattus

SPR

Sprat

Scophthalmus maximus

TUR

Turbot

| Species: | Sprat

  Sprattus sprattus | Zone: | Union waters in the Black Sea – GSA 29
  (SPR/F3742C) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bulgaria | | | 8 032,50 | Analytical quota
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| Romania | | | 3 442,50 |
| Union | | | 11 475 |
| TAC | Not relevant/Not agreed |

Species:

Sprat

Sprattus sprattus

Zone:

Union waters in the Black Sea – GSA 29

(SPR/F3742C)

Bulgaria

8 032,50

Analytical quota

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

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

Romania

3 442,50

Union

11 475

TAC

Not relevant/Not agreed

| Species: | Turbot

  Scophthalmus maximus | Zone: | Union waters in the Black Sea – GSA 29
  (TUR/F3742C) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bulgaria | 75 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| Romania | 75 | |
| Union | 150 | (*1) |
| TAC | 857 | |

Species:

Turbot

Scophthalmus maximus

Zone:

Union waters in the Black Sea – GSA 29

(TUR/F3742C)

Bulgaria

75

Analytical TAC

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

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

Romania

75

Union

150

(*1)

TAC

857

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(*1)  No fishing activity, including transhipment, retaining on board, landing and first sale shall be permitted from 15 April to 15 June 2021.

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29.1.2021

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 31/20

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COUNCIL REGULATION (EU) 2021/91

of 28 January 2021

fixing, for the years 2021 and 2022, the fishing opportunities for Union fishing vessels for certain deep-sea fish stocks

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) | Article 43(3) of the Treaty provides that the Council, on a proposal from the Commission, is to adopt measures on the fixing and allocation of fishing opportunities. |
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(1)

Article 43(3) of the Treaty provides that the Council, on a proposal from the Commission, is to adopt measures on the fixing and allocation of fishing opportunities.

| (2) | Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1) requires that conservation measures be adopted taking into account available scientific, technical and economic advice, including, where relevant, reports drawn up by the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STECF). |
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(2)

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

| (3) | It is incumbent upon the Council to adopt measures on the fixing and allocation of fishing opportunities, including certain conditions functionally linked thereto, as appropriate. Fishing opportunities should be allocated among Member States in such a way as to assure each Member State relative stability of fishing activities for each stock or fishery and having due regard to the objectives of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) established by Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. |
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(3)

It is incumbent upon the Council to adopt measures on the fixing and allocation of fishing opportunities, including certain conditions functionally linked thereto, as appropriate. Fishing opportunities should be allocated among Member States in such a way as to assure each Member State relative stability of fishing activities for each stock or fishery and having due regard to the objectives of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) established by Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.

| (4) | The total allowable catches (‘TACs’) should be established on the basis of available scientific advice from the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES), taking into account biological and socio-economic aspects whilst ensuring fair treatment between fishing sectors, as well as in the light of the opinions expressed during the consultation of stakeholders, and in particular the advisory councils concerned. |
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(4)

The total allowable catches (‘TACs’) should be established on the basis of available scientific advice from the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES), taking into account biological and socio-economic aspects whilst ensuring fair treatment between fishing sectors, as well as in the light of the opinions expressed during the consultation of stakeholders, and in particular the advisory councils concerned.

| (5) | For stocks for which there is no sufficient or reliable data in order to provide size estimates, management measures and TAC levels should follow the precautionary approach to fisheries management as defined in point (8) of Article 4(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, while taking into account stock-specific factors, including, in particular, available information on stock trends and mixed fisheries considerations. |
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(5)

For stocks for which there is no sufficient or reliable data in order to provide size estimates, management measures and TAC levels should follow the precautionary approach to fisheries management as defined in point (8) of Article 4(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, while taking into account stock-specific factors, including, in particular, available information on stock trends and mixed fisheries considerations.

| (6) | Pursuant to Article 16(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, for stocks subject to specific multiannual plans the TACs should be established in accordance with the rules laid down in those plans. The Western Waters multiannual plan was established by Regulation (EU) 2019/472 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2) and entered into force in 2019. Since the ranges of FMSY cannot be determined for any of the stocks which are covered by this Regulation and which fall within the scope of the Western Waters multiannual plan, fishing opportunities for those stocks should be fixed in accordance with the objectives of that plan and taking into account the best available scientific advice as well as the precautionary approach to fisheries management when no adequate scientific information is available, while also taking into account the difficulty of fishing all stocks at maximum sustainable yield (MSY) at the same time, especially in situations where that leads to a premature closure of the fishery. |
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(6)

Pursuant to Article 16(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, for stocks subject to specific multiannual plans the TACs should be established in accordance with the rules laid down in those plans. The Western Waters multiannual plan was established by Regulation (EU) 2019/472 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2) and entered into force in 2019. Since the ranges of FMSY cannot be determined for any of the stocks which are covered by this Regulation and which fall within the scope of the Western Waters multiannual plan, fishing opportunities for those stocks should be fixed in accordance with the objectives of that plan and taking into account the best available scientific advice as well as the precautionary approach to fisheries management when no adequate scientific information is available, while also taking into account the difficulty of fishing all stocks at maximum sustainable yield (MSY) at the same time, especially in situations where that leads to a premature closure of the fishery.

| (7) | Where a TAC relating to a stock is allocated to one Member State only, it is appropriate to empower that Member State, in accordance with Article 2(1) of the Treaty, to determine the level of such TAC. Provisions should be made to ensure that, when fixing that TAC level, the Member State concerned act in a manner fully consistent with the principles and rules of the CFP. |
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(7)

Where a TAC relating to a stock is allocated to one Member State only, it is appropriate to empower that Member State, in accordance with Article 2(1) of the Treaty, to determine the level of such TAC. Provisions should be made to ensure that, when fixing that TAC level, the Member State concerned act in a manner fully consistent with the principles and rules of the CFP.

| (8) | For certain TACs, shared quotas are available for Member States without an allocated quota, indicated as ‘Others’. Member States having used such shared quota may later obtain a quota of their own, e.g. through an exchange. When reporting catches to the Commission in respect of the same TAC, Member States should make the distinction between the catches to be counted against their own quota and the catches to be counted against the shared quota. To allow such distinction, a separate reporting code should be introduced. |
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(8)

For certain TACs, shared quotas are available for Member States without an allocated quota, indicated as ‘Others’. Member States having used such shared quota may later obtain a quota of their own, e.g. through an exchange. When reporting catches to the Commission in respect of the same TAC, Member States should make the distinction between the catches to be counted against their own quota and the catches to be counted against the shared quota. To allow such distinction, a separate reporting code should be introduced.

| (9) | Council Regulation (EC) No 847/96 (3) introduced additional conditions for year-to-year management of TACs, including flexibility provisions for precautionary and analytical TACs. Under that Regulation, when fixing the TACs, the Council is to decide to which stocks Article 3 or 4 of that Regulation is not to apply, in particular on the basis of the biological status of the stocks. In 2014, a further year-to-year flexibility mechanism was introduced by Article 15(9) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 for all stocks that are subject to the landing obligation. Therefore, in order to avoid excessive flexibility that would undermine the principle of rational and responsible exploitation of marine biological resources, hinder the achievement of the objectives of the CFP and deteriorate the biological status of the stocks, it should be established that Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply to analytical TACs only where the year-to-year flexibility provided for in Article 15(9) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 is not used. |
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(9)

Council Regulation (EC) No 847/96 (3) introduced additional conditions for year-to-year management of TACs, including flexibility provisions for precautionary and analytical TACs. Under that Regulation, when fixing the TACs, the Council is to decide to which stocks Article 3 or 4 of that Regulation is not to apply, in particular on the basis of the biological status of the stocks. In 2014, a further year-to-year flexibility mechanism was introduced by Article 15(9) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 for all stocks that are subject to the landing obligation. Therefore, in order to avoid excessive flexibility that would undermine the principle of rational and responsible exploitation of marine biological resources, hinder the achievement of the objectives of the CFP and deteriorate the biological status of the stocks, it should be established that Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply to analytical TACs only where the year-to-year flexibility provided for in Article 15(9) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 is not used.

| (10) | In accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, the landing obligation applies fully from 1 January 2019 and all species subject to catch limits are to be landed. Article 16(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 provides that, when the landing obligation in respect of a fish stock applies, fishing opportunities are to be fixed taking into account the change from fixing fishing opportunities that reflect landings to fixing fishing opportunities that reflect catches. On the basis of the joint recommendations submitted by Member States and in accordance with Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and Article 13 of Regulation (EU) 2019/472, the Commission adopted a number of delegated Regulations laying down details for the implementation of the landing obligation in the form of specific discard plans. |
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(10)

In accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, the landing obligation applies fully from 1 January 2019 and all species subject to catch limits are to be landed. Article 16(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 provides that, when the landing obligation in respect of a fish stock applies, fishing opportunities are to be fixed taking into account the change from fixing fishing opportunities that reflect landings to fixing fishing opportunities that reflect catches. On the basis of the joint recommendations submitted by Member States and in accordance with Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and Article 13 of Regulation (EU) 2019/472, the Commission adopted a number of delegated Regulations laying down details for the implementation of the landing obligation in the form of specific discard plans.

| (11) | When fixing fishing opportunities for stocks of species falling under the landing obligation, account should be taken of the fact that discarding is in principle no longer allowed. Therefore, the fishing opportunities should be based on the advice figure for total catches (instead of the advice figure for wanted catches), as provided by ICES. The amounts that, by way of exception from the landing obligation, may continue to be discarded should be deducted from that advice figure for total catches. |
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(11)

When fixing fishing opportunities for stocks of species falling under the landing obligation, account should be taken of the fact that discarding is in principle no longer allowed. Therefore, the fishing opportunities should be based on the advice figure for total catches (instead of the advice figure for wanted catches), as provided by ICES. The amounts that, by way of exception from the landing obligation, may continue to be discarded should be deducted from that advice figure for total catches.

| (12) | Fixing fishing opportunities should be in accordance with international agreements and principles, such as the 1995 United Nations agreement relating to the conservation and management of straddling fish stocks and highly migratory fish stocks (4), and with the detailed management principles laid down in the International Guidelines for the Management of Deep-sea Fisheries in the High Seas adopted in 2008 by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, according to which, in particular, a regulator should be more cautious when information is uncertain, unreliable or inadequate. The absence of adequate scientific information should not be used as a reason for postponing or failing to take conservation and management measures. |
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(12)

Fixing fishing opportunities should be in accordance with international agreements and principles, such as the 1995 United Nations agreement relating to the conservation and management of straddling fish stocks and highly migratory fish stocks (4), and with the detailed management principles laid down in the International Guidelines for the Management of Deep-sea Fisheries in the High Seas adopted in 2008 by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, according to which, in particular, a regulator should be more cautious when information is uncertain, unreliable or inadequate. The absence of adequate scientific information should not be used as a reason for postponing or failing to take conservation and management measures.

| (13) | Catches of red seabream (Pagellus bogaraveo) are made in the areas of the Fishery Committee for the Eastern Central Atlantic (CECAF) and General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM), which border on ICES subarea 9. Given that ICES data for those adjacent areas are incomplete, the scope of the TAC should remain limited to ICES subarea 9. |
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(13)

Catches of red seabream (Pagellus bogaraveo) are made in the areas of the Fishery Committee for the Eastern Central Atlantic (CECAF) and General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM), which border on ICES subarea 9. Given that ICES data for those adjacent areas are incomplete, the scope of the TAC should remain limited to ICES subarea 9.

| (14) | Since no agreement has been reached yet with the United Kingdom on TAC levels for straddling fish stocks and in order to establish an appropriate regulatory framework for Union fishing activities until decisions on joint management are taken, provisional fishing opportunities should be fixed for the first three months of 2021. Such provisional fishing opportunities should be fixed at levels that do not prejudge the outcome of the consultations with the relevant third countries and should not jeopardise the possibility of setting permanent TACs in line with scientific advice. Therefore, as a general approach, they should correspond to 25 % of the Union share of the fishing opportunities fixed for 2020. Those provisional fishing opportunities should in no circumstances stand in the way of setting definitive fishing opportunities in accordance with international agreements, in particular the Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community, of the one part (5), and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, of the other part, which applies provisionally from 1 January 2021, and the outcome of consultations, the Union legal framework and the scientific advice. |
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(14)

Since no agreement has been reached yet with the United Kingdom on TAC levels for straddling fish stocks and in order to establish an appropriate regulatory framework for Union fishing activities until decisions on joint management are taken, provisional fishing opportunities should be fixed for the first three months of 2021. Such provisional fishing opportunities should be fixed at levels that do not prejudge the outcome of the consultations with the relevant third countries and should not jeopardise the possibility of setting permanent TACs in line with scientific advice. Therefore, as a general approach, they should correspond to 25 % of the Union share of the fishing opportunities fixed for 2020. Those provisional fishing opportunities should in no circumstances stand in the way of setting definitive fishing opportunities in accordance with international agreements, in particular the Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community, of the one part (5), and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, of the other part, which applies provisionally from 1 January 2021, and the outcome of consultations, the Union legal framework and the scientific advice.

| (15) | ICES advised not to have catches of orange roughy (Hoplostethus atlanticus) until 2024. It is appropriate for the fishing, retaining on board, transhipping and landing of that species to remain prohibited, as the stock is depleted and is not recovering. ICES noted that there have been no directed Union fisheries for that species in the North-East Atlantic since 2010. |
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(15)

ICES advised not to have catches of orange roughy (Hoplostethus atlanticus) until 2024. It is appropriate for the fishing, retaining on board, transhipping and landing of that species to remain prohibited, as the stock is depleted and is not recovering. ICES noted that there have been no directed Union fisheries for that species in the North-East Atlantic since 2010.

| (16) | ICES advised to minimise the fishing mortality of deep-sea sharks. The deep-sea sharks are long-lived species with low reproductive rates and have become overexploited. Therefore, fishing for those species should be prohibited. |
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(16)

ICES advised to minimise the fishing mortality of deep-sea sharks. The deep-sea sharks are long-lived species with low reproductive rates and have become overexploited. Therefore, fishing for those species should be prohibited.

| (17) | In order to avoid the interruption of fishing activities and to ensure the livelihood of the fishermen of the Union, this Regulation should apply from 1 January 2021. In order to allow Member States to ensure a timely application of this Regulation, it should enter into force immediately after its publication, |
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(17)

In order to avoid the interruption of fishing activities and to ensure the livelihood of the fishermen of the Union, this Regulation should apply from 1 January 2021. In order to allow Member States to ensure a timely application of this Regulation, it should enter into force immediately after its publication,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Subject matter

This Regulation fixes, for the years 2021 and 2022, annual fishing opportunities available to Union fishing vessels for fish stocks of certain deep-sea species in Union waters and in certain non-Union waters where catch limits are required.

Article 2

Definitions

For the purposes of this Regulation, the definitions referred to in Article 4 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 apply. In addition, the following definitions apply:

| (a) | ‘total allowable catch (TAC)’ means:






  (i) | in fisheries subject to the exemption of the landing obligation referred to in Article 15(4) to (7) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, the quantity of fish that may be landed from each stock each year; |
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(a)

‘total allowable catch (TAC)’ means:

(i)

in fisheries subject to the exemption of the landing obligation referred to in Article 15(4) to (7) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, the quantity of fish that may be landed from each stock each year;

| (ii) | in all other fisheries, the quantity of fish that may be caught from each stock each year; |
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(ii)

in all other fisheries, the quantity of fish that may be caught from each stock each year;

| (b) | ‘quota’ means a proportion of the TAC allocated to the Union or a Member State; |
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(b)

‘quota’ means a proportion of the TAC allocated to the Union or a Member State;

| (c) | ‘international waters’ means waters falling outside the sovereignty or jurisdiction of any State; |
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(c)

‘international waters’ means waters falling outside the sovereignty or jurisdiction of any State;

| (d) | ‘analytical assessment’ means quantitative evaluations of trends in a given stock, based on data about the stock’s biology and exploitation, which scientific review has indicated to be of sufficient quality to provide scientific advice on options for future catches; |
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(d)

‘analytical assessment’ means quantitative evaluations of trends in a given stock, based on data about the stock’s biology and exploitation, which scientific review has indicated to be of sufficient quality to provide scientific advice on options for future catches;

| (e) | ‘International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) zones’ means the geographical areas specified in Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 218/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council (6); |
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(e)

‘International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) zones’ means the geographical areas specified in Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 218/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council (6);

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| (f) | ‘Fishery Committee for the Eastern Central Atlantic (CECAF) areas’ means the geographical areas specified in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 216/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council (7); |
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(f)

‘Fishery Committee for the Eastern Central Atlantic (CECAF) areas’ means the geographical areas specified in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 216/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council (7);

7

| (g) | ‘deep-sea sharks’ means the species listed in point 2 of Part 1 of the Annex to this Regulation. |
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(g)

‘deep-sea sharks’ means the species listed in point 2 of Part 1 of the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 3

TACs and allocations

1.   The TACs for deep-sea species caught by Union fishing vessels in Union waters and in certain non-Union waters, the allocation of such TACs among Member States and the conditions functionally linked thereto, where appropriate, are set out in the Annex.

2.   Union fishing vessels may be authorised to fish, within the TACs set out in the Annex to this Regulation, in waters falling within the fisheries jurisdiction of the United Kingdom, subject to the conditions set out in Regulation (EU) 2017/2403 of the European Parliament and of the Council (8) and its implementing provisions.

Article 4

Fishing vessels flying the flag of the United Kingdom, registered in the United Kingdom and licensed by a fisheries administration of the United Kingdom

Fishing vessels flying the flag of the United Kingdom, registered in the United Kingdom and licensed by a fisheries administration of the United Kingdom may be authorised to fish in Union waters within the TACs set out in the Annex to this Regulation, and shall be subject to the conditions set out in Regulation (EU) 2017/2403.

Article 5

TACs to be determined by Member States

1.   The TAC for black scabbardfish (Aphanopus carbo) in CECAF area 34.1.2 shall be determined by Portugal. This stock is identified in the Annex.

2.   The TAC to be determined by Portugal shall:

| (a) | be consistent with the principles and rules of the CFP, in particular the principle of sustainable exploitation of the stock; and |
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(a)

be consistent with the principles and rules of the CFP, in particular the principle of sustainable exploitation of the stock; and

| (b) | result:






  (i) | if analytical assessment is available, in the exploitation of the stock consistent with MSY from 2019 onwards, with as high a probability as possible; |
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(b)

result:

(i)

if analytical assessment is available, in the exploitation of the stock consistent with MSY from 2019 onwards, with as high a probability as possible;

| (ii) | if analytical assessment is unavailable or incomplete, in the exploitation of the stock consistent with the precautionary approach to fisheries management. |
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(ii)

if analytical assessment is unavailable or incomplete, in the exploitation of the stock consistent with the precautionary approach to fisheries management.

3.   By 15 March of each year, Portugal shall submit the following information to the Commission:

| (a) | the adopted TAC; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

the adopted TAC;

| (b) | the data collected and assessed by Portugal on which the adopted TAC is based; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the data collected and assessed by Portugal on which the adopted TAC is based;

| (c) | details on how the adopted TAC comply with paragraph 2. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

details on how the adopted TAC comply with paragraph 2.

Article 6

Special provisions on the allocation of fishing opportunities

1.   The allocation of fishing opportunities among Member States as set out in this Regulation shall be without prejudice to:

| (a) | exchanges made pursuant to Article 16(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

exchanges made pursuant to Article 16(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013;

| (b) | deductions and reallocations made pursuant to Article 37 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 (9); |
| --- | --- |

(b)

deductions and reallocations made pursuant to Article 37 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 (9);

| (c) | reallocations made pursuant to Article 12(7) of Regulation (EU) 2017/2403; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

reallocations made pursuant to Article 12(7) of Regulation (EU) 2017/2403;

| (d) | additional landings allowed pursuant to Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 and Article 15(9) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

additional landings allowed pursuant to Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 and Article 15(9) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013;

| (e) | quantities withheld in accordance with Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 and Article 15(9) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013; |
| --- | --- |

(e)

quantities withheld in accordance with Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 and Article 15(9) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013;

| (f) | deductions made pursuant to Articles 105, 106 and 107 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009. |
| --- | --- |

(f)

deductions made pursuant to Articles 105, 106 and 107 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009.

2.   Stocks which are subject to precautionary or analytical TACs are identified in the Annex.

3.   Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall apply to stocks subject to precautionary TACs, whereas Article 3(2) and (3) and Article 4 of that Regulation shall apply to stocks subject to analytical TACs, except where otherwise specified in the Annex to this Regulation.

4.   Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply where a Member State uses the year-to-year flexibility provided for in Article 15(9) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.

Article 7

Conditions for landing catches and by-catches

Catches that are not subject to the landing obligation established in Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 shall be retained on board or landed only if they:

| (a) | have been taken by vessels flying the flag of a Member State having a quota and that quota has not been exhausted; or |
| --- | --- |

(a)

have been taken by vessels flying the flag of a Member State having a quota and that quota has not been exhausted; or

| (b) | consist of a share in a Union quota which has not been allocated by quota among Member States, and that Union quota has not been exhausted. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

consist of a share in a Union quota which has not been allocated by quota among Member States, and that Union quota has not been exhausted.

Article 8

Application of provisional TACs

1.   Where a reference is made to this Article in a table set out in the Annex to this Regulation, the fishing opportunities in that table are provisional and shall apply from 1 January to 31 March 2021. Those provisional fishing opportunities shall be without prejudice to setting definitive fishing opportunities for 2021 and 2022 in accordance with the outcomes of international negotiations and/or consultations, the scientific advice, the applicable provisions of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and relevant multiannual plans.

2.   Union fishing vessels may fish for stocks subject to provisional fishing opportunities referred to in paragraph 1 in Union and international waters and in waters of third countries that have granted access to their waters for Union fishing vessels.

Article 9

Prohibition

The following shall be prohibited for Union fishing vessels:

| (a) | to fish for orange roughy (Hoplostethus atlanticus) in Union and international waters of ICES subareas 1 to 10, 12 and 14, and to retain on board, tranship or land orange roughy caught in those subareas; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

to fish for orange roughy (Hoplostethus atlanticus) in Union and international waters of ICES subareas 1 to 10, 12 and 14, and to retain on board, tranship or land orange roughy caught in those subareas;

Hoplostethus atlanticus

| (b) | to fish for deep-sea sharks in ICES subareas 5 to 9, in Union and international waters of ICES subarea 10, in international waters of ICES subarea 12 and in Union waters of CECAF areas 34.1.1, 34.1.2 and 34.2, and to retain on board, tranship, relocate or land deep-sea sharks caught in those areas. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

to fish for deep-sea sharks in ICES subareas 5 to 9, in Union and international waters of ICES subarea 10, in international waters of ICES subarea 12 and in Union waters of CECAF areas 34.1.1, 34.1.2 and 34.2, and to retain on board, tranship, relocate or land deep-sea sharks caught in those areas.

Article 10

Data transmission

When, pursuant to Articles 33 and 34 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, Member States submit to the Commission data relating to landings of quantities of stocks caught, they shall use the stock codes set out in the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 11

Entry into force

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

Official Journal of the European Union

It shall apply from 1 January 2021.

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

Done at Brussels, 28 January 2021.

For the Council

The President

A. P. ZACARIAS

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

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(2)  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) 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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(3)  Council Regulation (EC) No 847/96 of 6 May 1996 introducing additional conditions for year-to-year management of TACs and quotas (OJ L 115, 9.5.1996, p. 3).

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(4)  Agreement on the implementation of the provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982 relating to the conservation and management of straddling fish stocks and highly migratory fish stocks (OJ L 189, 3.7.1998, p. 16).

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(5)  
  OJ L 444, 31.12.2020, p. 14.

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(6)  Regulation (EC) No 218/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2009 on the submission of nominal catch statistics by Member States fishing in the north-east Atlantic (OJ L 87, 31.3.2009, p. 70).

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(7)  Regulation (EC) No 216/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2009 on the submission of nominal catch statistics by Member States fishing in certain areas other than those of the North Atlantic (OJ L 87, 31.3.2009, p. 1).

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(8)  Regulation (EU) 2017/2403 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2017 on the sustainable management of external fishing fleets, and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1006/2008 (OJ L 347, 28.12.2017, p. 81).

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(9)  Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Union control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy, amending Regulations (EC) No 847/96, (EC) No 2371/2002, (EC) No 811/2004, (EC) No 768/2005, (EC) No 2115/2005, (EC) No 2166/2005, (EC) No 388/2006, (EC) No 509/2007, (EC) No 676/2007, (EC) No 1098/2007, (EC) No 1300/2008, (EC) No 1342/2008 and repealing Regulations (EEC) No 2847/93, (EC) No 1627/94 and (EC) No 1966/2006 (OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1).

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ANNEX

PART 1

Comparative table of common and scientific names and definition

| 1. | For the purposes of this Regulation, the following comparative table of common and scientific names of the species applies:







  Common name | Alpha-3 code | Scientific name |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Black scabbardfish | BSF | Aphanopus carbo |
| Alfonsinos | ALF | Beryx spp. |
| Roundnose grenadier | RNG | Coryphaenoides rupestris |
| Roughhead grenadier | RHG | Macrourus berglax |
| Red seabream | SBR | Pagellus bogaraveo |

1.

Common name

Alpha-3 code

Scientific name

Black scabbardfish

BSF

Aphanopus carbo

Alfonsinos

ALF

Beryx spp.

Roundnose grenadier

RNG

Coryphaenoides rupestris

Roughhead grenadier

RHG

Macrourus berglax

Red seabream

SBR

Pagellus bogaraveo

| 2. | For the purposes of this Regulation, ‘deep-sea sharks’ mean the following:







  Common name | Alpha-3 code | Scientific name |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Deep-water catsharks | API | Apristurus spp. |
| Frilled shark | HXC | Chlamydoselachus anguineus |
| Gulper sharks | CWO | Centrophorus spp. |
| Portuguese dogfish | CYO | Centroscymnus coelolepis |
| Longnose velvet dogfish | CYP | Centroscymnus crepidater |
| Black dogfish | CFB | Centroscyllium fabricii |
| Birdbeak dogfish | DCA | Deania calcea |
| Kitefin shark | SCK | Dalatias licha |
| Great lanternshark | ETR | Etmopterus princeps |
| Velvet belly | ETX | Etmopterus spinax |
| Mouse catshark | GAM | Galeus murinus |
| Bluntnose six-gill shark | SBL | Hexanchus griseus |
| Sailfin roughshark (Sharpback shark) | OXN | Oxynotus paradoxus |
| Knifetooth dogfish | SYR | Scymnodon ringens |
| Greenland shark | GSK | Somniosus microcephalus |

2.

Common name

Alpha-3 code

Scientific name

Deep-water catsharks

API

Apristurus spp.

Frilled shark

HXC

Chlamydoselachus anguineus

Gulper sharks

CWO

Centrophorus spp.

Portuguese dogfish

CYO

Centroscymnus coelolepis

Longnose velvet dogfish

CYP

Centroscymnus crepidater

Black dogfish

CFB

Centroscyllium fabricii

Birdbeak dogfish

DCA

Deania calcea

Kitefin shark

SCK

Dalatias licha

Great lanternshark

ETR

Etmopterus princeps

Velvet belly

ETX

Etmopterus spinax

Mouse catshark

GAM

Galeus murinus

Bluntnose six-gill shark

SBL

Hexanchus griseus

Sailfin roughshark (Sharpback shark)

OXN

Oxynotus paradoxus

Knifetooth dogfish

SYR

Scymnodon ringens

Greenland shark

GSK

Somniosus microcephalus

PART 2

Annual fishing opportunities (in tonnes live weight)

Unless otherwise specified, the fishing zones referred to in this Part shall be the ICES zones.

In the list set out in this Part, fish stocks are referred to following the alphabetical order of the scientific names of the species.

| Species: | Black scabbardfish

  Aphanopus carbo | Zone: | Union and international waters of 5, 6, 7 and 12
  (BSF/56712-) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | 7 | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 8 of this Regulation applies |
| Estonia | 4 | |
| Ireland | 18 | |
| Spain | 35 | |
| France | 494 | |
| Latvia | 23 | |
| Lithuania | 0 | |
| Poland | 0 | |
| Others | 2 | (1) |
| Union | 583 | |
| United Kingdom | 35 | |
| TAC | 618 | |

Species:

Black scabbardfish

Aphanopus carbo

Zone:

Union and international waters of 5, 6, 7 and 12

(BSF/56712-)

Germany

7

Precautionary TAC

Article 8 of this Regulation applies

Estonia

4

Ireland

18

Spain

35

France

494

Latvia

23

Lithuania

0

Poland

0

Others

2

(1)

Union

583

United Kingdom

35

TAC

618

| Species: | Black scabbardfish

  Aphanopus carbo | Zone: | Union and international waters of 8, 9 and 10
  (BSF/8910-) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Year | 2021 | | 2022 | | Precautionary TAC |
| Spain | 7 | | 7 | |
| France | 18 | | 18 | |
| Portugal | 2 241 | | 2 241 | |
| Union | 2 266 | | 2 266 | |
| TAC | 2 266 | | 2 266 | |

Species:

Black scabbardfish

Aphanopus carbo

Zone:

Union and international waters of 8, 9 and 10

(BSF/8910-)

Year

2021

2022

Precautionary TAC

Spain

7

7

France

18

18

Portugal

2 241

2 241

Union

2 266

2 266

TAC

2 266

2 266

| Species: | Black scabbardfish

  Aphanopus carbo | Zone: | Union and international waters of CECAF 34.1.2
  (BSF/C3412-) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Year | 2021 | 2022 | Precautionary TAC
  Article 4 of this Regulation applies |
| Portugal | To be established | | To be established | |
| Union | To be established | (2) | To be established | (2) |
| TAC | To be established | (2) | To be established | (2) |

Species:

Black scabbardfish

Aphanopus carbo

Zone:

Union and international waters of CECAF 34.1.2

(BSF/C3412-)

Year

2021

2022

Precautionary TAC

Article 4 of this Regulation applies

Portugal

To be established

To be established

Union

To be established

(2)

To be established

(2)

TAC

To be established

(2)

To be established

(2)

| Species: | Alfonsinos

  Beryx spp. | Zone: | Union and international waters of 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 and 14
  (ALF/3X14-) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ireland | 2 | (3) | Precautionary TAC
  Article 8 of this Regulation applies |
| Spain | 14 | (3) |
| France | 4 | (3) |
| Portugal | 41 | (3) |
| Union | 61 | (3) |
| United Kingdom | 2 | (3) |
| TAC | 63 | (3) |

Species:

Alfonsinos

Beryx spp.

Zone:

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

(ALF/3X14-)

Ireland

2

(3)

Precautionary TAC

Article 8 of this Regulation applies

Spain

14

(3)

France

4

(3)

Portugal

41

(3)

Union

61

(3)

United Kingdom

2

(3)

TAC

63

(3)

| Species: | Roundnose grenadier

  Coryphaenoides rupestris | Zone: | Union and international waters of 3
  (RNG/03-) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Year | 2021 | 2022 | Precautionary TAC |
| Denmark | 4,730 | (4)
   (5) | 4,730 | (4)
   (5) |
| Germany | 0,027 | (4)
   (5) | 0,027 | (4)
   (5) |
| Sweden | 0,243 | (4)
   (5) | 0,243 | (4)
   (5) |
| Union | 5 | (4)
   (5) | 5 | (4)
   (5) |
| TAC | 5 | (4)
   (5) | 5 | (4)
   (5) |

Species:

Roundnose grenadier

Coryphaenoides rupestris

Zone:

Union and international waters of 3

(RNG/03-)

Year

2021

2022

Precautionary TAC

Denmark

4,730

(4)
   (5)

4,730

(4)
   (5)

Germany

0,027

(4)
   (5)

0,027

(4)
   (5)

Sweden

0,243

(4)
   (5)

0,243

(4)
   (5)

Union

5

(4)
   (5)

5

(4)
   (5)

TAC

5

(4)
   (5)

5

(4)
   (5)

| Species: | Roundnose grenadier

  Coryphaenoides rupestris | Zone: | Union and international waters of 5b, 6 and 7
  (RNG/5B67-) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | 1 | (6)
   (7) | Precautionary TAC
  Article 8 of this Regulation applies |
| Estonia | 9 | (6)
   (7) |
| Ireland | 42 | (6)
   (7) |
| Spain | 10 | (6)
   (7) |
| France | 527 | (6)
   (7) |
| Lithuania | 12 | (6)
   (7) |
| Poland | 6 | (6)
   (7) |
| Others | 1 | (6)
   (7)
   (8) |
| Union | 608 | (6)
   (7) |
| United Kingdom | 31 | (6)
   (7) |
| TAC | 639 | (6)
   (7) |

Species:

Roundnose grenadier

Coryphaenoides rupestris

Zone:

Union and international waters of 5b, 6 and 7

(RNG/5B67-)

Germany

1

(6)
   (7)

Precautionary TAC

Article 8 of this Regulation applies

Estonia

9

(6)
   (7)

Ireland

42

(6)
   (7)

Spain

10

(6)
   (7)

France

527

(6)
   (7)

Lithuania

12

(6)
   (7)

Poland

6

(6)
   (7)

Others

1

(6)
   (7)
   (8)

Union

608

(6)
   (7)

United Kingdom

31

(6)
   (7)

TAC

639

(6)
   (7)

| Species: | Roundnose grenadier

  Coryphaenoides rupestris | Zone: | Union and international waters of 8, 9, 10, 12 and 14
  (RNG/8X14-) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | 4 | (9)
   (10) | Precautionary TAC
  Article 8 of this Regulation applies |
| Ireland | 1 | (9)
   (10) |
| Spain | 410 | (9)
   (10) |
| France | 19 | (9)
   (10) |
| Latvia | 7 | (9)
   (10) |
| Lithuania | 1 | (9)
   (10) |
| Poland | 128 | (9)
   (10) |
| Union | 570 | (9)
   (10) |
| United Kingdom | 2 | (9)
   (10) |
| TAC | 572 | (9)
   (10) |

Species:

Roundnose grenadier

Coryphaenoides rupestris

Zone:

Union and international waters of 8, 9, 10, 12 and 14

(RNG/8X14-)

Germany

4

(9)
   (10)

Precautionary TAC

Article 8 of this Regulation applies

Ireland

1

(9)
   (10)

Spain

410

(9)
   (10)

France

19

(9)
   (10)

Latvia

7

(9)
   (10)

Lithuania

1

(9)
   (10)

Poland

128

(9)
   (10)

Union

570

(9)
   (10)

United Kingdom

2

(9)
   (10)

TAC

572

(9)
   (10)

| Species: | Red seabream

  Pagellus bogaraveo | Zone: | Union and international waters of 6, 7 and 8
  (SBR/678-) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ireland | 1 | (11) | Precautionary TAC
  Article 8 of this Regulation applies |
| Spain | 21 | (11) |
| France | 1 | (11) |
| Others | 1 | (11)
   (12) |
| Union | 24 | (11) |
| United Kingdom | 3 | (11) |
| TAC | 27 | (11) |

Species:

Red seabream

Pagellus bogaraveo

Zone:

Union and international waters of 6, 7 and 8

(SBR/678-)

Ireland

1

(11)

Precautionary TAC

Article 8 of this Regulation applies

Spain

21

(11)

France

1

(11)

Others

1

(11)
   (12)

Union

24

(11)

United Kingdom

3

(11)

TAC

27

(11)

| Species: | Red seabream

  Pagellus bogaraveo | Zone: | Union and international waters of 9
  (SBR/09-) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Year | 2021 | | 2022 | | Precautionary TAC |
| Spain | 93 | | 93 | |
| Portugal | 25 | | 25 | |
| Union | 118 | | 118 | |
| TAC | 119 | | 119 | |

Species:

Red seabream

Pagellus bogaraveo

Zone:

Union and international waters of 9

(SBR/09-)

Year

2021

2022

Precautionary TAC

Spain

93

93

Portugal

25

25

Union

118

118

TAC

119

119

| Species: | Red seabream

  Pagellus bogaraveo | Zone: | Union and international waters of 10
  (SBR/10-) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | 1 | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 8 of this Regulation applies |
| Portugal | 136 | |
| Union | 137 | |
| United Kingdom | 1 | |
| TAC | 138 | |

Species:

Red seabream

Pagellus bogaraveo

Zone:

Union and international waters of 10

(SBR/10-)

Spain

1

Precautionary TAC

Article 8 of this Regulation applies

Portugal

136

Union

137

United Kingdom

1

TAC

138

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(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 (BSF/56712_AMS).

(2)  Established at the same quantity as for Portugal.

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

(4)  No directed fisheries for roundnose grenadier are permitted in 3a.

(5)  No directed fisheries of roughhead grenadier are permitted. By-catches of roughhead grenadier (RHG/03-) shall be counted against this quota. They shall not exceed 1 % of the quota.

(6)  A maximum of 10 % of each quota may be fished in Union and international waters of 8, 9, 10, 12 and 14 (RNG/*8X14- for roundnose grenadier; RHG/*8X14- for roughhead grenadier by-catches).

(7)  No directed fisheries of roughhead grenadier are permitted. By-catches of roughhead grenadier (RHG/5B67-) shall be counted against this quota. They shall not exceed 1 % of the quota.

(8)  Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted. Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (RNG/5B67_AMS for roundnose grenadier; RHG/5B67_AMS for roughhead grenadier).

(9)  A maximum of 10 % of each quota may be fished in Union and international waters of 5b, 6, 7 (RNG/*5B67- for roundnose grenadier; RHG/*5B67- for roughhead grenadier by-catches).

(10)  No directed fisheries of roughhead grenadier are permitted. By-catches of roughhead grenadier (RHG/8X14-) shall be counted against this quota. They shall not exceed 1 % of the quota.

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

(12)  Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (SBR/678_AMS).

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Official Journal of the European Union

L 31/31

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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

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) | Article 43(3) of the Treaty provides that the Council, on a proposal from the Commission, is to adopt measures on the fixing and allocation of fishing opportunities. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Article 43(3) of the Treaty provides that the Council, on a proposal from the Commission, is to adopt measures on the fixing and allocation of fishing opportunities.

| (2) | Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1) requires that conservation measures be adopted, taking into account available scientific, technical and economic advice, including, where relevant, reports drawn up by the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STECF) and other advisory bodies, as well as any advice received from advisory councils. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

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

| (3) | It is incumbent upon the Council to adopt measures on the fixing and allocation of fishing opportunities, including certain conditions functionally linked thereto, as appropriate. Pursuant to Article 16(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, fishing opportunities are to be fixed in accordance with the objectives of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) set out in Article 2(2) of that Regulation. Pursuant to Article 16(1) of that Regulation, fishing opportunities allocated to Member States are to ensure relative stability of fishing activities of each Member State for each fish stock or fishery. |
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(3)

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

| (4) | The total allowable catch (TAC) should therefore be established, in line with Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, on the basis of available scientific advice, taking into account biological and socio-economic aspects whilst ensuring fair treatment between fishing sectors, as well as in the light of the opinions expressed during the consultation of stakeholders, in particular at the meetings of the advisory councils. |
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(4)

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

| (5) | Pursuant to Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, the landing obligation applies fully from 1 January 2019 and all species subject to catch limits are to be landed. Article 16(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 provides that, when the landing obligation in respect of a fish stock is introduced, fishing opportunities are to be fixed taking into account the change from fixing fishing opportunities that reflect landings to fixing fishing opportunities that reflect catches. On the basis of the joint recommendations submitted by the Member States and in accordance with Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, the Commission adopted a number of delegated regulations laying down details for the implementation of the landing obligation in the form of specific discard plans. |
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(5)

Pursuant to Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, the landing obligation applies fully from 1 January 2019 and all species subject to catch limits are to be landed. Article 16(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 provides that, when the landing obligation in respect of a fish stock is introduced, fishing opportunities are to be fixed taking into account the change from fixing fishing opportunities that reflect landings to fixing fishing opportunities that reflect catches. On the basis of the joint recommendations submitted by the Member States and in accordance with Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, the Commission adopted a number of delegated regulations laying down details for the implementation of the landing obligation in the form of specific discard plans.

| (6) | The fishing opportunities for stocks of species falling under the landing obligation should take into account the fact that discarding is in principle no longer allowed. Therefore, the fishing opportunities should be based on the advice figure for total catches (instead of the advice figure for wanted catches), as provided by the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES). The quantities that, by way of exception from the landing obligation, may continue to be discarded should be deducted from that advice figure for total catches. |
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(6)

The fishing opportunities for stocks of species falling under the landing obligation should take into account the fact that discarding is in principle no longer allowed. Therefore, the fishing opportunities should be based on the advice figure for total catches (instead of the advice figure for wanted catches), as provided by the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES). The quantities that, by way of exception from the landing obligation, may continue to be discarded should be deducted from that advice figure for total catches.

| (7) | There are certain stocks for which ICES has issued scientific advice for no catches. If TACs for those stocks are established at the level indicated in the scientific advice, the obligation to land all catches, including by-catches from those stocks, in mixed fisheries would lead to the phenomenon of ‘choke species’. In order to strike the right balance between continuing fisheries in view of the potentially severe socio-economic implications, and the need to achieve a good biological status for those stocks, taking into account the difficulty of fishing all stocks in a mixed fishery at maximum sustainable yield (MSY) at the same time, it is appropriate to establish specific TACs for by-catches for those stocks. The level of those TACs should be such that mortality for those stocks is decreased and that it provides incentives for improvements in selectivity and avoidance. |
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(7)

There are certain stocks for which ICES has issued scientific advice for no catches. If TACs for those stocks are established at the level indicated in the scientific advice, the obligation to land all catches, including by-catches from those stocks, in mixed fisheries would lead to the phenomenon of ‘choke species’. In order to strike the right balance between continuing fisheries in view of the potentially severe socio-economic implications, and the need to achieve a good biological status for those stocks, taking into account the difficulty of fishing all stocks in a mixed fishery at maximum sustainable yield (MSY) at the same time, it is appropriate to establish specific TACs for by-catches for those stocks. The level of those TACs should be such that mortality for those stocks is decreased and that it provides incentives for improvements in selectivity and avoidance.

| (8) | In order to guarantee to the extent possible the use of fishing opportunities in mixed fisheries in accordance with Article 16(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, it is appropriate to establish a pool for quota exchanges for those Member States that have no quota to cover their unavoidable by-catches. |
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(8)

In order to guarantee to the extent possible the use of fishing opportunities in mixed fisheries in accordance with Article 16(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, it is appropriate to establish a pool for quota exchanges for those Member States that have no quota to cover their unavoidable by-catches.

| (9) | In order to reduce catches of the stocks for which by-catch TACs are established, fishing opportunities for the fisheries in which fish from those stocks is caught should be fixed at levels that help the biomass of vulnerable stocks to recover to sustainable levels. Technical and control measures that are intrinsically linked to fishing opportunities should also be established to prevent illegal discarding. |
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(9)

In order to reduce catches of the stocks for which by-catch TACs are established, fishing opportunities for the fisheries in which fish from those stocks is caught should be fixed at levels that help the biomass of vulnerable stocks to recover to sustainable levels. Technical and control measures that are intrinsically linked to fishing opportunities should also be established to prevent illegal discarding.

| (10) | In accordance with the Western Waters multiannual plan established by Regulation (EU) 2019/472 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2) (‘the Western Waters multiannual plan’), the target fishing mortality, in line with the ranges of FMSY defined in Article 2 of that Regulation, was to be achieved as soon as possible, and on a progressive and incremental basis by 2020 for the stocks listed in Article 1(1) of that Regulation and is to be maintained thereafter within the ranges of FMSY, in accordance with Article 4 of that Regulation. The overall fishing mortality for European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax) in ICES divisions 8a and 8b should therefore be set in line with MSY, taking into account commercial and recreational catches and including discards (3 108 tonnes altogether according to the ICES advice). Member States are to take appropriate measures to ensure that the fishing mortality from their fleets and from their recreational fishermen does not exceed FMSY point value, as required by Article 4(3) and (4) of Regulation (EU) 2019/472. |
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(10)

In accordance with the Western Waters multiannual plan established by Regulation (EU) 2019/472 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2) (‘the Western Waters multiannual plan’), the target fishing mortality, in line with the ranges of FMSY defined in Article 2 of that Regulation, was to be achieved as soon as possible, and on a progressive and incremental basis by 2020 for the stocks listed in Article 1(1) of that Regulation and is to be maintained thereafter within the ranges of FMSY, in accordance with Article 4 of that Regulation. The overall fishing mortality for European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax) in ICES divisions 8a and 8b should therefore be set in line with MSY, taking into account commercial and recreational catches and including discards (3 108 tonnes altogether according to the ICES advice). Member States are to take appropriate measures to ensure that the fishing mortality from their fleets and from their recreational fishermen does not exceed FMSY point value, as required by Article 4(3) and (4) of Regulation (EU) 2019/472.

| (11) | Measures for recreational fisheries for European seabass should also be continued, taking account of the significant impact of such fisheries on the stocks concerned. Within the limits of the scientific advice, the bag limits should be continued. Considering the lack of sufficient selectivity and that higher number of specimens are likely to be caught than the established limits, fixed nets should be excluded. Having considered environmental, social and economic circumstances, and especially the dependency of commercial fishermen on those stocks in coastal communities, those measures for European seabass would strike an appropriate balance between the interests of commercial and recreational fishermen. In particular, those measures would allow recreational fishermen to exercise their fishing activities by taking into account their impact on those stocks. |
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(11)

Measures for recreational fisheries for European seabass should also be continued, taking account of the significant impact of such fisheries on the stocks concerned. Within the limits of the scientific advice, the bag limits should be continued. Considering the lack of sufficient selectivity and that higher number of specimens are likely to be caught than the established limits, fixed nets should be excluded. Having considered environmental, social and economic circumstances, and especially the dependency of commercial fishermen on those stocks in coastal communities, those measures for European seabass would strike an appropriate balance between the interests of commercial and recreational fishermen. In particular, those measures would allow recreational fishermen to exercise their fishing activities by taking into account their impact on those stocks.

| (12) | As regards the European eel (Anguilla anguilla) stock, ICES has advised that all anthropogenic mortalities, including those due to recreational and commercial fisheries, should be reduced to zero, or kept as close to zero as possible. Moreover, the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) adopted Recommendation GFCM/42/2018/1 establishing management measures for European eel in the Mediterranean. It is appropriate to maintain the level-playing field across the Union and hence to maintain also for the Union waters of the ICES area as well as brackish waters such as estuaries, coastal lagoons and transitional waters a consecutive three-month closure period for all fisheries of European eel at all life stages. As the fishing closure period should be consistent with the conservation objectives set out in Council Regulation (EC) No 1100/2007 (3) and with the temporal migration patterns of European eel, for the Union waters of the ICES area it is appropriate to set it in the period between 1 August 2021 and 28 February 2022. |
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(12)

As regards the European eel (Anguilla anguilla) stock, ICES has advised that all anthropogenic mortalities, including those due to recreational and commercial fisheries, should be reduced to zero, or kept as close to zero as possible. Moreover, the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) adopted Recommendation GFCM/42/2018/1 establishing management measures for European eel in the Mediterranean. It is appropriate to maintain the level-playing field across the Union and hence to maintain also for the Union waters of the ICES area as well as brackish waters such as estuaries, coastal lagoons and transitional waters a consecutive three-month closure period for all fisheries of European eel at all life stages. As the fishing closure period should be consistent with the conservation objectives set out in Council Regulation (EC) No 1100/2007 (3) and with the temporal migration patterns of European eel, for the Union waters of the ICES area it is appropriate to set it in the period between 1 August 2021 and 28 February 2022.

| (13) | For some years, certain TACs for stocks of elasmobranchs (skates, sharks, rays) have been set at zero, with a linked provision establishing an obligation to immediately release accidental catches. The reason for that specific treatment was the poor conservation status of those stocks and the assumption that discarding, because of high survival rates, would not raise fishing mortality rates and would be beneficial for the conservation of those species. As of 1 January 2019, however, catches of those species have to be landed, unless they are covered by any of the derogations from the landing obligation provided for in Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. Point (a) of Article 15(4) of that Regulation allows such derogations for species in respect of which fishing is prohibited and which are identified as such in a Union legal act adopted in the area of the CFP. Therefore, it is appropriate to prohibit fishing of those species in the areas concerned. |
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(13)

For some years, certain TACs for stocks of elasmobranchs (skates, sharks, rays) have been set at zero, with a linked provision establishing an obligation to immediately release accidental catches. The reason for that specific treatment was the poor conservation status of those stocks and the assumption that discarding, because of high survival rates, would not raise fishing mortality rates and would be beneficial for the conservation of those species. As of 1 January 2019, however, catches of those species have to be landed, unless they are covered by any of the derogations from the landing obligation provided for in Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. Point (a) of Article 15(4) of that Regulation allows such derogations for species in respect of which fishing is prohibited and which are identified as such in a Union legal act adopted in the area of the CFP. Therefore, it is appropriate to prohibit fishing of those species in the areas concerned.

| (14) | Pursuant to Article 16(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, for stocks subject to specific multiannual plans the TACs should be established in accordance with the rules laid down in those plans. |
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(14)

Pursuant to Article 16(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, for stocks subject to specific multiannual plans the TACs should be established in accordance with the rules laid down in those plans.

| (15) | The North Sea multiannual plan was established by Regulation (EU) 2018/973 of the European Parliament and of the Council (4) and entered into force in 2018. The Western Waters multiannual plan entered into force in 2019. Fishing opportunities for stocks listed in Article 1 of those plans should be fixed in accordance with targets (ranges of FMSY) and safeguards provided for in those plans. The ranges of FMSY have been identified in the relevant ICES advice. Where no adequate scientific information is available, fishing opportunities for by-catch stocks should be fixed in accordance with the precautionary approach, as set out in those multiannual plans. |
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(15)

The North Sea multiannual plan was established by Regulation (EU) 2018/973 of the European Parliament and of the Council (4) and entered into force in 2018. The Western Waters multiannual plan entered into force in 2019. Fishing opportunities for stocks listed in Article 1 of those plans should be fixed in accordance with targets (ranges of FMSY) and safeguards provided for in those plans. The ranges of FMSY have been identified in the relevant ICES advice. Where no adequate scientific information is available, fishing opportunities for by-catch stocks should be fixed in accordance with the precautionary approach, as set out in those multiannual plans.

| (16) | In accordance with Article 8 of the Western Waters multiannual plan, where scientific advice indicates that the spawning stock biomass of any of the stocks referred to in Article 1(1) of that plan is below the limit reference point (Blim), further remedial measures are to be taken to ensure rapid return of the stock to levels above the level capable of producing MSY. In particular, those remedial measures may include suspending the targeted fishery for the stock concerned and the adequate reduction of fishing opportunities for those stocks or other stocks in the fisheries. |
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(16)

In accordance with Article 8 of the Western Waters multiannual plan, where scientific advice indicates that the spawning stock biomass of any of the stocks referred to in Article 1(1) of that plan is below the limit reference point (Blim), further remedial measures are to be taken to ensure rapid return of the stock to levels above the level capable of producing MSY. In particular, those remedial measures may include suspending the targeted fishery for the stock concerned and the adequate reduction of fishing opportunities for those stocks or other stocks in the fisheries.

| (17) | The TACs for bluefin tuna in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean should be established in accordance with the rules laid down in Regulation (EU) 2016/1627 of the European Parliament and of the Council (5). |
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(17)

The TACs for bluefin tuna in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean should be established in accordance with the rules laid down in Regulation (EU) 2016/1627 of the European Parliament and of the Council (5).

| (18) | On 17 December 2018 ICES published scientific advice on the inter-area flexibility for horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.) between ICES divisions 8c and 9a. ICES advised the inter-area flexibility between those two stocks should not exceed the difference between the catch corresponding to a fishing mortality of Fp.05 and the established TAC. There should also be no transfer of TAC to a stock with a spawning-stock biomass below the Blim. Under the conditions of that scientific advice, the inter-area flexibility (special condition) for horse mackerel between ICES subarea 9 and ICES division 8c for 2021 should be established at 10 %. |
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(18)

On 17 December 2018 ICES published scientific advice on the inter-area flexibility for horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.) between ICES divisions 8c and 9a. ICES advised the inter-area flexibility between those two stocks should not exceed the difference between the catch corresponding to a fishing mortality of Fp.05 and the established TAC. There should also be no transfer of TAC to a stock with a spawning-stock biomass below the Blim. Under the conditions of that scientific advice, the inter-area flexibility (special condition) for horse mackerel between ICES subarea 9 and ICES division 8c for 2021 should be established at 10 %.

| (19) | For stocks for which there is no sufficient or reliable data in order to provide size estimates, management measures and TAC levels should follow the precautionary approach to fisheries management as defined in point (8) of Article 4(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, while taking into account stock-specific factors, including, in particular, available information on stock trends and mixed fisheries considerations. |
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(19)

For stocks for which there is no sufficient or reliable data in order to provide size estimates, management measures and TAC levels should follow the precautionary approach to fisheries management as defined in point (8) of Article 4(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, while taking into account stock-specific factors, including, in particular, available information on stock trends and mixed fisheries considerations.

| (20) | Council Regulation (EC) No 847/96 (6) introduced additional conditions for year-to-year management of TACs including, under Articles 3 and 4 of that Regulation, flexibility provisions for precautionary and analytical TACs. Under Article 2 of that Regulation, when establishing the TACs, the Council is to decide to which stocks Article 3 or 4 of that Regulation is not to apply, in particular on the basis of the biological status of the stocks. In 2014, a further year-to-year flexibility mechanism was introduced by Article 15(9) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 for all stocks that are subject to the landing obligation. Therefore, in order to avoid excessive flexibility that would undermine the principle of rational and responsible exploitation of marine biological resources, hinder the achievement of the objectives of the CFP and deteriorate the biological status of the stocks, it should be decided that Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply to analytical TACs only where the year-to-year flexibility provided for in Article 15(9) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 is not used. |
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(20)

Council Regulation (EC) No 847/96 (6) introduced additional conditions for year-to-year management of TACs including, under Articles 3 and 4 of that Regulation, flexibility provisions for precautionary and analytical TACs. Under Article 2 of that Regulation, when establishing the TACs, the Council is to decide to which stocks Article 3 or 4 of that Regulation is not to apply, in particular on the basis of the biological status of the stocks. In 2014, a further year-to-year flexibility mechanism was introduced by Article 15(9) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 for all stocks that are subject to the landing obligation. Therefore, in order to avoid excessive flexibility that would undermine the principle of rational and responsible exploitation of marine biological resources, hinder the achievement of the objectives of the CFP and deteriorate the biological status of the stocks, it should be decided that Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 apply to analytical TACs only where the year-to-year flexibility provided for in Article 15(9) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 is not used.

| (21) | Moreover, given that the biomass of the stocks of COD/03AS, COD/5BE6A, WHG/56-14, WHG/07A and PLE/7HJK is below Blim and that only by-catch and scientific fisheries are permitted in 2021, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands and Sweden have undertaken not to apply Article 15(9) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 in respect of those stocks for transfers from 2020 to 2021 so that catches in 2021 will not exceed the TAC established for those stocks. |
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(21)

Moreover, given that the biomass of the stocks of COD/03AS, COD/5BE6A, WHG/56-14, WHG/07A and PLE/7HJK is below Blim and that only by-catch and scientific fisheries are permitted in 2021, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands and Sweden have undertaken not to apply Article 15(9) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 in respect of those stocks for transfers from 2020 to 2021 so that catches in 2021 will not exceed the TAC established for those stocks.

| (22) | Where a TAC relating to a stock is allocated to one Member State only, it is appropriate to empower that Member State, in accordance with Article 2(1) of the Treaty, to determine the level of such TAC. Provisions should be made to ensure that, when determining that TAC level, the Member State concerned acts in a manner fully consistent with the principles and rules of the CFP. |
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(22)

Where a TAC relating to a stock is allocated to one Member State only, it is appropriate to empower that Member State, in accordance with Article 2(1) of the Treaty, to determine the level of such TAC. Provisions should be made to ensure that, when determining that TAC level, the Member State concerned acts in a manner fully consistent with the principles and rules of the CFP.

| (23) | It is necessary to establish the fishing effort ceilings for 2021 in accordance with Articles 5, 6, 7 and 9 of, and Annex I to, Regulation (EU) 2016/1627. |
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(23)

It is necessary to establish the fishing effort ceilings for 2021 in accordance with Articles 5, 6, 7 and 9 of, and Annex I to, Regulation (EU) 2016/1627.

| (24) | In order to guarantee full use of fishing opportunities, it is appropriate to allow for the implementation of a flexible arrangement between certain TAC areas where the same biological stock is concerned. |
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(24)

In order to guarantee full use of fishing opportunities, it is appropriate to allow for the implementation of a flexible arrangement between certain TAC areas where the same biological stock is concerned.

| (25) | For certain species, such as certain species of sharks, even a limited fishing activity could result in a serious conservation risk. Fishing opportunities for such species should therefore be fully restricted through a general prohibition on fishing those species. |
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(25)

For certain species, such as certain species of sharks, even a limited fishing activity could result in a serious conservation risk. Fishing opportunities for such species should therefore be fully restricted through a general prohibition on fishing those species.

| (26) | At the 12th Conference of the Parties of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals, held in Manila from 23 to 28 October 2017, a number of species were added to the lists of protected species in Appendices I and II to that Convention. Therefore, it is appropriate to provide for the protection of those species with respect to Union fishing vessels fishing in all waters and non-Union fishing vessels fishing in Union waters. |
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(26)

At the 12th Conference of the Parties of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals, held in Manila from 23 to 28 October 2017, a number of species were added to the lists of protected species in Appendices I and II to that Convention. Therefore, it is appropriate to provide for the protection of those species with respect to Union fishing vessels fishing in all waters and non-Union fishing vessels fishing in Union waters.

| (27) | The use of fishing opportunities available to Union fishing vessels set out in this Regulation is subject to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 (7), and in particular to Articles 33 and 34 of that Regulation, concerning the recording of catches and fishing effort and the notification of data on the exhaustion of fishing opportunities. It is therefore necessary to specify the codes to be used by Member States when sending data to the Commission relating to landings of stocks subject to this Regulation. |
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(27)

The use of fishing opportunities available to Union fishing vessels set out in this Regulation is subject to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 (7), and in particular to Articles 33 and 34 of that Regulation, concerning the recording of catches and fishing effort and the notification of data on the exhaustion of fishing opportunities. It is therefore necessary to specify the codes to be used by Member States when sending data to the Commission relating to landings of stocks subject to this Regulation.

| (28) | It is appropriate, following advice from ICES, to maintain a specific system to manage sandeel and associated by-catches in Union waters of ICES divisions 2a and 3a and ICES subarea 4. Given that the ICES scientific advice is expected to become available only in February 2021, it is appropriate to establish the TAC and quotas for that stock provisionally at zero until such advice is released. |
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(28)

It is appropriate, following advice from ICES, to maintain a specific system to manage sandeel and associated by-catches in Union waters of ICES divisions 2a and 3a and ICES subarea 4. Given that the ICES scientific advice is expected to become available only in February 2021, it is appropriate to establish the TAC and quotas for that stock provisionally at zero until such advice is released.

| (29) | The Union TAC for Greenland Halibut in international waters of ICES subareas 1 and 2 is without prejudice to the Union’s position on the appropriate Union share in this fishery. |
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(29)

The Union TAC for Greenland Halibut in international waters of ICES subareas 1 and 2 is without prejudice to the Union’s position on the appropriate Union share in this fishery.

| (30) | At its annual meeting in 2020, the North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) adopted a conservation measure for the two redfish stocks in the Irminger Sea and adjacent waters, prohibiting directed fisheries of those stocks. In addition, it prohibited fishing activities in the area where redfish aggregates in order to minimise by-catches. That NEAFC measure, based on the ICES advice for zero catches, should be implemented in Union law. The NEAFC was not able to adopt a recommendation for redfish in ICES subareas 1 and 2. For that stock, the relevant TAC should be established in line with the Union position expressed within the NEAFC. |
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(30)

At its annual meeting in 2020, the North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) adopted a conservation measure for the two redfish stocks in the Irminger Sea and adjacent waters, prohibiting directed fisheries of those stocks. In addition, it prohibited fishing activities in the area where redfish aggregates in order to minimise by-catches. That NEAFC measure, based on the ICES advice for zero catches, should be implemented in Union law. The NEAFC was not able to adopt a recommendation for redfish in ICES subareas 1 and 2. For that stock, the relevant TAC should be established in line with the Union position expressed within the NEAFC.

| (31) | Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) annual meeting for 2020 was replaced by a decision-making process by correspondence, which started in October 2020 and which should end in early January 2021. One of the main objectives of that decision-making process was to allow the rollover of existing measures ending in 2020 with minor technical adaptations where necessary. |
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(31)

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) annual meeting for 2020 was replaced by a decision-making process by correspondence, which started in October 2020 and which should end in early January 2021. One of the main objectives of that decision-making process was to allow the rollover of existing measures ending in 2020 with minor technical adaptations where necessary.

| (32) | ICCAT Recommendation 19-04 for a management plan for bluefin tuna establishes a TAC only for 2019 and 2020. Therefore, a decision is still to be taken by ICCAT on the TAC level for 2021. Considering the decision-making process in 2020, it has been proposed to follow the scientific advice, which recommends that the TAC be maintained at 36 000 tonnes. While there seems to be a consensus on the level of TAC, there is a risk that ICCAT will not formally adopt it before this Regulation is adopted. The TAC should therefore be established at that level, but should be revised as soon as possible if ICCAT adopts a different TAC. |
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(32)

ICCAT Recommendation 19-04 for a management plan for bluefin tuna establishes a TAC only for 2019 and 2020. Therefore, a decision is still to be taken by ICCAT on the TAC level for 2021. Considering the decision-making process in 2020, it has been proposed to follow the scientific advice, which recommends that the TAC be maintained at 36 000 tonnes. While there seems to be a consensus on the level of TAC, there is a risk that ICCAT will not formally adopt it before this Regulation is adopted. The TAC should therefore be established at that level, but should be revised as soon as possible if ICCAT adopts a different TAC.

| (33) | During the 2020 ICCAT decision-making process, the Union proposed a comprehensive plan that included a TAC with the aim of stopping immediately the overfishing of shortfin mako in the Northern Atlantic, together with a series of flanking measures to reduce its mortality further. In the absence of consensus within ICCAT, and in light of the dire situation of that stock and considering that the Union is responsible for two thirds of the catch level, the Union should establish a unilateral catch limit for that species. That catch limit would correspond to the Union share of the limit as required by the scientific committee at ICCAT level. |
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(33)

During the 2020 ICCAT decision-making process, the Union proposed a comprehensive plan that included a TAC with the aim of stopping immediately the overfishing of shortfin mako in the Northern Atlantic, together with a series of flanking measures to reduce its mortality further. In the absence of consensus within ICCAT, and in light of the dire situation of that stock and considering that the Union is responsible for two thirds of the catch level, the Union should establish a unilateral catch limit for that species. That catch limit would correspond to the Union share of the limit as required by the scientific committee at ICCAT level.

| (34) | ICCAT Recommendation 17-04 on a harvest control rule (HCR) for North Atlantic albacore only establishes a TAC for the period 2018–2020. Therefore, a decision is still to be taken by ICCAT on the TAC level for 2021. Considering the decision-making process in 2020, it has been proposed to follow the scientific advice, which recommends that the new TAC be established on the basis of the current interim HCR and that a pro-rata increase in the catch and other limits be implemented for one year only. While there seems to be a consensus on the level of TAC, there is a risk that ICCAT will not formally adopt it before this Regulation is adopted. The TAC should therefore be established at that level, but should be revised as soon as possible if ICCAT adopts a different TAC. |
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(34)

ICCAT Recommendation 17-04 on a harvest control rule (HCR) for North Atlantic albacore only establishes a TAC for the period 2018–2020. Therefore, a decision is still to be taken by ICCAT on the TAC level for 2021. Considering the decision-making process in 2020, it has been proposed to follow the scientific advice, which recommends that the new TAC be established on the basis of the current interim HCR and that a pro-rata increase in the catch and other limits be implemented for one year only. While there seems to be a consensus on the level of TAC, there is a risk that ICCAT will not formally adopt it before this Regulation is adopted. The TAC should therefore be established at that level, but should be revised as soon as possible if ICCAT adopts a different TAC.

| (35) | Considering the decision-making process in 2020, ICCAT has not yet formally adopted the TACs for bigeye tuna, yellowfin tuna, blue marlin, and white marlin. While there seems to be a consensus on the level of the TACs, there is a risk that ICCAT will not formally adopt them before this Regulation is adopted. The TACs should therefore be established at that level, but should be revised as soon as possible if ICCAT adopts different TACs. |
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(35)

Considering the decision-making process in 2020, ICCAT has not yet formally adopted the TACs for bigeye tuna, yellowfin tuna, blue marlin, and white marlin. While there seems to be a consensus on the level of the TACs, there is a risk that ICCAT will not formally adopt them before this Regulation is adopted. The TACs should therefore be established at that level, but should be revised as soon as possible if ICCAT adopts different TACs.

| (36) | At its annual meeting in 2020, the Parties to the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) adopted catch limits for both target and by-catch species for the period from 1 December 2020 to 30 November 2021. The uptake of the quotas during 2020 should be considered when fixing fishing opportunities for 2021. |
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(36)

At its annual meeting in 2020, the Parties to the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) adopted catch limits for both target and by-catch species for the period from 1 December 2020 to 30 November 2021. The uptake of the quotas during 2020 should be considered when fixing fishing opportunities for 2021.

| (37) | At its annual meeting in 2020, the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) maintained the previously adopted conservation and management measures. Those measures should continue to be implemented in Union law. |
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(37)

At its annual meeting in 2020, the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) maintained the previously adopted conservation and management measures. Those measures should continue to be implemented in Union law.

| (38) | The annual meeting of the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO) will be held from 21 January to 1 February 2021. The current measures in the SPRFMO Convention Area should be provisionally maintained until such annual meeting is held. |
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(38)

The annual meeting of the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO) will be held from 21 January to 1 February 2021. The current measures in the SPRFMO Convention Area should be provisionally maintained until such annual meeting is held.

| (39) | At its annual meeting in 2020, the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) did not reach consensus on the extension of the most recent tropical tuna measure, which expired on 31 December 2020. As a result, the tropical tuna fishery in the Eastern Pacific Ocean will not be regulated as from 1 January 2021. In view of the precautionary principle of the CFP, it is appropriate that the Union continue to apply provisions on tropical tuna as set out in Council Regulation (EU) 2020/123 (8) until a new tropical tuna measure is agreed by IATTC. |
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(39)

At its annual meeting in 2020, the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) did not reach consensus on the extension of the most recent tropical tuna measure, which expired on 31 December 2020. As a result, the tropical tuna fishery in the Eastern Pacific Ocean will not be regulated as from 1 January 2021. In view of the precautionary principle of the CFP, it is appropriate that the Union continue to apply provisions on tropical tuna as set out in Council Regulation (EU) 2020/123 (8) until a new tropical tuna measure is agreed by IATTC.

| (40) | At its annual meeting in 2020, the Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna (CCSBT) confirmed the TAC for the southern bluefin tuna for 2021 adopted at the annual meeting in 2016. Those measures should be implemented in Union law. |
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(40)

At its annual meeting in 2020, the Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna (CCSBT) confirmed the TAC for the southern bluefin tuna for 2021 adopted at the annual meeting in 2016. Those measures should be implemented in Union law.

| (41) | At its annual meeting in 2020, the South East Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (SEAFO) decided to apply in 2021 the 2020 TACs for the main species under its purview until its next annual meeting in 2021. Those measures should be implemented in Union law. |
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(41)

At its annual meeting in 2020, the South East Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (SEAFO) decided to apply in 2021 the 2020 TACs for the main species under its purview until its next annual meeting in 2021. Those measures should be implemented in Union law.

| (42) | At its annual meeting in 2020, the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) extended the conservation and management measures for tropical tunas. It also clarified the catch limits applicable to Union longliners fishing for bigeye tuna. Those measures should be implemented in Union law. |
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(42)

At its annual meeting in 2020, the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) extended the conservation and management measures for tropical tunas. It also clarified the catch limits applicable to Union longliners fishing for bigeye tuna. Those measures should be implemented in Union law.

| (43) | At its 42nd annual meeting in 2020, the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (NAFO) adopted a number of fishing opportunities for 2021 for certain stocks in subareas 1 to 4 of the NAFO Convention Area. Those measures should be implemented in the Union law. |
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(43)

At its 42nd annual meeting in 2020, the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (NAFO) adopted a number of fishing opportunities for 2021 for certain stocks in subareas 1 to 4 of the NAFO Convention Area. Those measures should be implemented in the Union law.

| (44) | The 7th Meeting of the Parties of the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA) in 2020 maintained the TACs adopted in 2019 for the stocks under the scope of the Agreement. Those measures should be implemented in Union law. |
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(44)

The 7th Meeting of the Parties of the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA) in 2020 maintained the TACs adopted in 2019 for the stocks under the scope of the Agreement. Those measures should be implemented in Union law.

| (45) | As regards the fishing opportunities for snow crab around the area of Svalbard, the Treaty of 9 February 1920 relating to Spitsbergen (Svalbard) ('the 1920 Treaty of Paris') grants equal and non-discriminatory access to resources for all Parties to that Treaty, including with respect to fishing. The view of the Union concerning that access, as regards fishing for snow crab on the continental shelf around Svalbard, has been set out in two notes verbales to Norway dated 25 October 2016 and 24 February 2017. In order to ensure that the exploitation of snow crab within the area of Svalbard is made consistent with such non-discriminatory management rules as may be set out by Norway, which enjoys sovereignty and jurisdiction in the area within the limits of that Treaty, it is appropriate to fix the number of vessels that are authorised to conduct such fishery. The allocation of such fishing opportunities among Member States is limited to 2021. It is recalled that in the Union primary responsibility for ensuring compliance with applicable law lies with the flag Member States. |
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(45)

As regards the fishing opportunities for snow crab around the area of Svalbard, the Treaty of 9 February 1920 relating to Spitsbergen (Svalbard) ('the 1920 Treaty of Paris') grants equal and non-discriminatory access to resources for all Parties to that Treaty, including with respect to fishing. The view of the Union concerning that access, as regards fishing for snow crab on the continental shelf around Svalbard, has been set out in two notes verbales to Norway dated 25 October 2016 and 24 February 2017. In order to ensure that the exploitation of snow crab within the area of Svalbard is made consistent with such non-discriminatory management rules as may be set out by Norway, which enjoys sovereignty and jurisdiction in the area within the limits of that Treaty, it is appropriate to fix the number of vessels that are authorised to conduct such fishery. The allocation of such fishing opportunities among Member States is limited to 2021. It is recalled that in the Union primary responsibility for ensuring compliance with applicable law lies with the flag Member States.

| (46) | In accordance with the Declaration addressed to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on the granting of fishing opportunities in EU waters to fishing vessels flying the flag of Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in the exclusive economic zone off the coast of French Guiana (9) issued by the Union, it is necessary to fix the fishing opportunities for snapper available to Venezuela in Union waters. |
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(46)

In accordance with the Declaration addressed to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on the granting of fishing opportunities in EU waters to fishing vessels flying the flag of Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in the exclusive economic zone off the coast of French Guiana (9) issued by the Union, it is necessary to fix the fishing opportunities for snapper available to Venezuela in Union waters.

| (47) | Given that certain provisions are to be applied on a continuous basis, and in order to avoid legal uncertainty during the period between the end of 2021 and the date of entry into force of the Regulation fixing the fishing opportunities for 2022, the provisions concerning prohibitions and closed seasons set out in this Regulation should continue to apply at the beginning of 2022, until the entry into force of the Regulation fixing the fishing opportunities for 2022. |
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(47)

Given that certain provisions are to be applied on a continuous basis, and in order to avoid legal uncertainty during the period between the end of 2021 and the date of entry into force of the Regulation fixing the fishing opportunities for 2022, the provisions concerning prohibitions and closed seasons set out in this Regulation should continue to apply at the beginning of 2022, until the entry into force of the Regulation fixing the fishing opportunities for 2022.

| (48) | In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission as regards authorising individual Member States to manage fishing effort allocations in accordance with a kilowatt-day system. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council (10). |
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(48)

In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission as regards authorising individual Member States to manage fishing effort allocations in accordance with a kilowatt-day system. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council (10).

| (49) | In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission as regards the granting of additional days at sea for permanent cessation of fishing activities and for enhanced scientific observer coverage , and as regards the establishment of spreadsheet formats for the collection and transmission of information concerning transfer of days at sea between fishing vessels flying the flag of a Member State. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011. |
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(49)

In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission as regards the granting of additional days at sea for permanent cessation of fishing activities and for enhanced scientific observer coverage , and as regards the establishment of spreadsheet formats for the collection and transmission of information concerning transfer of days at sea between fishing vessels flying the flag of a Member State. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011.

| (50) | In order to avoid the interruption of fishing activities and to ensure the livelihood of the fishermen of the Union, this Regulation should apply from 1 January 2021, except for the provisions concerning fishing effort limits, which should apply from 1 February 2021, and certain provisions concerning particular regions, which should have a specific date of application. For reasons of urgency, this Regulation should enter into force immediately after its publication. |
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(50)

In order to avoid the interruption of fishing activities and to ensure the livelihood of the fishermen of the Union, this Regulation should apply from 1 January 2021, except for the provisions concerning fishing effort limits, which should apply from 1 February 2021, and certain provisions concerning particular regions, which should have a specific date of application. For reasons of urgency, this Regulation should enter into force immediately after its publication.

| (51) | Certain international measures which create or restrict fishing opportunities for the Union are adopted by the relevant regional fisheries management organisations (RFMOs) at the end of the year and become applicable before the entry into force of this Regulation. It is therefore necessary for the provisions that implement such measures in Union law to apply retroactively. In particular, since the fishing season in the CCAMLR Convention Area runs from 1 December to 30 November, and thus certain fishing opportunities or prohibitions in the CCAMLR Convention Area are laid down for a period of time starting from 1 December 2020, it is appropriate that the relevant provisions of this Regulation apply from that date. Such retroactive application does not prejudice the principle of legitimate expectations as CCAMLR members are forbidden to fish in the CCAMLR Convention Area without authorisation. |
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(51)

Certain international measures which create or restrict fishing opportunities for the Union are adopted by the relevant regional fisheries management organisations (RFMOs) at the end of the year and become applicable before the entry into force of this Regulation. It is therefore necessary for the provisions that implement such measures in Union law to apply retroactively. In particular, since the fishing season in the CCAMLR Convention Area runs from 1 December to 30 November, and thus certain fishing opportunities or prohibitions in the CCAMLR Convention Area are laid down for a period of time starting from 1 December 2020, it is appropriate that the relevant provisions of this Regulation apply from that date. Such retroactive application does not prejudice the principle of legitimate expectations as CCAMLR members are forbidden to fish in the CCAMLR Convention Area without authorisation.

| (52) | Due to the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union, a large number of stocks are becoming shared stocks. The Commission will undertake bilateral consultations with the United Kingdom, bilateral consultations with Norway and trilateral consultations with the United Kingdom and Norway on the basis of the draft Union position to be endorsed by the Council. As those consultations have not yet been concluded, the Council should, in a manner that fully respects the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the rights and obligations of the coastal States as well as their sovereignty and jurisdiction, establish provisional TACs to be fished in Union and international waters, and waters to which the Union vessels are granted access by third countries. |
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(52)

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

| (53) | The provisional TACs should aim to ensure the continuation of sustainable Union fishing activities until those consultations are concluded in compliance with the Union legal framework and international obligations or, if they cannot be concluded successfully, until the Council establishes unilateral Union TACs in 2021. Those provisional fishing opportunities should in no circumstances impede the fixing definitive fishing opportunities in accordance with international agreements, in particular the 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 (11), which applies provisionally from 1 January 2021 (12), and the outcome of consultations, the Union legal framework and the scientific advice. As a general approach, they should correspond to 25 % of the Union share of the fishing opportunities fixed for 2020. The Union share of those fishing opportunities was calculated according to the principle of relative stability and the 'Hague Preferences'. This approach is without prejudice to an approach that may be taken in the future international agreements. In a very limited number of cases, a different percentage should be used where the stocks are predominantly fished in the beginning of the year or scientific advice requires severe reductions in fishing opportunities. The Union has consulted the relevant third countries on the approach for establishing provisional TACs. |
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(53)

The provisional TACs should aim to ensure the continuation of sustainable Union fishing activities until those consultations are concluded in compliance with the Union legal framework and international obligations or, if they cannot be concluded successfully, until the Council establishes unilateral Union TACs in 2021. Those provisional fishing opportunities should in no circumstances impede the fixing definitive fishing opportunities in accordance with international agreements, in particular the 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 (11), which applies provisionally from 1 January 2021 (12), and the outcome of consultations, the Union legal framework and the scientific advice. As a general approach, they should correspond to 25 % of the Union share of the fishing opportunities fixed for 2020. The Union share of those fishing opportunities was calculated according to the principle of relative stability and the 'Hague Preferences'. This approach is without prejudice to an approach that may be taken in the future international agreements. In a very limited number of cases, a different percentage should be used where the stocks are predominantly fished in the beginning of the year or scientific advice requires severe reductions in fishing opportunities. The Union has consulted the relevant third countries on the approach for establishing provisional TACs.

| (54) | According to scientific advice, the spawning-stock biomass of European seabass in the Celtic Sea, Channel, Irish Sea and southern North Sea (ICES divisions 4b, 4c, 7a, and 7d to 7h) has been declining since 2009 and is currently below MSY Btrigger and just above Blim. The fishing mortality due to the measures taken by the Union has decreased and is currently below FMSY point value. However, recruitment is low, fluctuating without trend since 2008. Therefore, the catch limits should be provisionally continued pending the consultations with third countries, while ensuring that the target fishing mortality for this stock does not exceed MSY. Provided that European seabass in that area is a stock shared with third countries, provisional measures should be set for the first quarter of 2021 for this stock, pending the outcome of international negotiations and consultations. |
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(54)

According to scientific advice, the spawning-stock biomass of European seabass in the Celtic Sea, Channel, Irish Sea and southern North Sea (ICES divisions 4b, 4c, 7a, and 7d to 7h) has been declining since 2009 and is currently below MSY Btrigger and just above Blim. The fishing mortality due to the measures taken by the Union has decreased and is currently below FMSY point value. However, recruitment is low, fluctuating without trend since 2008. Therefore, the catch limits should be provisionally continued pending the consultations with third countries, while ensuring that the target fishing mortality for this stock does not exceed MSY. Provided that European seabass in that area is a stock shared with third countries, provisional measures should be set for the first quarter of 2021 for this stock, pending the outcome of international negotiations and consultations.

| (55) | ICES advice for 2021 indicates that the stocks of cod and whiting in the Celtic Sea are below Blim. Specific remedial measures were already taken for those stocks pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2020/123. The purpose of those measures was to contribute to the recovery of the stocks concerned. The measures for cod aim at improving selectivity by making the usage of gear that has lower levels of by-catches of cod mandatory in the areas where cod catches are significant, thus decreasing the fishing mortality of that stock in mixed fisheries. The measures for whiting consist of technical modifications to characteristics of gear to decrease by-catches of whiting. In accordance with Article 8 of the Western Waters multiannual plan, where scientific advice indicates that the spawning stock biomass of any of the stocks referred to in Article 1(1) of that plan is below Blim, further remedial measures are to be taken to ensure the rapid return of the stock to levels above the level capable of producing MSY. In particular, those remedial measures may include suspending the targeted fishery for the stock concerned and the adequate reduction of fishing opportunities for those stocks or other stocks in the fisheries that have by-catches of cod or whiting. |
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(55)

ICES advice for 2021 indicates that the stocks of cod and whiting in the Celtic Sea are below Blim. Specific remedial measures were already taken for those stocks pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2020/123. The purpose of those measures was to contribute to the recovery of the stocks concerned. The measures for cod aim at improving selectivity by making the usage of gear that has lower levels of by-catches of cod mandatory in the areas where cod catches are significant, thus decreasing the fishing mortality of that stock in mixed fisheries. The measures for whiting consist of technical modifications to characteristics of gear to decrease by-catches of whiting. In accordance with Article 8 of the Western Waters multiannual plan, where scientific advice indicates that the spawning stock biomass of any of the stocks referred to in Article 1(1) of that plan is below Blim, further remedial measures are to be taken to ensure the rapid return of the stock to levels above the level capable of producing MSY. In particular, those remedial measures may include suspending the targeted fishery for the stock concerned and the adequate reduction of fishing opportunities for those stocks or other stocks in the fisheries that have by-catches of cod or whiting.

| (56) | The measures to reduce bycatches of gadoids are functionally linked to the TACs of species caught in mixed fisheries together with gadoids (e.g. haddock, megrims, anglerfish and Norway lobster), as, without those measures in place, TAC levels of target species should be reduced to ensure that gadoid stocks are able to recover. It is therefore proposed that those measures also be adopted for 2021, taking into account further assessment of those measures and work undertaken by the Member States of the North Western Waters. |
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(56)

The measures to reduce bycatches of gadoids are functionally linked to the TACs of species caught in mixed fisheries together with gadoids (e.g. haddock, megrims, anglerfish and Norway lobster), as, without those measures in place, TAC levels of target species should be reduced to ensure that gadoid stocks are able to recover. It is therefore proposed that those measures also be adopted for 2021, taking into account further assessment of those measures and work undertaken by the Member States of the North Western Waters.

| (57) | In line with the regionalisation process of the CFP, the Member States of the North Western Waters have submitted a joint recommendation on a broader range of specific measures to reduce bycatches of cod and whiting in the Celtic Sea and adjacent areas based on the remedial measures that were in place in 2020. Additional selectivity measures aiming to reduce gadoid bycatches in the Irish Sea and West of Scotland are also included in that joint recommendation, based on similar measures that were in place in 2020. |
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(57)

In line with the regionalisation process of the CFP, the Member States of the North Western Waters have submitted a joint recommendation on a broader range of specific measures to reduce bycatches of cod and whiting in the Celtic Sea and adjacent areas based on the remedial measures that were in place in 2020. Additional selectivity measures aiming to reduce gadoid bycatches in the Irish Sea and West of Scotland are also included in that joint recommendation, based on similar measures that were in place in 2020.

| (58) | The STECF considers that, overall, the proposed measures are more selective or at least as selective as the technical measures in Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 of the European Parliament and of the Council (13), and the Commission is currently considering including those measures in a delegated act based on the joint recommendation submitted by the Member States having a direct management interest in the North Western Waters. |
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(58)

The STECF considers that, overall, the proposed measures are more selective or at least as selective as the technical measures in Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 of the European Parliament and of the Council (13), and the Commission is currently considering including those measures in a delegated act based on the joint recommendation submitted by the Member States having a direct management interest in the North Western Waters.

| (59) | As those measures are more comprehensive and will apply on a more stable basis, the functionally linked technical measures should only apply in the absence of a delegated act adopted in accordance with Article 15(2) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 and amending Annex VI of that Regulation by introducing corresponding technical measures for the North Western Waters. |
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(59)

As those measures are more comprehensive and will apply on a more stable basis, the functionally linked technical measures should only apply in the absence of a delegated act adopted in accordance with Article 15(2) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 and amending Annex VI of that Regulation by introducing corresponding technical measures for the North Western Waters.

| (60) | Fishing opportunities should be used in full compliance with Union law, |
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(60)

Fishing opportunities should be used in full compliance with Union law,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

TITLE I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1

Subject matter

1.   This Regulation fixes the fishing opportunities available in Union waters and to Union fishing vessels in certain non-Union waters, for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks.

2.   The fishing opportunities referred to in paragraph 1 include:

| (a) | catch limits for the year 2021 and, where specified in this Regulation, for the year 2022; |
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(a)

catch limits for the year 2021 and, where specified in this Regulation, for the year 2022;

| (b) | fishing effort limits for the year 2021, except the fishing effort limits set out in Annex II, which will apply from 1 February 2021 to 31 January 2022; |
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(b)

fishing effort limits for the year 2021, except the fishing effort limits set out in Annex II, which will apply from 1 February 2021 to 31 January 2022;

| (c) | fishing opportunities for the period from 1 December 2020 to 30 November 2021 for certain stocks in the CCAMLR Convention Area. |
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(c)

fishing opportunities for the period from 1 December 2020 to 30 November 2021 for certain stocks in the CCAMLR Convention Area.

Article 2

Scope

1.   This Regulation applies to the following vessels:

| (a) | Union fishing vessels; |
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(a)

Union fishing vessels;

| (b) | third-country vessels in Union waters. |
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(b)

third-country vessels in Union waters.

2.   This Regulation also applies to:

| (a) | recreational fisheries, where such fisheries are expressly referred to in the relevant provisions of this Regulation; and |
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(a)

recreational fisheries, where such fisheries are expressly referred to in the relevant provisions of this Regulation; and

| (b) | commercial fisheries from shore. |
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(b)

commercial fisheries from shore.

Article 3

Definitions

For the purposes of this Regulation, the definitions set out in Article 4 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 apply. In addition, the following definitions apply:

| (a) | ‘third-country vessel’ means a fishing vessel flying the flag of, and registered in, a third country; |
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(a)

‘third-country vessel’ means a fishing vessel flying the flag of, and registered in, a third country;

| (b) | ‘recreational fisheries’ means non-commercial fishing activities exploiting marine biological resources such as recreation, tourism or sport; |
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(b)

‘recreational fisheries’ means non-commercial fishing activities exploiting marine biological resources such as recreation, tourism or sport;

| (c) | ‘international waters’ means waters falling outside the sovereignty or jurisdiction of any State; |
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(c)

‘international waters’ means waters falling outside the sovereignty or jurisdiction of any State;

| (d) | ‘total allowable catch’ (TAC) means:






  (i) | in fisheries subject to the exemption from the landing obligation referred to in Article 15(4) to (7) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, the quantity of fish that may be landed from each stock each year; |
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(d)

‘total allowable catch’ (TAC) means:

(i)

in fisheries subject to the exemption from the landing obligation referred to in Article 15(4) to (7) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, the quantity of fish that may be landed from each stock each year;

| (ii) | in all other fisheries, the quantity of fish that may be caught from each stock each year; |
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(ii)

in all other fisheries, the quantity of fish that may be caught from each stock each year;

| (e) | ‘quota’ means a proportion of the TAC allocated to the Union, a Member State or a third country; |
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(e)

‘quota’ means a proportion of the TAC allocated to the Union, a Member State or a third country;

| (f) | ‘analytical assessment’ means quantitative evaluation of trends in a given stock, based on data about the stock’s biology and exploitation, which scientific review has indicated to be of sufficient quality to provide scientific advice on options for future catches; |
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(f)

‘analytical assessment’ means quantitative evaluation of trends in a given stock, based on data about the stock’s biology and exploitation, which scientific review has indicated to be of sufficient quality to provide scientific advice on options for future catches;

| (g) | ‘mesh size’ means the mesh size of fishing nets as defined in point (34) of Article 6 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1241; |
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(g)

‘mesh size’ means the mesh size of fishing nets as defined in point (34) of Article 6 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1241;

| (h) | ‘Union fishing fleet register’ means the register set up by the Commission in accordance with Article 24(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013; |
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(h)

‘Union fishing fleet register’ means the register set up by the Commission in accordance with Article 24(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013;

| (i) | ‘fishing logbook’ means the logbook referred to in Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009; |
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(i)

‘fishing logbook’ means the logbook referred to in Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009;

| (j) | ‘instrumented buoy’ means a buoy clearly marked with a unique reference number allowing identification of its owner and equipped with a satellite tracking system to monitor its position; |
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(j)

‘instrumented buoy’ means a buoy clearly marked with a unique reference number allowing identification of its owner and equipped with a satellite tracking system to monitor its position;

| (k) | ‘operational buoy’ means any instrumented buoy, previously activated, switched on and deployed at sea on a drifting fish aggregating device (FAD) or log, which transmits positions and any other available information such as echo-sounder estimates. |
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(k)

‘operational buoy’ means any instrumented buoy, previously activated, switched on and deployed at sea on a drifting fish aggregating device (FAD) or log, which transmits positions and any other available information such as echo-sounder estimates.

Article 4

Fishing zones

For the purposes of this Regulation, the following zone definitions apply:

| (a) | ICES (International Council for the Exploration of the Sea) zones are the geographical areas specified in Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 218/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council (14); |
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(a)

ICES (International Council for the Exploration of the Sea) zones are the geographical areas specified in Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 218/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council (14);

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| (b) | ‘Skagerrak’ means the geographical area bounded on the west by a line drawn from the Hanstholm lighthouse to the Lindesnes lighthouse and on the south by a line drawn from the Skagen lighthouse to the Tistlarna lighthouse and from that point to the nearest point on the Swedish coast; |
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(b)

‘Skagerrak’ means the geographical area bounded on the west by a line drawn from the Hanstholm lighthouse to the Lindesnes lighthouse and on the south by a line drawn from the Skagen lighthouse to the Tistlarna lighthouse and from that point to the nearest point on the Swedish coast;

| (c) | ‘Kattegat’ means the geographical area bounded on the north by a line drawn from the Skagen lighthouse to the Tistlarna lighthouse and from that point to the nearest point on the Swedish coast and on the south by a line drawn from Hasenøre to Gnibens Spids, from Korshage to Spodsbjerg and from Gilbjerg Hoved to Kullen; |
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(c)

‘Kattegat’ means the geographical area bounded on the north by a line drawn from the Skagen lighthouse to the Tistlarna lighthouse and from that point to the nearest point on the Swedish coast and on the south by a line drawn from Hasenøre to Gnibens Spids, from Korshage to Spodsbjerg and from Gilbjerg Hoved to Kullen;

| (d) | ‘functional unit 16 of ICES subarea 7’ means the geographical area bounded by rhumb lines sequentially joining the following positions:






  — | 53° 30' N 15° 00' W, |
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(d)

‘functional unit 16 of ICES subarea 7’ means the geographical area bounded by rhumb lines sequentially joining the following positions:

—

53° 30' N 15° 00' W,

| — | 53° 30' N 11° 00' W, |
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—

53° 30' N 11° 00' W,

| — | 51° 30' N 11° 00' W, |
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—

51° 30' N 11° 00' W,

| — | 51° 30' N 13° 00' W, |
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—

51° 30' N 13° 00' W,

| — | 51° 00' N 13° 00' W, |
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—

51° 00' N 13° 00' W,

| — | 51° 00' N 15° 00' W; |
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—

51° 00' N 15° 00' W;

| (e) | ‘functional unit 25 of ICES division 8c’ means the geographical sea area bounded by rhumb lines sequentially joining the following positions:






  — | 43° 00' N 9° 00' W, |
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(e)

‘functional unit 25 of ICES division 8c’ means the geographical sea area bounded by rhumb lines sequentially joining the following positions:

—

43° 00' N 9° 00' W,

| — | 43° 00' N 10° 00' W, |
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—

43° 00' N 10° 00' W,

| — | 43° 30' N 10° 00' W, |
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—

43° 30' N 10° 00' W,

| — | 43° 30' N 9° 00' W, |
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—

43° 30' N 9° 00' W,

| — | 44° 00' N 9° 00' W, |
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—

44° 00' N 9° 00' W,

| — | 44° 00' N 8° 00' W, |
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—

44° 00' N 8° 00' W,

| — | 43° 30' N 8° 00' W; |
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—

43° 30' N 8° 00' W;

| (f) | ‘functional unit 26 of ICES division 9a’ means the geographical area bounded by rhumb lines sequentially joining the following positions:






  — | 43° 00' N 8° 00' W, |
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(f)

‘functional unit 26 of ICES division 9a’ means the geographical area bounded by rhumb lines sequentially joining the following positions:

—

43° 00' N 8° 00' W,

| — | 43° 00' N 10° 00' W, |
| --- | --- |

—

43° 00' N 10° 00' W,

| — | 42° 00' N 10° 00' W, |
| --- | --- |

—

42° 00' N 10° 00' W,

| — | 42° 00' N 8° 00' W; |
| --- | --- |

—

42° 00' N 8° 00' W;

| (g) | ‘functional unit 27 of ICES division 9a’ means the geographical area bounded by rhumb lines sequentially joining the following positions:






  — | 42° 00' N 8° 00' W, |
| --- | --- | --- |

(g)

‘functional unit 27 of ICES division 9a’ means the geographical area bounded by rhumb lines sequentially joining the following positions:

—

42° 00' N 8° 00' W,

| — | 42° 00' N 10° 00' W, |
| --- | --- |

—

42° 00' N 10° 00' W,

| — | 38° 30' N 10° 00' W, |
| --- | --- |

—

38° 30' N 10° 00' W,

| — | 38° 30' N 9° 00' W, |
| --- | --- |

—

38° 30' N 9° 00' W,

| — | 40° 00' N 9° 00' W, |
| --- | --- |

—

40° 00' N 9° 00' W,

| — | 40° 00' N 8° 00' W; |
| --- | --- |

—

40° 00' N 8° 00' W;

| (h) | ‘functional unit 30 of ICES division 9a’ means the geographical area under the jurisdiction of Spain in the Gulf of Cádiz and in the adjacent waters of 9a; |
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(h)

‘functional unit 30 of ICES division 9a’ means the geographical area under the jurisdiction of Spain in the Gulf of Cádiz and in the adjacent waters of 9a;

| (i) | ‘functional unit 31 of ICES division 8c’ means the geographical sea area bounded by rhumb lines sequentially joining the following positions:






  — | 43° 30' N 6° 00' W, |
| --- | --- | --- |

(i)

‘functional unit 31 of ICES division 8c’ means the geographical sea area bounded by rhumb lines sequentially joining the following positions:

—

43° 30' N 6° 00' W,

| — | 44° 00' N 6° 00' W, |
| --- | --- |

—

44° 00' N 6° 00' W,

| — | 44° 00' N 2° 00' W, |
| --- | --- |

—

44° 00' N 2° 00' W,

| — | 43° 30' N 2° 00' W; |
| --- | --- |

—

43° 30' N 2° 00' W;

| (j) | ‘Gulf of Cádiz’ means the geographical area of ICES division 9a east of longitude 7o 23' 48′′ W; |
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(j)

‘Gulf of Cádiz’ means the geographical area of ICES division 9a east of longitude 7o 23' 48′′ W;

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| (k) | ‘CCAMLR (Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources) Convention Area’ is the geographical area defined in point (a) of Article 2 of Council Regulation (EC) No 601/2004 (15); |
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(k)

‘CCAMLR (Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources) Convention Area’ is the geographical area defined in point (a) of Article 2 of Council Regulation (EC) No 601/2004 (15);

15

| (l) | CECAF (Committee for Eastern Central Atlantic Fisheries) areas are the geographical areas specified in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 216/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council (16); |
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(l)

CECAF (Committee for Eastern Central Atlantic Fisheries) areas are the geographical areas specified in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 216/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council (16);

16

| (m) | ‘IATTC (Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission) Convention Area’ is the geographical area defined in the Convention for the Strengthening of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission established by the 1949 Convention between the United States of America and the Republic of Costa Rica (17); |
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(m)

‘IATTC (Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission) Convention Area’ is the geographical area defined in the Convention for the Strengthening of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission established by the 1949 Convention between the United States of America and the Republic of Costa Rica (17);

17

| (n) | ‘ICCAT (International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas) Convention Area’ is the geographical area defined in the International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (18); |
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(n)

‘ICCAT (International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas) Convention Area’ is the geographical area defined in the International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (18);

18

| (o) | ‘IOTC (Indian Ocean Tuna Commission) Area of Competence’ is the geographical area defined in the Agreement for the establishment of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (19); |
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(o)

‘IOTC (Indian Ocean Tuna Commission) Area of Competence’ is the geographical area defined in the Agreement for the establishment of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (19);

19

| (p) | NAFO (Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation) areas are the geographical areas specified in Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 217/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council (20); |
| --- | --- |

(p)

NAFO (Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation) areas are the geographical areas specified in Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 217/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council (20);

20

| (q) | ‘SEAFO (South East Atlantic Fisheries Organisation) Convention Area’ is the geographical area defined in the Convention on the Conservation and Management of Fishery Resources in the South-East Atlantic Ocean (21); |
| --- | --- |

(q)

‘SEAFO (South East Atlantic Fisheries Organisation) Convention Area’ is the geographical area defined in the Convention on the Conservation and Management of Fishery Resources in the South-East Atlantic Ocean (21);

21

| (r) | ‘SIOFA (Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement) Agreement Area’ is the geographic area defined in the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (22); |
| --- | --- |

(r)

‘SIOFA (Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement) Agreement Area’ is the geographic area defined in the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (22);

22

| (s) | ‘SPRFMO (South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation) Convention Area’ is the geographical area defined in the Convention on the Conservation and Management of High Seas Fishery Resources in the South Pacific Ocean (23); |
| --- | --- |

(s)

‘SPRFMO (South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation) Convention Area’ is the geographical area defined in the Convention on the Conservation and Management of High Seas Fishery Resources in the South Pacific Ocean (23);

23

| (t) | ‘WCPFC (Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission) Convention Area’ is the geographical area defined in the Convention on the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (24); |
| --- | --- |

(t)

‘WCPFC (Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission) Convention Area’ is the geographical area defined in the Convention on the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (24);

24

| (u) | ‘high seas of the Bering Sea’ is the geographical area of the high seas of the Bering Sea beyond 200 nautical miles from the baselines from which the breadth of the territorial seas of the coastal States of the Bering Sea is measured; |
| --- | --- |

(u)

‘high seas of the Bering Sea’ is the geographical area of the high seas of the Bering Sea beyond 200 nautical miles from the baselines from which the breadth of the territorial seas of the coastal States of the Bering Sea is measured;

| (v) | ‘overlap area between IATTC and WCPFC’ is the geographical area defined by the following limits:






  — | longitude 150o W, |
| --- | --- | --- |

(v)

‘overlap area between IATTC and WCPFC’ is the geographical area defined by the following limits:

—

longitude 150o W,

o

| — | longitude 130o W, |
| --- | --- |

—

longitude 130o W,

o

| — | latitude 4o S, |
| --- | --- |

—

latitude 4o S,

o

| — | latitude 50o S. |
| --- | --- |

—

latitude 50o S.

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TITLE II

FISHING OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNION FISHING VESSELS

CHAPTER I

General provisions

Article 5

TACs and allocations

1.   The TACs for Union fishing vessels in Union waters or in certain non-Union waters and the allocation of such TACs among Member States, and the conditions functionally linked thereto, where appropriate, are set out in Annex I.

2.   Union fishing vessels may be authorised to fish, within the TACs set out in Annex I to this Regulation, in waters falling within the fisheries jurisdiction of the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Norway, and the fishing zone around Jan Mayen, subject to the conditions set out in Article 22 of, and Part A of Annex V to, this Regulation and in Regulation (EU) 2017/2403 of the European Parliament and of the Council (25) and its implementing provisions.

3.   Union fishing vessels may be authorised to fish, within the TACs set out in Annex I to this Regulation, in waters falling within the fisheries jurisdiction of the United Kingdom, subject to the conditions set out in Article 22 of this Regulation and Regulation (EU) 2017/2403 and its implementing provisions.

Article 6

TACs to be determined by Member States

1.   The TACs for certain fish stocks shall be determined by the Member State concerned. Those stocks are identified in Annex I.

2.   The TACs to be determined by a Member State shall:

| (a) | be consistent with the principles and rules of the CFP, in particular the principle of sustainable exploitation of the stock; and |
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(a)

be consistent with the principles and rules of the CFP, in particular the principle of sustainable exploitation of the stock; and

| (b) | result:






  (i) | if an analytical assessment is available, in the exploitation of the stock in line with MSY, with as high a probability as possible, or |
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(b)

result:

(i)

if an analytical assessment is available, in the exploitation of the stock in line with MSY, with as high a probability as possible, or

| (ii) | if an analytical assessment is unavailable or incomplete, in the exploitation of the stock consistent with the precautionary approach to fisheries management. |
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(ii)

if an analytical assessment is unavailable or incomplete, in the exploitation of the stock consistent with the precautionary approach to fisheries management.

3.   By 15 March 2021, each Member State concerned shall submit the following information to the Commission:

| (a) | the TACs adopted; |
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(a)

the TACs adopted;

| (b) | the data collected and assessed by the Member State concerned on which the TACs adopted are based; |
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(b)

the data collected and assessed by the Member State concerned on which the TACs adopted are based;

| (c) | details on how the TACs adopted comply with paragraph 2. |
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(c)

details on how the TACs adopted comply with paragraph 2.

Article 7

Application of provisional TACs

1.   Where a reference is made to this paragraph in a fishing opportunities table in Annex IA or Annex IB, the fishing opportunities in that table are provisional and shall apply from 1 January to 31 March 2021. Those provisional fishing opportunities shall be without prejudice to the fixing of definitive fishing opportunities for 2021 in accordance with the outcomes of international negotiations or consultations, the scientific advice, the applicable provisions of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and relevant multiannual plans.

2.   Union vessels may fish for stocks in accordance with the provisional fishing opportunities referred to in paragraph 1 in Union and international waters and in waters of third countries that have granted access to their waters for Union vessels.

Article 8

Conditions for landing catches and by-catches

1.   Catches that are not subject to the landing obligation under Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 shall be retained on board or landed only if they:

| (a) | have been taken by vessels flying the flag of a Member State having a quota and that quota has not been exhausted; or |
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(a)

have been taken by vessels flying the flag of a Member State having a quota and that quota has not been exhausted; or

| (b) | consist of a share in a Union quota which has not been allocated by quota among Member States, and that Union quota has not been exhausted. |
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(b)

consist of a share in a Union quota which has not been allocated by quota among Member States, and that Union quota has not been exhausted.

2.   The stocks of non-target species within safe biological limits referred to in Article 15(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 are identified in Annex I to this Regulation for the purposes of the derogation from the obligation to count catches against the relevant quotas provided for in that Article.

Article 9

Quota-exchange mechanism for TACs for unavoidable by-catches with regard to the landing obligation

1.   In order to take into account the introduction of the landing obligation and to make quotas for certain by-catches available to Member States without a quota, the quota-exchange mechanism set out in paragraphs 2 to 5 shall apply to the TACs identified in Annex IA.

2.   6 % of each quota from the provisional TACs for cod in the Celtic Sea, cod in the West of Scotland, whiting in the Irish Sea and plaice in ICES divisions 7h, 7j and 7k, and 3 % of each quota from the provisional TAC for West of Scotland whiting, allocated to each Member State, shall be made available for a pool for quota exchanges, which shall open as of 1 January 2021. Member States without quota shall have exclusive access to the quota pool until 31 March 2021.

3.   The quantities drawn from the pool may not be exchanged or transferred to the following year. Any unused quantities shall be returned, after 31 March 2021, to those Member States that have initially contributed to the pool for quota exchanges.

4.   The quotas provided in return shall be preferably taken from a list of TACs identified by each Member State contributing to the pool as listed in the Appendix to Annex IA.

5.   The quotas referred to in paragraph 4 shall be of equivalent commercial value by using a market exchange rate or other mutually acceptable exchange rates. In absence of alternatives, the equivalent economic value in accordance to the average Union prices of the previous year, as provided by the European Market Observatory for Fisheries and Aquaculture Products, shall be used.

6.   In cases where the quota-exchange mechanism set out in paragraphs 2–5 of this Article does not allow Member States to cover their unavoidable by-catches to a similar extent, Member States shall endeavour to agree on quota exchanges pursuant to Article 16(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, ensuring that quotas exchanged are of equivalent commercial value.

Article 10

Fishing effort limits in ICES division 7e

1.   For the periods referred to in point (b) of Article 1(2), the technical aspects of the rights and obligations related to Annex II for the management of the sole stock in ICES division 7e are set out in Annex II.

2.   The Commission may, by means of implementing acts, allocate a requesting Member State a number of days at sea additional to those referred to in point 5 of Annex II, on which a vessel may be authorised by its flag Member State to be present within ICES division 7e when carrying on board any regulated gear, on the basis of such a request by that Member State, in accordance with point 7.4 of that Annex. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 58(2).

3.   The Commission may, by means of implementing acts, allocate a requesting Member State a maximum of three days between 1 February 2021 and 31 January 2022 additional to those referred to in point 5 of Annex II, on which a vessel may be present within ICES division 7e on the basis of an enhanced programme of scientific observer coverage as referred to in point 8.1 of that Annex. Such an allocation shall be done on the basis of the description submitted by that Member State in accordance with point 8.3 of Annex II and following consultation with the STECF. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 58(2).

Article 11

Measures on European seabass fisheries

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

2.   By way of derogation from paragraph 1, in January 2021, Union fishing vessels in ICES divisions 4b, 4c, 7d, 7e, 7f and 7h may fish for European seabass, and retain, tranship, relocate or land European seabass caught in that area with the following gear and within the following limits:

| (a) | using demersal trawls (26), for unavoidable by-catches not exceeding 520 kilogrammes per two months and 5 % of the weight of the total catches of marine organisms on board caught by that vessel per fishing trip; |
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(a)

using demersal trawls (26), for unavoidable by-catches not exceeding 520 kilogrammes per two months and 5 % of the weight of the total catches of marine organisms on board caught by that vessel per fishing trip;

| (b) | using seines (27), for unavoidable by-catches not exceeding 520 kilogrammes per two months and 5 % of the weight of the total catches of marine organisms on board caught by that vessel per fishing trip; |
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(b)

using seines (27), for unavoidable by-catches not exceeding 520 kilogrammes per two months and 5 % of the weight of the total catches of marine organisms on board caught by that vessel per fishing trip;

| (c) | using hooks and lines (28), not exceeding 1,43 tonnes per vessel; |
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(c)

using hooks and lines (28), not exceeding 1,43 tonnes per vessel;

| (d) | using fixed gillnets (29), for unavoidable by-catches not exceeding 0,35 tonnes per vessel. |
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(d)

using fixed gillnets (29), for unavoidable by-catches not exceeding 0,35 tonnes per vessel.

The derogations set out in the first subparagraph shall apply to Union fishing vessels that have recorded catches of European seabass over the period from 1 July 2015 to 30 September 2016: in point (c) with recorded catches using hooks and lines, and in point (d) with recorded catches using fixed gillnets. In the case of a replacement of a Union fishing vessel, Member States may allow the derogation to apply to another fishing vessel provided that the number of Union fishing vessels subject to the derogation and their overall fishing capacity do not increase.

3.   The catch limits set out in paragraph 2 shall not be transferable between vessels and, where a monthly limit applies, from one month to another. For Union fishing vessels using more than one gear in a single calendar month, the lowest catch limit set out in paragraph 2 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.

4.   France and Spain shall ensure that fishing mortality of European seabass stock in ICES divisions 8a and 8b from their commercial and recreational fisheries do not exceed the FMSY point value resulting in 3 108 tonnes of total catches, as required by Article 4(3) of Regulation (EU) 2019/472.

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

| (a) | from 1 January to 28 February, only catch-and-release fishing with a rod or a handline for European seabass shall be allowed. During that period, it shall be prohibited to retain, relocate, tranship or land European seabass caught in that area; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

from 1 January to 28 February, only catch-and-release fishing with a rod or a handline for European seabass shall be allowed. During that period, it shall be prohibited to retain, relocate, tranship or land European seabass caught in that area;

| (b) | from 1 to 31 March not more than two specimens of European seabass may be caught and retained per fisherman per day; the minimum size of European seabass retained shall be 42 cm. |
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(b)

from 1 to 31 March not more than two specimens of European seabass may be caught and retained per fisherman per day; the minimum size of European seabass retained shall be 42 cm.

Point (b) of the first subparagraph shall not apply to fixed nets, which shall not be used to catch or retain European seabass during the period referred to in that point.

6.   In recreational fisheries, including from shore, in ICES divisions 8a and 8b, a maximum of two specimens of European seabass may be caught and retained per fisherman per day. This paragraph shall not apply to fixed nets, which shall not be used to catch or retain European seabass.

7.   Paragraphs 5 and 6 shall be without prejudice to more stringent national measures on recreational fisheries.

Article 12

Measures on European eel fisheries in Union waters of the ICES area

Any targeted, incidental and recreational fishery of European eel shall be prohibited in Union waters of the ICES area and brackish waters such as estuaries, coastal lagoons and transitional waters for a consecutive three-month period to be determined by each Member State concerned between 1 August 2021 and 28 February 2022. Member States shall communicate the determined period to the Commission no later than 1 June 2021.

Article 13

Special provisions on allocations of fishing opportunities

1.   The allocation of fishing opportunities among Member States as set out in this Regulation shall be without prejudice to:

| (a) | exchanges made pursuant to Article 16(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013; |
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(a)

exchanges made pursuant to Article 16(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013;

| (b) | deductions and reallocations made pursuant to Article 37 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009; |
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(b)

deductions and reallocations made pursuant to Article 37 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009;

| (c) | reallocations made pursuant to Articles 12 and 47 of Council Regulation (EU) 2017/2403; |
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(c)

reallocations made pursuant to Articles 12 and 47 of Council Regulation (EU) 2017/2403;

| (d) | additional landings allowed under Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 and Article 15(9) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013; |
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(d)

additional landings allowed under Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 and Article 15(9) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013;

| (e) | quantities withheld in accordance with Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 and Article 15(9) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013; |
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(e)

quantities withheld in accordance with Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 and Article 15(9) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013;

| (f) | deductions made pursuant to Articles 105, 106 and 107 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009; |
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(f)

deductions made pursuant to Articles 105, 106 and 107 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009;

| (g) | quota transfers and exchanges pursuant to Article 23 of this Regulation. |
| --- | --- |

(g)

quota transfers and exchanges pursuant to Article 23 of this Regulation.

2.   Stocks which are subject to precautionary or analytical TACs are identified in Annex I to this Regulation for the purposes of the year-to-year management of TACs and quotas provided for in Regulation (EC) No 847/96.

3.   Except where otherwise specified in Annex I to this Regulation, Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall apply to stocks subject to a precautionary TAC, and Article 3(2) and (3) and Article 4 of that Regulation shall apply to stocks subject to an analytical TAC.

4.   Articles 3 and 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply where a Member State uses the year-to-year flexibility provided for in Article 15(9) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.

Article 14

Closed fishing seasons for sandeels

Commercial fishing for sandeels 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 ICES subarea 4 from 1 January to 31 March 2021.

Article 15

Technical measures for cod and whiting in the Celtic Sea

1.   The following measures shall apply to Union vessels fishing with bottom trawls and seines in ICES divisions 7f and 7g, the part of ICES division 7h north of latitude 49° 30' North and the part of ICES division 7j north of latitude 49° 30' North and east of longitude 11° West:

| (a) | Union vessels fishing with bottom trawls or seines shall use gear with one of the following mesh sizes:






  (i) | 110 mm cod-end with 120 mm square-mesh panel; |
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(a)

Union vessels fishing with bottom trawls or seines shall use gear with one of the following mesh sizes:

(i)

110 mm cod-end with 120 mm square-mesh panel;

| (ii) | 100 mm T90 cod-end; |
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(ii)

100 mm T90 cod-end;

| (iii) | 120 mm cod-end; |
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(iii)

120 mm cod-end;

| (iv) | 100 mm cod-end with 160 mm square-mesh panel; |
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(iv)

100 mm cod-end with 160 mm square-mesh panel;

| (b) | in addition to measures referred to in point (a), Union vessels fishing with bottom trawls whose catches, measured before any discards, consist of at least 20 % of haddock shall use:






  (i) | a fishing gear that is constructed with a minimum of one metre spacing between the fishing line and ground gear; or |
| --- | --- | --- |

(b)

in addition to measures referred to in point (a), Union vessels fishing with bottom trawls whose catches, measured before any discards, consist of at least 20 % of haddock shall use:

(i)

a fishing gear that is constructed with a minimum of one metre spacing between the fishing line and ground gear; or

| (ii) | any means proven to be at least equally selective for avoidance of cod, according to the assessment by ICES or the STECF, and approved by the Commission. |
| --- | --- |

(ii)

any means proven to be at least equally selective for avoidance of cod, according to the assessment by ICES or the STECF, and approved by the Commission.

2.   Member States may exempt from the application of point (b) of paragraph 1 vessels fishing with bottom trawls whose catches, measured before any discards, consist of less than 1,5 % of cod, provided that those vessels are subject to a progressive increase of observer coverage at sea up to at least 20 % of all their fishing trips as of 1 July 2021.

3.   Union vessels fishing with bottom trawls and seines in ICES divisions 7f to 7k and in the area west of 5° W longitude in ICES division 7e shall be prohibited from fishing unless they use a minimum cod-end mesh size of at least 100 mm. Nevertheless, that minimum cod-end mesh size requirement shall not apply to vessels whose by-catches of cod do not exceed 1,5 %, according to the assessment by the STECF, when fishing outside the areas referred to in paragraph 1.

4.   Measures referred to in paragraph 3 shall apply to Union vessels fishing with bottom trawls and seines in ICES divisions 7b and 7c from 1 June 2021. Union vessels fishing in those areas may also use other fishing gear which, according to the assessment by the STECF, results in the same or better selectivity characteristics in mixed demersal fisheries as that of a minimum cod-end mesh size of at least 100 mm, and which has been approved by the Commission.

5.   By way of derogation from paragraph 1, in ICES divisions 7f and 7g, the part of ICES division 7h north of latitude 49° 30' North and the part of ICES division 7j north of latitude 49° 30' North and east of longitude 11° West:

| (a) | vessels operating with bottom trawls or seines with catches comprising more than 30 % of Norway lobster shall use one of the following gear options:






  (i) | 300 mm squared mesh panel; however, vessels below 12 metres in length overall may use a 200 mm square mesh panel; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(a)

vessels operating with bottom trawls or seines with catches comprising more than 30 % of Norway lobster shall use one of the following gear options:

(i)

300 mm squared mesh panel; however, vessels below 12 metres in length overall may use a 200 mm square mesh panel;

| (ii) | Seltra panel; |
| --- | --- |

(ii)

Seltra panel;

| (iii) | sorting grid with a 35 mm bar spacing as referred to in Annex VI Part B of Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 or a similar Netgrid selectivity device; |
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(iii)

sorting grid with a 35 mm bar spacing as referred to in Annex VI Part B of Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 or a similar Netgrid selectivity device;

| (iv) | 100 mm cod-end with a 100 mm square mesh panel; |
| --- | --- |

(iv)

100 mm cod-end with a 100 mm square mesh panel;

| (v) | dual cod-end with the uppermost cod-end constructed with T90 mesh of at least 90 mm and fitted with a separation panel with a maximum mesh size of 300 mm; |
| --- | --- |

(v)

dual cod-end with the uppermost cod-end constructed with T90 mesh of at least 90 mm and fitted with a separation panel with a maximum mesh size of 300 mm;

| (b) | vessels operating with bottom trawls or seines with catches comprising more than 55 % of whiting or 55 % of anglerfish, hake or megrim combined, shall use one of the following gear options:






  (i) | 100 mm cod-end with a 100 mm squared mesh panel; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(b)

vessels operating with bottom trawls or seines with catches comprising more than 55 % of whiting or 55 % of anglerfish, hake or megrim combined, shall use one of the following gear options:

(i)

100 mm cod-end with a 100 mm squared mesh panel;

| (ii) | 100 mm T90 cod-end and extension. |
| --- | --- |

(ii)

100 mm T90 cod-end and extension.

6.   In accordance with Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and Article 27(2) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1241, the catch percentages shall be calculated as the proportion by live weight of all marine biological resources landed after each fishing trip.

Article 16

Technical measures in the Irish Sea

The following measures shall apply to Union fishing vessels operating with bottom trawls or seines in ICES division 7a (Irish Sea):

| (a) | vessels operating with bottom trawls or seines with a cod-end mesh size equal to or larger than 70 mm and smaller than 100 mm and with catches comprising more than 30 % of Norway lobster shall use one of the following gear options:






  (i) | 300 mm square mesh panel; however, vessels below 12 metres in length overall may use a 200 mm squared mesh panel; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(a)

vessels operating with bottom trawls or seines with a cod-end mesh size equal to or larger than 70 mm and smaller than 100 mm and with catches comprising more than 30 % of Norway lobster shall use one of the following gear options:

(i)

300 mm square mesh panel; however, vessels below 12 metres in length overall may use a 200 mm squared mesh panel;

| (ii) | Seltra panel; |
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(ii)

Seltra panel;

| (iii) | sorting grid with 35 mm bar spacing; |
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(iii)

sorting grid with 35 mm bar spacing;

| (iv) | Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) netgrid; |
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(iv)

Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) netgrid;

| (v) | flip-flap trawl; |
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(v)

flip-flap trawl;

| (b) | vessels equal to or greater than 12 metres in length overall operating with bottom trawls or seines with catches comprising more than 10 % of haddock, cod and skates and rays combined, shall use 120 mm cod-end; |
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(b)

vessels equal to or greater than 12 metres in length overall operating with bottom trawls or seines with catches comprising more than 10 % of haddock, cod and skates and rays combined, shall use 120 mm cod-end;

| (c) | vessels equal to or greater than 12 metres in length overall operating with bottom trawls or seines with catches comprising less than 10 % of haddock, cod and skates and rays combined shall apply a cod-end mesh size of 100 mm with a 100 mm square mesh panel. |
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(c)

vessels equal to or greater than 12 metres in length overall operating with bottom trawls or seines with catches comprising less than 10 % of haddock, cod and skates and rays combined shall apply a cod-end mesh size of 100 mm with a 100 mm square mesh panel.

Point (c) of the first paragraph shall not apply to vessels with catches comprising more than 30 % of Norway lobster or more than 85 % of queen scallops (Aequipecten opercularis).

Aequipecten opercularis)

Article 17

Technical measures in the West of Scotland

The following measures shall apply to Union fishing vessels operating with bottom trawls or seines in ICES divisions 6a and 5b, within Union waters, east of 12°W (West of Scotland) in Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus) fisheries:

Nephrops norvegicus

| (a) | vessels shall use a square mesh panel (positioning retained) of at least 300 mm for vessels deploying a cod-end mesh size less than 100 mm; however, for vessels below 12 m in length overall or with engine power of 200 kW or less, the panel overall length may be 2 m and the panel 200 mm; |
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(a)

vessels shall use a square mesh panel (positioning retained) of at least 300 mm for vessels deploying a cod-end mesh size less than 100 mm; however, for vessels below 12 m in length overall or with engine power of 200 kW or less, the panel overall length may be 2 m and the panel 200 mm;

| (b) | vessels with catches comprising more than 30 % of Norway lobster shall use a square mesh panel (positioning retained) of at least 160 mm for vessels deploying a cod-end mesh size of 100-119 mm. |
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(b)

vessels with catches comprising more than 30 % of Norway lobster shall use a square mesh panel (positioning retained) of at least 160 mm for vessels deploying a cod-end mesh size of 100-119 mm.

Article 18

Remedial measures for cod in the North Sea

1.   The closed areas to fishing, except with pelagic gear (purse seines and trawls), and the periods during which the closures apply are set out in Annex IV.

2.   Vessels fishing with bottom trawls and seines with minimum mesh size of at least 70 mm in ICES divisions 4a and 4b or at least 90 mm in ICES division 3a, and longlines (30) shall be prohibited from fishing in Union waters of ICES division 4a, north of latitude 58° 30′ 00′′ N and south of latitude 61° 30′ 00′′ N and in Union waters of ICES divisions 3a.20 (Skagerrak), 4a and 4b, north of latitude 57° 00′ 00′′ N and east of longitude 5° 00′ 00′′ E.

3.   By way of derogation from paragraph 2, fishing vessels referred to in that paragraph may fish in the areas referred to in that paragraph provided that they fulfil at least one of the following criteria:

| (a) | the percentage of cod catches does not exceed 5 % of the total catches per fishing trip; vessels with cod catches that have not exceeded 5 % of their total catches in the period 2017–2019 are presumed to comply with this criterion provided that they continue to use the same gear which they used in that period; this presumption may be rebutted; |
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(a)

the percentage of cod catches does not exceed 5 % of the total catches per fishing trip; vessels with cod catches that have not exceeded 5 % of their total catches in the period 2017–2019 are presumed to comply with this criterion provided that they continue to use the same gear which they used in that period; this presumption may be rebutted;

| (b) | a regulated and highly selective bottom trawl or seine is used, resulting, according to a scientific study, in at least a 30 % reduction in cod catches compared to vessels fishing with the baseline mesh size for towed gears as specified in point 1.1 of Part B of Annex V of Regulation (EU) 2019/1241; such studies may be evaluated by the STECF; in the case of a negative evaluation by the STECF, those gears shall no longer be considered to be valid for use in the areas referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article; |
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(b)

a regulated and highly selective bottom trawl or seine is used, resulting, according to a scientific study, in at least a 30 % reduction in cod catches compared to vessels fishing with the baseline mesh size for towed gears as specified in point 1.1 of Part B of Annex V of Regulation (EU) 2019/1241; such studies may be evaluated by the STECF; in the case of a negative evaluation by the STECF, those gears shall no longer be considered to be valid for use in the areas referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article;

| (c) | for vessels operating with bottom trawls and seines with mesh sizes equal to or larger than 100 mm (TR1), the following highly selective gears are used:






  (i) | belly trawls with a minimum belly mesh size of 600 mm; |
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(c)

for vessels operating with bottom trawls and seines with mesh sizes equal to or larger than 100 mm (TR1), the following highly selective gears are used:

(i)

belly trawls with a minimum belly mesh size of 600 mm;

| (ii) | raised fishing line (0,6 m); |
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(ii)

raised fishing line (0,6 m);

| (iii) | horizontal separating panel with large mesh escape panel; |
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(iii)

horizontal separating panel with large mesh escape panel;

| (d) | for vessels operating with bottom trawls and seines with mesh sizes equal to or larger than 70 mm in ICES division 4a and 90 mm in ICES division 3a and less than 100 mm (TR2), the following highly selective gears are used:






  (i) | horizontal sorting grid with maximum 50 mm bar spacing separating flatfish and roundfish, with an unblocked fish outlet for roundfish; |
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(d)

for vessels operating with bottom trawls and seines with mesh sizes equal to or larger than 70 mm in ICES division 4a and 90 mm in ICES division 3a and less than 100 mm (TR2), the following highly selective gears are used:

(i)

horizontal sorting grid with maximum 50 mm bar spacing separating flatfish and roundfish, with an unblocked fish outlet for roundfish;

| (ii) | Seltra panel with 300 mm square-mesh size; |
| --- | --- |

(ii)

Seltra panel with 300 mm square-mesh size;

| (iii) | sorting grid with maximum 35 mm bar spacing, with an unblocked fish outlet; |
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(iii)

sorting grid with maximum 35 mm bar spacing, with an unblocked fish outlet;

| (e) | vessels are subject to a national cod avoidance plan to sustain cod catches in line with the fishing mortality corresponding to the fishing opportunities fixed, based on scientific advice levels, through spatial or technical measures, or a combination thereof; such plans should be assessed no later than two months following their implementation, by the STECF in the case of Member States, and by their relevant national scientific body in the case of third countries, and, where deemed necessary, further revised if such assessments consider that the objective of the national cod avoidance plan will not be met. |
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(e)

vessels are subject to a national cod avoidance plan to sustain cod catches in line with the fishing mortality corresponding to the fishing opportunities fixed, based on scientific advice levels, through spatial or technical measures, or a combination thereof; such plans should be assessed no later than two months following their implementation, by the STECF in the case of Member States, and by their relevant national scientific body in the case of third countries, and, where deemed necessary, further revised if such assessments consider that the objective of the national cod avoidance plan will not be met.

4.   Member States shall enhance monitoring, control and surveillance of vessels referred to in paragraph 2 to control compliance with the conditions set out in points (a) to (e) of paragraph 3.

5.   The measures provided for in this Article shall not apply to fishing operations conducted for the exclusive purpose of scientific investigations, provided that those investigations are carried out in full compliance with the conditions set out in Article 25 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1241.

Article 19

Remedial measures for cod in Kattegat

1.   Union vessels fishing in the Kattegat with bottom trawls (gear codes: OTB, OTT, OT, TBN, TBS, TB, TX and PTB) with minimum mesh size of 70 mm shall use one of the following selective gears:

| (a) | a sorting grid with maximum 35 mm bar spacing, with an unblocked fish outlet; |
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(a)

a sorting grid with maximum 35 mm bar spacing, with an unblocked fish outlet;

| (b) | a sorting grid with maximum 50 mm bar spacing separating flatfish and roundfish, with an unblocked fish outlet for roundfish; |
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(b)

a sorting grid with maximum 50 mm bar spacing separating flatfish and roundfish, with an unblocked fish outlet for roundfish;

| (c) | Seltra panel with 300 mm square-mesh size; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

Seltra panel with 300 mm square-mesh size;

| (d) | a regulated highly selective gear, the technical attributes of which result, according to the scientific study assessed by the STECF, in catches of less than 1,5 % of cod, if it is the only gear that the vessel carries on board. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

a regulated highly selective gear, the technical attributes of which result, according to the scientific study assessed by the STECF, in catches of less than 1,5 % of cod, if it is the only gear that the vessel carries on board.

2.   Those Union vessels participating in a project of a Member State concerned and having functioning equipment for fully documented fisheries may use a gear in accordance with Part B of Annex V of Regulation (EU) 2019/1241. Member States concerned shall communicate the list of those vessels to the Commission.

3.   The measures provided for in this Article shall not apply to fishing operations conducted for the exclusive purpose of scientific investigations, provided that those investigations are carried out in full compliance with the conditions set out in Article 25 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1241.

Article 20

Prohibited species

1.   It shall be prohibited for Union fishing vessels to fish for, to retain on board, to tranship or to land the following species:

| (a) | starry ray (Raja radiata) in Union waters of ICES divisions 2a, 3a and 7d and ICES subarea 4; |
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(a)

starry ray (Raja radiata) in Union waters of ICES divisions 2a, 3a and 7d and ICES subarea 4;

| (b) | splendid alfonsino (Beryx splendens) in NAFO subarea 6; |
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(b)

splendid alfonsino (Beryx splendens) in NAFO subarea 6;

| (c) | leafscale gulper shark (Centrophorus squamosus) in Union waters of ICES division 2a and ICES subarea 4 and in Union and international waters of ICES subareas 1 and 14; |
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(c)

leafscale gulper shark (Centrophorus squamosus) in Union waters of ICES division 2a and ICES subarea 4 and in Union and international waters of ICES subareas 1 and 14;

| (d) | Portuguese dogfish (Centroscymnus coelolepis) in Union waters of ICES division 2a and ICES subarea 4 and in Union and international waters of ICES subareas 1 and 14; |
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(d)

Portuguese dogfish (Centroscymnus coelolepis) in Union waters of ICES division 2a and ICES subarea 4 and in Union and international waters of ICES subareas 1 and 14;

| (e) | kitefin shark (Dalatias licha) in Union waters of ICES division 2a and ICES subarea 4 and in Union and international waters of ICES subareas 1 and 14; |
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(e)

kitefin shark (Dalatias licha) in Union waters of ICES division 2a and ICES subarea 4 and in Union and international waters of ICES subareas 1 and 14;

| (f) | birdbeak dogfish (Deania calcea) in Union waters of ICES division 2a and ICES subarea 4 and in Union and international waters of ICES subareas 1 and 14; |
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(f)

birdbeak dogfish (Deania calcea) in Union waters of ICES division 2a and ICES subarea 4 and in Union and international waters of ICES subareas 1 and 14;

| (g) | common skate (Dipturus batis) complex (Dipturus cf. flossada and Dipturus cf. intermedia) in Union waters of ICES division 2a and ICES subareas 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10; |
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(g)

common skate (Dipturus batis) complex (Dipturus cf. flossada and Dipturus cf. intermedia) in Union waters of ICES division 2a and ICES subareas 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10;

| (h) | great lanternshark (Etmopterus princeps) in Union waters of ICES division 2a and ICES subarea 4 and in Union and international waters of ICES subareas 1 and 14; |
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(h)

great lanternshark (Etmopterus princeps) in Union waters of ICES division 2a and ICES subarea 4 and in Union and international waters of ICES subareas 1 and 14;

| (i) | tope shark (Galeorhinus galeus) when taken with longlines in Union waters of ICES division 2a and ICES subarea 4 and in Union and international waters of ICES subareas 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12 and 14; |
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(i)

tope shark (Galeorhinus galeus) when taken with longlines in Union waters of ICES division 2a and ICES subarea 4 and in Union and international waters of ICES subareas 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12 and 14;

| (j) | porbeagle (Lamna nasus) in all waters; |
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(j)

porbeagle (Lamna nasus) in all waters;

| (k) | thornback ray (Raja clavata) in Union waters of ICES division 3a; |
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(k)

thornback ray (Raja clavata) in Union waters of ICES division 3a;

| (l) | undulate ray (Raja undulata) in Union waters of ICES subareas 6 and 10; |
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(l)

undulate ray (Raja undulata) in Union waters of ICES subareas 6 and 10;

| (m) | whale shark (Rhincodon typus) in all waters; |
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(m)

whale shark (Rhincodon typus) in all waters;

| (n) | common guitarfish (Rhinobatos rhinobatos) in the Mediterranean; |
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(n)

common guitarfish (Rhinobatos rhinobatos) in the Mediterranean;

| (o) | picked dogfish (Squalus acanthias) in Union waters of ICES subareas 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10, with the exception of avoidance programmes as set out in Annex IA. |
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(o)

picked dogfish (Squalus acanthias) in Union waters of ICES subareas 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10, with the exception of avoidance programmes as set out in Annex IA.

2.   When accidentally caught, species referred to in paragraph 1 shall not be harmed. Specimens shall be promptly released.

Article 21

Data transmission

When, pursuant to Articles 33 and 34 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, Member States submit to the Commission data relating to landings of quantities of stocks caught and fishing effort, they shall use the stock codes set out in Annex I to this Regulation.

CHAPTER II

Fishing authorisations in third
  -
  country waters

Article 22

Fishing authorisations

1.   The maximum number of fishing authorisations for Union fishing vessels in third-country waters, where applicable, is set out in Part A of Annex V.

2.   Where one Member State transfers quota to another Member State (‘swap’) in the fishing areas set out in Part A of Annex V to this Regulation in accordance with Article 16(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, the transfer shall include an appropriate transfer of fishing authorisations and shall be notified to the Commission. However, the total number of fishing authorisations for each fishing area, as set out in Part A of Annex V to this Regulation, shall not be exceeded.

CHAPTER III

Fishing opportunities in waters of regional fisheries management organisations

Section 1

General provisions

Article 23

Quota transfers and exchanges

1.   Where, under the rules of a regional fisheries management organisation (RFMO), quota transfers or exchanges between the Contracting Parties to the RFMO are permitted, a Member State (‘the Member State concerned’) may discuss with a Contracting Party to the RFMO and, as appropriate, establish a possible outline of an intended quota transfer or exchange.

2.   Upon notification to the Commission by the Member State concerned, the Commission may endorse the outline of the intended quota transfer or exchange that the Member State has discussed with the relevant Contracting Party to the RFMO. Thereupon, the Commission shall express, without undue delay, the consent to be bound by such quota transfer or exchange with the relevant Contracting Party to the RFMO. The Commission shall notify the secretariat of the RFMO of the agreed quota transfer or exchange in accordance with the rules of that organisation.

3.   The Commission shall inform the Member States of the agreed quota transfer or exchange.

4.   The fishing opportunities received from or transferred to the relevant Contracting Party to the RFMO under the quota transfer or exchange shall be deemed to be quotas allocated to, or deducted from, the allocation of the Member State concerned, as of the moment that the quota transfer or exchange takes effect in accordance with the terms of the agreement reached with the relevant Contracting Party to the RFMO or in accordance with the rules of the relevant RFMO, as appropriate. Such allocation shall not change the existing distribution key for the purpose of allocating fishing opportunities among Member States in accordance with the principle of relative stability of fishing activities.

5.   This Article shall apply until 31 January 2022 for quota transfers from a RFMO Contracting Party to the Union and their subsequent allocation to Member States.

Section 2

NEAFC Convention Area

Article 24

Closures for redfish in the Irminger

All fishing activities shall be prohibited in the area bounded by following coordinates measured according to the WGS84 system:

| Latitude | Longitude |
| --- | --- |
| 63°00' | -30°00' |
| 61°30' | -27°35' |
| 60°45' | -28°45' |
| 62°00' | -31°35' |
| 63°00' | -30°00' |

Latitude

Longitude

63°00'

-30°00'

61°30'

-27°35'

60°45'

-28°45'

62°00'

-31°35'

63°00'

-30°00'

Section 3

ICCAT Convention Area

Article 25

Fishing, farming and fattening capacity limitations

1.   The number of Union bait boats and trolling boats authorised to fish actively for bluefin tuna between 8 kg/75 cm and 30 kg/115 cm in the eastern Atlantic shall be limited as set out in point 1 of Annex VI.

2.   The number of Union coastal artisanal fishing vessels authorised to fish actively for bluefin tuna between 8 kg/75 cm and 30 kg/115 cm in the Mediterranean shall be limited as set out in point 2 of Annex VI.

3.   The number of Union fishing vessels fishing for bluefin tuna in the Adriatic Sea for farming purposes authorised to fish actively for bluefin tuna between 8 kg/75 cm and 30 kg/115 cm shall be limited as set out in point 3 of Annex VI.

4.   The number of fishing vessels authorised to fish for, retain on board, tranship, transport, or land bluefin tuna in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean shall be limited as set out in point 4 of Annex VI.

5.   The number of traps engaged in bluefin tuna fishery in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean shall be limited as set out in point 5 of Annex VI.

6.   The bluefin tuna total farming and fattening capacity, and the maximum input of wild caught bluefin tuna allocated to the farms in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean shall be limited as set out in point 6 of Annex VI.

7.   The maximum number of Union fishing vessels authorised to fish for northern albacore as a target species in accordance with Article 12 of Council Regulation (EC) No 520/2007 (31) shall be limited as set out in point 7 of Annex VI to this Regulation.

8.   The maximum number of Union fishing vessels of at least 20 metres length that fish for bigeye tuna in the ICCAT Convention Area shall be limited as set out in point 8 of Annex VI.

Article 26

Recreational fisheries

Where appropriate, Member States shall allocate a specific share for recreational fisheries from their allocated quotas as set out in Annex ID.

Article 27

Sharks

1.   Retaining on board, transhipping or landing any part or whole carcass of bigeye thresher sharks (Alopias superciliosus) caught in any fishery shall be prohibited.

2.   It shall be prohibited to undertake a directed fishery for species of thresher sharks of the Alopias genus.

3.   Retaining on board, transhipping or landing any part or whole carcass of hammerhead sharks of the Sphyrnidae family (except for the Sphyrna tiburo) caught in fisheries in the ICCAT Convention Area shall be prohibited.

4.   Retaining on board, transhipping or landing any part or whole carcass of oceanic whitetip sharks (Carcharhinus longimanus) taken in any fishery shall be prohibited.

5.   Retaining on board silky sharks (Carcharhinus falciformis) caught in any fishery shall be prohibited.

Section 4

CCAMLR Convention Area

Article 28

Exploratory fisheries notifications for toothfish

Member States may participate in longline exploratory fisheries for toothfishes (Dissostichus spp.) in FAO subareas 88.1 and 88.2 as well as in FAO divisions 58.4.1, 58.4.2 and 58.4.3a outside areas of national jurisdiction in 2021. If a Member State intends to participate in such exploratory fisheries, it shall notify the CCAMLR Secretariat in accordance with Articles 7 and 7a of Regulation (EC) No 601/2004 no later than 1 June 2021.

Dissostichus

.)

Article 29

Limits on exploratory fisheries for toothfish

1.   Fishing for toothfish during the 2020–2021 fishing season shall be limited to the Member States, subareas and number of vessels set out in table A of Annex VII for the species, TACs and by-catch limits set out in table B of that Annex.

2.   Direct fishing of shark species for purposes other than scientific research shall be prohibited. Any by-catch of shark, especially juveniles and gravid females, taken accidentally in the toothfish fishery shall be released alive.

3.   Where applicable, fishing in any small-scale research unit (SSRU) shall cease when the reported catch reaches the specified TAC, and the SSRU shall be closed to fishing for the remainder of the season.

4.   Fishing shall take place over as large a geographical and bathymetric range as possible to obtain the information necessary to determine fishery potential and to avoid over-concentration of catch and fishing effort. However, fishing in FAO subareas 88.1 and 88.2 as well as in FAO divisions 58.4.1, 58.4.2 and 58.4.3a, where permitted in accordance with Article 28, shall be prohibited in depths less than 550 metres.

Article 30

Krill fishery during the 2020–2021 fishing season

1.   If a Member State intends to fish for krill (Euphausia superba) in the CCAMLR Convention Area during the 2020–2021 fishing season, it shall notify the Commission, no later than 1 May 2021, of its intention to fish for krill, using the format laid down in Part B of the Appendix to Annex VII. On the basis of the information provided by Member States, the Commission shall submit the notifications to the CCAMLR Secretariat no later than 30 May 2021.

2.   The notification referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article shall include the information provided for in Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 601/2004 for each vessel to be authorised by the Member State to participate in the krill fishery.

3.   A Member State intending to fish for krill in the CCAMLR Convention Area shall notify its intention to do so only in respect of authorised vessels either flying its flag at the time of the notification or flying the flag of another CCAMLR member that are expected, at the time the fishery takes place, to be flying the flag of that Member State.

4.   Member States shall be entitled to authorise participation in a krill fishery by vessels other than those notified to CCAMLR Secretariat in accordance with paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of this Article, if an authorised vessel is prevented from participation due to legitimate operational reasons or force majeure. In such circumstances the Member States concerned shall immediately inform the CCAMLR Secretariat and the Commission, providing:

| (a) | full details of the intended replacement vessel(s), including information provided for in Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 601/2004; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

full details of the intended replacement vessel(s), including information provided for in Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 601/2004;

| (b) | a comprehensive account of the reasons justifying the replacement and any relevant supporting evidence or references. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

a comprehensive account of the reasons justifying the replacement and any relevant supporting evidence or references.

5.   Member States shall not authorise a vessel placed on any CCAMLR illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing vessel list to participate in krill fisheries.

Section 5

IOTC Area of Competence

Article 31

Limitation of fishing capacity of vessels fishing in the IOTC Area of Competence

1.   The maximum number of Union fishing vessels fishing for tropical tunas in the IOTC Area of Competence and the corresponding capacity in gross tonnage shall be as set out in point 1 of Annex VIII.

2.   The maximum number of Union fishing vessels fishing for swordfish (Xiphias gladius) and albacore (Thunnus alalunga) in the IOTC Area of Competence and the corresponding capacity in gross tonnage shall be as set out in point 2 of Annex VIII.

3.   Member States may reallocate vessels assigned to one of the two fisheries referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 to the other fishery, provided that they can demonstrate to the Commission that such change does not lead to an increase of fishing effort on the fish stocks involved.

4.   Member States shall ensure that, where there is a proposed transfer of capacity to their fleet, vessels to be transferred are on the IOTC record of authorised vessels or on the record of vessels of other tuna RFMOs. Furthermore, no vessels placed on the list of vessels engaged in IUU fishing activities of any RFMO may be transferred.

5.   Member States may only increase their fishing capacity beyond the ceilings referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 within the limits set out in the development plans submitted to the IOTC.

Article 32

Drifting FADs and supply vessels

1.   Drifting FADs shall be equipped with instrumented buoys. The use of any other buoys, such as radio buoys, shall be prohibited.

2.   A purse seine vessel shall not follow more than 300 operational buoys at any one time.

3.   The maximum number of instrumented buoys that may be acquired annually for each purse seine vessel shall be 500. No purse seine vessel shall have more than 500 instrumented buoys (buoy in stock and operational buoy) at any time.

4.   The maximum number of supply vessels shall be two supply vessels in support of not less than five purse seiners, all flying the flag of a Member State. This provision shall not apply to Member States using only one supply vessel.

5.   A single purse seine vessel shall not be supported by more than one single supply vessel flying the flag of a Member State at any time.

6.   The Union shall not register new or additional supply vessels in the IOTC record of authorised vessels.

Article 33

Sharks

1.   Retaining on board, transhipping or landing any part or whole carcass of thresher sharks of all the species of the Alopiidae family in any fishery shall be prohibited.

2.   Retaining on board, transhipping or landing any part or whole carcass of oceanic whitetip sharks (Carcharhinus longimanus) in any fishery shall be prohibited, except for vessels under 24 metres overall length engaged solely in fishing operations within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the Member State whose flag they fly, and provided that their catch is destined solely for local consumption.

3.   When accidentally caught, species referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not be harmed. Specimens shall be promptly released.

Article 34

Mobulid rays

1.   It shall be prohibited for Union fishing vessels to fish for, to retain on board, to tranship, to land, to store, to offer for sale or to sell any part or whole carcass of Mobulid rays (Mobulidae family which includes the genera Manta and Mobula), except for fishing vessels carrying out subsistence fishery (i.e. where the fish caught are consumed directly by the families of the fishermen).

By way of derogation from the first subparagraph, Mobulid rays that are unintentionally caught through artisanal fishing (i.e. fisheries other than longline or surface fisheries, i.e. purse seines, pole and line, gillnet fisheries, handline and trolling vessels, and registered in the IOTC record of authorised vessels) may be landed for purposes of local consumption only.

2.   All fishing vessels, other than those carrying out subsistence fishery, shall promptly release alive and unharmed, to the extent practicable, Mobulid rays as soon as they are seen in the net, on the hook, or on the deck, and shall do so in a manner that will result in the least possible harm to the individuals captured.

Section 6

SPRFMO Convention Area

Article 35

Pelagic fisheries

1.   Only those Member States which have actively exercised pelagic fisheries activities in the SPRFMO Convention Area in 2007, 2008 or 2009 may fish for pelagic stocks in that area in accordance with the TACs set out in Annex IH.

2.   The Member States referred to in paragraph 1 shall limit the total level of gross tonnage of vessels flying their flag and fishing for pelagic stocks in 2021 to the total Union level of 78 600 gross tonnage in that area.

3.   The fishing opportunities set out in Annex IH may only be used under the condition that Member States send to the Commission the list of vessels actively fishing or engaged in transhipment in the SPRFMO Convention Area, records from vessel monitoring systems, monthly catch reports and, where available, port calls, at the latest by the fifth day of the following month, with the aim of communicating that information to the SPRFMO Secretariat.

Article 36

Bottom fisheries

1.   Member States shall limit their bottom fishing catch or effort in 2021 in the SPRFMO Convention Area to those parts of that Convention Area where bottom fishing has occurred from 1 January 2002 to 31 December 2006 and to a level that does not exceed the annual average levels of catches or effort parameters in that period. They may fish beyond the track record only if SPRFMO endorses their plan to fish beyond the track record.

2.   Member States without a track record in bottom fishing catch or effort in the SPRFMO Convention Area over the period from 1 January 2002 to 31 December 2006 shall not fish, unless SPRFMO endorses their plan to fish without a track record.

Article 37

Exploratory fisheries

1.   Member States may participate in longline exploratory fisheries for toothfishes (Dissostichus spp.) in the SPRFMO Convention Area in 2021 only if the SPRFMO has approved their application for such fisheries that includes a fisheries operation plan and commitment to implement a data collection plan.

2.   Fishing shall take place only in the research blocks specified by SPRFMO. Fishing shall be prohibited in depths less than 750 metres and more than 2 000 metres.

3.   The TAC shall be as set out in Annex IH. Fishing shall be limited to one trip of a maximum duration of 21 consecutive days and to a maximum number of 5 000 hooks per set, with a maximum of 20 sets per research block. Fishing shall cease either when the TAC is reached or if 100 sets have been set and hauled, whichever is earlier.

Section 7

IATTC Convention Area

Article 38

Purse-seine fisheries

1.   Fishing by purse seiner vessels for yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares), bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) and skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) shall be prohibited:

| (a) | from 00.00 hours on 29 July 2021 to 24.00 hours on 8 October 2021 or from 00.00 hours on 9 November 2021 to 24.00 hours on 19 January 2022 in the area defined by the following limits:






  — | the Pacific coastlines of the Americas, |
| --- | --- | --- |

(a)

from 00.00 hours on 29 July 2021 to 24.00 hours on 8 October 2021 or from 00.00 hours on 9 November 2021 to 24.00 hours on 19 January 2022 in the area defined by the following limits:

—

the Pacific coastlines of the Americas,

| — | longitude 150o W, |
| --- | --- |

—

longitude 150o W,

| — | latitude 40o N, |
| --- | --- |

—

latitude 40o N,

| — | latitude 40o S; |
| --- | --- |

—

latitude 40o S;

| (b) | from 00.00 hours on 9 October 2021 to 24.00 hours on 8 November 2021 in the area defined by the following limits:






  — | longitude 96o W, |
| --- | --- | --- |

(b)

from 00.00 hours on 9 October 2021 to 24.00 hours on 8 November 2021 in the area defined by the following limits:

—

longitude 96o W,

| — | longitude 110o W, |
| --- | --- |

—

longitude 110o W,

| — | latitude 4o N, |
| --- | --- |

—

latitude 4o N,

| — | latitude 3o S. |
| --- | --- |

—

latitude 3o S.

2.   For each of their vessels, Member States concerned shall notify to the Commission before 1 April 2021 the selected period of closure referred to in point (a) of paragraph 1. All purse seine vessels of the Member States concerned shall stop purse-seine fishing in the areas defined in paragraph 1 during the selected period.

3.   Purse seine vessels fishing for tuna in the IATTC Convention Area shall retain on board and then land or tranship all yellowfin, bigeye and skipjack tuna caught.

4.   Paragraph 3 shall not apply in the following cases:

| (a) | where the fish is considered unfit for human consumption for reasons other than size; or |
| --- | --- |

(a)

where the fish is considered unfit for human consumption for reasons other than size; or

| (b) | during the final set of a trip when there may be insufficient well space remaining to accommodate all the tuna caught in that set. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

during the final set of a trip when there may be insufficient well space remaining to accommodate all the tuna caught in that set.

Article 39

Drifting FADs

1.   A purse seine vessel shall not have more than 450 FADs active at any time in the IATTC Convention Area. A FAD shall be considered active when it is deployed at sea, starts transmitting its location and is being tracked by the vessel, its owner or operator. A FAD shall only be activated on board a purse seine vessel.

2.   A purse seine vessel may not deploy FADs during the 15 days before the start of the selected closure period referred to in point (a) of Article 38(1), and it shall recover the same number of FADs as initially deployed within 15 days prior to the start of the closure period.

3.   Member States shall report to the Commission, on a monthly basis, daily information on all active FADs as required by the IATTC. The reports shall be submitted with a delay of at least 60 days, but not longer than 75 days. The Commission shall transmit that information to the IATTC Secretariat without delay.

Article 40

Catch limits for bigeye tuna in longline fisheries

The total annual catches of bigeye tuna by longline vessels of each Member State in the IATTC Convention Area are established in Annex IL.

Article 41

Prohibition of fishing for oceanic whitetip sharks

1.   It shall be prohibited to fish for oceanic whitetip sharks (Carcharhinus longimanus) in the IATTC Convention Area, and to retain on board, to tranship, to land, to store, to offer for sale or to sell any part or whole carcass of oceanic whitetip sharks caught in that area.

2.   When accidentally caught, the species referred to in paragraph 1 shall not be harmed. Specimens shall be promptly released by vessel operators.

3.   Vessel operators shall:

| (a) | record the number of releases with indication of status (dead or alive); |
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(a)

record the number of releases with indication of status (dead or alive);

| (b) | report the information specified in point (a) to the Member State of which they are nationals. Member States shall transmit the information collected during the previous year to the Commission by 31 January. |
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(b)

report the information specified in point (a) to the Member State of which they are nationals. Member States shall transmit the information collected during the previous year to the Commission by 31 January.

Article 42

Prohibition of fishing for Mobulid rays

It shall be prohibited for Union fishing vessels in the IATTC Convention Area to fish for, to retain on board, to tranship, to land, to store, to offer for sale or to sell any part or whole carcass of Mobulid rays (Mobulidae family which includes the genera Manta and Mobula). As soon as Union fishing vessels notice that Mobulid rays have been caught, they shall, wherever possible, promptly release them alive and unharmed.

Mobulidae

Manta

Mobula

Section 8

SEAFO Convention Area

Article 43

Prohibition of fishing for deep-water sharks

Directed fishing for the following deep-water sharks in the SEAFO Convention Area shall be prohibited:

| (a) | ghost catshark (Apristurus manis); |
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(a)

ghost catshark (Apristurus manis);

Apristurus manis

| (b) | blurred smooth lanternshark (Etmopterus bigelowi); |
| --- | --- |

(b)

blurred smooth lanternshark (Etmopterus bigelowi);

Etmopterus bigelowi

| (c) | shorttail lanternshark (Etmopterus brachyurus); |
| --- | --- |

(c)

shorttail lanternshark (Etmopterus brachyurus);

Etmopterus brachyurus

| (d) | great lanternshark (Etmopterus princeps); |
| --- | --- |

(d)

great lanternshark (Etmopterus princeps);

Etmopterus princeps

| (e) | smooth lanternshark (Etmopterus pusillus); |
| --- | --- |

(e)

smooth lanternshark (Etmopterus pusillus);

Etmopterus pusillus

| (f) | skates (Rajidae); |
| --- | --- |

(f)

skates (Rajidae);

Rajidae

| (g) | velvet dogfish (Scymnodon squamulosus); |
| --- | --- |

(g)

velvet dogfish (Scymnodon squamulosus);

Scymnodon squamulosus

| (h) | deep-sea sharks of the Selachimorpha super-order; |
| --- | --- |

(h)

deep-sea sharks of the Selachimorpha super-order;

Selachimorpha

| (i) | picked dogfish (Squalus acanthias). |
| --- | --- |

(i)

picked dogfish (Squalus acanthias).

Squalus acanthias

Section 9

WCPFC Convention Area

Article 44

Conditions for bigeye tuna, yellowfin tuna, skipjack tuna and South Pacific albacore fisheries

1.   Member States shall ensure that the number of fishing days allocated to purse seine vessels fishing for bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus), yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) and skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) in the part of the WCPFC Convention Area located in the high seas between 20° N and 20° S does not exceed 403 days.

2.   Union fishing vessels shall not target South Pacific albacore (Thunnus alalunga) in the WCPFC Convention Area south of 20° S.

3.   Member States shall ensure that catches of bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) by longliners in 2021 do not exceed the limits set out in the table of Annex IG.

Article 45

Management of fishing with FADs

1.   In the part of the WCPFC Convention Area located between 20o N and 20o S, it shall be prohibited for purse seine vessels to deploy, service or set on FADs between 00.00 hours on 1 July 2021 and 24.00 hours on 30 September 2021.

2.   In addition to the prohibition set out in paragraph 1, it shall be prohibited to set on FADs on the high seas of the WCPFC Convention Area, between 20o N and 20o S, for an additional two months: either from 00.00 hours on 1 April 2021 to 24.00 hours on 31 May 2021, or from 00.00 hours on 1 November 2021 to 24.00 hours on 31 December 2021.

3.   Paragraph 2 shall not apply in the following cases:

| (a) | in the final set of a trip, if the vessel has insufficient well space left to accommodate all fish; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

in the final set of a trip, if the vessel has insufficient well space left to accommodate all fish;

| (b) | where the fish is unfit for human consumption for reasons other than size; or |
| --- | --- |

(b)

where the fish is unfit for human consumption for reasons other than size; or

| (c) | when a serious malfunction of freezer equipment occurs. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

when a serious malfunction of freezer equipment occurs.

4.   Member States shall ensure that each of its purse seiners have deployed at sea, at any time, no more than 350 FADs with activated instrumented buoys. The buoy shall be activated exclusively on board a vessel.

5.   All purse seiners fishing in the part of the WCPFC Convention Area referred to in paragraph 1 shall retain on board, tranship and land all bigeye, yellowfin and skipjack tuna caught.

Article 46

Limitations to the number of Union fishing vessels authorised to fish for swordfish

The maximum number of Union fishing vessels authorised to fish for swordfish (Xiphias gladius) in areas south of 20° S of the WCPFC Convention Area shall be as set out in Annex IX.

Xiphias gladius

Article 47

Catch limits for swordfish in longline fisheries south of 20° S

Member States shall ensure that catches of swordfish (Xiphias gladius) south of 20° S by longliners do not exceed in 2021 the limit set out in Annex IG. Member States shall also ensure that there is no shift of the fishing effort for swordfish to the area north of the 20° S, as a result of that measure.

Xiphias gladius

Article 48

Silky sharks and oceanic whitetip sharks

1.   Retaining on board, transhipping, landing or storing any part or whole carcass of the following species in the WCPFC Convention Area shall be prohibited:

| (a) | silky sharks (Carcharhinus falciformis); |
| --- | --- |

(a)

silky sharks (Carcharhinus falciformis);

| (b) | oceanic whitetip sharks (Carcharhinus longimanus). |
| --- | --- |

(b)

oceanic whitetip sharks (Carcharhinus longimanus).

2.   When accidentally caught, species referred to in paragraph 1 shall not be harmed. Specimens shall be promptly released.

Article 49

Overlap area between IATTC and WCPFC

1.   Vessels listed exclusively in the WCPFC register shall apply the measures set out in this Section when fishing in the overlap area between IATTC and WCPFC.

2.   Vessels listed in both the WCPFC register and the IATTC register and vessels listed exclusively in the IATTC register shall apply the measures set out in point (a) of Article 38(1), Article 38(2), (3) and (4) and Articles 39, 40 and 41 when fishing in the overlap area between IATTC and WCPFC.

Section 10

Bering Sea

Article 50

Prohibition on fishing in the high seas of the Bering Sea

Fishing for pollock (Gadus chalcogrammus) in the high seas of the Bering Sea shall be prohibited.

Gadus chalcogrammus

Section 11

SIOFA Agreement Area

Article 51

Limits to bottom fishing

Member States shall ensure that vessels flying their flag that are fishing in the SIOFA Agreement Area:

| (a) | limit their annual bottom fishing effort and catch to their average annual level for those years where their vessels were active in the SIOFA Agreement Area, over a representative period for which data declared to the Commission exists; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

limit their annual bottom fishing effort and catch to their average annual level for those years where their vessels were active in the SIOFA Agreement Area, over a representative period for which data declared to the Commission exists;

| (b) | do not expand the spatial distribution of bottom fishing effort, excluding long-line and trap methods, beyond areas fished in recent years; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

do not expand the spatial distribution of bottom fishing effort, excluding long-line and trap methods, beyond areas fished in recent years;

| (c) | are not authorised to fish in the interim protected areas of Atlantis Bank, Coral, Fools Flat, Middle of What, Walter’s Shoal, as defined in Annex IK, except with long-line and traps methods and on condition of having a scientific observer on board at all times while fishing in those areas. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

are not authorised to fish in the interim protected areas of Atlantis Bank, Coral, Fools Flat, Middle of What, Walter’s Shoal, as defined in Annex IK, except with long-line and traps methods and on condition of having a scientific observer on board at all times while fishing in those areas.

TITLE III

FISHING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THIRD-COUNTRY VESSELS IN UNION WATERS

Article 52

Fishing vessels flying the flag of Norway and fishing vessels registered in the Faroe Islands

Fishing vessels flying the flag of Norway and fishing vessels registered in the Faroe Islands may be authorised to fish in Union waters within the TACs set out in Annex I to this Regulation and shall be subject to the conditions provided for in this Regulation and in Title III of Regulation (EU) 2017/2403.

Article 53

Fishing vessels flying the flag of the United Kingdom, registered in the United Kingdom and licensed by a United Kingdom fisheries administration

Fishing vessels flying the flag of the United Kingdom, registered in the United Kingdom and licensed by a fisheries administration of the United Kingdom may be authorised to fish in Union waters within the TACs set out in Annex I to this Regulation and shall be subject to the conditions provided for in this Regulation and in Regulation (EU) 2017/2403.

Article 54

Fishing vessels flying the flag of Venezuela

Fishing vessels flying the flag of Venezuela shall be subject to the conditions provided for in this Regulation and in Title III of Regulation (EU) 2017/2403.

Article 55

Fishing authorisations

The maximum number of fishing authorisations for third-country vessels fishing in Union waters shall be as set out in Part B of Annex V.

Article 56

Conditions for landing catches and by-catches

The conditions specified in Article 8 shall apply to catches and by-catches of third-country vessels fishing under the authorisations referred to in Article 55.

Article 57

Prohibited species

1.   It shall be prohibited for third-country vessels to fish for, to retain on board, to tranship or to land the following species whenever they are found in Union waters:

| (a) | starry ray (Raja radiata) in Union waters of ICES divisions 2a, 3a and 7d and ICES subarea 4; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

starry ray (Raja radiata) in Union waters of ICES divisions 2a, 3a and 7d and ICES subarea 4;

| (b) | common skate (Dipturus batis) complex (Dipturus cf. flossada and Dipturus cf. intermedia) in Union waters of ICES division 2a and ICES subareas 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

common skate (Dipturus batis) complex (Dipturus cf. flossada and Dipturus cf. intermedia) in Union waters of ICES division 2a and ICES subareas 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10;

| (c) | tope shark (Galeorhinus galeus) when taken with longlines in Union waters of ICES division 2a and ICES subareas 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12 and 14; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

tope shark (Galeorhinus galeus) when taken with longlines in Union waters of ICES division 2a and ICES subareas 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12 and 14;

| (d) | kitefin shark (Dalatias licha), birdbeak dogfish (Deania calcea), leafscale gulper shark (Centrophorus squamosus), great lanternshark (Etmopterus princeps) and Portuguese dogfish (Centroscymnus coelolepis) in Union waters of ICES division 2a and ICES subareas 1, 4 and 14; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

kitefin shark (Dalatias licha), birdbeak dogfish (Deania calcea), leafscale gulper shark (Centrophorus squamosus), great lanternshark (Etmopterus princeps) and Portuguese dogfish (Centroscymnus coelolepis) in Union waters of ICES division 2a and ICES subareas 1, 4 and 14;

| (e) | porbeagle (Lamna nasus) in Union waters; |
| --- | --- |

(e)

porbeagle (Lamna nasus) in Union waters;

| (f) | thornback ray (Raja clavata) in Union waters of ICES division 3a; |
| --- | --- |

(f)

thornback ray (Raja clavata) in Union waters of ICES division 3a;

| (g) | undulate ray (Raja undulata) in Union waters of ICES subareas 6, 9 and 10; |
| --- | --- |

(g)

undulate ray (Raja undulata) in Union waters of ICES subareas 6, 9 and 10;

| (h) | common guitarfish (Rhinobatos rhinobatos) in the Mediterranean; |
| --- | --- |

(h)

common guitarfish (Rhinobatos rhinobatos) in the Mediterranean;

| (i) | whale shark (Rhincodon typus) in all waters; |
| --- | --- |

(i)

whale shark (Rhincodon typus) in all waters;

| (j) | picked dogfish (Squalus acanthias) in Union waters of ICES subareas 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10. |
| --- | --- |

(j)

picked dogfish (Squalus acanthias) in Union waters of ICES subareas 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10.

2.   When accidentally caught, the species referred to in paragraph 1 shall not be harmed. Specimens shall be promptly released.

TITLE IV

FINAL PROVISIONS

Article 58

Committee procedure

1.   The Commission shall be assisted by the Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture established by Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. That committee shall be a committee within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011.

2.   Where reference is made to this paragraph, Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 shall apply.

Article 59

Transitional provision

Articles 11, 19, 20, 27, 33, 34, 41, 42, 43, 48, 50 and 57 shall continue to apply, mutatis mutandis, in 2022 until the entry into force of the Regulation fixing the fishing opportunities for 2022.

mutatis mutandis

Articles 15, 16 and 17 shall apply until the date on which a delegated act adopted in accordance with Article 15(2) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 and amending Annex VI of that Regulation by introducing corresponding technical measures for the North Western Waters becomes applicable.

Article 60

Entry into force

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

Official Journal of the European Union

It shall apply from 1 January 2021.

However, Article 11(1), (2), (3) and (5), Articles 14 and 18 shall apply from 1 January to 31 March 2021.

The provisions on fishing opportunities set out in Articles 28, 29 and 30 and Annex VII for stocks indicated in that Annex in the CCAMLR Convention Area shall apply from 1 December 2020.

The provisions on fishing effort limits set out in Annex II shall apply from 1 February 2021 to 31 January 2022.

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

Done at Brussels, 28 January 2021.

For the Council

The President

A. P. ZACARIAS

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

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(2)  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) 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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(3)  Council Regulation (EC) No 1100/2007 of 18 September 2007 establishing measures for the recovery of the stock of European eel (OJ L 248, 22.9.2007, p. 17).

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(4)  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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(5)  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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(6)  Council Regulation (EC) No 847/96 of 6 May 1996 introducing additional conditions for year-to-year management of TACs and quotas (OJ L 115, 9.5.1996, p. 3).

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(7)  Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Union control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy, amending Regulations (EC) No 847/96, (EC) No 2371/2002, (EC) No 811/2004, (EC) No 768/2005, (EC) No 2115/2005, (EC) No 2166/2005, (EC) No 388/2006, (EC) No 509/2007, (EC) No 676/2007, (EC) No 1098/2007, (EC) No 1300/2008, (EC) No 1342/2008 and repealing Regulations (EEC) No 2847/93, (EC) No 1627/94 and (EC) No 1966/2006 (OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1).

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(8)  Council Regulation (EU) 2020/123 of 27 January 2020 fixing for 2020 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 25, 30.1.2020, p. 1).

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(9)  Council Decision (EU) 2015/1565 of 14 September 2015 on the approval, on behalf of the European Union, of the Declaration on the granting of fishing opportunities in EU waters to fishing vessels flying the flag of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in the exclusive economic zone off the coast of French Guiana (OJ L 244, 19.9.2015, p. 55).

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(10)  Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission’s exercise of implementing powers (OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13).

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(11)  
  OJ L 444, 31.12.2020, p. 14.

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(12)  Council Decision (EU) 2020/2252 of 29 December 2020 on the signing, on behalf of the Union, and on provisional application of the 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, and of the Agreement between the European Union and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland concerning security procedures for exchanging and protecting classified information (OJ L 444, 31.12.2020, p. 2).

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(13)  Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on the conservation of fisheries resources and the protection of marine ecosystems through technical measures, amending Council Regulations (EC) No 1967/2006, (EC) No 1224/2009 and Regulations (EU) No 1380/2013, (EU) 2016/1139, (EU) 2018/973, (EU) 2019/472 and (EU) 2019/1022 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 894/97, (EC) No 850/98, (EC) No 2549/2000, (EC) No 254/2002, (EC) No 812/2004 and (EC) No 2187/2005 (OJ L 198, 25.7.2019, p. 105).

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(14)  Regulation (EC) No 218/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2009 on the submission of nominal catch statistics by Member States fishing in the north-east Atlantic (OJ L 87, 31.3.2009, p. 70).

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(15)  Council Regulation (EC) No 601/2004 of 22 March 2004 laying down certain control measures applicable to fishing activities in the area covered by the Convention on the conservation of Antarctic marine living resources and repealing Regulations (EEC) No 3943/90, (EC) No 66/98 and (EC) No 1721/1999 (OJ L 97, 1.4.2004, p. 16).

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(16)  Regulation (EC) No 216/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2009 on the submission of nominal catch statistics by Member States fishing in certain areas other than those of the North Atlantic (OJ L 87, 31.3.2009, p. 1).

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(17)  Concluded by Council Decision 2006/539/EC of 22 May 2006 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Community of the Convention for the Strengthening of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission established by the 1949 Convention between the United States of America and the Republic of Costa Rica (OJ L 224, 16.8.2006, p. 22).

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(18)  The Union acceded to that Convention by means of Council Decision 86/238/EEC of 9 June 1986 on the accession of the Community to the International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas, as amended by the Protocol annexed to the Final Act of the Conference of Plenipotentiaries of the States Parties to the Convention signed in Paris on 10 July 1984 (OJ L 162, 18.6.1986, p. 33).

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(19)  The Union acceded to that Agreement by means of Council Decision 95/399/EC of 18 September 1995 on the accession of the Community to the Agreement for the establishment of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (OJ L 236, 5.10.1995, p. 24).

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(20)  Regulation (EC) No 217/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2009 on the submission of catch and activity statistics by Member States fishing in the north-west Atlantic (OJ L 87, 31.3.2009, p. 42).

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(21)  Concluded by means of Council Decision 2002/738/EC of 22 July 2002 on the conclusion by the European Community of the Convention on the Conservation and Management of Fishery Resources in the South-East Atlantic Ocean (OJ L 234, 31.8.2002, p. 39).

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(22)  The Union acceded to that Agreement by means of Council Decision 2008/780/EC of 29 September 2008 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Community, of the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (OJ L 268, 9.10.2008, p. 27).

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(23)  The Union acceded to that Convention by means of Council Decision 2012/130/EU of 3 October 2011 on the approval, on behalf of the European Union, of the Convention on the Conservation and Management of High Seas Fishery Resources in the South Pacific Ocean (OJ L 67, 6.3.2012, p. 1).

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(24)  The Union acceded to that Convention by means of Council Decision 2005/75/EC of 26 April 2004 on the accession of the Community to the Convention on the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (OJ L 32, 4.2.2005, p. 1).

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(25)  Regulation (EU) 2017/2403 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2017 on the sustainable management of external fishing fleets, and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1006/2008 (OJ L 347, 28.12.2017, p. 81).

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

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

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

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

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(30)  Gear codes: OTB, OTT, OT, TBN, TBS, TB, TX, PTB, SDN, SSC, SX, LL, LLS.

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(31)  Council Regulation (EC) No 520/2007 of 7 May 2007 laying down technical measures for the conservation of certain stocks of highly migratory species and repealing Regulation (EC) No 973/2001 (OJ L 123, 12.5.2007, p. 3).

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ANNEX

LIST OF ANNEXES

| ANNEX I: | TACs applicable to Union fishing vessels in areas where TACs exist by species and by area |
| --- | --- |
| ANNEX IA: | Skagerrak, Kattegat, ICES subareas 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 and 14, Union waters of CECAF, French Guiana waters |
| ANNEX IB: | North East Atlantic and Greenland, ICES subareas 1, 2, 5, 12 and 14 and Greenland waters of NAFO 1 |
| ANNEX IC: | North West Atlantic – NAFO Convention Area |
| ANNEX ID: | ICCAT Convention Area |
| ANNEX IE: | South-East Atlantic Ocean – SEAFO Convention Area |
| ANNEX IF: | Southern bluefin tuna – areas of distribution |
| ANNEX IG: | WCPFC Convention Area |
| ANNEX IH: | SPRFMO Convention Area |
| ANNEX IJ: | IOTC Area of Competence |
| ANNEX IK: | SIOFA Agreement Area |
| ANNEX IL: | IATTC Convention Area |
| ANNEX II: | Fishing effort for vessels in the context of the management of Western Channel sole stocks in ICES division 7e |
| ANNEX III: | Management areas for sandeel in ICES divisions 2a, 3a and ICES subarea 4 |
| ANNEX IV: | Seasonal closures to protect spawning cod |
| ANNEX V: | Fishing authorisations |
| ANNEX VI: | ICCAT Convention Area |
| ANNEX VII: | CCAMLR Convention Area |
| ANNEX VIII: | IOTC Area of Competence |
| ANNEX IX: | WCPFC Convention Area |

ANNEX I:

TACs applicable to Union fishing vessels in areas where TACs exist by species and by area

ANNEX IA:

Skagerrak, Kattegat, ICES subareas 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 and 14, Union waters of CECAF, French Guiana waters

ANNEX IB:

North East Atlantic and Greenland, ICES subareas 1, 2, 5, 12 and 14 and Greenland waters of NAFO 1

ANNEX IC:

North West Atlantic – NAFO Convention Area

ANNEX ID:

ICCAT Convention Area

ANNEX IE:

South-East Atlantic Ocean – SEAFO Convention Area

ANNEX IF:

Southern bluefin tuna – areas of distribution

ANNEX IG:

WCPFC Convention Area

ANNEX IH:

SPRFMO Convention Area

ANNEX IJ:

IOTC Area of Competence

ANNEX IK:

SIOFA Agreement Area

ANNEX IL:

IATTC Convention Area

ANNEX II:

Fishing effort for vessels in the context of the management of Western Channel sole stocks in ICES division 7e

ANNEX III:

Management areas for sandeel in ICES divisions 2a, 3a and ICES subarea 4

ANNEX IV:

Seasonal closures to protect spawning cod

ANNEX V:

Fishing authorisations

ANNEX VI:

ICCAT Convention Area

ANNEX VII:

CCAMLR Convention Area

ANNEX VIII:

IOTC Area of Competence

ANNEX IX:

WCPFC Convention Area

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ANNEX I

TACs APPLICABLE TO UNION FISHING VESSELS IN AREAS WHERE TACs EXIST BY SPECIES AND BY AREA

The tables in the Annexes set out the TACs and quotas (in tonnes live weight, except where otherwise specified) by stock, and, where appropriate, the conditions functionally linked thereto.

All fishing opportunities set out in the Annexes shall be subject to the rules set out in Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, and in particular Articles 33 and 34 thereof.

The references to fishing zones in the Annexes are references to ICES zones, unless otherwise specified. Within each area, fish stocks are referred to according to the alphabetical order of the scientific names of the species. Only scientific names identify species for regulatory purposes. Common names are provided for ease of reference.

Annexes IA to IL are part of Annex I.

For the purposes of this Regulation, the following comparative table of scientifc names and common names of the species is provided:

| Scientific name | Alpha-3 code | Common name |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ammodytes spp. | SAN | Sandeels |
| Argentina silus | ARU | Greater silver smelt |
| Beryx spp. | ALF | Alfonsinos |
| Brosme brosme | USK | Tusk |
| Caproidae | BOR | Boarfishes |
| Centrophorus squamosus | GUQ | Leafscale gulper shark |
| Centroscymnus coelolepis | CYO | Portuguese dogfish |
| Chaceon spp. | GER | Deep sea red crabs |
| Chaenocephalus aceratus | SSI | Blackfin icefish |
| Champsocephalus gunnari | ANI | Mackerel icefish |
| Channichthys rhinoceratus | LIC | Unicorn icefish |
| Chionoecetes spp. | PCR | Snow crabs |
| Clupea harengus | HER | Herring |
| Coryphaenoides rupestris | RNG | Roundnose grenadier |
| Dalatias licha | SCK | Kitefin shark |
| Deania calcea | DCA | Birdbeak dogfish |
| Dicentrarchus labrax | BSS | European seabass |
| Dipturus batis (Dipturus cf. flossada and Dipturus cf. intermedia) | RJB | Common skate complex |
| Dissostichus eleginoides | TOP | Patagonian toothfish |
| Dissostichus mawsoni | TOA | Antarctic toothfish |
| Dissostichus spp. | TOT | Toothfishes |
| Engraulis encrasicolus | ANE | Anchovy |
| Etmopterus princeps | ETR | Great lanternshark |
| Etmopterus pusillus | ETP | Smooth lanternshark |
| Euphausia superba | KRI | Krill |
| Gadus morhua | COD | Cod |
| Galeorhinus galeus | GAG | Tope shark |
| Glyptocephalus cynoglossus | WIT | Witch flounder |
| Hippoglossoides platessoides | PLA | American plaice |
| Hoplostethus atlanticus | ORY | Orange roughy |
| Illex illecebrosus | SQI | Shortfin squid |
| Lamna nasus | POR | Porbeagle |
| Lepidorhombus spp. | LEZ | Megrims |
| Leucoraja naevus | RJN | Cuckoo ray |
| Limanda ferruginea | YEL | Yellowtail flounder |
| Lophiidae | ANF | Anglerfishes |
| Macrourus spp. | GRV | Grenadiers |
| Makaira nigricans | BUM | Blue marlin |
| Mallotus villosus | CAP | Capelin |
| Manta birostris | RMB | Giant manta ray |
| Martialia hyadesi | SQS | Squid |
| Melanogrammus aeglefinus | HAD | Haddock |
| Merlangius merlangus | WHG | Whiting |
| Merluccius merluccius | HKE | Hake |
| Micromesistius poutassou | WHB | Blue whiting |
| Microstomus kitt | LEM | Lemon sole |
| Molva dypterygia | BLI | Blue ling |
| Molva molva | LIN | Ling |
| Nephrops norvegicus | NEP | Norway lobster |
| Notothenia gibberifrons | NOG | Humped rockcod |
| Notothenia rossii | NOR | Marbled rockcod |
| Notothenia squamifrons | NOS | Grey rockcod |
| Pandalus borealis | PRA | Northern prawn |
| Paralomis spp. | PAI | Crabs |
| Penaeus spp. | PEN | ‘Penaeus’ shrimps |
| Pleuronectes platessa | PLE | Plaice |
| Pleuronectiformes | FLX | Flatfishes |
| Pollachius pollachius | POL | Pollack |
| Pollachius virens | POK | Saithe |
| Scophthalmus maximus | TUR | Turbot |
| Pseudochaenichthys georgianus | SGI | South Georgia icefish |
| Pseudopentaceros spp. | EDW | Pelagic armourheads |
| Raja alba | RJA | White skate |
| Raja brachyura | RJH | Blonde ray |
| Raja circularis | RJI | Sandy ray |
| Raja clavata | RJC | Thornback ray |
| Raja fullonica | RJF | Shagreen ray |
| Raja (Dipturus) nidarosiensis | JAD | Norwegian skate |
| Raja microocellata | RJE | Small-eyed ray |
| Raja montagui | RJM | Spotted ray |
| Raja radiata | RJR | Starry ray |
| Raja undulata | RJU | Undulate ray |
| Rajiformes | SRX | Skates and rays |
| Reinhardtius hippoglossoides | GHL | Greenland halibut |
| Sardina pilchardus | PIL | Sardine |
| Scomber scombrus | MAC | Mackerel |
| Scophthalmus rhombus | BLL | Brill |
| Sebastes spp. | RED | Redfishes |
| Solea solea | SOL | Common sole |
| Solea spp. | SOO | Sole |
| Sprattus sprattus | SPR | Sprat |
| Squalus acanthias | DGS | Picked dogfish |
| Tetrapturus albidus | WHM | White marlin |
| Thunnus alalunga | ALB | Albacore |
| Thunnus maccoyii | SBF | Southern bluefin tuna |
| Thunnus obesus | BET | Bigeye tuna |
| Thunnus thynnus | BFT | Bluefin tuna |
| Trachurus murphyi | CJM | Jack mackerel |
| Trachurus spp. | JAX | Horse mackerel |
| Trisopterus esmarkii | NOP | Norway pout |
| Urophycis tenuis | HKW | White hake |
| Xiphias gladius | SWO | Swordfish |

Scientific name

Alpha-3 code

Common name

Ammodytes spp.

SAN

Sandeels

Argentina silus

ARU

Greater silver smelt

Beryx spp.

ALF

Alfonsinos

Brosme brosme

USK

Tusk

Caproidae

BOR

Boarfishes

Centrophorus squamosus

GUQ

Leafscale gulper shark

Centroscymnus coelolepis

CYO

Portuguese dogfish

Chaceon spp.

GER

Deep sea red crabs

Chaenocephalus aceratus

SSI

Blackfin icefish

Champsocephalus gunnari

ANI

Mackerel icefish

Channichthys rhinoceratus

LIC

Unicorn icefish

Chionoecetes spp.

PCR

Snow crabs

Clupea harengus

HER

Herring

Coryphaenoides rupestris

RNG

Roundnose grenadier

Dalatias licha

SCK

Kitefin shark

Deania calcea

DCA

Birdbeak dogfish

Dicentrarchus labrax

BSS

European seabass

Dipturus batis (Dipturus cf. flossada and Dipturus cf. intermedia)

RJB

Common skate complex

Dissostichus eleginoides

TOP

Patagonian toothfish

Dissostichus mawsoni

TOA

Antarctic toothfish

Dissostichus spp.

TOT

Toothfishes

Engraulis encrasicolus

ANE

Anchovy

Etmopterus princeps

ETR

Great lanternshark

Etmopterus pusillus

ETP

Smooth lanternshark

Euphausia superba

KRI

Krill

Gadus morhua

COD

Cod

Galeorhinus galeus

GAG

Tope shark

Glyptocephalus cynoglossus

WIT

Witch flounder

Hippoglossoides platessoides

PLA

American plaice

Hoplostethus atlanticus

ORY

Orange roughy

Illex illecebrosus

SQI

Shortfin squid

Lamna nasus

POR

Porbeagle

Lepidorhombus spp.

LEZ

Megrims

Leucoraja naevus

RJN

Cuckoo ray

Limanda ferruginea

YEL

Yellowtail flounder

Lophiidae

ANF

Anglerfishes

Macrourus spp.

GRV

Grenadiers

Makaira nigricans

BUM

Blue marlin

Mallotus villosus

CAP

Capelin

Manta birostris

RMB

Giant manta ray

Martialia hyadesi

SQS

Squid

Melanogrammus aeglefinus

HAD

Haddock

Merlangius merlangus

WHG

Whiting

Merluccius merluccius

HKE

Hake

Micromesistius poutassou

WHB

Blue whiting

Microstomus kitt

LEM

Lemon sole

Molva dypterygia

BLI

Blue ling

Molva molva

LIN

Ling

Nephrops norvegicus

NEP

Norway lobster

Notothenia gibberifrons

NOG

Humped rockcod

Notothenia rossii

NOR

Marbled rockcod

Notothenia squamifrons

NOS

Grey rockcod

Pandalus borealis

PRA

Northern prawn

Paralomis spp.

PAI

Crabs

Penaeus spp.

PEN

‘Penaeus’ shrimps

Pleuronectes platessa

PLE

Plaice

Pleuronectiformes

FLX

Flatfishes

Pollachius pollachius

POL

Pollack

Pollachius virens

POK

Saithe

Scophthalmus maximus

TUR

Turbot

Pseudochaenichthys georgianus

SGI

South Georgia icefish

Pseudopentaceros spp.

EDW

Pelagic armourheads

Raja alba

RJA

White skate

Raja brachyura

RJH

Blonde ray

Raja circularis

RJI

Sandy ray

Raja clavata

RJC

Thornback ray

Raja fullonica

RJF

Shagreen ray

Raja (Dipturus) nidarosiensis

JAD

Norwegian skate

Raja microocellata

RJE

Small-eyed ray

Raja montagui

RJM

Spotted ray

Raja radiata

RJR

Starry ray

Raja undulata

RJU

Undulate ray

Rajiformes

SRX

Skates and rays

Reinhardtius hippoglossoides

GHL

Greenland halibut

Sardina pilchardus

PIL

Sardine

Scomber scombrus

MAC

Mackerel

Scophthalmus rhombus

BLL

Brill

Sebastes spp.

RED

Redfishes

Solea solea

SOL

Common sole

Solea spp.

SOO

Sole

Sprattus sprattus

SPR

Sprat

Squalus acanthias

DGS

Picked dogfish

Tetrapturus albidus

WHM

White marlin

Thunnus alalunga

ALB

Albacore

Thunnus maccoyii

SBF

Southern bluefin tuna

Thunnus obesus

BET

Bigeye tuna

Thunnus thynnus

BFT

Bluefin tuna

Trachurus murphyi

CJM

Jack mackerel

Trachurus spp.

JAX

Horse mackerel

Trisopterus esmarkii

NOP

Norway pout

Urophycis tenuis

HKW

White hake

Xiphias gladius

SWO

Swordfish

The following comparative table of common names and scientific names of the species is provided exclusively for explanatory purposes:

| Common name | Alpha-3 code | Scientific name |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Albacore | ALB | Thunnus alalunga |
| Alfonsinos | ALF | Beryx spp. |
| American plaice | PLA | Hippoglossoides platessoides |
| Anchovy | ANE | Engraulis encrasicolus |
| Anglerfishes | ANF | Lophiidae |
| Antarctic toothfish | TOA | Dissostichus mawsoni |
| Bigeye tuna | BET | Thunnus obesus |
| Birdbeak dogfish | DCA | Deania calcea |
| Blackfin icefish | SSI | Chaenocephalus aceratus |
| Blonde ray | RJH | Raja brachyura |
| Blue ling | BLI | Molva dypterygia |
| Blue marlin | BUM | Makaira nigricans |
| Blue whiting | WHB | Micromesistius poutassou |
| Bluefin tuna | BFT | Thunnus thynnus |
| Boarfishes | BOR | Caproidae |
| Brill | BLL | Scophthalmus rhombus |
| Capelin | CAP | Mallotus villosus |
| Cod | COD | Gadus morhua |
| Common skate complex | RJB | Dipturus batis (Dipturus cf. flossada and Dipturus cf. intermedia) |
| Common sole | SOL | Solea solea |
| Crabs | PAI | Paralomis spp. |
| Cuckoo ray | RJN | Leucoraja naevus |
| Deep sea red crabs | GER | Chaceon spp. |
| European seabass | BSS | Dicentrarchus labrax |
| Flatfishes | FLX | Pleuronectiformes |
| Giant manta ray | RMB | Manta birostris |
| Great lanternshark | ETR | Etmopterus princeps |
| Greater silver smelt | ARU | Argentina silus |
| Greenland halibut | GHL | Reinhardtius hippoglossoides |
| Grenadiers | GRV | Macrourus spp. |
| Grey rockcod | NOS | Notothenia squamifrons |
| Haddock | HAD | Melanogrammus aeglefinus |
| Hake | HKE | Merluccius merluccius |
| Herring | HER | Clupea harengus |
| Horse mackerel | JAX | Trachurus spp. |
| Humped rockcod | NOG | Notothenia gibberifrons |
| Jack mackerel | CJM | Trachurus murphyi |
| Kitefin shark | SCK | Dalatias licha |
| Krill | KRI | Euphausia superba |
| Leafscale gulper shark | GUQ | Centrophorus squamosus |
| Lemon sole | LEM | Microstomus kitt |
| Ling | LIN | Molva molva |
| Mackerel | MAC | Scomber scombrus |
| Mackerel icefish | ANI | Champsocephalus gunnari |
| Marbled rockcod | NOR | Notothenia rossii |
| Megrims | LEZ | Lepidorhombus spp. |
| Northern prawn | PRA | Pandalus borealis |
| Norway lobster | NEP | Nephrops norvegicus |
| Norway pout | NOP | Trisopterus esmarkii |
| Norwegian skate | JAD | Raja (Dipturus) nidarosiensis |
| Orange roughy | ORY | Hoplostethus atlanticus |
| Patagonian toothfish | TOP | Dissostichus eleginoides |
| Pelagic armourheads | EDW | Pseudopentaceros spp. |
| ‘Penaeus’ shrimps | PEN | Penaeus spp. |
| Picked dogfish | DGS | Squalus acanthias |
| Plaice | PLE | Pleuronectes platessa |
| Pollack | POL | Pollachius pollachius |
| Porbeagle | POR | Lamna nasus |
| Portuguese dogfish | CYO | Centroscymnus coelolepis |
| Redfishes | RED | Sebastes spp. |
| Roundnose grenadier | RNG | Coryphaenoides rupestris |
| Saithe | POK | Pollachius virens |
| Sandeels | SAN | Ammodytes spp. |
| Sandy ray | RJI | Raja circularis |
| Sardine | PIL | Sardina pilchardus |
| Shagreen ray | RJF | Raja fullonica |
| Shortfin squid | SQI | Illex illecebrosus |
| Skates and rays | SRX | Rajiformes |
| Small-eyed ray | RJE | Raja microocellata |
| Smooth lanternshark | ETP | Etmopterus pusillus |
| Snow crabs | PCR | Chionoecetes spp. |
| Sole | SOO | Solea spp. |
| South Georgia icefish | SGI | Pseudochaenichthys georgianus |
| Southern bluefin tuna | SBF | Thunnus maccoyii |
| Spotted ray | RJM | Raja montagui |
| Sprat | SPR | Sprattus sprattus |
| Squid | SQS | Martialia hyadesi |
| Starry ray | RJR | Raja radiata |
| Swordfish | SWO | Xiphias gladius |
| Thornback ray | RJC | Raja clavata |
| Toothfishes | TOT | Dissostichus spp. |
| Tope shark | GAG | Galeorhinus galeus |
| Turbot | TUR | Scophthalmus maximus |
| Tusk | USK | Brosme brosme |
| Undulate ray | RJU | Raja undulata |
| Unicorn icefish | LIC | Channichthys rhinoceratus |
| White hake | HKW | Urophycis tenuis |
| White marlin | WHM | Tetrapturus albidus |
| White skate | RJA | Raja alba |
| Whiting | WHG | Merlangius merlangus |
| Witch flounder | WIT | Glyptocephalus cynoglossus |
| Yellowtail flounder | YEL | Limanda ferruginea |

Common name

Alpha-3 code

Scientific name

Albacore

ALB

Thunnus alalunga

Alfonsinos

ALF

Beryx spp.

American plaice

PLA

Hippoglossoides platessoides

Anchovy

ANE

Engraulis encrasicolus

Anglerfishes

ANF

Lophiidae

Antarctic toothfish

TOA

Dissostichus mawsoni

Bigeye tuna

BET

Thunnus obesus

Birdbeak dogfish

DCA

Deania calcea

Blackfin icefish

SSI

Chaenocephalus aceratus

Blonde ray

RJH

Raja brachyura

Blue ling

BLI

Molva dypterygia

Blue marlin

BUM

Makaira nigricans

Blue whiting

WHB

Micromesistius poutassou

Bluefin tuna

BFT

Thunnus thynnus

Boarfishes

BOR

Caproidae

Brill

BLL

Scophthalmus rhombus

Capelin

CAP

Mallotus villosus

Cod

COD

Gadus morhua

Common skate complex

RJB

Dipturus batis (Dipturus cf. flossada and Dipturus cf. intermedia)

Common sole

SOL

Solea solea

Crabs

PAI

Paralomis spp.

Cuckoo ray

RJN

Leucoraja naevus

Deep sea red crabs

GER

Chaceon spp.

European seabass

BSS

Dicentrarchus labrax

Flatfishes

FLX

Pleuronectiformes

Giant manta ray

RMB

Manta birostris

Great lanternshark

ETR

Etmopterus princeps

Greater silver smelt

ARU

Argentina silus

Greenland halibut

GHL

Reinhardtius hippoglossoides

Grenadiers

GRV

Macrourus spp.

Grey rockcod

NOS

Notothenia squamifrons

Haddock

HAD

Melanogrammus aeglefinus

Hake

HKE

Merluccius merluccius

Herring

HER

Clupea harengus

Horse mackerel

JAX

Trachurus spp.

Humped rockcod

NOG

Notothenia gibberifrons

Jack mackerel

CJM

Trachurus murphyi

Kitefin shark

SCK

Dalatias licha

Krill

KRI

Euphausia superba

Leafscale gulper shark

GUQ

Centrophorus squamosus

Lemon sole

LEM

Microstomus kitt

Ling

LIN

Molva molva

Mackerel

MAC

Scomber scombrus

Mackerel icefish

ANI

Champsocephalus gunnari

Marbled rockcod

NOR

Notothenia rossii

Megrims

LEZ

Lepidorhombus spp.

Northern prawn

PRA

Pandalus borealis

Norway lobster

NEP

Nephrops norvegicus

Norway pout

NOP

Trisopterus esmarkii

Norwegian skate

JAD

Raja (Dipturus) nidarosiensis

Orange roughy

ORY

Hoplostethus atlanticus

Patagonian toothfish

TOP

Dissostichus eleginoides

Pelagic armourheads

EDW

Pseudopentaceros spp.

‘Penaeus’ shrimps

PEN

Penaeus spp.

Picked dogfish

DGS

Squalus acanthias

Plaice

PLE

Pleuronectes platessa

Pollack

POL

Pollachius pollachius

Porbeagle

POR

Lamna nasus

Portuguese dogfish

CYO

Centroscymnus coelolepis

Redfishes

RED

Sebastes spp.

Roundnose grenadier

RNG

Coryphaenoides rupestris

Saithe

POK

Pollachius virens

Sandeels

SAN

Ammodytes spp.

Sandy ray

RJI

Raja circularis

Sardine

PIL

Sardina pilchardus

Shagreen ray

RJF

Raja fullonica

Shortfin squid

SQI

Illex illecebrosus

Skates and rays

SRX

Rajiformes

Small-eyed ray

RJE

Raja microocellata

Smooth lanternshark

ETP

Etmopterus pusillus

Snow crabs

PCR

Chionoecetes spp.

Sole

SOO

Solea spp.

South Georgia icefish

SGI

Pseudochaenichthys georgianus

Southern bluefin tuna

SBF

Thunnus maccoyii

Spotted ray

RJM

Raja montagui

Sprat

SPR

Sprattus sprattus

Squid

SQS

Martialia hyadesi

Starry ray

RJR

Raja radiata

Swordfish

SWO

Xiphias gladius

Thornback ray

RJC

Raja clavata

Toothfishes

TOT

Dissostichus spp.

Tope shark

GAG

Galeorhinus galeus

Turbot

TUR

Scophthalmus maximus

Tusk

USK

Brosme brosme

Undulate ray

RJU

Raja undulata

Unicorn icefish

LIC

Channichthys rhinoceratus

White hake

HKW

Urophycis tenuis

White marlin

WHM

Tetrapturus albidus

White skate

RJA

Raja alba

Whiting

WHG

Merlangius merlangus

Witch flounder

WIT

Glyptocephalus cynoglossus

Yellowtail flounder

YEL

Limanda ferruginea

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ANNEX IA

SKAGERRAK, KATTEGAT, ICES SUBAREAS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 AND 14, UNION WATERS OF CECAF, FRENCH GUIANA WATERS

| Species: | Sandeels and associated by-catches

  Ammodytes spp. | Zone: | Union waters of 2a, 3a and 4 (1) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | 0 | (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 |
| Germany | 0 | (2) |
| Sweden | 0 | (2) |
| Union | 0 | (2) |
| |
| United Kingdom | 0 | (2) | |
| |
| TAC | 0 | | |
| (1) | Excluding waters within six nautical miles of the United Kingdom's baselines at Shetland, Fair Isle and Foula. |
| (2) | 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. |

Species:

Sandeels and associated by-catches

Ammodytes spp.

Zone:

Union waters of 2a, 3a and 4 (1)

Denmark

0

(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

Germany

0

(2)

Sweden

0

(2)

Union

0

(2)

United Kingdom

0

(2)

TAC

0

(1)

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

(2)

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 the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following sandeel management areas, as defined in Annex III:

Zone: Union waters of sandeel management areas

| | 1r | 2r | 3r | 4 | 5r | 6 | 7r |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | (SAN/234_1R) | (SAN/234_2R) | (SAN/234_3R) | (SAN/234_4) | (SAN/234_5R) | (SAN/234_6) | (SAN/234_7R) |
| Denmark | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germany | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sweden | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Union | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| | | | | | | | |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

1r

2r

3r

4

5r

6

7r

(SAN/234_1R)

(SAN/234_2R)

(SAN/234_3R)

(SAN/234_4)

(SAN/234_5R)

(SAN/234_6)

(SAN/234_7R)

Denmark

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Germany

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Sweden

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Union

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

United Kingdom

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Total

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

| Species: | Greater silver smelt

  Argentina silus | Zone: | Union and international waters of 1 and 2
  (ARU/1/2.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | 6 | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| France | 2 | |
| Netherlands | 5 | |
| Union | 13 | |
| United Kingdom | 10 | |
| |
| TAC | 23 | |

Species:

Greater silver smelt

Argentina silus

Zone:

Union and international waters of 1 and 2

(ARU/1/2.)

Germany

6

Precautionary TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

France

2

Netherlands

5

Union

13

United Kingdom

10

TAC

23

| Species: | Greater silver smelt

  Argentina silus | Zone: | Union waters of 3a and 4
  (ARU/3A4-C) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | 273 | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Germany | 3 | |
| France | 2 | |
| Ireland | 2 | |
| Netherlands | 13 | |
| Sweden | 11 | |
| Union | 304 | |
| United Kingdom | 5 | |
| |
| TAC | 309 | |

Species:

Greater silver smelt

Argentina silus

Zone:

Union waters of 3a and 4

(ARU/3A4-C)

Denmark

273

Precautionary TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Germany

3

France

2

Ireland

2

Netherlands

13

Sweden

11

Union

304

United Kingdom

5

TAC

309

| Species: | Greater silver smelt

  Argentina silus | Zone: | Union and international waters of 5, 6 and 7
  (ARU/567.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | 71 | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| France | 2 | |
| Ireland | 66 | |
| Netherlands | 742 | |
| Union | 881 | |
| United Kingdom | 52 | |
| |
| TAC | 933 | |

Species:

Greater silver smelt

Argentina silus

Zone:

Union and international waters of 5, 6 and 7

(ARU/567.)

Germany

71

Precautionary TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

France

2

Ireland

66

Netherlands

742

Union

881

United Kingdom

52

TAC

933

| Species: | Tusk

  Brosme brosme | Zone: | Union and international waters of 1, 2 and 14
  (USK/1214EI) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | 2 | (1) | Precautionary TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| France | 2 | (1) |
| Others | 1 | (1) |
| Union | 5 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | 2 | (1) |
| |
| TAC | 7 | |
| (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 (USK/1214EI_AMS). |

Species:

Tusk

Brosme brosme

Zone:

Union and international waters of 1, 2 and 14

(USK/1214EI)

Germany

2

(1)

Precautionary TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

France

2

(1)

Others

1

(1)

Union

5

(1)

United Kingdom

2

(1)

TAC

7

(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 (USK/1214EI_AMS).

| Species: | Tusk

  Brosme brosme | Zone: | Union waters of 4
  (USK/04-C.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | 17 | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Germany | 5 | |
| France | 12 | |
| Sweden | 2 | |
| Others | 2 | (1) |
| Union | 38 | |
| United Kingdom | 26 | |
| |
| TAC | 64 | |
| (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 (USK/04-C_AMS). |

Species:

Tusk

Brosme brosme

Zone:

Union waters of 4

(USK/04-C.)

Denmark

17

Precautionary TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Germany

5

France

12

Sweden

2

Others

2

(1)

Union

38

United Kingdom

26

TAC

64

(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 (USK/04-C_AMS).

| Species: | Tusk

  Brosme brosme | Zone: | Union and international waters of 5, 6 and 7
  (USK/567EI.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | 4 | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies |
| Spain | 15 | |
| France | 176 | |
| Ireland | 17 | |
| Others | 4 | (1) |
| Union | 216 | |
| Norway | 731 | (2 )(3) (4) (5) |
| United Kingdom | 85 | |
| |
| TAC | 1 032 | |
| (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 (USK/567EI_AMS). |
| (2) | To be fished in Union waters of 2a, 4, 5b, 6 and 7 (USK/*24X7C). |
| (3) | 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 quantity given below, in tonnes (OTH/*5B67-). By-catch of cod under this provision in 6a shall not be more than 5 %. |
| 750 | | |
| (4) | Including ling. The following quotas for Norway shall only be fished with long-lines in 5b, 6 and 7: |
| | | | |
| | Ling (LIN/*5B67-) | 2 000 | |
| | Tusk (USK/*5B67-) | 731 | |
| (5) | The tusk and ling quotas for Norway are interchangeable up to the following quantity, in tonnes: |
| 500 | | |

Species:

Tusk

Brosme brosme

Zone:

Union and international waters of 5, 6 and 7

(USK/567EI.)

Germany

4

Precautionary TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Spain

15

France

176

Ireland

17

Others

4

(1)

Union

216

Norway

731

(2 )(3) (4) (5)

United Kingdom

85

TAC

1 032

(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 (USK/567EI_AMS).

(2)

To be fished in Union waters of 2a, 4, 5b, 6 and 7 (USK/*24X7C).

(3)

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 quantity given below, in tonnes (OTH/*5B67-). By-catch of cod under this provision in 6a shall not be more than 5 %.

750

(4)

Including ling. The following quotas for Norway shall only be fished with long-lines in 5b, 6 and 7:

Ling (LIN/*5B67-)

2 000

Tusk (USK/*5B67-)

731

(5)

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

500

| Species: | Tusk

  Brosme brosme | Zone: | Norwegian waters of 4
  (USK/04-N.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 0 | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Denmark | 41 | |
| Germany | 0 | |
| France | 0 | |
| Netherlands | 0 | |
| Union | 41 | |
| United Kingdom | 1 | |
| |
| TAC | Not relevant | |

Species:

Tusk

Brosme brosme

Zone:

Norwegian waters of 4

(USK/04-N.)

Belgium

0

Precautionary TAC

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

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

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Denmark

41

Germany

0

France

0

Netherlands

0

Union

41

United Kingdom

1

TAC

Not relevant

| Species: | Boarfishes

  Caproidae | Zone: | Union and international waters of 6, 7 and 8
  (BOR/678-) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | 1 175 | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Ireland | 3 309 | |
| Union | 4 484 | |
| United Kingdom | 304 | |
| |
| TAC | 4 788 | |

Species:

Boarfishes

Caproidae

Zone:

Union and international waters of 6, 7 and 8

(BOR/678-)

Denmark

1 175

Precautionary TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Ireland

3 309

Union

4 484

United Kingdom

304

TAC

4 788

| Species: | Herring (1)

  Clupea harengus | Zone: | 3a
  (HER/03A.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | 2 577 | (2) | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Germany | 41 | (2) |
| Sweden | 2 696 | (2) |
| Union | 5 314 | (2) |
| Norway | 818 | |
| Faroe Islands | 0 | (3) |
| |
| TAC | 6 132 | |
| (1) | Catches of herring taken in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes equal to or larger than 32 mm. |
| (2) | Special condition: up to 50 % of this quantity may be fished in Union waters of 4 (HER/*04-C.). |
| (3) | May only be fished in the Skagerrak (HER/*03AN.). |

Species:

Herring (1)

Clupea harengus

Zone:

3a

(HER/03A.)

Denmark

2 577

(2)

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Germany

41

(2)

Sweden

2 696

(2)

Union

5 314

(2)

Norway

818

Faroe Islands

0

(3)

TAC

6 132

(1)

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

(2)

Special condition: up to 50 % of this quantity may be fished in Union waters of 4 (HER/*04-C.).

(3)

May only be fished in the Skagerrak (HER/*03AN.).

| Species: | Herring (1)

  Clupea harengus | Zone: | Union and Norwegian waters of 4 north of 53o30' N
  (HER/4AB.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | 14 867 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Germany | 9 851 | |
| France | 5 168 | |
| Netherlands | 12 929 | |
| Sweden | 978 | |
| Union | 43 793 | |
| Faroe Islands | 63 | |
| Norway | 27 913 | (2) |
| United Kingdom | 13 896 | |
| TAC | 96 252 | |
| (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 quantity given below, in tonnes, may be taken in Union waters of 4a and 4b (HER/*4AB-C). An additional quantity of maximum 10 000 tonnes will be granted if such an increase is called for by Norway. |
| 12 500 | | | |
| Special condition: within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken by the Union in Norwegian waters south of 62°N. An additional quantity of maximum 2 500 tonnes will be granted if such an increase is called for by the Union. |
| Norwegian waters south of 62oN (HER/*4N-S62) | | | |
| Union | 12 500 | | | |

Species:

Herring (1)

Clupea harengus

Zone:

Union and Norwegian waters of 4 north of 53o30' N

(HER/4AB.)

Denmark

14 867

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Germany

9 851

France

5 168

Netherlands

12 929

Sweden

978

Union

43 793

Faroe Islands

63

Norway

27 913

(2)

United Kingdom

13 896

TAC

96 252

(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 quantity given below, in tonnes, may be taken in Union waters of 4a and 4b (HER/*4AB-C). An additional quantity of maximum 10 000 tonnes will be granted if such an increase is called for by Norway.

12 500

Special condition: within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken by the Union in Norwegian waters south of 62°N. An additional quantity of maximum 2 500 tonnes will be granted if such an increase is called for by the Union.

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

Union

12 500

| Species: | Herring

  Clupea harengus | Zone: | Norwegian waters south of 62oN
  (HER/4N-S62) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sweden | 237 | (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
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Union | 237 | |
| |
| TAC | 96 252 | |
| (1) | By-catches of cod, haddock, pollack and whiting and saithe are to be counted against the quota for these species. |

Species:

Herring

Clupea harengus

Zone:

Norwegian waters south of 62oN

(HER/4N-S62)

Sweden

237

(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

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Union

237

TAC

96 252

(1)

By-catches of cod, haddock, pollack and whiting and saithe are to be counted against the quota for these species.

| Species: | Herring (1)

  Clupea harengus | Zone: | 3a
  (HER/03A-BC) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | 1 423 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Germany | 13 | |
| Sweden | 229 | |
| Union | 1 665 | |
| |
| TAC | 1 665 | |
| (1) | Exclusively for catches of herring taken as by-catch in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes smaller than 32 mm. |

Species:

Herring (1)

Clupea harengus

Zone:

3a

(HER/03A-BC)

Denmark

1 423

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Germany

13

Sweden

229

Union

1 665

TAC

1 665

(1)

Exclusively for catches of herring taken as by-catch in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes smaller than 32 mm.

| Species: | Herring (1)

  Clupea harengus | Zone: | 4, 7d and Union waters of 2a
  (HER/2A47DX) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 11 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Denmark | 2 143 | |
| Germany | 11 | |
| France | 11 | |
| Netherlands | 11 | |
| Sweden | 11 | |
| Union | 2 198 | |
| United Kingdom | 41 | |
| |
| TAC | 2 239 | |
| (1) | Exclusively for catches of herring taken as by-catch in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes smaller than 32 mm. |

Species:

Herring (1)

Clupea harengus

Zone:

4, 7d and Union waters of 2a

(HER/2A47DX)

Belgium

11

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Denmark

2 143

Germany

11

France

11

Netherlands

11

Sweden

11

Union

2 198

United Kingdom

41

TAC

2 239

(1)

Exclusively for catches of herring taken as by-catch in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes smaller than 32 mm.

| Species: | Herring (1)

  Clupea harengus | Zone: | 4c, 7d (2)
  (HER/4CXB7D) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 2 158 | (3) | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Denmark | 200 | (3) |
| Germany | 133 | (3) |
| France | 2 569 | (3) |
| Netherlands | 4 541 | (3) |
| Union | 9 601 | (3) |
| United Kingdom | 988 | (3) |
| |
| TAC | 96 252 | |
| (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: reference is to 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, 7d (2)

(HER/4CXB7D)

Belgium

2 158

(3)

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Denmark

200

(3)

Germany

133

(3)

France

2 569

(3)

Netherlands

4 541

(3)

Union

9 601

(3)

United Kingdom

988

(3)

TAC

96 252

(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: reference is to 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: | Union and international waters of 5b, 6b and 6aN (1)
  (HER/5B6ANB) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | 97 | (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
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| France | 19 | (2) |
| Ireland | 132 | (2) |
| Netherlands | 97 | (2) |
| Union | 345 | (2) |
| United Kingdom | 526 | (2) |
| |
| TAC | 871 | |
| (1) | Reference is to the herring stock in the part of ICES zone 6a which lies east of the meridian of longitude 7oW and north of the parallel of latitude 55oN, or west of the meridian of longitude 7oW and north of the parallel of latitude 56oN, 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 56oN and 57o30' 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:

Union and international waters of 5b, 6b and 6aN (1)

(HER/5B6ANB)

Germany

97

(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

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

France

19

(2)

Ireland

132

(2)

Netherlands

97

(2)

Union

345

(2)

United Kingdom

526

(2)

TAC

871

(1)

Reference is to the herring stock in the part of ICES zone 6a which lies east of the meridian of longitude 7oW and north of the parallel of latitude 55oN, or west of the meridian of longitude 7oW and north of the parallel of latitude 56oN, 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 56oN and 57o30' 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 and 7c
  (HER/6AS7BC) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ireland | 309 | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Netherlands | 31 | |
| Union | 340 | |
| |
| TAC | 340 | |
| (1) | Reference is to the herring stock in 6a south of 56o00' N and west of 07o00' W. |

Species:

Herring

Clupea harengus

Zone:

6aS (1), 7b and 7c

(HER/6AS7BC)

Ireland

309

Precautionary TAC

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

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

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Netherlands

31

Union

340

TAC

340

(1)

Reference is to the herring stock in 6a south of 56o00' N and west of 07o00' W.

| Species: | Herring

  Clupea harengus | Zone: | 7a (1)
  (HER/07A/MM) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ireland | 525 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Union | 525 | |
| United Kingdom | 1 491 | |
| |
| TAC | 2 016 | |
| (1) | This zone is reduced by the area bounded:






  — | to the north by latitude 52o30' N, |

Species:

Herring

Clupea harengus

Zone:

7a (1)

(HER/07A/MM)

Ireland

525

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Union

525

United Kingdom

1 491

TAC

2 016

(1)

This zone is reduced by the area bounded:

—

to the north by latitude 52o30' N,

| — | to the south by latitude 52o00' N, |
| --- | --- |

—

to the south by latitude 52o00' 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 | 116 | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Union | 116 | |
| United Kingdom | 116 | |
| |
| TAC | 232 | |

Species:

Herring

Clupea harengus

Zone:

7e and 7f

(HER/7EF.)

France

116

Precautionary TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Union

116

United Kingdom

116

TAC

232

| Species: | Herring

  Clupea harengus | Zone: | 7g (1), 7h (1), 7j (1) and 7k (1)
  (HER/7G-K.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | 3 | (2) | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| France | 14 | (2) |
| Ireland | 188 | (2) |
| Netherlands | 14 | (2) |
| Union | 219 | (2) |
| United Kingdom | 0 | (2) |
| |
| TAC | 219 | (2) |
| (1) | This zone is increased by the area bounded:






  — | to the north by latitude 52o30' N, |

Species:

Herring

Clupea harengus

Zone:

7g (1), 7h (1), 7j (1) and 7k (1)

(HER/7G-K.)

Germany

3

(2)

Analytical TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

France

14

(2)

Ireland

188

(2)

Netherlands

14

(2)

Union

219

(2)

United Kingdom

0

(2)

TAC

219

(2)

(1)

This zone is increased by the area bounded:

—

to the north by latitude 52o30' N,

| — | to the south by latitude 52o00' N, |
| --- | --- |

—

to the south by latitude 52o00' 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.

| Species: | Anchovy

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

Species:

Anchovy

Engraulis encrasicolus

Zone:

8

(ANE/08.)

Spain

29 700

Analytical TAC

France

3 300

Union

33 000

TAC

33 000

| Species: | Anchovy

  Engraulis encrasicolus | Zone: | 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1
  (ANE/9/3411) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | 0 | (1) | Precautionary TAC |
| Portugal | 0 | (1) |
| Union | 0 | (1) |
| |
| TAC | 0 | (1) |
| (1) | The quota may only be fished from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022. |

Species:

Anchovy

Engraulis encrasicolus

Zone:

9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1

(ANE/9/3411)

Spain

0

(1)

Precautionary TAC

Portugal

0

(1)

Union

0

(1)

TAC

0

(1)

(1)

The quota may only be fished from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022.

| Species: | Cod

  Gadus morhua | Zone: | Skagerrak
  (COD/03AN.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 1 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Denmark | 421 | |
| Germany | 11 | |
| Netherlands | 3 | |
| Sweden | 74 | |
| Union | 510 | |
| |
| TAC | 526 | |

Species:

Cod

Gadus morhua

Zone:

Skagerrak

(COD/03AN.)

Belgium

1

Analytical TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Denmark

421

Germany

11

Netherlands

3

Sweden

74

Union

510

TAC

526

| Species: | Cod

  Gadus morhua | Zone: | Kattegat
  (COD/03AS.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | 75 | (1) | Precautionary TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| Germany | 2 | (1) |
| Sweden | 46 | (1) |
| Union | 123 | (1) |
| |
| TAC | 123 | (1) |
| (1) | Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. |

Species:

Cod

Gadus morhua

Zone:

Kattegat

(COD/03AS.)

Denmark

75

(1)

Precautionary TAC

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

Germany

2

(1)

Sweden

46

(1)

Union

123

(1)

TAC

123

(1)

(1)

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

| Species: | Cod

  Gadus morhua | Zone: | 4; Union waters of 2a; that part of 3a not covered by the Skagerrak and Kattegat
  (COD/2A3AX4) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 109 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Denmark | 625 | |
| Germany | 396 | |
| France | 134 | (1) |
| Netherlands | 353 | (1) |
| Sweden | 4 | |
| Union | 1 621 | |
| Norway | 626 | (2) |
| United Kingdom | 1 433 | (1) |
| |
| TAC | 3 680 | |
| (1) | Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in 7d (COD/*07D.). |
| (2) | May be taken in Union waters. Catches taken within this quota are to be deducted from Norway's share of the TAC. |
| Special condition: within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zone: |
| Norwegian waters of 4 (COD/*04N-) | | |
| Union | 2 655 | | | |

Species:

Cod

Gadus morhua

Zone:

4; Union waters of 2a; that part of 3a not covered by the Skagerrak and Kattegat

(COD/2A3AX4)

Belgium

109

(1)

Analytical TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Denmark

625

Germany

396

France

134

(1)

Netherlands

353

(1)

Sweden

4

Union

1 621

Norway

626

(2)

United Kingdom

1 433

(1)

TAC

3 680

(1)

Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in 7d (COD/*07D.).

(2)

May be taken in Union waters. Catches taken within this quota are to be deducted from Norway's share of the TAC.

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

Norwegian waters of 4 (COD/*04N-)

Union

2 655

| Species: | Cod

  Gadus morhua | Zone: | Norwegian waters south of 62oN
  (COD/4N-S62) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sweden | 96 | (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
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Union | 96 | |
| |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| (1) | By-catches of haddock, pollack and whiting and saithe are to be counted against the quota for these species. |

Species:

Cod

Gadus morhua

Zone:

Norwegian waters south of 62oN

(COD/4N-S62)

Sweden

96

(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

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Union

96

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

By-catches of haddock, pollack and whiting and saithe are to be counted against the quota for these species.

| Species: | Cod

  Gadus morhua | Zone: | 6b; Union and international waters of 5b west of 12o00' W and of 12 and 14
  (COD/5W6-14) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 0 | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Germany | 0 | |
| France | 2 | |
| Ireland | 1 | |
| Union | 3 | |
| United Kingdom | 3 | |
| |
| TAC | 6 | |

Species:

Cod

Gadus morhua

Zone:

6b; Union and international waters of 5b west of 12o00' W and of 12 and 14

(COD/5W6-14)

Belgium

0

Precautionary TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Germany

0

France

2

Ireland

1

Union

3

United Kingdom

3

TAC

6

| Species: | Cod

  Gadus morhua | Zone: | 6a; Union and international waters of 5b east of 12o00' W
  (COD/5BE6A) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 1 | (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
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies
  Article 9 of this Regulation applies |
| Germany | 5 | (1) |
| France | 51 | (1) |
| Ireland | 71 | (1) |
| Union | 128 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | 193 | (1) |
| |
| TAC | 321 | (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; Union and international waters of 5b east of 12o00' W

(COD/5BE6A)

Belgium

1

(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

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Article 9 of this Regulation applies

Germany

5

(1)

France

51

(1)

Ireland

71

(1)

Union

128

(1)

United Kingdom

193

(1)

TAC

321

(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 | 1 | (1) | Precautionary TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| France | 2 | (1) |
| Ireland | 43 | (1) |
| Netherlands | 0 | (1) |
| Union | 46 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | 19 | (1) |
| |
| TAC | 65 | (1) |
| (1) | Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. |

Species:

Cod

Gadus morhua

Zone:

7a

(COD/07A.)

Belgium

1

(1)

Precautionary TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

France

2

(1)

Ireland

43

(1)

Netherlands

0

(1)

Union

46

(1)

United Kingdom

19

(1)

TAC

65

(1)

(1)

Exclusively for by-catches. 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 | 5 | (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
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies
  Article 9 of this Regulation applies |
| France | 74 | (1) |
| Ireland | 115 | (1) |
| Netherlands | 0 | (1) |
| Union | 194 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | 8 | (1) |
| |
| TAC | 202 | (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

5

(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

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Article 9 of this Regulation applies

France

74

(1)

Ireland

115

(1)

Netherlands

0

(1)

Union

194

(1)

United Kingdom

8

(1)

TAC

202

(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: | 7d
  (COD/07D.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 9 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| France | 180 | (1) |
| Netherlands | 5 | (1) |
| Union | 194 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | 20 | (1) |
| |
| TAC | 214 | |
| (1) | Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in: 4; Union waters of 2a; that part of 3a not covered by the Skagerrak and Kattegat (COD/*2A3X4). |

Species:

Cod

Gadus morhua

Zone:

7d

(COD/07D.)

Belgium

9

(1)

Analytical TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

France

180

(1)

Netherlands

5

(1)

Union

194

(1)

United Kingdom

20

(1)

TAC

214

(1)

Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in: 4; Union waters of 2a; that part of 3a not covered by the Skagerrak and Kattegat (COD/*2A3X4).

| Species: | Megrims

  Lepidorhombus spp. | Zone: | Union waters of 2a and 4
  (LEZ/2AC4-C) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 2 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Denmark | 2 | |
| Germany | 2 | |
| France | 12 | |
| Netherlands | 10 | |
| Union | 28 | |
| United Kingdom | 703 | |
| |
| TAC | 731 | |

Species:

Megrims

Lepidorhombus spp.

Zone:

Union waters of 2a and 4

(LEZ/2AC4-C)

Belgium

2

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Denmark

2

Germany

2

France

12

Netherlands

10

Union

28

United Kingdom

703

TAC

731

| Species: | Megrims

  Lepidorhombus spp. | Zone: | Union and international waters of 5b and 6; international waters of 12 and 14
  (LEZ/56-14) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | 168 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| France | 654 | (1) |
| Ireland | 191 | |
| Union | 1 013 | |
| United Kingdom | 463 | (1) |
| |
| TAC | 1 476 | |
| (1) | Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in Union waters of 2a and 4 (LEZ/*2AC4C). |

Species:

Megrims

Lepidorhombus spp.

Zone:

Union and international waters of 5b and 6; international waters of 12 and 14

(LEZ/56-14)

Spain

168

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

France

654

(1)

Ireland

191

Union

1 013

United Kingdom

463

(1)

TAC

1 476

(1)

Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in Union waters of 2a and 4 (LEZ/*2AC4C).

| Species: | Megrims

  Lepidorhombus spp. | Zone: | 7
  (LEZ/07.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 127 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Spain | 1 405 | (2) |
| France | 1 705 | (2) |
| Ireland | 775 | (2) |
| Union | 4 012 | |
| United Kingdom | 671 | (2) |
| |
| TAC | 4 683 | |
| (1) | 10 % of this quota may be used in 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e (LEZ/*8ABDE) for by-catches in directed fisheries for sole. |
| (2) | 35 % of this quota may be fished in 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e (LEZ/*8ABDE). |

Species:

Megrims

Lepidorhombus spp.

Zone:

7

(LEZ/07.)

Belgium

127

(1)

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Spain

1 405

(2)

France

1 705

(2)

Ireland

775

(2)

Union

4 012

United Kingdom

671

(2)

TAC

4 683

(1)

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

(2)

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

| Species: | Megrims

  Lepidorhombus spp. | Zone: | 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e
  (LEZ/8ABDE.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | 248 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| France | 200 | |
| Union | 448 | |
| |
| TAC | 448 | |

Species:

Megrims

Lepidorhombus spp.

Zone:

8a, 8b, 8d and 8e

(LEZ/8ABDE.)

Spain

248

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

France

200

Union

448

TAC

448

| Species: | Megrims

  Lepidorhombus spp. | Zone: | 8c, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1
  (LEZ/8C3411) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | 1 912 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies |
| France | 96 | |
| Portugal | 64 | |
| Union | 2 072 | |
| |
| TAC | 2 158 | |

Species:

Megrims

Lepidorhombus spp.

Zone:

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

(LEZ/8C3411)

Spain

1 912

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

France

96

Portugal

64

Union

2 072

TAC

2 158

| Species: | Anglerfishes

  Lophiidae | Zone: | Union waters of 2a and 4
  (ANF/2AC4-C) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 125 | (1) | Precautionary TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Denmark | 275 | (1) |
| Germany | 134 | (1) |
| France | 26 | (1) |
| Netherlands | 94 | (1) |
| Sweden | 3 | (1) |
| Union | 657 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | 2 865 | (1) |
| | |
| TAC | 3 522 | |
| (1) | Special condition: of which up to 10 % may be fished in: 6; Union and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14 (ANF/*56-14). |

Species:

Anglerfishes

Lophiidae

Zone:

Union waters of 2a and 4

(ANF/2AC4-C)

Belgium

125

(1)

Precautionary TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Denmark

275

(1)

Germany

134

(1)

France

26

(1)

Netherlands

94

(1)

Sweden

3

(1)

Union

657

(1)

United Kingdom

2 865

(1)

TAC

3 522

(1)

Special condition: of which up to 10 % may be fished in: 6; Union and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14 (ANF/*56-14).

| Species: | Anglerfishes

  Lophiidae | Zone: | Norwegian waters of 4
  (ANF/04-N.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 13 | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Denmark | 326 | |
| Germany | 5 | |
| Netherlands | 5 | |
| Union | 349 | |
| United Kingdom | 76 | |
| |
| TAC | Not relevant | |

Species:

Anglerfishes

Lophiidae

Zone:

Norwegian waters of 4

(ANF/04-N.)

Belgium

13

Precautionary TAC

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

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

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Denmark

326

Germany

5

Netherlands

5

Union

349

United Kingdom

76

TAC

Not relevant

| Species: | Anglerfishes

  Lophiidae | Zone: | 6; Union and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14
  (ANF/56-14) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 72 | (1) | Precautionary TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Germany | 82 | (1) |
| Spain | 77 | |
| France | 881 | (1) |
| Ireland | 199 | |
| Netherlands | 69 | (1) |
| Union | 1 380 | |
| United Kingdom | 613 | (1) |
| |
| TAC | 1 993 | |
| (1) | Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in Union waters of 2a and 4 (ANF/*2AC4C). |

Species:

Anglerfishes

Lophiidae

Zone:

6; Union and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14

(ANF/56-14)

Belgium

72

(1)

Precautionary TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Germany

82

(1)

Spain

77

France

881

(1)

Ireland

199

Netherlands

69

(1)

Union

1 380

United Kingdom

613

(1)

TAC

1 993

(1)

Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in Union waters of 2a and 4 (ANF/*2AC4C).

| Species: | Anglerfishes

  Lophiidae | Zone: | 7
  (ANF/07.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 816 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Germany | 91 | (1) |
| Spain | 324 | (1) |
| France | 5 233 | (1) |
| Ireland | 669 | (1) |
| Netherlands | 106 | (1) |
| Union | 7 239 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | 1 587 | (1) |
| |
| TAC | 8 826 | |
| (1) | Special condition: of which up to 10 % may be fished in 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e (ANF/*8ABDE). |

Species:

Anglerfishes

Lophiidae

Zone:

7

(ANF/07.)

Belgium

816

(1)

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Germany

91

(1)

Spain

324

(1)

France

5 233

(1)

Ireland

669

(1)

Netherlands

106

(1)

Union

7 239

(1)

United Kingdom

1 587

(1)

TAC

8 826

(1)

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

| Species: | Anglerfishes

  Lophiidae | Zone: | 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e
  (ANF/8ABDE.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | 343 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| France | 1 909 | |
| Union | 2 252 | |
| |
| TAC | 2 252 | |

Species:

Anglerfishes

Lophiidae

Zone:

8a, 8b, 8d and 8e

(ANF/8ABDE.)

Spain

343

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

France

1 909

Union

2 252

TAC

2 252

| Species: | Anglerfishes

  Lophiidae | Zone: | 8c, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1
  (ANF/8C3411) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | 2 934 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies |
| France | 3 | |
| Portugal | 584 | |
| Union | 3 521 | |
| |
| TAC | 3 672 | |

Species:

Anglerfishes

Lophiidae

Zone:

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

(ANF/8C3411)

Spain

2 934

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

France

3

Portugal

584

Union

3 521

TAC

3 672

| Species: | Haddock

  Melanogrammus aeglefinus | Zone: | 3a
  (HAD/03A.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 3 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Denmark | 442 | |
| Germany | 28 | |
| Netherlands | 1 | |
| Sweden | 52 | |
| Union | 526 | |
| |
| TAC | 548 | |

Species:

Haddock

Melanogrammus aeglefinus

Zone:

3a

(HAD/03A.)

Belgium

3

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Denmark

442

Germany

28

Netherlands

1

Sweden

52

Union

526

TAC

548

| Species: | Haddock

  Melanogrammus aeglefinus | Zone: | 4; Union waters of 2a
  (HAD/2AC4.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 52 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Denmark | 354 | |
| Germany | 225 | |
| France | 393 | |
| Netherlands | 39 | |
| Sweden | 36 | |
| Union | 1 099 | |
| Norway | 1 975 | |
| United Kingdom | 5 840 | |
| |
| TAC | 8 914 | |
| Special condition: within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zone: |
| Norwegian waters of 4 (HAD/*04N-) | | | |
| Union | 5 161 | | | |

Species:

Haddock

Melanogrammus aeglefinus

Zone:

4; Union waters of 2a

(HAD/2AC4.)

Belgium

52

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Denmark

354

Germany

225

France

393

Netherlands

39

Sweden

36

Union

1 099

Norway

1 975

United Kingdom

5 840

TAC

8 914

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

Norwegian waters of 4 (HAD/*04N-)

Union

5 161

| Species: | Haddock

  Melanogrammus aeglefinus | Zone: | Norwegian waters south of 62oN
  (HAD/4N-S62) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sweden | 177 | (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
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Union | 177 | |
| |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| (1) | By-catches of cod, pollack, whiting and saithe are to be counted against the quota for these species. |

Species:

Haddock

Melanogrammus aeglefinus

Zone:

Norwegian waters south of 62oN

(HAD/4N-S62)

Sweden

177

(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

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Union

177

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

By-catches of cod, pollack, whiting and saithe are to be counted against the quota for these species.

| Species: | Haddock

  Melanogrammus aeglefinus | Zone: | Union and international waters of 6b, 12 and 14
  (HAD/6B1214) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 6 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Germany | 7 | |
| France | 289 | |
| Ireland | 206 | |
| Union | 508 | |
| United Kingdom | 2 111 | |
| |
| TAC | 2 619 | |

Species:

Haddock

Melanogrammus aeglefinus

Zone:

Union and international waters of 6b, 12 and 14

(HAD/6B1214)

Belgium

6

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Germany

7

France

289

Ireland

206

Union

508

United Kingdom

2 111

TAC

2 619

| Species: | Haddock

  Melanogrammus aeglefinus | Zone: | Union and international waters of 5b and 6a
  (HAD/5BC6A.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 1 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Germany | 1 | (1) |
| France | 55 | (1) |
| Ireland | 163 | (1) |
| Union | 220 | |
| United Kingdom | 774 | (1) |
| |
| TAC | 994 | |
| (1) | Not more than 10 % of this quota may be fished in: 4; Union waters of 2a (HAD/*2AC4.). |

Species:

Haddock

Melanogrammus aeglefinus

Zone:

Union and international waters of 5b and 6a

(HAD/5BC6A.)

Belgium

1

(1)

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Germany

1

(1)

France

55

(1)

Ireland

163

(1)

Union

220

United Kingdom

774

(1)

TAC

994

(1)

Not more than 10 % of this quota may be fished in: 4; Union waters of 2a (HAD/*2AC4.).

| Species: | Haddock

  Melanogrammus aeglefinus | Zone: | 7b-k, 8, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1
  (HAD/7X7A34) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 30 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| France | 1 810 | |
| Ireland | 603 | |
| Union | 2 443 | |
| United Kingdom | 272 | |
| |
| TAC | 2 715 | |

Species:

Haddock

Melanogrammus aeglefinus

Zone:

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

(HAD/7X7A34)

Belgium

30

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

France

1 810

Ireland

603

Union

2 443

United Kingdom

272

TAC

2 715

| Species: | Haddock

  Melanogrammus aeglefinus | Zone: | 7a
  (HAD/07A.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 13 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| France | 57 | |
| Ireland | 342 | |
| Union | 412 | |
| United Kingdom | 378 | |
| |
| TAC | 790 | |

Species:

Haddock

Melanogrammus aeglefinus

Zone:

7a

(HAD/07A.)

Belgium

13

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

France

57

Ireland

342

Union

412

United Kingdom

378

TAC

790

| Species: | Whiting

  Merlangius merlangus | Zone: | 3a
  (WHG/03A.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | 292 | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Netherlands | 1 | |
| Sweden | 31 | |
| Union | 324 | |
| |
| TAC | 415 | |

Species:

Whiting

Merlangius merlangus

Zone:

3a

(WHG/03A.)

Denmark

292

Precautionary TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Netherlands

1

Sweden

31

Union

324

TAC

415

| Species: | Whiting

  Merlangius merlangus | Zone: | 4; Union waters of 2a
  (WHG/2AC4.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 82 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Denmark | 356 | |
| Germany | 93 | |
| France | 535 | |
| Netherlands | 206 | |
| Sweden | 1 | |
| Union | 1 273 | |
| Norway | 304 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | 2 573 | |
| |
| TAC | 4 290 | |
| (1) | May be taken in Union waters. Catches taken within this quota are to be deducted from Norway's share of the TAC. |
| Special condition: within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zone: |
| Norwegian waters of 4 (WHG/*04N-) | | |
| Union | 2 700 | | | |

Species:

Whiting

Merlangius merlangus

Zone:

4; Union waters of 2a

(WHG/2AC4.)

Belgium

82

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Denmark

356

Germany

93

France

535

Netherlands

206

Sweden

1

Union

1 273

Norway

304

(1)

United Kingdom

2 573

TAC

4 290

(1)

May be taken in Union waters. Catches taken within this quota are to be deducted from Norway's share of the TAC.

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

Norwegian waters of 4 (WHG/*04N-)

Union

2 700

| Species: | Whiting

  Merlangius merlangus | Zone: | 6; Union and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14
  (WHG/56-14) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | 1 | (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
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies
  Article 9 of this Regulation applies |
| France | 14 | (1) |
| Ireland | 68 | (1) |
| Union | 83 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | 151 | (1) |
| |
| TAC | 234 | (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; Union and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14

(WHG/56-14)

Germany

1

(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

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Article 9 of this Regulation applies

France

14

(1)

Ireland

68

(1)

Union

83

(1)

United Kingdom

151

(1)

TAC

234

(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 | 1 | (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
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies
  Article 9 of this Regulation applies |
| France | 6 | (1) |
| Ireland | 104 | (1) |
| Netherlands | 0 | (1) |
| Union | 111 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | 70 | (1) |
| |
| TAC | 181 | (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

1

(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

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Article 9 of this Regulation applies

France

6

(1)

Ireland

104

(1)

Netherlands

0

(1)

Union

111

(1)

United Kingdom

70

(1)

TAC

181

(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 | 23 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| France | 1 411 | |
| Ireland | 1 018 | |
| Netherlands | 12 | |
| Union | 2 464 | |
| United Kingdom | 252 | |
| |
| TAC | 2 716 | |

Species:

Whiting

Merlangius merlangus

Zone:

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

(WHG/7X7A-C)

Belgium

23

Analytical TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

France

1 411

Ireland

1 018

Netherlands

12

Union

2 464

United Kingdom

252

TAC

2 716

| Species: | Whiting

  Merlangius merlangus | Zone: | 8
  (WHG/08.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | 880 | | Precautionary TAC |
| France | 1 321 | |
| Union | 2 201 | |
| |
| TAC | 2 276 | |

Species:

Whiting

Merlangius merlangus

Zone:

8

(WHG/08.)

Spain

880

Precautionary TAC

France

1 321

Union

2 201

TAC

2 276

| Species: | Whiting and pollack

  Merlangius merlangus and Pollachius pollachius | Zone: | Norwegian waters south of 62oN
  (W/P/4N-S62) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sweden | 48 | (1) | Precautionary TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Union | 48 | |
| |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| (1) | By-catches of cod, haddock and saithe are to be counted against the quota for these species. |

Species:

Whiting and pollack

Merlangius merlangus and Pollachius pollachius

Zone:

Norwegian waters south of 62oN

(W/P/4N-S62)

Sweden

48

(1)

Precautionary TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Union

48

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

By-catches of cod, haddock and saithe are to be counted against the quota for these species.

| Species: | Hake

  Merluccius merluccius | Zone: | 3a
  (HKE/03A.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | 784 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Sweden | 67 | (1) |
| Union | 851 | |
| |
| TAC | 851 | |
| (1) | Transfers of this quota may be effected to Union waters of 2a and 4. However, such transfers shall be notified in advance to the Commission. |

Species:

Hake

Merluccius merluccius

Zone:

3a

(HKE/03A.)

Denmark

784

(1)

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Sweden

67

(1)

Union

851

TAC

851

(1)

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

| Species: | Hake

  Merluccius merluccius | Zone: | Union waters of 2a and 4
  (HKE/2AC4-C) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 14 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Denmark | 570 | (1) |
| Germany | 65 | (1) |
| France | 126 | (1) |
| Netherlands | 33 | (1) |
| Union | 808 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | 178 | (1) |
| |
| TAC | 986 | |
| (1) | Not more than 10 % of this quota may be used for by-catch in 3a (HKE/*03A.). |

Species:

Hake

Merluccius merluccius

Zone:

Union waters of 2a and 4

(HKE/2AC4-C)

Belgium

14

(1)

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Denmark

570

(1)

Germany

65

(1)

France

126

(1)

Netherlands

33

(1)

Union

808

(1)

United Kingdom

178

(1)

TAC

986

(1)

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

| Species: | Hake

  Merluccius merluccius | Zone: | 6 and 7; Union and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14
  (HKE/571214) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 146 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Spain | 4 667 | |
| France | 7 207 | (1) |
| Ireland | 873 | |
| Netherlands | 94 | (1) |
| Union | 12 987 | |
| United Kingdom | 2 845 | (1) |
| |
| TAC | 15 832 | |
| (1) | Transfers of this quota may be effected to Union waters of 2a and 4. However, such transfers shall be notified in advance to the Commission. |
| Special condition: within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zones: |
| 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e (HKE/*8ABDE) | | |
| Belgium | 19 | | | |
| Spain | 753 | | | |
| France | 753 | | | |
| Ireland | 94 | | | |
| Netherlands | 10 | | | |
| Union | 1 629 | | | |
| United Kingdom | 424 | | | |

Species:

Hake

Merluccius merluccius

Zone:

6 and 7; Union and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14

(HKE/571214)

Belgium

146

(1)

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Spain

4 667

France

7 207

(1)

Ireland

873

Netherlands

94

(1)

Union

12 987

United Kingdom

2 845

(1)

TAC

15 832

(1)

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

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

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

Belgium

19

Spain

753

France

753

Ireland

94

Netherlands

10

Union

1 629

United Kingdom

424

| Species: | Hake

  Merluccius merluccius | Zone: | 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e
  (HKE/8ABDE.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 5 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Spain | 3 249 | |
| France | 7 296 | |
| Netherlands | 10 | (1) |
| Union | 10 560 | |
| |
| TAC | 10 560 | |
| (1) | Transfers of this quota may be effected to 4 and Union waters of 2a. However, such transfers shall be notified in advance to the Commission. |
| Special condition: within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zones: |
| 6 and 7; Union and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14 (HKE/*57-14) |
| Belgium | 1 | | | |
| Spain | 941 | | | |
| France | 1 694 | | | |
| Netherlands | 3 | | | |
| Union | 2 639 | | | |

Species:

Hake

Merluccius merluccius

Zone:

8a, 8b, 8d and 8e

(HKE/8ABDE.)

Belgium

5

(1)

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Spain

3 249

France

7 296

Netherlands

10

(1)

Union

10 560

TAC

10 560

(1)

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

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

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

Belgium

1

Spain

941

France

1 694

Netherlands

3

Union

2 639

| Species: | Hake

  Merluccius merluccius | Zone: | 8c, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1
  (HKE/8C3411) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | 5 320 | | Precautionary TAC |
| France | 511 | |
| Portugal | 2 483 | |
| Union | 8 314 | |
| |
| TAC | 8 517 | |

Species:

Hake

Merluccius merluccius

Zone:

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

(HKE/8C3411)

Spain

5 320

Precautionary TAC

France

511

Portugal

2 483

Union

8 314

TAC

8 517

| Species: | Blue whiting

  Micromesistius poutassou | Zone: | Norwegian waters of 2 and 4
  (WHB/24-N.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | 0 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Union | 0 | |
| United Kingdom | 0 | |
| |
| TAC | Not relevant | |

Species:

Blue whiting

Micromesistius poutassou

Zone:

Norwegian waters of 2 and 4

(WHB/24-N.)

Denmark

0

Analytical TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Union

0

United Kingdom

0

TAC

Not relevant

| Species: | Blue whiting

  Micromesistius poutassou | Zone: | Union and international waters of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8a, 8b, 8d, 8e, 12 and 14
  (WHB/1X14) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | 32 399 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Germany | 12 597 | (1) |
| Spain | 27 468 | (1) (2) |
| France | 22 547 | (1) |
| Ireland | 25 089 | (1) |
| Netherlands | 39 507 | (1) |
| Portugal | 2 552 | (1) (2) |
| Sweden | 8 015 | (1) |
| Union | 170 174 | (1) (3) |
| Norway | 64 935 | |
| Faroe Islands | 6 500 | |
| United Kingdom | 42 040 | (1) |
| |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| (1) | Special condition: within a total access limit of 24 375 tonnes for the Union, Member States may fish up to the following percentage of their quotas in Faroese waters (WHB/*05-F.): 14,3 %. |
| (2) | Transfers of this quota may be effected to 8c, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1. However, such transfers shall be notified in advance to the Commission. |
| (3) | Special condition: from the Union quotas in: Union and international waters of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8a, 8b, 8d, 8e, 12 and 14 (WHB/*NZJM1) and in 8c, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1 (WHB/*NZJM2), the following quantity may be fished in the Norwegian Economic Zone or in the fishery zone around Jan Mayen: |
| | 124 026 | | | |

Species:

Blue whiting

Micromesistius poutassou

Zone:

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

(WHB/1X14)

Denmark

32 399

(1)

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Germany

12 597

(1)

Spain

27 468

(1) (2)

France

22 547

(1)

Ireland

25 089

(1)

Netherlands

39 507

(1)

Portugal

2 552

(1) (2)

Sweden

8 015

(1)

Union

170 174

(1) (3)

Norway

64 935

Faroe Islands

6 500

United Kingdom

42 040

(1)

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

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

(2)

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

(3)

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

124 026

| Species: | Blue whiting

  Micromesistius poutassou | Zone: | 8c, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1
  (WHB/8C3411) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | 8 952 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Portugal | 2 238 | |
| Union | 11 189 | (1) |
| |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| (1) | Special condition: from the Union quotas in: Union and international waters of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8a, 8b, 8d, 8e, 12 and 14 (WHB/*NZJM1) and in 8c, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1 (WHB/*NZJM2), the following quantity may be fished in the Norwegian Economic Zone or in the fishery zone around Jan Mayen: |
| 124 026 | | | |

Species:

Blue whiting

Micromesistius poutassou

Zone:

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

(WHB/8C3411)

Spain

8 952

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Portugal

2 238

Union

11 189

(1)

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

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

124 026

| Species: | Blue whiting

  Micromesistius poutassou | Zone: | Union waters of 2, 4a, 5 and 6 north of 56° 30' N and 7 west of 12° W
  (WHB/24A567) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Norway | 124 026 | (1) (2) | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Faroe Islands | 24 375 | (3) (4) |
| |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| (1) | To be counted against quota established by Norway. |
| (2) | Special condition: the catch in 4a shall be no more than the following quantity (WHB/*04A-C): |
| 26 000 | | | |
| This catch restriction in 4a amounts to the following percentage of Norway's access limit: |
| 18 % | | | |
| (3) | To be counted against the catch limits of the Faroe Islands. |
| (4) | Special conditions: may also be fished in 6b (WHB/*06B-C). The catch in 4a shall be no more than the following quantity (WHB/*04A-C): |
| 6 094 | | | |

Species:

Blue whiting

Micromesistius poutassou

Zone:

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

(WHB/24A567)

Norway

124 026

(1) (2)

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Faroe Islands

24 375

(3) (4)

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

To be counted against quota established by Norway.

(2)

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

26 000

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

18 %

(3)

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

(4)

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

6 094

| Species: | Lemon sole and witch flounder

  Microstomus kitt and

  Glyptocephalus cynoglossus | Zone: | Union waters of 2a and 4
  (L/W/2AC4-C) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 92 | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Denmark | 253 | |
| Germany | 33 | |
| France | 69 | |
| Netherlands | 211 | |
| Sweden | 3 | |
| Union | 661 | |
| United Kingdom | 1 036 | |
| |
| TAC | 1 697 | |

Species:

Lemon sole and witch flounder

Microstomus kitt and

Glyptocephalus cynoglossus

Zone:

Union waters of 2a and 4

(L/W/2AC4-C)

Belgium

92

Precautionary TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Denmark

253

Germany

33

France

69

Netherlands

211

Sweden

3

Union

661

United Kingdom

1 036

TAC

1 697

| Species: | Blue ling

  Molva dypterygia | Zone: | Union and international waters of 5b, 6 and 7
  (BLI/5B67-) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | 28 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Estonia | 4 | |
| Spain | 89 | |
| France | 2 032 | |
| Ireland | 8 | |
| Lithuania | 2 | |
| Poland | 1 | |
| Others | 8 | (1) |
| Union | 2 172 | |
| Norway | 63 | (2) |
| Faroe Islands | 38 | (3) |
| United Kingdom | 517 | |
| |
| TAC | 2 790 | |
| (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 (BLI/5B67_AMS). |
| (2) | To be fished in Union waters of 2a, 4, 5b, 6 and 7 (BLI/*24X7C). |
| (3) | By-catches of roundnose grenadier and black scabbardfish 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:

Union and international waters of 5b, 6 and 7

(BLI/5B67-)

Germany

28

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Estonia

4

Spain

89

France

2 032

Ireland

8

Lithuania

2

Poland

1

Others

8

(1)

Union

2 172

Norway

63

(2)

Faroe Islands

38

(3)

United Kingdom

517

TAC

2 790

(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 (BLI/5B67_AMS).

(2)

To be fished in Union waters of 2a, 4, 5b, 6 and 7 (BLI/*24X7C).

(3)

By-catches of roundnose grenadier and black scabbardfish 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
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Spain | 33 | (1) |
| France | 1 | (1) |
| Lithuania | 0 | (1) |
| Others | 0 | (1) |
| Union | 34 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | 0 | (1) |
| |
| TAC | 34 | (1) |
| (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 (BLI/12INT_AMS). |

Species:

Blue ling

Molva dypterygia

Zone:

International waters of 12

(BLI/12INT-)

Estonia

0

(1)

Precautionary TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Spain

33

(1)

France

1

(1)

Lithuania

0

(1)

Others

0

(1)

Union

34

(1)

United Kingdom

0

(1)

TAC

34

(1)

(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 (BLI/12INT_AMS).

| Species: | Blue ling

  Molva dypterygia | Zone: | Union and international waters of 2 and 4
  (BLI/24-) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | 1 | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Germany | 1 | |
| Ireland | 1 | |
| France | 4 | |
| Others | 1 | (1) |
| Union | 8 | |
| United Kingdom | 2 | |
| |
| TAC | 10 | |
| (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 (BLI/24_AMS). |

Species:

Blue ling

Molva dypterygia

Zone:

Union and international waters of 2 and 4

(BLI/24-)

Denmark

1

Precautionary TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Germany

1

Ireland

1

France

4

Others

1

(1)

Union

8

United Kingdom

2

TAC

10

(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 (BLI/24_AMS).

| Species: | Blue ling

  Molva dypterygia | Zone: | Union and international waters of 3a
  (BLI/03A-) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | 1 | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Germany | 0 | |
| Sweden | 1 | |
| Union | 2 | |
| |
| TAC | 2 | |

Species:

Blue ling

Molva dypterygia

Zone:

Union and international waters of 3a

(BLI/03A-)

Denmark

1

Precautionary TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Germany

0

Sweden

1

Union

2

TAC

2

| Species: | Ling

  Molva molva | Zone: | Union and international waters of 1 and 2
  (LIN/1/2.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | 7 | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Germany | 7 | |
| France | 7 | |
| Others | 3 | (1) |
| Union | 24 | |
| United Kingdom | 7 | |
| |
| TAC | 31 | |
| (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 and international waters of 1 and 2

(LIN/1/2.)

Denmark

7

Precautionary TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Germany

7

France

7

Others

3

(1)

Union

24

United Kingdom

7

TAC

31

(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 | 3 | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Denmark | 25 | |
| Germany | 3 | |
| Sweden | 10 | |
| Union | 41 | |
| United Kingdom | 3 | |
| |
| TAC | 44 | |

Species:

Ling

Molva molva

Zone:

Union waters of 3a

(LIN/03A-C.)

Belgium

3

Precautionary TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Denmark

25

Germany

3

Sweden

10

Union

41

United Kingdom

3

TAC

44

| Species: | Ling

  Molva molva | Zone: | Union waters of 4
  (LIN/04-C.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 7 | (1) | Precautionary TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Denmark | 106 | (1) |
| Germany | 66 | (1) |
| France | 59 | |
| Netherlands | 2 | |
| Sweden | 5 | (1) |
| Union | 245 | |
| United Kingdom | 815 | (1) |
| |
| TAC | 1 060 | |
| (1) | 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:

Union waters of 4

(LIN/04-C.)

Belgium

7

(1)

Precautionary TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Denmark

106

(1)

Germany

66

(1)

France

59

Netherlands

2

Sweden

5

(1)

Union

245

United Kingdom

815

(1)

TAC

1 060

(1)

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: | Union and international waters of 5
  (LIN/05EI.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 2 | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Denmark | 2 | |
| Germany | 2 | |
| France | 2 | |
| Union | 8 | |
| United Kingdom | 2 | |
| |
| TAC | 10 | |

Species:

Ling

Molva molva

Zone:

Union and international waters of 5

(LIN/05EI.)

Belgium

2

Precautionary TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Denmark

2

Germany

2

France

2

Union

8

United Kingdom

2

TAC

10

| Species: | Ling

  Molva molva | Zone: | Union and international waters of 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 and 14
  (LIN/6X14.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 12 | (1) | Precautionary TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Denmark | 2 | (1) |
| Germany | 42 | (1) |
| Ireland | 225 | |
| Spain | 840 | |
| France | 896 | (1) |
| Portugal | 2 | |
| Union | 2 019 | |
| Norway | 2 000 | (2) (3) (4) | |
| Faroe Islands | 50 | (5) (6) | |
| United Kingdom | 1 032 | (1) |
| |
| TAC | 5 101 | |
| (1) | Special condition: of which up to 35 % may be fished in: 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 quantity given below, in tonnes (OTH/*6X14.). By-catch of cod under this provision in area 6a shall not be more than 5 %. |
| 750 | | | |
| (3) | Including tusk. The following quotas for Norway shall only be fished with long-lines in 5b, 6 and 7: |
| | | | | |
| | Ling (LIN/*5B67-) | 2 000 | | |
| | Tusk (USK/*5B67-) | 731 | | |
| (4) | The ling and tusk quotas for Norway are interchangeable up to the following quantity, in tonnes: |
| 500 | | |
| (5) | Including tusk. To be fished in 6b and 6a north of 56o30' N (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 quantity, in tonnes (OTH/*6AB.):
  19 |

Species:

Ling

Molva molva

Zone:

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

(LIN/6X14.)

Belgium

12

(1)

Precautionary TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Denmark

2

(1)

Germany

42

(1)

Ireland

225

Spain

840

France

896

(1)

Portugal

2

Union

2 019

Norway

2 000

(2) (3) (4)

Faroe Islands

50

(5) (6)

United Kingdom

1 032

(1)

TAC

5 101

(1)

Special condition: of which up to 35 % may be fished in: 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 quantity given below, in tonnes (OTH/*6X14.). By-catch of cod under this provision in area 6a shall not be more than 5 %.

750

(3)

Including tusk. The following quotas for Norway shall only be fished with long-lines in 5b, 6 and 7:

Ling (LIN/*5B67-)

2 000

Tusk (USK/*5B67-)

731

(4)

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

500

(5)

Including tusk. To be fished in 6b and 6a north of 56o30' N (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 quantity, in tonnes (OTH/*6AB.):

19

| Species: | Ling

  Molva molva | Zone: | Norwegian waters of 4
  (LIN/04-N.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 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
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Denmark | 297 | |
| Germany | 8 | |
| France | 3 | |
| Netherlands | 1 | |
| Union | 311 | |
| United Kingdom | 27 | |
| |
| TAC | Not relevant | |

Species:

Ling

Molva molva

Zone:

Norwegian waters of 4

(LIN/04-N.)

Belgium

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

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Denmark

297

Germany

8

France

3

Netherlands

1

Union

311

United Kingdom

27

TAC

Not relevant

| Species: | Norway lobster

  Nephrops norvegicus | Zone: | 3a
  (NEP/03A.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | 9 084 | | Analytical TAC |
| Germany | 26 | |
| Sweden | 3 250 | |
| Union | 12 360 | |
| |
| TAC | 12 360 | |

Species:

Norway lobster

Nephrops norvegicus

Zone:

3a

(NEP/03A.)

Denmark

9 084

Analytical TAC

Germany

26

Sweden

3 250

Union

12 360

TAC

12 360

| Species: | Norway lobster

  Nephrops norvegicus | Zone: | Union waters of 2a and 4
  (NEP/2AC4-C) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 301 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Denmark | 301 | |
| Germany | 5 | |
| France | 9 | |
| Netherlands | 155 | |
| Union | 771 | |
| United Kingdom | 4 981 | |
| |
| TAC | 5 752 | |

Species:

Norway lobster

Nephrops norvegicus

Zone:

Union waters of 2a and 4

(NEP/2AC4-C)

Belgium

301

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Denmark

301

Germany

5

France

9

Netherlands

155

Union

771

United Kingdom

4 981

TAC

5 752

| Species: | Norway lobster

  Nephrops norvegicus | Zone: | Norwegian waters of 4
  (NEP/04-N.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | 142 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Germany | 0 | |
| Union | 142 | |
| United Kingdom | 8 | |
| |
| TAC | Not relevant | |

Species:

Norway lobster

Nephrops norvegicus

Zone:

Norwegian waters of 4

(NEP/04-N.)

Denmark

142

Analytical TAC

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

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

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Germany

0

Union

142

United Kingdom

8

TAC

Not relevant

| Species: | Norway lobster

  Nephrops norvegicus | Zone: | 6; Union and international waters of 5b
  (NEP/5BC6.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | 8 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| France | 32 | |
| Ireland | 54 | |
| Union | 94 | |
| United Kingdom | 3 881 | |
| |
| TAC | 3 975 | |

Species:

Norway lobster

Nephrops norvegicus

Zone:

6; Union and international waters of 5b

(NEP/5BC6.)

Spain

8

Analytical TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

France

32

Ireland

54

Union

94

United Kingdom

3 881

TAC

3 975

| Species: | Norway lobster

  Nephrops norvegicus | Zone: | 7
  (NEP/07.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | 252 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| France | 1 022 | (1) |
| Ireland | 1 550 | (1) |
| Union | 2 824 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | 1 379 | (1) |
| |
| TAC | 4 203 | (1) |
| (1) | Special condition: within the limits of the abovementioned 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 | 199 | |
| France | 125 | |
| Ireland | 239 | |
| Union | 563 | |
| United Kingdom | 97 | |

Species:

Norway lobster

Nephrops norvegicus

Zone:

7

(NEP/07.)

Spain

252

(1)

Analytical TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

France

1 022

(1)

Ireland

1 550

(1)

Union

2 824

(1)

United Kingdom

1 379

(1)

TAC

4 203

(1)

(1)

Special condition: within the limits of the abovementioned 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

199

France

125

Ireland

239

Union

563

United Kingdom

97

| Species: | Norway lobster

  Nephrops norvegicus | Zone: | 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e
  (NEP/8ABDE.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | 239 | | Analytical TAC |
| France | 3 745 | |
| Union | 3 984 | |
| |
| TAC | 3 984 | |

Species:

Norway lobster

Nephrops norvegicus

Zone:

8a, 8b, 8d and 8e

(NEP/8ABDE.)

Spain

239

Analytical TAC

France

3 745

Union

3 984

TAC

3 984

| Species: | Norway lobster

  Nephrops norvegicus | Zone: | 8c
  (NEP/08C.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | 2,4 | (1) | Precautionary TAC |
| France | 0,0 | (1) |
| Union | 2,4 | (1) |
| |
| TAC | 2,4 | (1) |
| (1) | Exclusively for catches taken as part of a sentinel fishery to collect catch per unit effort (CPUE) data with vessels carrying observers on board:
  – 1,7 tonnes in functional unit 25 during five trips per month in August and September,
  – 0,7 tonnes in functional unit 31 during 7 days in July. |

Species:

Norway lobster

Nephrops norvegicus

Zone:

8c

(NEP/08C.)

Spain

2,4

(1)

Precautionary TAC

France

0,0

(1)

Union

2,4

(1)

TAC

2,4

(1)

(1)

Exclusively for catches taken as part of a sentinel fishery to collect catch per unit effort (CPUE) data with vessels carrying observers on board:

– 1,7 tonnes in functional unit 25 during five trips per month in August and September,

– 0,7 tonnes in functional unit 31 during 7 days in July.

| Species: | Norway lobster

  Nephrops norvegicus | Zone: | 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1
  (NEP/9/3411) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | 94 | (1) | Precautionary TAC |
| Portugal | 280 | (1) |
| Union | 374 | (1) (2) |
| |
| TAC | 374 | (1) (2) |
| (1) | Of which no more than 6 % may be taken in functional units 26 and 27 of ICES division 9a (NEP/*9U267). |
| (2) | Within the limits of the abovementioned TAC, no more than the following quantity may be taken in functional unit 30 of ICES division 9a (NEP/*9U30): 65 |

Species:

Norway lobster

Nephrops norvegicus

Zone:

9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1

(NEP/9/3411)

Spain

94

(1)

Precautionary TAC

Portugal

280

(1)

Union

374

(1) (2)

TAC

374

(1) (2)

(1)

Of which no more than 6 % may be taken in functional units 26 and 27 of ICES division 9a (NEP/*9U267).

(2)

Within the limits of the abovementioned TAC, no more than the following quantity may be taken in functional unit 30 of ICES division 9a (NEP/*9U30): 65

| Species: | Northern prawn

  Pandalus borealis | Zone: | 3a
  (PRA/03A.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | 531 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Sweden | 286 | |
| Union | 817 | |
| |
| TAC | 1 529 | |

Species:

Northern prawn

Pandalus borealis

Zone:

3a

(PRA/03A.)

Denmark

531

Analytical TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Sweden

286

Union

817

TAC

1 529

| Species: | Northern prawn

  Pandalus borealis | Zone: | Union waters of 2a and 4
  (PRA/2AC4-C) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | 45 | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Netherlands | 0 | |
| Sweden | 2 | |
| Union | 47 | |
| United Kingdom | 13 | |
| |
| TAC | 60 | |

Species:

Northern prawn

Pandalus borealis

Zone:

Union waters of 2a and 4

(PRA/2AC4-C)

Denmark

45

Precautionary TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Netherlands

0

Sweden

2

Union

47

United Kingdom

13

TAC

60

| Species: | Northern prawn

  Pandalus borealis | Zone: | Norwegian waters south of 62oN
  (PRA/4N-S62) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | 50 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Sweden | 31 | (1) |
| Union | 81 | |
| |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| (1) | By-catches of cod, haddock, pollack, whiting and saithe are to be counted against the quotas for these species. |

Species:

Northern prawn

Pandalus borealis

Zone:

Norwegian waters south of 62oN

(PRA/4N-S62)

Denmark

50

Analytical TAC

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

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

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Sweden

31

(1)

Union

81

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

By-catches of cod, haddock, pollack, whiting and saithe are to be counted against the quotas for these species.

| Species: | ‘Penaeus’ shrimps

  Penaeus spp. | Zone: | French Guiana waters
  (PEN/FGU.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| France | To be established | (1) | Precautionary TAC
  Article 6 of this Regulation applies |
| Union | To be established | (1) (2) |
| |
| TAC | To be established | (1) (2) |
| (1) | Fishing for shrimps Penaeus subtilis and Penaeus brasiliensis is prohibited in waters less than 30 metres deep. |
| (2) | Fixed at the same quantity as the quota of France. |

Species:

‘Penaeus’ shrimps

Penaeus spp.

Zone:

French Guiana waters

(PEN/FGU.)

France

To be established

(1)

Precautionary TAC

Article 6 of this Regulation applies

Union

To be established

(1) (2)

TAC

To be established

(1) (2)

(1)

Fishing for shrimps Penaeus subtilis and Penaeus brasiliensis is prohibited in waters less than 30 metres deep.

(2)

Fixed at the same quantity as the quota of France.

| Species: | Plaice

  Pleuronectes platessa | Zone: | Skagerrak
  (PLE/03AN.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 26 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Denmark | 3 308 | |
| Germany | 17 | |
| Netherlands | 636 | |
| Sweden | 177 | |
| Union | 4 164 | |
| |
| TAC | 4 912 | |

Species:

Plaice

Pleuronectes platessa

Zone:

Skagerrak

(PLE/03AN.)

Belgium

26

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Denmark

3 308

Germany

17

Netherlands

636

Sweden

177

Union

4 164

TAC

4 912

| Species: | Plaice

  Pleuronectes platessa | Zone: | Kattegat
  (PLE/03AS.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | 369 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies |
| Germany | 4 | |
| Sweden | 41 | |
| Union | 414 | |
| |
| TAC | 719 | |

Species:

Plaice

Pleuronectes platessa

Zone:

Kattegat

(PLE/03AS.)

Denmark

369

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Germany

4

Sweden

41

Union

414

TAC

719

| Species: | Plaice

  Pleuronectes platessa | Zone: | 4; Union waters of 2a; that part of 3a not covered by the Skagerrak and the Kattegat
  (PLE/2A3AX4) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 1 381 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Denmark | 4 487 | |
| Germany | 1 294 | |
| France | 259 | |
| Netherlands | 8 627 | |
| Union | 16 048 | |
| Norway | 2 570 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | 6 385 | |
| |
| TAC | 36 713 | |
| (1) | Of which no more than 75 tonnes may be fished in the Skagerrak (PLE/*03AN.). |
| |
| Special condition: within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zone: |
| Norwegian waters of 4 (PLE/*04N-) | | |
| Union | 14 010 | | | |

Species:

Plaice

Pleuronectes platessa

Zone:

4; Union waters of 2a; that part of 3a not covered by the Skagerrak and the Kattegat

(PLE/2A3AX4)

Belgium

1 381

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Denmark

4 487

Germany

1 294

France

259

Netherlands

8 627

Union

16 048

Norway

2 570

(1)

United Kingdom

6 385

TAC

36 713

(1)

Of which no more than 75 tonnes may be fished in the Skagerrak (PLE/*03AN.).

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

Norwegian waters of 4 (PLE/*04N-)

Union

14 010

| Species: | Plaice

  Pleuronectes platessa | Zone: | 6; Union and international waters of 5b;
  international waters of 12 and 14
  (PLE/56-14) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| France | 2 | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Ireland | 65 | |
| Union | 67 | |
| United Kingdom | 97 | |
| |
| TAC | 164 | |

Species:

Plaice

Pleuronectes platessa

Zone:

6; Union and international waters of 5b;

international waters of 12 and 14

(PLE/56-14)

France

2

Precautionary TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Ireland

65

Union

67

United Kingdom

97

TAC

164

| Species: | Plaice

  Pleuronectes platessa | Zone: | 7a
  (PLE/07A.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 29 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| France | 13 | |
| Ireland | 361 | |
| Netherlands | 9 | |
| Union | 412 | |
| United Kingdom | 287 | |
| |
| TAC | 699 | |

Species:

Plaice

Pleuronectes platessa

Zone:

7a

(PLE/07A.)

Belgium

29

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

France

13

Ireland

361

Netherlands

9

Union

412

United Kingdom

287

TAC

699

| Species: | Plaice

  Pleuronectes platessa | Zone: | 7b and 7c
  (PLE/7BC.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| France | 4 | | Precautionary TAC |
| Ireland | 15 | |
| Union | 19 | |
| |
| TAC | 19 | |

Species:

Plaice

Pleuronectes platessa

Zone:

7b and 7c

(PLE/7BC.)

France

4

Precautionary TAC

Ireland

15

Union

19

TAC

19

| Species: | Plaice

  Pleuronectes platessa | Zone: | 7d and 7e
  (PLE/7DE.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 375 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| France | 1 248 | |
| Union | 1 623 | |
| United Kingdom | 666 | |
| |
| TAC | 2 289 | |

Species:

Plaice

Pleuronectes platessa

Zone:

7d and 7e

(PLE/7DE.)

Belgium

375

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

France

1 248

Union

1 623

United Kingdom

666

TAC

2 289

| Species: | Plaice

  Pleuronectes platessa | Zone: | 7f and 7g
  (PLE/7FG.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 117 | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| France | 211 | |
| Ireland | 64 | |
| Union | 392 | |
| United Kingdom | 110 | |
| |
| TAC | 502 | |

Species:

Plaice

Pleuronectes platessa

Zone:

7f and 7g

(PLE/7FG.)

Belgium

117

Precautionary TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

France

211

Ireland

64

Union

392

United Kingdom

110

TAC

502

| Species: | Plaice

  Pleuronectes platessa | Zone: | 7h, 7j and 7k
  (PLE/7HJK.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 1 | (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
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies
  Article 9 of this Regulation applies |
| France | 2 | (1) |
| Ireland | 8 | (1) |
| Netherlands | 4 | (1) |
| Union | 15 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | 2 | (1) |
| |
| TAC | 17 | (1) |
| (1) | Exclusively for by-catches of plaice in fisheries for other species. No directed fisheries for plaice are permitted under this quota. |

Species:

Plaice

Pleuronectes platessa

Zone:

7h, 7j and 7k

(PLE/7HJK.)

Belgium

1

(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

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Article 9 of this Regulation applies

France

2

(1)

Ireland

8

(1)

Netherlands

4

(1)

Union

15

(1)

United Kingdom

2

(1)

TAC

17

(1)

(1)

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

| Species: | Plaice

  Pleuronectes platessa | Zone: | 8, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1
  (PLE/8/3411) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | 26 | | Precautionary TAC |
| France | 103 | |
| Portugal | 26 | |
| Union | 155 | |
| |
| TAC | 155 | |

Species:

Plaice

Pleuronectes platessa

Zone:

8, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1

(PLE/8/3411)

Spain

26

Precautionary TAC

France

103

Portugal

26

Union

155

TAC

155

| Species: | Pollack

  Pollachius pollachius | Zone: | 6; Union and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14
  (POL/56-14) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | 1 | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| France | 29 | |
| Ireland | 9 | |
| Union | 39 | |
| United Kingdom | 22 | |
| |
| TAC | 61 | |

Species:

Pollack

Pollachius pollachius

Zone:

6; Union and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14

(POL/56-14)

Spain

1

Precautionary TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

France

29

Ireland

9

Union

39

United Kingdom

22

TAC

61

| Species: | Pollack

  Pollachius pollachius | Zone: | 7
  (POL/07.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 95 | (1) | Precautionary TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Spain | 6 | (1) |
| France | 2 178 | (1) |
| Ireland | 232 | (1) |
| Union | 2 511 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | 530 | (1) |
| |
| TAC | 3 041 | |
| (1) | Special condition: of which up to 2 % may be fished in: 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e (POL/*8ABDE). |

Species:

Pollack

Pollachius pollachius

Zone:

7

(POL/07.)

Belgium

95

(1)

Precautionary TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Spain

6

(1)

France

2 178

(1)

Ireland

232

(1)

Union

2 511

(1)

United Kingdom

530

(1)

TAC

3 041

(1)

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

| Species: | Pollack

  Pollachius pollachius | Zone: | 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e
  (POL/8ABDE.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | 252 | | Precautionary TAC |
| France | 1 230 | |
| Union | 1 482 | |
| |
| TAC | 1 482 | |

Species:

Pollack

Pollachius pollachius

Zone:

8a, 8b, 8d and 8e

(POL/8ABDE.)

Spain

252

Precautionary TAC

France

1 230

Union

1 482

TAC

1 482

| Species: | Pollack

  Pollachius pollachius | Zone: | 8c
  (POL/08C.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | 149 | | Precautionary TAC |
| France | 17 | |
| Union | 166 | |
| |
| TAC | 166 | |

Species:

Pollack

Pollachius pollachius

Zone:

8c

(POL/08C.)

Spain

149

Precautionary TAC

France

17

Union

166

TAC

166

| Species: | Pollack

  Pollachius pollachius | Zone: | 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1
  (POL/9/3411) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | 196 | (1) | Precautionary TAC |
| Portugal | 7 | (1) (2) |
| Union | 203 | (1) |
| |
| TAC | 203 | (2) |
| (1) | Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in Union waters of 8c (POL/*08C.). |
| (2) | In addition to this TAC, Portugal may fish quantities of pollack not exceeding 98 tonnes (POL/93411P). |

Species:

Pollack

Pollachius pollachius

Zone:

9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1

(POL/9/3411)

Spain

196

(1)

Precautionary TAC

Portugal

7

(1) (2)

Union

203

(1)

TAC

203

(2)

(1)

Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in Union waters of 8c (POL/*08C.).

(2)

In addition to this TAC, Portugal may fish quantities of pollack not exceeding 98 tonnes (POL/93411P).

| Species: | Saithe

  Pollachius virens | Zone: | 3a and 4; Union waters of 2a
  (POK/2C3A4) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 7 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Denmark | 823 | |
| Germany | 2 079 | |
| France | 4 892 | |
| Netherlands | 21 | |
| Sweden | 113 | |
| Union | 7 935 | |
| Norway | 10 426 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | 1 594 | |
| |
| TAC | 19 955 | |
| (1) | May only be taken in Union waters of 4 and in 3a (POK/*3A4-C). Catches taken within this quota are to be deducted from Norway's share of the TAC. |

Species:

Saithe

Pollachius virens

Zone:

3a and 4; Union waters of 2a

(POK/2C3A4)

Belgium

7

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Denmark

823

Germany

2 079

France

4 892

Netherlands

21

Sweden

113

Union

7 935

Norway

10 426

(1)

United Kingdom

1 594

TAC

19 955

(1)

May only be taken in Union waters of 4 and in 3a (POK/*3A4-C). Catches taken within this quota are to be deducted from Norway's share of the TAC.

| Species: | Saithe

  Pollachius virens | Zone: | 6; Union and international waters of 5b, 12 and 14
  (POK/56-14) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | 88 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| France | 870 | |
| Ireland | 100 | |
| Union | 1 058 | |
| Norway | 235 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | 778 | |
| |
| TAC | 2 071 | |
| (1) | To be fished north of 56o30' N (POK/*5614N). |

Species:

Saithe

Pollachius virens

Zone:

6; Union and international waters of 5b, 12 and 14

(POK/56-14)

Germany

88

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

France

870

Ireland

100

Union

1 058

Norway

235

(1)

United Kingdom

778

TAC

2 071

(1)

To be fished north of 56o30' N (POK/*5614N).

| Species: | Saithe

  Pollachius virens | Zone: | Norwegian waters south of 62oN
  (POK/4N-S62) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sweden | 220 | (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
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Union | 220 | |
| |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| (1) | By-catches of cod, haddock, pollack and whiting are to be counted against the quota for these species. |

Species:

Saithe

Pollachius virens

Zone:

Norwegian waters south of 62oN

(POK/4N-S62)

Sweden

220

(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

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Union

220

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

By-catches of cod, haddock, pollack and whiting are to be counted against the quota for these species.

| Species: | Saithe

  Pollachius virens | Zone: | 7, 8, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1
  (POK/7/3411) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 2 | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| France | 311 | |
| Ireland | 373 | |
| Union | 686 | |
| United Kingdom | 109 | |
| |
| TAC | 795 | |

Species:

Saithe

Pollachius virens

Zone:

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

(POK/7/3411)

Belgium

2

Precautionary TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

France

311

Ireland

373

Union

686

United Kingdom

109

TAC

795

| Species: | Turbot and brill

  Scophthalmus maximus and Scophthalmus rhombus | Zone: | Union waters of 2a and 4
  (T/B/2AC4-C) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 119 | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Denmark | 255 | |
| Germany | 65 | |
| France | 31 | |
| Netherlands | 902 | |
| Sweden | 2 | |
| Union | 1 374 | |
| United Kingdom | 251 | |
| |
| TAC | 1 625 | |

Species:

Turbot and brill

Scophthalmus maximus and Scophthalmus rhombus

Zone:

Union waters of 2a and 4

(T/B/2AC4-C)

Belgium

119

Precautionary TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Denmark

255

Germany

65

France

31

Netherlands

902

Sweden

2

Union

1 374

United Kingdom

251

TAC

1 625

| Species: | Skates and rays

  Rajiformes | Zone: | Union waters of 2a and 4
  (SRX/2AC4-C) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 73 | (1) (2) (3) (4) | Precautionary TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Denmark | 3 | (1) (2) (3) |
| Germany | 4 | (1) (2) (3) |
| France | 12 | (1) (2) (3) (4) |
| Netherlands | 62 | (1) (2) (3) (4) |
| Union | 154 | (1) (3) |
| United Kingdom | 281 | (1) (2) (3) (4) |
| |
| TAC | 435 | (3) |
| (1) | Catches of blonde ray (Raja brachyura) in 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. |
| (3) | This shall not apply to blonde ray (Raja brachyura) in Union waters of 2a and small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata) in Union waters of 2a and 4. When accidentally caught, these species shall not be harmed. Specimens shall be promptly released. Fishermen 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 Union waters of 7d (SRX/*07D2.), without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 20 and 57 of this Regulation 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 2a and 4

(SRX/2AC4-C)

Belgium

73

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

Precautionary TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Denmark

3

(1) (2) (3)

Germany

4

(1) (2) (3)

France

12

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

Netherlands

62

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

Union

154

(1) (3)

United Kingdom

281

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

TAC

435

(3)

(1)

Catches of blonde ray (Raja brachyura) in 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.

(3)

This shall not apply to blonde ray (Raja brachyura) in Union waters of 2a and small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata) in Union waters of 2a and 4. When accidentally caught, these species shall not be harmed. Specimens shall be promptly released. Fishermen 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 Union waters of 7d (SRX/*07D2.), without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 20 and 57 of this Regulation 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 | 9 | (1) | Precautionary TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Sweden | 3 | (1) |
| Union | 12 | (1) |
| |
| TAC | 12 | |
| (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

9

(1)

Precautionary TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Sweden

3

(1)

Union

12

(1)

TAC

12

(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 6a, 6b, 7a-c and 7e-k
  (SRX/67AKXD) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 230 | (1) (2) (3) (4) | Precautionary TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Estonia | 1 | (1) (2) (3) (4) |
| France | 1 032 | (1) (2) (3) (4) |
| Germany | 3 | (1) (2) (3) (4) |
| Ireland | 332 | (1) (2) (3) (4) |
| Lithuania | 5 | (1) (2) (3) (4) |
| Netherlands | 1 | (1) (2) (3) (4) |
| Portugal | 6 | (1) (2) (3) (4) |
| Spain | 278 | (1) (2) (3) (4) |
| Union | 1 888 | (1) (2) (3) (4) |
| United Kingdom | 658 | (1) (2) (3) (4) |
| |
| TAC | 2 546 | (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 (Raja circularis) (RJI/67AKXD) and shagreen ray (Raja fullonica) (RJF/67AKXD) shall be reported separately. |
| (2) | Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in Union waters of 7d (SRX/*07D.), without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 20 and 57 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 (Raja circularis) (RJI/*07D.) and shagreen ray (Raja 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) | This shall not apply to small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata), except in Union waters of 7f and 7g. When accidentally caught, this species shall not be harmed. Specimens shall be promptly released. Fishermen shall be encouraged to develop and use techniques and equipment to facilitate the rapid and safe release of the species. Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities of small-eyed ray in Union waters of 7f and 7g (RJE/7FG.) given below may be taken: |
| Species: | Small-eyed ray

  Raja microocellata | Zone: | Union waters of 7f and 7g
  (RJE/7FG.) |
| Belgium | 4 | Precautionary TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Estonia | 0 |
| France | 20 |
| Germany | 0 |
| Ireland | 6 |
| Lithuania | 0 |
| Netherlands | 0 |
| Portugal | 0 |
| Spain | 5 |
| Union | 35 |
| United Kingdom | 13 |
| | |
| TAC | 48 | |
| Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in Union waters of 7d and reported under the following code: (RJE/*07D.). This special condition is without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 20 and 57 of this Regulation for the areas specified therein. |
| (4) | This shall not apply to undulate ray (Raja undulata). |

Species:

Skates and rays

Rajiformes

Zone:

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

(SRX/67AKXD)

Belgium

230

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

Precautionary TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Estonia

1

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

France

1 032

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

Germany

3

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

Ireland

332

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

Lithuania

5

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

Netherlands

1

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

Portugal

6

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

Spain

278

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

Union

1 888

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

United Kingdom

658

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

TAC

2 546

(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 (Raja circularis) (RJI/67AKXD) and shagreen ray (Raja fullonica) (RJF/67AKXD) shall be reported separately.

(2)

Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in Union waters of 7d (SRX/*07D.), without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 20 and 57 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 (Raja circularis) (RJI/*07D.) and shagreen ray (Raja 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)

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

Species:

Small-eyed ray

Raja microocellata

Zone:

Union waters of 7f and 7g

(RJE/7FG.)

Belgium

4

Precautionary TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Estonia

0

France

20

Germany

0

Ireland

6

Lithuania

0

Netherlands

0

Portugal

0

Spain

5

Union

35

United Kingdom

13

TAC

48

Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in Union waters of 7d and reported under the following code: (RJE/*07D.). This special condition is without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 20 and 57 of this Regulation for the areas specified therein.

(4)

This shall not apply to undulate ray (Raja undulata).

| Species: | Skates and rays

  Rajiformes | Zone: | Union waters of 7d
  (SRX/07D.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 33 | (1) (2) (3) (4) | Precautionary TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| France | 278 | (1) (2) (3) (4) |
| Netherlands | 2 | (1) (2) (3) (4) |
| Union | 313 | (1) (2) (3) (4) |
| United Kingdom | 56 | (1) (2) (3) (4) |
| |
| TAC | 369 | (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 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 Union waters of 2a and 4 (SRX/*2AC4C). Catches of blonde ray (Raja brachyura) in 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) | This shall not apply to undulate ray (Raja undulata). |

Species:

Skates and rays

Rajiformes

Zone:

Union waters of 7d

(SRX/07D.)

Belgium

33

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

Precautionary TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

France

278

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

Netherlands

2

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

Union

313

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

United Kingdom

56

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

TAC

369

(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 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 Union waters of 2a and 4 (SRX/*2AC4C). Catches of blonde ray (Raja brachyura) in 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)

This shall not apply to undulate ray (Raja undulata).

| Species: | Undulate ray

  Raja undulata | Zone: | Union waters of 7d and 7e
  (RJU/7DE.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 5 | (1) | Precautionary TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Estonia | 0 | (1) |
| France | 26 | (1) |
| Germany | 0 | (1) |
| Ireland | 7 | (1) |
| Lithuania | 0 | (1) |
| Netherlands | 0 | (1) |
| Portugal | 0 | (1) |
| Spain | 6 | (1) |
| Union | 44 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | 15 | (1) |
| |
| TAC | 59 | (1) |
| (1) | This species shall not be targeted in the areas covered by this TAC and may only be landed whole or gutted. This is without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 20 and 57 of this Regulation for the areas specified therein. |

Species:

Undulate ray

Raja undulata

Zone:

Union waters of 7d and 7e

(RJU/7DE.)

Belgium

5

(1)

Precautionary TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Estonia

0

(1)

France

26

(1)

Germany

0

(1)

Ireland

7

(1)

Lithuania

0

(1)

Netherlands

0

(1)

Portugal

0

(1)

Spain

6

(1)

Union

44

(1)

United Kingdom

15

(1)

TAC

59

(1)

(1)

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

| Species: | Skates and rays

  Rajiformes | Zone: | Union waters of 8 and 9
  (SRX/89-C.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 3 | (1) (2) | Precautionary TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| France | 451 | (1) (2) |
| Portugal | 366 | (1) (2) |
| Spain | 368 | (1) (2) |
| Union | 1 188 | (1) (2) |
| United Kingdom | 3 | (1) (2) |
| |
| TAC | 1 191 | (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) | This 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 set out in the table below. These provisions are without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 20 and 57 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
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| France | 3 |
| Portugal | 3 |
| Spain | 3 |
| Union | 9 |
| United Kingdom | 0 |
| | |
| TAC | 9 | |
| | Species: | Undulate ray

  Raja undulata | Zone: | Union waters of 9
  (RJU/9-C.) |
| Belgium | 0 | Precautionary TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| France | 5 |
| Portugal | 4 |
| Spain | 4 |
| Union | 13 |
| United Kingdom | 0 |
| | |
| TAC | 13 | |

Species:

Skates and rays

Rajiformes

Zone:

Union waters of 8 and 9

(SRX/89-C.)

Belgium

3

(1) (2)

Precautionary TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

France

451

(1) (2)

Portugal

366

(1) (2)

Spain

368

(1) (2)

Union

1 188

(1) (2)

United Kingdom

3

(1) (2)

TAC

1 191

(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)

This 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 set out in the table below. These provisions are without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 20 and 57 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

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

France

3

Portugal

3

Spain

3

Union

9

United Kingdom

0

TAC

9

Species:

Undulate ray

Raja undulata

Zone:

Union waters of 9

(RJU/9-C.)

Belgium

0

Precautionary TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

France

5

Portugal

4

Spain

4

Union

13

United Kingdom

0

TAC

13

| Species: | Greenland halibut

  Reinhardtius hippoglossoides | Zone: | Union waters of 2a and 4; Union and international waters of 5b and 6
  (GHL/2A-C46) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | 4 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Germany | 6 | |
| Estonia | 4 | |
| Spain | 4 | |
| France | 58 | |
| Ireland | 4 | |
| Lithuania | 4 | |
| Poland | 4 | |
| Union | 88 | |
| Norway | 313 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | 228 | |
| |
| TAC | 629 | |
| (1) | To be taken in Union waters of 2a and 6. In 6, this quantity may only be fished with long-lines (GHL/*2A6-C). |

Species:

Greenland halibut

Reinhardtius hippoglossoides

Zone:

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

(GHL/2A-C46)

Denmark

4

Analytical TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Germany

6

Estonia

4

Spain

4

France

58

Ireland

4

Lithuania

4

Poland

4

Union

88

Norway

313

(1)

United Kingdom

228

TAC

629

(1)

To be taken in Union waters of 2a and 6. In 6, this quantity may only be fished with long-lines (GHL/*2A6-C).

| Species: | Mackerel

  Scomber scombrus | Zone: | 3a and 4; Union waters of 2a, 3b, 3c and subdivisions 22-32
  (MAC/2A34.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 378 | (1) (2) | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Denmark | 12 999 | (1) (2) |
| Germany | 394 | (1) (2) |
| France | 1 190 | (1) (2) |
| Netherlands | 1 197 | (1) (2) |
| Sweden | 3 548 | (1) (2) (3) |
| Union | 19 705 | (1) (2) |
| Norway | 124 188 | (4) |
| United Kingdom | 1 109 | (1) (2) |
| |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| (1) | Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may also be taken in the two following zones: |
| | Norwegian waters of 2a (MAC/*02AN-) | Faroese waters (MAC/*FRO1) |
| Belgium | 51 | 52 |
| Denmark | 1 752 | 1 791 |
| Germany | 53 | 55 |
| France | 161 | 164 |
| Netherlands | 161 | 165 |
| Sweden | 478 | 489 |
| Union | 2 656 | 2 716 |
| United Kingdom | 150 | 153 |
| (2) | May also be taken in Norwegian waters of 4a (MAC/*4AN.). |
| (3) | Special condition: including the following quantity, in tonnes to be taken in Norwegian waters of 2a and 4a (MAC/*2A4AN): |
| 176 | |
| When fishing under this special condition, by-catches of cod, haddock, pollack and whiting and saithe are to be counted against the quotas for those species. |
| (4) | To be deducted from Norway's share of the TAC (access quota). This quantity includes the following Norwegian share in the North Sea TAC : |
| 36 008 | |
| This quota may be fished in 4a only (MAC/*04A.), except for the following quantity, in tonnes, which may be fished in 3a (MAC/*03A.): |
| 1 950 | |

Species:

Mackerel

Scomber scombrus

Zone:

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

(MAC/2A34.)

Belgium

378

(1) (2)

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Denmark

12 999

(1) (2)

Germany

394

(1) (2)

France

1 190

(1) (2)

Netherlands

1 197

(1) (2)

Sweden

3 548

(1) (2) (3)

Union

19 705

(1) (2)

Norway

124 188

(4)

United Kingdom

1 109

(1) (2)

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

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

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

Faroese waters (MAC/*FRO1)

Belgium

51

52

Denmark

1 752

1 791

Germany

53

55

France

161

164

Netherlands

161

165

Sweden

478

489

Union

2 656

2 716

United Kingdom

150

153

(2)

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

(3)

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

176

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

(4)

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

36 008

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

1 950

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

| | 3a | 3a and 4bc | 4b | 4c | 6; international waters of 2a
  During the periods from 1 January to 15 February and from 1 September to 31 December |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | (MAC/*03A.) | (MAC/*3A4BC) | (MAC/*04B.) | (MAC/*04C.) | (MAC/*2A6.) |
| Denmark | 0 | 2 685 | 0 | 0 | 7 799 |
| France | 0 | 319 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 319 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sweden | 0 | 0 | 254 | 7 | 2 023 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 319 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Norway | 1 950 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

3a

3a and 4bc

4b

4c

6; international waters of 2a

During the periods from 1 January to 15 February and from 1 September to 31 December

(MAC/*03A.)

(MAC/*3A4BC)

(MAC/*04B.)

(MAC/*04C.)

(MAC/*2A6.)

Denmark

0

2 685

0

0

7 799

France

0

319

0

0

0

Netherlands

0

319

0

0

0

Sweden

0

0

254

7

2 023

United Kingdom

0

319

0

0

0

Norway

1 950

0

0

0

0

| Species: | Mackerel

  Scomber scombrus | Zone: | 6, 7, 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e; Union and international waters of 5b; international waters of 2a, 12 and 14
  (MAC/2CX14-) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | 15 220 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Spain | 16 | (1) |
| Estonia | 127 | (1) |
| France | 10 148 | (1) |
| Ireland | 50 734 | (1) |
| Latvia | 94 | (1) |
| Lithuania | 94 | (1) |
| Netherlands | 22 196 | (1) |
| Poland | 1 072 | (1) |
| Union | 99 701 | (1) |
| Norway | 10 720 | (2) (3) |
| Faroe Islands | 22 656 | (4) |
| United Kingdom | 139 521 | (1) |
| |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| (1) | Special condition: of which up to 25 % can be made available for exchanges to be fished by Spain, France and Portugal in 8c, 9 and 10 and Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1 (MAC/*8C910). |
| (2) | May be fished in 2a, 6a north of 56° 30' N, 4a, 7d, 7e, 7f and 7h (MAC/*AX7H). |
| (3) | The quantity of access limit indicated below (MAC/*N5630), in tonnes, may be fished by Norway north of 56°30' N. The quantities not counted under footnote 2 shall be counted against the catch limit established by Norway. |
| 24 838 | |
| (4) | This quantity shall be deducted from the Faroe Islands' catch limit (access quota). It may be fished only in 6a north of 56° 30' N (MAC/*6AN56). However, from 1 January to 15 February and from 1 October to 31 December this quota may also be fished in 2a and 4a north of 59o (EU zone) (MAC/*24N59). |

Species:

Mackerel

Scomber scombrus

Zone:

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

(MAC/2CX14-)

Germany

15 220

(1)

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Spain

16

(1)

Estonia

127

(1)

France

10 148

(1)

Ireland

50 734

(1)

Latvia

94

(1)

Lithuania

94

(1)

Netherlands

22 196

(1)

Poland

1 072

(1)

Union

99 701

(1)

Norway

10 720

(2) (3)

Faroe Islands

22 656

(4)

United Kingdom

139 521

(1)

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

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

(2)

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

(3)

The quantity of access limit indicated below (MAC/*N5630), in tonnes, may be fished by Norway north of 56°30' N. The quantities not counted under footnote 2 shall be counted against the catch limit established by Norway.

24 838

(4)

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

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

| | Union waters of 2a; Union and Norwegian waters of 4a
  During the periods from 1 January to 15 February and from 1 September to 31 December | Norwegian waters of 2a | Faroese waters |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | (MAC/*4A-EN) | (MAC/*2AN-) | (MAC/*FRO2) |
| Germany | 9 186 | 1 238 | 1 266 |
| France | 6 124 | 824 | 844 |
| Ireland | 30 620 | 4 127 | 4 221 |
| Netherlands | 13 396 | 1 804 | 1 847 |
| Union | 59 326 | 7 993 | 8 178 |
| United Kingdom | 84 207 | 11 351 | 11 609 |

Union waters of 2a; Union and Norwegian waters of 4a

During the periods from 1 January to 15 February and from 1 September to 31 December

Norwegian waters of 2a

Faroese waters

(MAC/*4A-EN)

(MAC/*2AN-)

(MAC/*FRO2)

Germany

9 186

1 238

1 266

France

6 124

824

844

Ireland

30 620

4 127

4 221

Netherlands

13 396

1 804

1 847

Union

59 326

7 993

8 178

United Kingdom

84 207

11 351

11 609

| Species: | Mackerel

  Scomber scombrus | Zone: | 8c, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1
  (MAC/8C3411) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | 22 560 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| France | 150 | (1) |
| Portugal | 4 663 | (1) |
| Union | 27 373 | |
| |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| (1) | Special condition: quantities subject to exchanges with other Member States may be taken in 8a, 8b and 8d (MAC/*8ABD.). However, the quantities provided by Spain, Portugal or France for exchange purposes and to be taken in 8a, 8b and 8d shall not exceed 25 % of the quotas of the donor Member State. |

Species:

Mackerel

Scomber scombrus

Zone:

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

(MAC/8C3411)

Spain

22 560

(1)

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

France

150

(1)

Portugal

4 663

(1)

Union

27 373

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

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

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

| 8b (MAC/*08B.) |
| --- |
| Spain | 1 895 |
| France | 12 |
| Portugal | 391 |

8b (MAC/*08B.)

Spain

1 895

France

12

Portugal

391

| Species: | Mackerel

  Scomber scombrus | Zone: | Norwegian waters of 2a and 4a
  (MAC/2A4A-N) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | 9 394 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Union | 9 394 | |
| |
| TAC | Not relevant | |

Species:

Mackerel

Scomber scombrus

Zone:

Norwegian waters of 2a and 4a

(MAC/2A4A-N)

Denmark

9 394

Analytical TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Union

9 394

TAC

Not relevant

| Species: | Common sole

  Solea solea | Zone: | 3a; Union waters of subdivisions 22-24
  (SOL/3ABC24) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | 500 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies |
| Germany | 29 | (1) |
| Netherlands | 48 | (1) |
| Sweden | 19 | |
| Union | 596 | |
| |
| TAC | 596 | |
| (1) | This quota may be fished in Union waters of 3a, subdivisions 22-24 only. |

Species:

Common sole

Solea solea

Zone:

3a; Union waters of subdivisions 22-24

(SOL/3ABC24)

Denmark

500

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Germany

29

(1)

Netherlands

48

(1)

Sweden

19

Union

596

TAC

596

(1)

This quota may be fished in Union waters of 3a, subdivisions 22-24 only.

| Species: | Common sole

  Solea solea | Zone: | Union waters of 2a and 4
  (SOL/24-C.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 365 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Denmark | 167 | |
| Germany | 292 | |
| France | 73 | |
| Netherlands | 3 299 | |
| Union | 4 196 | |
| Norway | 3 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | 188 | |
| |
| TAC | 4 387 | |
| (1) | May be fished only in Union waters of 4 (SOL/*04-C.). |

Species:

Common sole

Solea solea

Zone:

Union waters of 2a and 4

(SOL/24-C.)

Belgium

365

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Denmark

167

Germany

292

France

73

Netherlands

3 299

Union

4 196

Norway

3

(1)

United Kingdom

188

TAC

4 387

(1)

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

| Species: | Common sole

  Solea solea | Zone: | 6; Union and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14
  (SOL/56-14) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ireland | 12 | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Union | 12 | |
| United Kingdom | 3 | |
| |
| TAC | 15 | |

Species:

Common sole

Solea solea

Zone:

6; Union and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14

(SOL/56-14)

Ireland

12

Precautionary TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Union

12

United Kingdom

3

TAC

15

| Species: | Common sole

  Solea solea | Zone: | 7a
  (SOL/07A.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 53 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| France | 1 | |
| Ireland | 19 | |
| Netherlands | 17 | |
| Union | 90 | |
| United Kingdom | 24 | |
| |
| TAC | 114 | |

Species:

Common sole

Solea solea

Zone:

7a

(SOL/07A.)

Belgium

53

Analytical TAC

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

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

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

France

1

Ireland

19

Netherlands

17

Union

90

United Kingdom

24

TAC

114

| Species: | Common sole

  Solea solea | Zone: | 7b and 7c
  (SOL/7BC.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| France | 6 | | Precautionary TAC |
| Ireland | 36 | |
| Union | 34 | |
| |
| TAC | 34 | |

Species:

Common sole

Solea solea

Zone:

7b and 7c

(SOL/7BC.)

France

6

Precautionary TAC

Ireland

36

Union

34

TAC

34

| Species: | Common sole

  Solea solea | Zone: | 7d
  (SOL/07D.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 188 | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| France | 377 | |
| Union | 565 | |
| United Kingdom | 135 | |
| |
| TAC | 700 | |

Species:

Common sole

Solea solea

Zone:

7d

(SOL/07D.)

Belgium

188

Precautionary TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

France

377

Union

565

United Kingdom

135

TAC

700

| Species: | Common sole

  Solea solea | Zone: | 7e
  (SOL/07E.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 13 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| France | 139 | |
| Union | 152 | |
| United Kingdom | 218 | |
| |
| TAC | 370 | |

Species:

Common sole

Solea solea

Zone:

7e

(SOL/07E.)

Belgium

13

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

France

139

Union

152

United Kingdom

218

TAC

370

| Species: | Common sole

  Solea solea | Zone: | 7f and 7g
  (SOL/7FG.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 258 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| France | 26 | |
| Ireland | 13 | |
| Union | 297 | |
| United Kingdom | 116 | |
| |
| TAC | 413 | |

Species:

Common sole

Solea solea

Zone:

7f and 7g

(SOL/7FG.)

Belgium

258

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

France

26

Ireland

13

Union

297

United Kingdom

116

TAC

413

| Species: | Common sole

  Solea solea | Zone: | 7h, 7j and 7k
  (SOL/7HJK.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 7 | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| France | 14 | |
| Ireland | 37 | |
| Netherlands | 11 | |
| Union | 69 | |
| United Kingdom | 14 | |
| |
| TAC | 83 | |

Species:

Common sole

Solea solea

Zone:

7h, 7j and 7k

(SOL/7HJK.)

Belgium

7

Precautionary TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

France

14

Ireland

37

Netherlands

11

Union

69

United Kingdom

14

TAC

83

| Species: | Common sole

  Solea solea | Zone: | 8a and 8b
  (SOL/8AB.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 42 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies |
| Spain | 8 | |
| France | 3 116 | |
| Netherlands | 233 | |
| Union | 3 399 | |
| |
| TAC | 3 483 | |

Species:

Common sole

Solea solea

Zone:

8a and 8b

(SOL/8AB.)

Belgium

42

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Spain

8

France

3 116

Netherlands

233

Union

3 399

TAC

3 483

| Species: | Sole

  Solea spp. | Zone: | 8c, 8d, 8e, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1
  (SOO/8CDE34) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | 258 | | Precautionary TAC |
| Portugal | 428 | |
| Union | 686 | |
| |
| TAC | 686 | |

Species:

Sole

Solea spp.

Zone:

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

(SOO/8CDE34)

Spain

258

Precautionary TAC

Portugal

428

Union

686

TAC

686

| 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 2021 to 30 June 2022. |

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 2021 to 30 June 2022.

| Species: | Sprat and associated by-catches

  Sprattus sprattus | Zone: | Union waters of 2a and 4
  (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) (2) |
| |
| TAC | 0 | (1) |
| (1) | The quota may only be fished from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022. |
| (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 sandeel. |
| (4) | May contain up to 4 % of by-catch of herring. |

Species:

Sprat and associated by-catches

Sprattus sprattus

Zone:

Union waters of 2a and 4

(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) (2)

TAC

0

(1)

(1)

The quota may only be fished from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022.

(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 sandeel.

(4)

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

| Species: | Sprat

  Sprattus sprattus | Zone: | 7d and 7e
  (SPR/7DE.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 2 | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Denmark | 122 | |
| Germany | 2 | |
| France | 26 | |
| Netherlands | 26 | |
| Union | 178 | |
| United Kingdom | 198 | |
| |
| TAC | 376 | |

Species:

Sprat

Sprattus sprattus

Zone:

7d and 7e

(SPR/7DE.)

Belgium

2

Precautionary TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Denmark

122

Germany

2

France

26

Netherlands

26

Union

178

United Kingdom

198

TAC

376

| Species: | Picked dogfish

  Squalus acanthias | Zone: | Union and international waters of 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12 and 14
  (DGS/15X14) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 5 | (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
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Germany | 1 | (1) |
| Spain | 3 | (1) |
| France | 21 | (1) |
| Ireland | 13 | (1) |
| Netherlands | 0 | (1) |
| Portugal | 0 | (1) |
| Union | 43 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | 25 | (1) |
| |
| TAC | 68 | (1) |
| (1) | Picked dogfish shall not be targeted in the areas covered by this TAC. When accidentally caught in fisheries where picked dogfish is not subject to the landing obligation, specimens shall not be harmed and shall be released immediately, as required by Articles 20 and 57 of this Regulation. By derogation from Article 14, a vessel engaged in the by-catch avoidance programme that has been positively assessed by the STECF may land not more than 2 tonnes per month of picked dogfish that is dead at the moment when the fishing gear is hauled on board. Member States participating in the by-catch avoidance programme shall ensure that the total annual landings of picked dogfish on the basis of this derogation do not exceed the above quantities. They shall communicate the list of participating vessels to the Commission before allowing any landings. Member States shall exchange information about avoidance areas. |

Species:

Picked dogfish

Squalus acanthias

Zone:

Union and international waters of 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12 and 14

(DGS/15X14)

Belgium

5

(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

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Germany

1

(1)

Spain

3

(1)

France

21

(1)

Ireland

13

(1)

Netherlands

0

(1)

Portugal

0

(1)

Union

43

(1)

United Kingdom

25

(1)

TAC

68

(1)

(1)

Picked dogfish shall not be targeted in the areas covered by this TAC. When accidentally caught in fisheries where picked dogfish is not subject to the landing obligation, specimens shall not be harmed and shall be released immediately, as required by Articles 20 and 57 of this Regulation. By derogation from Article 14, a vessel engaged in the by-catch avoidance programme that has been positively assessed by the STECF may land not more than 2 tonnes per month of picked dogfish that is dead at the moment when the fishing gear is hauled on board. Member States participating in the by-catch avoidance programme shall ensure that the total annual landings of picked dogfish on the basis of this derogation do not exceed the above quantities. They shall communicate the list of participating vessels to the Commission before allowing any landings. Member States shall exchange information about avoidance areas.

| Species: | Horse mackerel and associated by-catches

  Trachurus spp. | Zone: | Union waters of 4b, 4c and 7d
  (JAX/4BC7D) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 3 | (1) | Precautionary TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Denmark | 1 328 | (1) |
| Germany | 117 | (1) (2) |
| Spain | 25 | (1) |
| France | 110 | (1) (2) |
| Ireland | 84 | (1) |
| Netherlands | 799 | (1) (2) |
| Portugal | 3 | (1) |
| Sweden | 19 | (1) |
| Union | 2 488 | |
| Norway | 638 | (3) |
| United Kingdom | 316 | (1) (2) |
| |
| TAC | 3 442 | |
| (1) | Up to 5 % of the quota may consist of by-catches of boarfish, haddock, whiting and mackerel (OTH/*4BC7D). By-catches of boarfish, haddock, whiting and mackerel counted against the quota pursuant to this provision and by-catches of species counted against the quota pursuant to Article 15(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 shall, together, not exceed 9 % of the quota. |
| (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: Union waters of 2a, 4a, 6, 7a-c,7e-k, 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e; Union and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14 (JAX/*7D-EU). |
| (3) | May be fished in Union waters of 4a, but shall not be fished in Union waters of 7d (JAX/*04-C.). |

Species:

Horse mackerel and associated by-catches

Trachurus spp.

Zone:

Union waters of 4b, 4c and 7d

(JAX/4BC7D)

Belgium

3

(1)

Precautionary TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Denmark

1 328

(1)

Germany

117

(1) (2)

Spain

25

(1)

France

110

(1) (2)

Ireland

84

(1)

Netherlands

799

(1) (2)

Portugal

3

(1)

Sweden

19

(1)

Union

2 488

Norway

638

(3)

United Kingdom

316

(1) (2)

TAC

3 442

(1)

Up to 5 % of the quota may consist of by-catches of boarfish, haddock, whiting and mackerel (OTH/*4BC7D). By-catches of boarfish, haddock, whiting and mackerel counted against the quota pursuant to this provision and by-catches of species counted against the quota pursuant to Article 15(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 shall, together, not exceed 9 % of the quota.

(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: Union waters of 2a, 4a, 6, 7a-c,7e-k, 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e; Union and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14 (JAX/*7D-EU).

(3)

May be fished in Union waters of 4a, but shall not be fished in Union waters of 7d (JAX/*04-C.).

| Species: | Horse mackerel and associated by-catches

  Trachurus spp. | Zone: | Union waters of 2a, 4a; 6, 7a-c,7e-k, 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e; Union and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14
  (JAX/2A-14) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | 4 434 | (1) (3) | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Germany | 3 459 | (1) (2) (3) |
| Spain | 4 719 | (3) (5) |
| France | 1 780 | (1) (2) (3) (5) |
| Ireland | 11 522 | (1) (3) |
| Netherlands | 13 881 | (1) (2) (3) |
| Portugal | 454 | (3) (5) |
| Sweden | 439 | (1) (3) |
| Union | 40 688 | (3) |
| Faroe Islands | 1 040 | (4) |
| United Kingdom | 4 172 | (1) (2) (3) |
| |
| TAC | 45 900 | |
| (1) | Special condition: up to 5 % of this quota fished in Union waters of 2a or 4a before 30 June may be accounted for as fished under the quota concerning the zone of Union waters of 4b, 4c and 7d (JAX/*2A4AC). |
| (2) | Special condition: up to 5 % of this quota may be fished in 7d (JAX/*07D.). Under this special condition, and in accordance with footnote 3, by-catches of boarfish and whiting shall be reported separately under the following code: (OTH/*07D.). |
| (3) | Up to 5 % of the quota may consist of by-catches of boarfish, haddock, whiting and mackerel (OTH/*2A-14). By-catches of boarfish, haddock, whiting and mackerel counted against the quota pursuant to this provision and by-catches of species counted against the quota pursuant to Article 15(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 shall, together, not exceed 9 % of the quota. |
| (4) | Limited to 4a, 6a (north of 56° 30’ N only), 7e, 7f and 7h. |
| (5) | Special condition: up to 80 % of this quota may be fished in 8c (JAX/*08C2). Under this special condition, and in accordance with footnote 3, by-catches of boarfish and whiting shall be reported separately under the following code: (OTH/*08C2). |

Species:

Horse mackerel and associated by-catches

Trachurus spp.

Zone:

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

(JAX/2A-14)

Denmark

4 434

(1) (3)

Analytical TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Germany

3 459

(1) (2) (3)

Spain

4 719

(3) (5)

France

1 780

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

Ireland

11 522

(1) (3)

Netherlands

13 881

(1) (2) (3)

Portugal

454

(3) (5)

Sweden

439

(1) (3)

Union

40 688

(3)

Faroe Islands

1 040

(4)

United Kingdom

4 172

(1) (2) (3)

TAC

45 900

(1)

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

(2)

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

(3)

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

(4)

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

(5)

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

| Species: | Horse mackerel

  Trachurus spp. | Zone: | 8c
  (JAX/08C.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | 2 504 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| France | 44 | |
| Portugal | 248 | (1) |
| Union | 2 796 | |
| |
| TAC | 2 796 | |
| (1) | Special condition: up to 10 % of this quota may be fished in 9 (JAX/*09.). |

Species:

Horse mackerel

Trachurus spp.

Zone:

8c

(JAX/08C.)

Spain

2 504

(1)

Analytical TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

France

44

Portugal

248

(1)

Union

2 796

TAC

2 796

(1)

Special condition: up to 10 % of this quota may be fished in 9 (JAX/*09.).

| Species: | Horse mackerel

  Trachurus spp. | Zone: | 9
  (JAX/09.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | 31 834 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies |
| Portugal | 91 211 | (1) |
| Union | 123 045 | |
| |
| TAC | 128 627 | |
| (1) | Special condition: up to 10 % of this quota may be fished in 8c (JAX/*08C.). |

Species:

Horse mackerel

Trachurus spp.

Zone:

9

(JAX/09.)

Spain

31 834

(1)

Analytical TAC

Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies

Portugal

91 211

(1)

Union

123 045

TAC

128 627

(1)

Special condition: up to 10 % of this quota may be fished in 8c (JAX/*08C.).

| Species: | Horse mackerel

  Trachurus spp. | Zone: | 10; Union waters of CECAF(1)
  (JAX/X34PRT) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Portugal | To be established | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 6 of this Regulation applies |
| Union | To be established | (2) |
| |
| TAC | To be established | (2) |
| (1) | Waters adjacent to the Azores. |
| (2) | Fixed at the same quantity as the quota of Portugal. |

Species:

Horse mackerel

Trachurus spp.

Zone:

10; Union waters of CECAF(1)

(JAX/X34PRT)

Portugal

To be established

Precautionary TAC

Article 6 of this Regulation applies

Union

To be established

(2)

TAC

To be established

(2)

(1)

Waters adjacent to the Azores.

(2)

Fixed at the same quantity as the quota of Portugal.

| Species: | Horse mackerel

  Trachurus spp. | Zone: | Union waters of CECAF(1)
  (JAX/341PRT) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Portugal | To be established | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 6 of this Regulation applies |
| Union | To be established | (2) |
| |
| TAC | To be established | (2) |
| (1) | Waters adjacent to Madeira. |
| (2) | Fixed at the same quantity as the quota of Portugal. |

Species:

Horse mackerel

Trachurus spp.

Zone:

Union waters of CECAF(1)

(JAX/341PRT)

Portugal

To be established

Precautionary TAC

Article 6 of this Regulation applies

Union

To be established

(2)

TAC

To be established

(2)

(1)

Waters adjacent to Madeira.

(2)

Fixed at the same quantity as the quota of Portugal.

| Species: | Horse mackerel

  Trachurus spp. | Zone: | Union waters of CECAF (1)
  (JAX/341SPN) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | To be established | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 6 of this Regulation applies |
| Union | To be established | (2) |
| |
| TAC | To be established | (2) |
| (1) | Waters adjacent to the Canary Islands. |
| (2) | Fixed at the same quantity as the quota of Spain. |

Species:

Horse mackerel

Trachurus spp.

Zone:

Union waters of CECAF (1)

(JAX/341SPN)

Spain

To be established

Precautionary TAC

Article 6 of this Regulation applies

Union

To be established

(2)

TAC

To be established

(2)

(1)

Waters adjacent to the Canary Islands.

(2)

Fixed at the same quantity as the quota of Spain.

| Species: | Norway pout and associated by-catches

  Trisopterus esmarkii | Zone: | 3a; Union waters of 2a and 4
  (NOP/2A3A4_Q1) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Year | 2021 | | |
| | | | |
| Denmark | 5 620 | (1) (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
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Germany | 1 | (1) (2) (3) |
| Netherlands | 4 | (1) (2) (3) |
| Union | 5 625 | (1) (3) |
| Norway | pm | (4) |
| Faroe Islands | pm | (5) |
| |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| (1) | Up to 5 % of the quota may consist of by-catches of haddock and whiting (OT2/*2A3A4_Q1). 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) | This quota may be fished in Union waters of ICES zones 2a, 3a and 4 only. |
| (3) | Union quota may only be fished from 1 January 2021 to 31 March 2021. |
| (4) | A sorting grid shall be used. |
| (5) | A sorting grid shall be used. It includes a maximum of 15 % of unavoidable by-catches (NOP/*2A3A4), to be counted against this quota. |

Species:

Norway pout and associated by-catches

Trisopterus esmarkii

Zone:

3a; Union waters of 2a and 4

(NOP/2A3A4_Q1)

Year

2021

Denmark

5 620

(1) (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

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Germany

1

(1) (2) (3)

Netherlands

4

(1) (2) (3)

Union

5 625

(1) (3)

Norway

pm

(4)

Faroe Islands

pm

(5)

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

Up to 5 % of the quota may consist of by-catches of haddock and whiting (OT2/*2A3A4_Q1). 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)

This quota may be fished in Union waters of ICES zones 2a, 3a and 4 only.

(3)

Union quota may only be fished from 1 January 2021 to 31 March 2021.

(4)

A sorting grid shall be used.

(5)

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

| Species: | Industrial fish | Zone: | Norwegian waters of 4
  (I/F/04-N.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sweden | 200 | (1) (2) | Precautionary TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Union | 200 | |
| |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| (1) | By-catches of cod, haddock, pollack, whiting and saithe to be counted against the quotas for these species. |
| (2) | Special condition: of which no more than the following quantity of horse mackerel (JAX/*04-N.): |
| 100 | | |

Species:

Industrial fish

Zone:

Norwegian waters of 4

(I/F/04-N.)

Sweden

200

(1) (2)

Precautionary TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Union

200

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

By-catches of cod, haddock, pollack, whiting and saithe to be counted against the quotas for these species.

(2)

Special condition: of which no more than the following quantity of horse mackerel (JAX/*04-N.):

100

| Species: | Other species | Zone: | Union waters of 5b, 6 and 7
  (OTH/5B67-C) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Union | Not relevant | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Norway | 70 | (1) |
| |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| (1) | Taken with long-lines only. |

Species:

Other species

Zone:

Union waters of 5b, 6 and 7

(OTH/5B67-C)

Union

Not relevant

Precautionary TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Norway

70

(1)

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

Taken with long-lines only.

| Species: | Other species | Zone: | Norwegian waters of 4
  (OTH/04-N.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 15 | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Denmark | 1 375 | |
| Germany | 155 | |
| France | 64 | |
| Netherlands | 110 | |
| Sweden | Not relevant | (1) |
| Union | 1 719 | (2) |
| United Kingdom | 1 031 | |
| |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| (1) | Quota allocated by Norway to Sweden of "other species" at a traditional level. |
| (2) | Including fisheries not specifically mentioned. Exceptions may be introduced after consultations, as appropriate. |

Species:

Other species

Zone:

Norwegian waters of 4

(OTH/04-N.)

Belgium

15

Precautionary TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Denmark

1 375

Germany

155

France

64

Netherlands

110

Sweden

Not relevant

(1)

Union

1 719

(2)

United Kingdom

1 031

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

Quota allocated by Norway to Sweden of "other species" at a traditional level.

(2)

Including fisheries not specifically mentioned. Exceptions may be introduced after consultations, as appropriate.

| Species: | Other species | Zone: | Union waters of 2a, 4 and 6a north of 56° 30' N
  (OTH/2A46AN) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Union | Not relevant | | Precautionary TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Norway | 1 688 | (1) (2) |
| Faroe Islands | 38 | (3) |
| |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| (1) | Limited to 2a and 4 (OTH/*2A4-C). |
| (2) | Including fisheries not specifically mentioned. Exceptions may be introduced after consultations, as appropriate. |
| (3) | To be fished in 4 and 6a north of 56o30' N (OTH/*46AN). |

Species:

Other species

Zone:

Union waters of 2a, 4 and 6a north of 56° 30' N

(OTH/2A46AN)

Union

Not relevant

Precautionary TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Norway

1 688

(1) (2)

Faroe Islands

38

(3)

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

Limited to 2a and 4 (OTH/*2A4-C).

(2)

Including fisheries not specifically mentioned. Exceptions may be introduced after consultations, as appropriate.

(3)

To be fished in 4 and 6a north of 56o30' N (OTH/*46AN).

Appendix

The TACs referred to in Article 9(4) are the following:

| | For Belgium: common sole in 7a; common sole in 7f and 7g; common sole in 7e; common sole in 8a and 8b; megrims in 7; haddock in 7b-k, 8, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1; Norway lobster in 7; cod in 7a; plaice in 7f and 7g; plaice in 7h, 7j and 7k; skates and rays in 6a, 6b, 7a-c and 7e-k. |
| --- | --- |

For Belgium: common sole in 7a; common sole in 7f and 7g; common sole in 7e; common sole in 8a and 8b; megrims in 7; haddock in 7b-k, 8, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1; Norway lobster in 7; cod in 7a; plaice in 7f and 7g; plaice in 7h, 7j and 7k; skates and rays in 6a, 6b, 7a-c and 7e-k.

| | For France: mackerel in 3a and 4; Union waters of 2a, 3b, 3c and subdivisions 22-32; herring in 4, 7d and Union waters of 2a; horse mackerel in Union waters of 4b, 4c and 7d; whiting in 7b-k; haddock in 7b-k, 8, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1; common sole in 7f and 7g; whiting in 8; red seabream in Union and international waters of 6, 7 and 8; boarfish in Union and international waters of 6, 7 and 8; mackerel in 6, 7, 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e; Union and international waters of 5b; international waters of 2a, 12 and 14; skates and rays in Union waters of 6a, 6b, 7a-c and 7e-k; skates and rays in Union waters of 7d; skates and rays in Union waters of 8 and 9; undulate ray in Union waters of 7d and 7e. |
| --- | --- |

For France: mackerel in 3a and 4; Union waters of 2a, 3b, 3c and subdivisions 22-32; herring in 4, 7d and Union waters of 2a; horse mackerel in Union waters of 4b, 4c and 7d; whiting in 7b-k; haddock in 7b-k, 8, 9 and 10; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1; common sole in 7f and 7g; whiting in 8; red seabream in Union and international waters of 6, 7 and 8; boarfish in Union and international waters of 6, 7 and 8; mackerel in 6, 7, 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e; Union and international waters of 5b; international waters of 2a, 12 and 14; skates and rays in Union waters of 6a, 6b, 7a-c and 7e-k; skates and rays in Union waters of 7d; skates and rays in Union waters of 8 and 9; undulate ray in Union waters of 7d and 7e.

| | For Ireland: anglerfish in 6; Union and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14; anglerfish in 7; Norway lobster in functional unit 16 of ICES subarea 7. |
| --- | --- |

For Ireland: anglerfish in 6; Union and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14; anglerfish in 7; Norway lobster in functional unit 16 of ICES subarea 7.

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ANNEX IB

NORTH EAST ATLANTIC AND GREENLAND, ICES SUBAREAS 1, 2, 5, 12 AND 14 AND GREENLAND WATERS OF NAFO 1

| Species: | Herring

  Clupea harengus | Zone: | Union, Faroese, Norwegian and international waters of 1 and 2
  (HER/1/2-) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 3 | (1) | Analytical TAC
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Denmark | 2 931 | (1) |
| Germany | 513 | (1) |
| Spain | 10 | (1) |
| France | 127 | (1) |
| Ireland | 759 | (1) |
| Netherlands | 1 049 | (1) |
| Poland | 148 | (1) |
| Portugal | 10 | (1) |
| Finland | 45 | (1) |
| Sweden | 1 086 | (1) |
| Union | 6 681 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | 1 874 | (1) |
| Faroe Islands | 1 750 | (2) (3) |
| Norway | 7 699 | (2) (4) |
| | | |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| (1) | When reporting catches to the Commission the quantities fished in each of the following areas shall also be reported: NEAFC Regulatory Area and Union waters. |
| (2) | May be fished in Union waters north of 62° N. |
| (3) | To be counted against the catch limits of the Faroe Islands. |
| (4) | To be counted against the catch limits of Norway. |
| Special condition: within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zones: |
| Norwegian waters north of 62° N and the fishery zone around Jan Mayen (HER/*2AJMN) |
| | 7 699 | | | |
| 2, 5b north of 62° N (Faroese waters) (HER/*25B-F) |
| Belgium | 1 | | Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Denmark | 600 | |
| Germany | 105 | |
| Spain | 2 | |
| France | 26 | |
| Ireland | 155 | |
| Netherlands | 215 | |
| Poland | 30 | |
| Portugal | 2 | |
| Finland | 9 | |
| Sweden | 222 | |
| United Kingdom | 383 | |

Species:

Herring

Clupea harengus

Zone:

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

(HER/1/2-)

Belgium

3

(1)

Analytical TAC

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Denmark

2 931

(1)

Germany

513

(1)

Spain

10

(1)

France

127

(1)

Ireland

759

(1)

Netherlands

1 049

(1)

Poland

148

(1)

Portugal

10

(1)

Finland

45

(1)

Sweden

1 086

(1)

Union

6 681

(1)

United Kingdom

1 874

(1)

Faroe Islands

1 750

(2) (3)

Norway

7 699

(2) (4)

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

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

(2)

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

(3)

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

(4)

To be counted against the catch limits of Norway.

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

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

7 699

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

Belgium

1

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Denmark

600

Germany

105

Spain

2

France

26

Ireland

155

Netherlands

215

Poland

30

Portugal

2

Finland

9

Sweden

222

United Kingdom

383

| Species: | Cod

  Gadus morhua | Zone: | Norwegian waters of 1 and 2
  (COD/1N2AB.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | 650 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Greece | 81 | |
| Spain | 725 | |
| Ireland | 81 | |
| France | 597 | |
| Portugal | 725 | |
| Union | 2 859 | |
| United Kingdom | 2 522 | |
| | | |
| TAC | Not relevant | |

Species:

Cod

Gadus morhua

Zone:

Norwegian waters of 1 and 2

(COD/1N2AB.)

Germany

650

Analytical TAC

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

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

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Greece

81

Spain

725

Ireland

81

France

597

Portugal

725

Union

2 859

United Kingdom

2 522

TAC

Not relevant

| Species: | Cod

  Gadus morhua | Zone: | Greenland waters of NAFO 1F and Greenland waters of 5, 12 and 14
  (COD/N1GL14) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | pm | (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 |
| Union | pm | (1) |
| |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| (1) | Except for by-catches, the following conditions shall apply to these quotas: |
| | — | they shall not be fished between 1 April and 31 May, |

Species:

Cod

Gadus morhua

Zone:

Greenland waters of NAFO 1F and Greenland waters of 5, 12 and 14

(COD/N1GL14)

Germany

pm

(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

Union

pm

(1)

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

Except for by-catches, the following conditions shall apply to these quotas:

—

they shall not be fished between 1 April and 31 May,

| — | Union vessels may choose to fish in either or both of the following areas: |
| --- | --- |

—

Union vessels may choose to fish in either or both of the following areas:

Reporting code

Geographical limits

COD/GRL1

The part of the Greenlandic fishing zone that lies within NAFO subarea 1F west of 44° 00' W and south of 60° 45' N, the portion of NAFO subarea 1 that lies south of the parallel of 60° 45' north latitude (Cape Desolation) and the part of the Greenlandic fishing zone within ICES division 14b that lies east of 44° 00' W and south of 62° 30' N.

COD/GRL2

The part of the Greenlandic fishing area that lies within ICES division 14b north of 62° 30' N.

| Species: | Cod

  Gadus morhua | Zone: | 1 and 2b
  (COD/1/2B.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | 6 482 | (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 |
| Spain | 13 085 | (3) |
| France | 3 060 | (3) |
| Poland | 2 693 | (3) |
| Portugal | 2 627 | (3) |
| Other Member States | 484 | (1) (3) |
| Union | 28 431 | (2) (3) |
| United Kingdom | 4 323 | (3) |
| |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| (1) | Except Germany, Spain, France, Poland, Portugal. Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (COD/1/2B_AMS). |
| (2) | 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 without prejudice to the rights and obligations deriving from the 1920 Treaty of Paris. |
| (3) | 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. |

Species:

Cod

Gadus morhua

Zone:

1 and 2b

(COD/1/2B.)

Germany

6 482

(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

Spain

13 085

(3)

France

3 060

(3)

Poland

2 693

(3)

Portugal

2 627

(3)

Other Member States

484

(1) (3)

Union

28 431

(2) (3)

United Kingdom

4 323

(3)

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

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

(2)

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 without prejudice to the rights and obligations deriving from the 1920 Treaty of Paris.

(3)

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.

| Species: | Cod and haddock

  Gadus morhua and Melanogrammus aeglefinus | Zone: | Faroese waters of 5b
  (C/H/05B-F.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | 5 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| France | 27 | |
| Union | 32 | |
| United Kingdom | 190 | |
| | | |
| TAC | Not relevant |

Species:

Cod and haddock

Gadus morhua and Melanogrammus aeglefinus

Zone:

Faroese waters of 5b

(C/H/05B-F.)

Germany

5

Analytical TAC

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

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

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

France

27

Union

32

United Kingdom

190

TAC

Not relevant

| Species: | Grenadiers

  Macrourus spp. | Zone: | Greenland waters of 5 and 14
  (GRV/514GRN) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Union | pm | (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 |
| |
| TAC | Not relevant | (2) |
| (1) | Special condition: roundnose grenadier (Coryphaenoides rupestris) (RNG/514GRN) and roughhead grenadier (Macrourus berglax) (RHG/514GRN) shall not be targeted. They shall only be taken as by-catch and shall be reported separately. |
| (2) | The quantity below, in tonnes, is allocated to Norway. Special condition for this quantity: roundnose grenadier (Coryphaenoides rupestris) (RNG/514GRN) and roughhead grenadier (Macrourus berglax) (RHG/514GRN) shall not be targeted. They shall only be taken as by-catch and shall be reported separately. |
| | | 25 | | |

Species:

Grenadiers

Macrourus spp.

Zone:

Greenland waters of 5 and 14

(GRV/514GRN)

Union

pm

(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

TAC

Not relevant

(2)

(1)

Special condition: roundnose grenadier (Coryphaenoides rupestris) (RNG/514GRN) and roughhead grenadier (Macrourus berglax) (RHG/514GRN) shall not be targeted. They shall only be taken as by-catch and shall be reported separately.

(2)

The quantity below, in tonnes, is allocated to Norway. Special condition for this quantity: roundnose grenadier (Coryphaenoides rupestris) (RNG/514GRN) and roughhead grenadier (Macrourus berglax) (RHG/514GRN) shall not be targeted. They shall only be taken as by-catch and shall be reported separately.

25

| Species: | Grenadiers

  Macrourus spp. | Zone: | Greenland waters of NAFO 1
  (GRV/N1GRN.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Union | pm | (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 |
| |
| TAC | Not relevant | (2) |
| (1) | Special condition: roundnose grenadier (Coryphaenoides rupestris) (RNG/N1GRN.) and roughhead grenadier (Macrourus berglax) (RHG/N1GRN.) shall not be targeted. They shall only be taken as by-catch and shall be reported separately. |
| (2) | The quantity below, in tonnes, is allocated to Norway. Special condition for this quantity: roundnose grenadier (Coryphaenoides rupestris) (RNG/N1GRN.) and roughhead grenadier (Macrourus berglax) (RHG/N1GRN.) shall not be targeted. They shall only be taken as by-catch and shall be reported separately. |
| | | 40 | | |

Species:

Grenadiers

Macrourus spp.

Zone:

Greenland waters of NAFO 1

(GRV/N1GRN.)

Union

pm

(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

TAC

Not relevant

(2)

(1)

Special condition: roundnose grenadier (Coryphaenoides rupestris) (RNG/N1GRN.) and roughhead grenadier (Macrourus berglax) (RHG/N1GRN.) shall not be targeted. They shall only be taken as by-catch and shall be reported separately.

(2)

The quantity below, in tonnes, is allocated to Norway. Special condition for this quantity: roundnose grenadier (Coryphaenoides rupestris) (RNG/N1GRN.) and roughhead grenadier (Macrourus berglax) (RHG/N1GRN.) shall not be targeted. They shall only be taken as by-catch and shall be reported separately.

40

| Species: | Capelin

  Mallotus villosus | Zone: | 2b
  (CAP/02B.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Union | 0 | | Analytical TAC |
| | | |
| TAC | 0 | |

Species:

Capelin

Mallotus villosus

Zone:

2b

(CAP/02B.)

Union

0

Analytical TAC

TAC

0

| Species: | Capelin

  Mallotus villosus | Zone: | Greenland waters of 5 and 14
  (CAP/514GRN) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | pm | | 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 | pm | |
| Sweden | pm | |
| All Member States | pm | (1) |
| Union | pm | (2) |
| Norway | pm | (2) |
| | | |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| (1) | Denmark, Germany and Sweden may access the ‘All Member States’ quota only once they have exhausted their own quota. However, Member States with more than 10 % of the Union quota shall not access the ‘All Member States’ quota at all. Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (CAP/514GRN_AMS). |
| (2) | For a fishing period from 20 June 2021 to 30 April 2022. |

Species:

Capelin

Mallotus villosus

Zone:

Greenland waters of 5 and 14

(CAP/514GRN)

Denmark

pm

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

pm

Sweden

pm

All Member States

pm

(1)

Union

pm

(2)

Norway

pm

(2)

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

Denmark, Germany and Sweden may access the ‘All Member States’ quota only once they have exhausted their own quota. However, Member States with more than 10 % of the Union quota shall not access the ‘All Member States’ quota at all. Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (CAP/514GRN_AMS).

(2)

For a fishing period from 20 June 2021 to 30 April 2022.

| Species: | Haddock

  Melanogrammus aeglefinus | Zone: | Norwegian waters of 1 and 2
  (HAD/1N2AB.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | 59 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| France | 36 | |
| Union | 95 | |
| United Kingdom | 181 | |
| |
| TAC | Not relevant | |

Species:

Haddock

Melanogrammus aeglefinus

Zone:

Norwegian waters of 1 and 2

(HAD/1N2AB.)

Germany

59

Analytical TAC

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

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

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

France

36

Union

95

United Kingdom

181

TAC

Not relevant

| Species: | Blue whiting

  Micromesistius poutassou | Zone: | Faroese waters
  (WHB/2A4AXF) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | 275 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Germany | 19 | |
| France | 30 | |
| Netherlands | 26 | |
| Union | 350 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | 275 | |
| |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| (1) | Catches of blue whiting may include unavoidable by-catches of greater silver smelt. |

Species:

Blue whiting

Micromesistius poutassou

Zone:

Faroese waters

(WHB/2A4AXF)

Denmark

275

Analytical TAC

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

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

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Germany

19

France

30

Netherlands

26

Union

350

(1)

United Kingdom

275

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

Catches of blue whiting may include unavoidable by-catches of greater silver smelt.

| Species: | Ling and blue ling

  Molva molva and molva dypterygia | Zone: | Faroese waters of 5b
  (B/L/05B-F.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | 138 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| France | 306 | |
| Union | 444 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | 27 | |
| |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| (1) | By-catches of roundnose grenadier and black scabbardfish may be counted against this quota, up to the following limit (OTH/*05B-F): |
| | 166 | | | |

Species:

Ling and blue ling

Molva molva and molva dypterygia

Zone:

Faroese waters of 5b

(B/L/05B-F.)

Germany

138

Analytical TAC

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

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

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

France

306

Union

444

(1)

United Kingdom

27

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

By-catches of roundnose grenadier and black scabbardfish may be counted against this quota, up to the following limit (OTH/*05B-F):

166

| Species: | Northern prawn

  Pandalus borealis | Zone: | Greenland waters of 5 and 14
  (PRA/514GRN) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | pm | | 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 | pm | |
| Union | pm | |
| Norway | pm | |
| Faroe Islands | pm | |
| | | |
| TAC | Not relevant | |

Species:

Northern prawn

Pandalus borealis

Zone:

Greenland waters of 5 and 14

(PRA/514GRN)

Denmark

pm

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

pm

Union

pm

Norway

pm

Faroe Islands

pm

TAC

Not relevant

| Species: | Northern prawn

  Pandalus borealis | Zone: | Greenland waters of NAFO 1
  (PRA/N1GRN.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | pm | | 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 | pm | |
| Union | pm | |
| | | |
| TAC | Not relevant | |

Species:

Northern prawn

Pandalus borealis

Zone:

Greenland waters of NAFO 1

(PRA/N1GRN.)

Denmark

pm

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

pm

Union

pm

TAC

Not relevant

| Species: | Saithe

  Pollachius virens | Zone: | Norwegian waters of 1 and 2
  (POK/1N2AB.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | 510 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| France | 82 | |
| Union | 592 | |
| United Kingdom | 46 | |
| | | |
| TAC | Not relevant | |

Species:

Saithe

Pollachius virens

Zone:

Norwegian waters of 1 and 2

(POK/1N2AB.)

Germany

510

Analytical TAC

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

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

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

France

82

Union

592

United Kingdom

46

TAC

Not relevant

| Species: | Saithe

  Pollachius virens | Zone: | International waters of 1 and 2
  (POK/1/2INT) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Union | 0 | | Analytical TAC |
| | | |
| TAC | Not relevant | |

Species:

Saithe

Pollachius virens

Zone:

International waters of 1 and 2

(POK/1/2INT)

Union

0

Analytical TAC

TAC

Not relevant

| Species: | Saithe

  Pollachius virens | Zone: | Faroese waters of 5b
  (POK/05B-F.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 13 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Germany | 81 | |
| France | 393 | |
| Netherlands | 13 | |
| Union | 500 | |
| United Kingdom | 151 | |
| |
| TAC | Not relevant | |

Species:

Saithe

Pollachius virens

Zone:

Faroese waters of 5b

(POK/05B-F.)

Belgium

13

Analytical TAC

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

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

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Germany

81

France

393

Netherlands

13

Union

500

United Kingdom

151

TAC

Not relevant

| Species: | Greenland halibut

  Reinhardtius hippoglossoides | Zone: | Norwegian waters of 1 and 2
  (GHL/1N2AB.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | 6 | (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
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Union | 6 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | 6 | (1) |
| |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| (1) | Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. |

Species:

Greenland halibut

Reinhardtius hippoglossoides

Zone:

Norwegian waters of 1 and 2

(GHL/1N2AB.)

Germany

6

(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

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Union

6

(1)

United Kingdom

6

(1)

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

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

| Species: | Greenland halibut

  Reinhardtius hippoglossoides | Zone: | International waters of 1 and 2
  (GHL/1/2INT) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Union | 1 800 | (1) | Precautionary TAC |
| |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| (1) | Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. |

Species:

Greenland halibut

Reinhardtius hippoglossoides

Zone:

International waters of 1 and 2

(GHL/1/2INT)

Union

1 800

(1)

Precautionary TAC

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

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

| Species: | Greenland halibut

  Reinhardtius hippoglossoides | Zone: | Greenland waters of NAFO 1
  (GHL/N1G-S68) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | pm | (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 |
| Union | pm | (1) |
| Norway | pm | (1) |
| | | |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| (1) | To be fished south of 68oN. |

Species:

Greenland halibut

Reinhardtius hippoglossoides

Zone:

Greenland waters of NAFO 1

(GHL/N1G-S68)

Germany

pm

(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

Union

pm

(1)

Norway

pm

(1)

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

To be fished south of 68oN.

| Species: | Greenland halibut

  Reinhardtius hippoglossoides | Zone: | Greenland waters of 5, 12 and 14
  (GHL/5-14GL) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | pm | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| Union | pm | (1) |
| Norway | pm | |
| Faroe Islands | pm | |
| | | |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| (1) | To be fished by no more than six vessels at the same time. |

Species:

Greenland halibut

Reinhardtius hippoglossoides

Zone:

Greenland waters of 5, 12 and 14

(GHL/5-14GL)

Germany

pm

Analytical TAC

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

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

Union

pm

(1)

Norway

pm

Faroe Islands

pm

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

To be fished by no more than six vessels at the same time.

| Species: | Redfishes (shallow pelagic)

  Sebastes spp. | Zone: | Union and international waters of 5; international waters of 12 and 14
  (RED/51214S) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Estonia | 0 | | 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 | 0 | |
| Spain | 0 | |
| France | 0 | |
| Ireland | 0 | |
| Latvia | 0 | |
| Netherlands | 0 | |
| Poland | 0 | |
| Portugal | 0 | |
| Union | 0 | |
| | | |
| TAC | 0 | |

Species:

Redfishes (shallow pelagic)

Sebastes spp.

Zone:

Union and international waters of 5; international waters of 12 and 14

(RED/51214S)

Estonia

0

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

0

Spain

0

France

0

Ireland

0

Latvia

0

Netherlands

0

Poland

0

Portugal

0

Union

0

TAC

0

| Species: | Redfishes (deep pelagic)

  Sebastes spp. | Zone: | Union and international waters of 5; international waters of 12 and 14
  (RED/51214D) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Estonia | 0 | (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 |
| Germany | 0 | (1) (2) |
| Spain | 0 | (1) (2) |
| France | 0 | (1) (2) |
| Ireland | 0 | (1) (2) |
| Latvia | 0 | (1) (2) |
| Netherlands | 0 | (1) (2) |
| Poland | 0 | (1) (2) |
| Portugal | 0 | (1) (2) |
| Union | 0 | (1) (2) |
| | | |
| TAC | 0 | (1) (2) |
| (1) | May only be taken within the area bounded by the lines joining the following coordinates: |
| | Point | Latitude | Longitude | |
| | 1 | 64° 45' N | 28° 30' W | |
| | 2 | 62° 50' N | 25° 45' W | |
| | 3 | 61° 55' N | 26° 45' W | |
| | 4 | 61° 00' N | 26° 30' W | |
| | 5 | 59° 00' N | 30° 00' W | |
| | 6 | 59° 00' N | 34° 00' W | |
| | 7 | 61° 30' N | 34° 00' W | |
| | 8 | 62° 50' N | 36° 00' W | |
| | 9 | 64° 45' N | 28° 30' W | |
| (2) | May only be taken from 10 May to 31 December. |

Species:

Redfishes (deep pelagic)

Sebastes spp.

Zone:

Union and international waters of 5; international waters of 12 and 14

(RED/51214D)

Estonia

0

(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

Germany

0

(1) (2)

Spain

0

(1) (2)

France

0

(1) (2)

Ireland

0

(1) (2)

Latvia

0

(1) (2)

Netherlands

0

(1) (2)

Poland

0

(1) (2)

Portugal

0

(1) (2)

Union

0

(1) (2)

TAC

0

(1) (2)

(1)

May only be taken within the area bounded by the lines joining the following coordinates:

Point

Latitude

Longitude

1

64° 45' N

28° 30' W

2

62° 50' N

25° 45' W

3

61° 55' N

26° 45' W

4

61° 00' N

26° 30' W

5

59° 00' N

30° 00' W

6

59° 00' N

34° 00' W

7

61° 30' N

34° 00' W

8

62° 50' N

36° 00' W

9

64° 45' N

28° 30' W

(2)

May only be taken from 10 May to 31 December.

| Species: | Redfish

  Sebastes mentella | Zone: | Norwegian waters of 1 and 2
  (REB/1N2AB.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | 192 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Spain | 24 | |
| France | 21 | |
| Portugal | 101 | |
| Union | 338 | |
| United Kingdom | 38 | |
| |
| TAC | Not relevant | |

Species:

Redfish

Sebastes mentella

Zone:

Norwegian waters of 1 and 2

(REB/1N2AB.)

Germany

192

Analytical TAC

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

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

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Spain

24

France

21

Portugal

101

Union

338

United Kingdom

38

TAC

Not relevant

| Species: | Redfishes

  Sebastes spp. | Zone: | International waters of 1 and 2
  (RED/1/2INT) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Union | To be established | (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 |
| |
| TAC | 16 540 | (3) |
| (1) | The fishery will be closed when the TAC is fully utilised by NEAFC Contracting Parties. From the closure date, Member States shall prohibit directed fishery for redfish by vessels flying their flag. |
| (2) | Vessels shall limit their by-catches of redfish in other fisheries to a maximum of 1 % of the total catch retained on board. |
| (3) | Provisional catch limit to cover catches of all NEAFC Contracting Parties. |

Species:

Redfishes

Sebastes spp.

Zone:

International waters of 1 and 2

(RED/1/2INT)

Union

To be established

(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

TAC

16 540

(3)

(1)

The fishery will be closed when the TAC is fully utilised by NEAFC Contracting Parties. From the closure date, Member States shall prohibit directed fishery for redfish by vessels flying their flag.

(2)

Vessels shall limit their by-catches of redfish in other fisheries to a maximum of 1 % of the total catch retained on board.

(3)

Provisional catch limit to cover catches of all NEAFC Contracting Parties.

| Species: | Redfishes (pelagic)

  Sebastes spp. | Zone: | Greenland waters of NAFO 1F and Greenland waters of 5, 12 and 14
  (RED/N1G14P) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | pm | (1) (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 |
| France | pm | (1) (2) (3) |
| Union | pm | (1) (2) (3) |
| Norway | pm | (1) (2) |
| Faroe Islands | pm | (1) (2) (4) |
| |
| TAC | Not relevant |
| (1) | May only be fished from 10 May to 31 December. |
| (2) | May only be fished in Greenland waters within the Redfish Conservation Area bounded by the lines joining the following coordinates: |
| | Point | Latitude | Longitude | |
| | 1 | 64° 45' N | 28° 30' W | |
| | 2 | 62° 50' N | 25° 45' W | |
| | 3 | 61° 55' N | 26° 45' W | |
| | 4 | 61° 00' N | 26° 30' W | |
| | 5 | 59° 00' N | 30° 00' W | |
| | 6 | 59° 00' N | 34° 00' W | |
| | 7 | 61° 30' N | 34° 00' W | |
| | 8 | 62° 50' N | 36° 00' W | |
| | 9 | 64° 45' N | 28° 30' W | |
| (3) | Special condition: this quota may also be fished in international waters of the Redfish Conservation Area mentioned above (RED/*5-14P). |
| (4) | May only be fished in Greenland Waters of 5 and 14 (RED/*514GN). |

Species:

Redfishes (pelagic)

Sebastes spp.

Zone:

Greenland waters of NAFO 1F and Greenland waters of 5, 12 and 14

(RED/N1G14P)

Germany

pm

(1) (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

France

pm

(1) (2) (3)

Union

pm

(1) (2) (3)

Norway

pm

(1) (2)

Faroe Islands

pm

(1) (2) (4)

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

May only be fished from 10 May to 31 December.

(2)

May only be fished in Greenland waters within the Redfish Conservation Area bounded by the lines joining the following coordinates:

Point

Latitude

Longitude

1

64° 45' N

28° 30' W

2

62° 50' N

25° 45' W

3

61° 55' N

26° 45' W

4

61° 00' N

26° 30' W

5

59° 00' N

30° 00' W

6

59° 00' N

34° 00' W

7

61° 30' N

34° 00' W

8

62° 50' N

36° 00' W

9

64° 45' N

28° 30' W

(3)

Special condition: this quota may also be fished in international waters of the Redfish Conservation Area mentioned above (RED/*5-14P).

(4)

May only be fished in Greenland Waters of 5 and 14 (RED/*514GN).

| Species: | Redfishes (demersal)

  Sebastes spp. | Zone: | Greenland waters of NAFO 1F and Greenland waters of 5 and 14
  (RED/N1G14D) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | pm | (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 |
| France | pm | (1) |
| Union | pm | (1) |
| |
| TAC | Not relevant |
| (1) | May only be fished by trawl, and only north and west of the line defined by the following coordinates: |
| | Point | Latitude | Longitude | |
| | 1 | 59° 15' N | 54° 26' W | |
| | 2 | 59° 15' N | 44° 00' W | |
| | 3 | 59° 30' N | 42° 45' W | |
| | 4 | 60° 00' N | 42° 00' W | |
| | 5 | 62° 00' N | 40° 30' W | |
| | 6 | 62° 00' N | 40° 00' W | |
| | 7 | 62° 40' N | 40° 15' W | |
| | 8 | 63° 09' N | 39° 40' W | |
| | 9 | 63° 30' N | 37° 15' W | |
| | 10 | 64° 20' N | 35° 00' W | |
| | 11 | 65° 15' N | 32° 30' W | |
| | 12 | 65° 15' N | 29° 50' W | |

Species:

Redfishes (demersal)

Sebastes spp.

Zone:

Greenland waters of NAFO 1F and Greenland waters of 5 and 14

(RED/N1G14D)

Germany

pm

(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

France

pm

(1)

Union

pm

(1)

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

May only be fished by trawl, and only north and west of the line defined by the following coordinates:

Point

Latitude

Longitude

1

59° 15' N

54° 26' W

2

59° 15' N

44° 00' W

3

59° 30' N

42° 45' W

4

60° 00' N

42° 00' W

5

62° 00' N

40° 30' W

6

62° 00' N

40° 00' W

7

62° 40' N

40° 15' W

8

63° 09' N

39° 40' W

9

63° 30' N

37° 15' W

10

64° 20' N

35° 00' W

11

65° 15' N

32° 30' W

12

65° 15' N

29° 50' W

| Species: | Redfishes

  Sebastes spp. | Zone: | Faroese waters of 5b
  (RED/05B-F.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belgium | 0 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| Germany | 23 | |
| France | 2 | |
| Union | 25 | |
| United Kingdom | 0 | |
| |
| TAC | Not relevant | |

Species:

Redfishes

Sebastes spp.

Zone:

Faroese waters of 5b

(RED/05B-F.)

Belgium

0

Analytical TAC

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

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

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

Germany

23

France

2

Union

25

United Kingdom

0

TAC

Not relevant

| Species: | Other species | Zone: | Norwegian waters of 1 and 2
  (OTH/1N2AB.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | 29 | (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
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| France | 12 | (1) |
| Union | 41 | (1) |
| United Kingdom | 47 | |
| |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| (1) | Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. |

Species:

Other species

Zone:

Norwegian waters of 1 and 2

(OTH/1N2AB.)

Germany

29

(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

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

France

12

(1)

Union

41

(1)

United Kingdom

47

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

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

| Species: | Other species (1) | Zone: | Faroese waters of 5b
  (OTH/05B-F.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | 70 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| France | 63 | |
| Union | 133 | |
| United Kingdom | 42 | |
| | | |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| (1) | Excluding fish species of no commercial value. |

Species:

Other species (1)

Zone:

Faroese waters of 5b

(OTH/05B-F.)

Germany

70

Analytical TAC

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

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

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

France

63

Union

133

United Kingdom

42

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

Excluding fish species of no commercial value.

| Species: | Flatfish | Zone: | Faroese waters of 5b
  (FLX/05B-F.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | 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
  Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies |
| France | 2 | |
| Union | 4 | |
| United Kingdom | 9 | |
| | | |
| TAC | Not relevant | |

Species:

Flatfish

Zone:

Faroese waters of 5b

(FLX/05B-F.)

Germany

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

Article 7(1) of this Regulation applies

France

2

Union

4

United Kingdom

9

TAC

Not relevant

| Species: | By-catches (1) | Zone: | Greenland waters
  (B-C/GRL) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Union | pm | | Precautionary TAC |
| | | | Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| TAC | Not relevant | | Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| (1) | By-catches of grenadiers (Macrourus spp.) shall be reported in line with the following fishing opportunities tables: grenadiers in Greenland waters of 5 and 14 (GRV/514GRN) and grenadiers in Greenland waters of NAFO 1 (GRV/N1GRN.) |

Species:

By-catches (1)

Zone:

Greenland waters

(B-C/GRL)

Union

pm

Precautionary TAC

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

TAC

Not relevant

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

(1)

By-catches of grenadiers (Macrourus spp.) shall be reported in line with the following fishing opportunities tables: grenadiers in Greenland waters of 5 and 14 (GRV/514GRN) and grenadiers in Greenland waters of NAFO 1 (GRV/N1GRN.)

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ANNEX IC

NORTH WEST ATLANTIC – NAFO CONVENTION AREA

| Species: | Cod

  Gadus morhua | Zone: | NAFO 2J3KL
  (COD/N2J3KL) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Union | 0 | (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 |
| | | |
| TAC | 0 | (1) |
| (1) | No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. This species shall only be taken as by-catch within the following limits: a maximum of 1 250 kg or 5 %, whichever is greater. |

Species:

Cod

Gadus morhua

Zone:

NAFO 2J3KL

(COD/N2J3KL)

Union

0

(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

TAC

0

(1)

(1)

No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. This species shall only be taken as by-catch within the following limits: a maximum of 1 250 kg or 5 %, whichever is greater.

| Species: | Cod

  Gadus morhua | Zone: | NAFO 3NO
  (COD/N3NO.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Union | 0 | (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 |
| | | |
| TAC | 0 | (1) |
| (1) | No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. This species shall only be taken as by-catch within the limits of a maximum of 1 000 kg or 4 %, whichever is greater. |

Species:

Cod

Gadus morhua

Zone:

NAFO 3NO

(COD/N3NO.)

Union

0

(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

TAC

0

(1)

(1)

No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. This species shall only be taken as by-catch within the limits of a maximum of 1 000 kg or 4 %, whichever is greater.

| Species: | Cod

  Gadus morhua | Zone: | NAFO 3M
  (COD/N3M.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Estonia | 17 | (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 |
| Germany | 70 | (1) (2) |
| Latvia | 17 | (1) (2) |
| Lithuania | 17 | (1) (2) |
| Poland | 57 | (1) (2) |
| Spain | 215 | (1) (2) |
| France | 30 | (1) (2) |
| Portugal | 293 | (1) (2) |
| Union | 716 | (1) (2) |
| | | |
| TAC | 1 500 | (1) (2) |
| (1) | No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota between 24:00 UTC on 31 December 2020 and 24:00 UTC on 31 March 2021. |
| (2) | No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota between 1 January and 31 March 2021. During this period this stock shall only be taken as by-catch within the following limits: a maximum of 1 250 kg or 5 %, whichever is greater, calculated in accordance with point (a) of Article 7(3) of Regulation (EU) 2019/833. |

Species:

Cod

Gadus morhua

Zone:

NAFO 3M

(COD/N3M.)

Estonia

17

(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

Germany

70

(1) (2)

Latvia

17

(1) (2)

Lithuania

17

(1) (2)

Poland

57

(1) (2)

Spain

215

(1) (2)

France

30

(1) (2)

Portugal

293

(1) (2)

Union

716

(1) (2)

TAC

1 500

(1) (2)

(1)

No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota between 24:00 UTC on 31 December 2020 and 24:00 UTC on 31 March 2021.

(2)

No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota between 1 January and 31 March 2021. During this period this stock shall only be taken as by-catch within the following limits: a maximum of 1 250 kg or 5 %, whichever is greater, calculated in accordance with point (a) of Article 7(3) of Regulation (EU) 2019/833.

| Species: | Witch flounder

  Glyptocephalus cynoglossus | Zone: | NAFO 3L
  (WIT/N3L.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Union | 0 | (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 |
| | | |
| TAC | 0 | (1) |
| (1) | No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. This species shall only be taken as by-catch within the following limits: a maximum of 1 250 kg or 5 %, whichever is greater. |

Species:

Witch flounder

Glyptocephalus cynoglossus

Zone:

NAFO 3L

(WIT/N3L.)

Union

0

(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

TAC

0

(1)

(1)

No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. This species shall only be taken as by-catch within the following limits: a maximum of 1 250 kg or 5 %, whichever is greater.

| Species: | Witch flounder

  Glyptocephalus cynoglossus | Zone: | NAFO 3NO
  (WIT/N3NO.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Estonia | 52 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| Latvia | 52 | |
| Lithuania | 52 | |
| Union | 156 | |
| | | |
| TAC | 1 175 | |

Species:

Witch flounder

Glyptocephalus cynoglossus

Zone:

NAFO 3NO

(WIT/N3NO.)

Estonia

52

Analytical TAC

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

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

Latvia

52

Lithuania

52

Union

156

TAC

1 175

| Species: | American plaice

  Hippoglossoides platessoides | Zone: | NAFO 3M
  (PLA/N3M.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Union | 0 | (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 |
| TAC | 0 | (1) |
| (1) | No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. This species shall only be taken as by-catch within the following limits: a maximum of 1 250 kg or 5 %, whichever is greater. |

Species:

American plaice

Hippoglossoides platessoides

Zone:

NAFO 3M

(PLA/N3M.)

Union

0

(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

TAC

0

(1)

(1)

No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. This species shall only be taken as by-catch within the following limits: a maximum of 1 250 kg or 5 %, whichever is greater.

| Species: | American plaice

  Hippoglossoides platessoides | Zone: | NAFO 3LNO
  (PLA/N3LNO.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Union | 0 | (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 |
| TAC | 0 | (1) |
| (1) | No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. This species shall only be taken as by-catch within the following limits: a maximum of 1 250 kg or 5 %, whichever is greater. |

Species:

American plaice

Hippoglossoides platessoides

Zone:

NAFO 3LNO

(PLA/N3LNO.)

Union

0

(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

TAC

0

(1)

(1)

No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. This species shall only be taken as by-catch within the following limits: a maximum of 1 250 kg or 5 %, whichever is greater.

| Species: | Shortfin squid

  Illex illecebrosus | Zone: | NAFO subareas 3 and 4
  (SQI/N34.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Estonia | 128 | (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 |
| Latvia | 128 | (1) |
| Lithuania | 128 | (1) |
| Poland | 227 | (1) |
| Other Member States | 29 467 | (1) (2) |
| Union | 30 078 | (1) (3) |
| TAC | 34 000 | |
| (1) | No vessel may fish for squid between 00:01 UTC on 1 January to 24:00 UTC on 30 June. |
| (2) | This quantity is available to Canada and the Member States except Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland. Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (SQI/N34_AMS). |
| (3) | Corresponds to the sum of the quotas of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland and the Union’s unspecified share available to Canada and the Member States except Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland. |

Species:

Shortfin squid

Illex illecebrosus

Zone:

NAFO subareas 3 and 4

(SQI/N34.)

Estonia

128

(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

Latvia

128

(1)

Lithuania

128

(1)

Poland

227

(1)

Other Member States

29 467

(1) (2)

Union

30 078

(1) (3)

TAC

34 000

(1)

No vessel may fish for squid between 00:01 UTC on 1 January to 24:00 UTC on 30 June.

(2)

This quantity is available to Canada and the Member States except Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland. Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (SQI/N34_AMS).

(3)

Corresponds to the sum of the quotas of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland and the Union’s unspecified share available to Canada and the Member States except Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland.

| Species: | Yellowtail flounder

  Limanda ferruginea | Zone: | NAFO 3LNO
  (YEL/N3LNO.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Union | 0 | (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 |
| | | |
| TAC | 17 000 | |
| (1) | No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. This species shall only be taken as by-catch within the following limits: a maximum of 2 500 kg or 10 %, whichever is greater. However, if the Union is assigned an “Others” quota, once the “Others” quota is exhausted, the by-catch limits shall be a maximum of 1 250 kg or 5 %, whichever is greater. |

Species:

Yellowtail flounder

Limanda ferruginea

Zone:

NAFO 3LNO

(YEL/N3LNO.)

Union

0

(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

TAC

17 000

(1)

No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. This species shall only be taken as by-catch within the following limits: a maximum of 2 500 kg or 10 %, whichever is greater. However, if the Union is assigned an “Others” quota, once the “Others” quota is exhausted, the by-catch limits shall be a maximum of 1 250 kg or 5 %, whichever is greater.

| Species: | Capelin

  Mallotus villosus | Zone: | NAFO 3NO
  (CAP/N3NO.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Union | 0 | (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 |
| | | |
| TAC | 0 | (1) |
| (1) | No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. This species shall only be taken as by-catch within the following limits: a maximum of 1 250 kg or 5 %, whichever is greater. |

Species:

Capelin

Mallotus villosus

Zone:

NAFO 3NO

(CAP/N3NO.)

Union

0

(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

TAC

0

(1)

(1)

No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. This species shall only be taken as by-catch within the following limits: a maximum of 1 250 kg or 5 %, whichever is greater.

| Species: | Northern prawn

  Pandalus borealis | Zone: | NAFO 3LNO (1) (2)
  (PRA/N3LNOX) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Estonia | 0 | (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 |
| Latvia | 0 | (3) |
| Lithuania | 0 | (3) |
| Poland | 0 | (3) |
| Spain | 0 | (3) |
| Portugal | 0 | (3) |
| Union | 0 | (3) |
| | | |
| TAC | 0 | (3) |
| (1) | Not including the box bounded by the following coordinates: |
| Point No | Latitude N | Longitude W | |
| 1 | 47° 20' 0 | 46° 40' 0 | |
| 2 | 47° 20' 0 | 46° 30' 0 | |
| 3 | 46° 00' 0 | 46° 30' 0 | |
| 4 | 46° 00' 0 | 46° 40' 0 | |
| (2) | Fishing is prohibited at a depth less than 200 metres in the area west of a line bound by the following coordinates: |
| Point No | Latitude N | Longitude W | |
| 1 | 46° 00' 0 | 47° 49' 0 | |
| 2 | 46° 25' 0 | 47° 27' 0 | |
| 3 | 46 °42' 0 | 47° 25' 0 | |
| 4 | 46° 48' 0 | 47° 25' 50 | |
| 5 | 47° 16' 50 | 47° 43' 50 | |
| (3) | No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. This species shall only be taken as by-catch within the following limits: a maximum of 1 250 kg or 5 %, whichever is greater. |

Species:

Northern prawn

Pandalus borealis

Zone:

NAFO 3LNO (1) (2)

(PRA/N3LNOX)

Estonia

0

(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

Latvia

0

(3)

Lithuania

0

(3)

Poland

0

(3)

Spain

0

(3)

Portugal

0

(3)

Union

0

(3)

TAC

0

(3)

(1)

Not including the box bounded by the following coordinates:

Point No

Latitude N

Longitude W

1

47° 20' 0

46° 40' 0

2

47° 20' 0

46° 30' 0

3

46° 00' 0

46° 30' 0

4

46° 00' 0

46° 40' 0

(2)

Fishing is prohibited at a depth less than 200 metres in the area west of a line bound by the following coordinates:

Point No

Latitude N

Longitude W

1

46° 00' 0

47° 49' 0

2

46° 25' 0

47° 27' 0

3

46 °42' 0

47° 25' 0

4

46° 48' 0

47° 25' 50

5

47° 16' 50

47° 43' 50

(3)

No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. This species shall only be taken as by-catch within the following limits: a maximum of 1 250 kg or 5 %, whichever is greater.

| Species: | Northern prawn

  Pandalus borealis | Zone: | NAFO 3M (1)
  (PRA/*N3M.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| TAC | Not relevant | (2) | Analytical TAC |
| (1) | Vessels may also fish this stock in division 3L in the box bounded by the following coordinates: |
| Point No | Latitude N | Longitude W | |
| 1 | 47° 20' 0 | 46° 40' 0 | |
| 2 | 47° 20' 0 | 46° 30' 0 | |
| 3 | 46° 00' 0 | 46° 30' 0 | |
| 4 | 46° 00' 0 | 46° 40' 0 | |
| Moreover, fishing for shrimp is prohibited from 1 June to 31 December in the area bounded by the following coordinates: |
| Point No | Latitude N | Longitude W | |
| 1 | 47° 55' 0 | 45° 00' 0 | |
| 2 | 47° 30' 0 | 44° 15' 0 | |
| 3 | 46° 55' 0 | 44° 15' 0 | |
| 4 | 46° 35' 0 | 44° 30' 0 | |
| 5 | 46° 35' 0 | 45° 40' 0 | |
| 6 | 47° 30' 0 | 45° 40' 0 | |
| 7 | 47° 55' 0 | 45° 00' 0 | |
| (2) | Not relevant. Fishery managed by limitations in fishing effort (EFF/*N3M.). The Member States concerned shall issue fishing authorisations for their fishing vessels engaging in this fishery and shall notify those authorisations to the Commission prior to the beginning of the vessel’s activity, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009. |
| Member State | Maximum number of fishing days | |
| | Denmark | 33 | |
| Estonia | 391 | * |
| Spain | 64 | |
| Latvia | 123 | |
| Lithuania | 145 | |
| Poland | 25 | |
| Portugal | 17 | |
| | * | The NAFO Commission agreed at its 2020 Annual Meeting that the Union (Estonia) will transfer 25 fishing days of its fishing days allocation for 2021 to France, in respect of St Pierre et Miquelon. Those 25 fishing days have been deducted from Estonia’s number of fishing days, which would otherwise have been 416 days, under this interim regime for 2020 that will not create any catch history. |

Species:

Northern prawn

Pandalus borealis

Zone:

NAFO 3M (1)

(PRA/*N3M.)

TAC

Not relevant

(2)

Analytical TAC

(1)

Vessels may also fish this stock in division 3L in the box bounded by the following coordinates:

Point No

Latitude N

Longitude W

1

47° 20' 0

46° 40' 0

2

47° 20' 0

46° 30' 0

3

46° 00' 0

46° 30' 0

4

46° 00' 0

46° 40' 0

Moreover, fishing for shrimp is prohibited from 1 June to 31 December in the area bounded by the following coordinates:

Point No

Latitude N

Longitude W

1

47° 55' 0

45° 00' 0

2

47° 30' 0

44° 15' 0

3

46° 55' 0

44° 15' 0

4

46° 35' 0

44° 30' 0

5

46° 35' 0

45° 40' 0

6

47° 30' 0

45° 40' 0

7

47° 55' 0

45° 00' 0

(2)

Not relevant. Fishery managed by limitations in fishing effort (EFF/*N3M.). The Member States concerned shall issue fishing authorisations for their fishing vessels engaging in this fishery and shall notify those authorisations to the Commission prior to the beginning of the vessel’s activity, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009.

Member State

Maximum number of fishing days

Denmark

33

Estonia

391

*

Spain

64

Latvia

123

Lithuania

145

Poland

25

Portugal

17

*

The NAFO Commission agreed at its 2020 Annual Meeting that the Union (Estonia) will transfer 25 fishing days of its fishing days allocation for 2021 to France, in respect of St Pierre et Miquelon. Those 25 fishing days have been deducted from Estonia’s number of fishing days, which would otherwise have been 416 days, under this interim regime for 2020 that will not create any catch history.

| Species: | Greenland halibut

  Reinhardtius hippoglossoides | Zone: | NAFO 3LMNO
  (GHL/N3LMNO) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Estonia | 331 | | 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 | 338 | |
| Latvia | 47 | |
| Lithuania | 24 | |
| Spain | 4 533 | |
| Portugal | 1 895 | |
| Union | 7 168 | |
| | | |
| TAC | 12 225 | |

Species:

Greenland halibut

Reinhardtius hippoglossoides

Zone:

NAFO 3LMNO

(GHL/N3LMNO)

Estonia

331

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

338

Latvia

47

Lithuania

24

Spain

4 533

Portugal

1 895

Union

7 168

TAC

12 225

| Species: | Skates

  Rajidae | Zone: | NAFO 3LNO
  (SKA/N3LNO.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Estonia | 283 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| Lithuania | 62 | |
| Spain | 3 403 | |
| Portugal | 660 | |
| Union | 4 408 | |
| | | |
| TAC | 7 000 | |

Species:

Skates

Rajidae

Zone:

NAFO 3LNO

(SKA/N3LNO.)

Estonia

283

Analytical TAC

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

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

Lithuania

62

Spain

3 403

Portugal

660

Union

4 408

TAC

7 000

| Species: | Redfishes

  Sebastes spp. | Zone: | NAFO 3LN
  (RED/N3LN.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Estonia | 895 | | 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 | 615 | |
| Latvia | 895 | |
| Lithuania | 895 | |
| Union | 3 300 | |
| | | |
| TAC | 18 100 | |

Species:

Redfishes

Sebastes spp.

Zone:

NAFO 3LN

(RED/N3LN.)

Estonia

895

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

615

Latvia

895

Lithuania

895

Union

3 300

TAC

18 100

| Species: | Redfishes

  Sebastes spp. | Zone: | NAFO 3M
  (RED/N3M.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Estonia | 1 571 | (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 |
| Germany | 513 | (1) |
| Latvia | 1 571 | (1) |
| Lithuania | 1 571 | (1) |
| Spain | 233 | (1) |
| Portugal | 2 354 | (1) |
| Union | 7 813 | (1) |
| | | |
| TAC | 8 448 | (1) |
| (1) | This quota is subject to compliance with the TAC, which is established for this stock for all NAFO Contracting Parties. Within this TAC, no more than the following mid-term limit may be fished before 1 July 2020: pm |

Species:

Redfishes

Sebastes spp.

Zone:

NAFO 3M

(RED/N3M.)

Estonia

1 571

(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

Germany

513

(1)

Latvia

1 571

(1)

Lithuania

1 571

(1)

Spain

233

(1)

Portugal

2 354

(1)

Union

7 813

(1)

TAC

8 448

(1)

(1)

This quota is subject to compliance with the TAC, which is established for this stock for all NAFO Contracting Parties. Within this TAC, no more than the following mid-term limit may be fished before 1 July 2020: pm

| Species: | Redfishes

  Sebastes spp. | Zone: | NAFO 3O
  (RED/N3O.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | 1 771 | | 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 | 5 229 | |
| Union | 7 000 | |
| | | |
| TAC | 20 000 | |

Species:

Redfishes

Sebastes spp.

Zone:

NAFO 3O

(RED/N3O.)

Spain

1 771

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

5 229

Union

7 000

TAC

20 000

| Species: | Redfishes

  Sebastes spp. | Zone: | NAFO subarea 2, divisions 1F and 3K
  (RED/N1F3K.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Latvia | 0 | (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 |
| Lithuania | 0 | (1) |
| Union | 0 | (1) |
| | | |
| TAC | 0 | (1) |
| (1) | No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. This species shall only be taken as by-catch within the following limits: a maximum of 1 250 kg or 5 %, whichever is greater. |

Species:

Redfishes

Sebastes spp.

Zone:

NAFO subarea 2, divisions 1F and 3K

(RED/N1F3K.)

Latvia

0

(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

Lithuania

0

(1)

Union

0

(1)

TAC

0

(1)

(1)

No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. This species shall only be taken as by-catch within the following limits: a maximum of 1 250 kg or 5 %, whichever is greater.

| 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 of the NAFO Conservation and Enforcement Measures, a positive vote by the 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 of the NAFO Conservation and Enforcement Measures, a positive vote by the 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 ID

ICCAT CONVENTION AREA

| Species: | Bluefin tuna

  Thunnus thynnus | Zone: | Atlantic Ocean, east of 45° W, and Mediterranean
  (BFT/AE45WM) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cyprus | 169,35 | (4) | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| Greece | 314,77 | (7) |
| Spain | 6 107,60 | (2) (4) (7) |
| France | 6 026,60 | (2) (3) (4) |
| Croatia | 952,53 | (6) |
| Italy | 4 756,49 | (4) (5) |
| Malta | 390,24 | (4) |
| Portugal | 574,31 | (7) |
| Other Member States | 68,11 | (1) |
| Union | 19 360,00 | (2) (3) (4) (5) |
| Special additional allocation | 100,00 | (7) |
| TAC | 36 000,00 | |
| (1) | Except Cyprus, Greece, Spain, France, Croatia, Italy, Malta and Portugal, and exclusively as by-catch. Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (BFT/AE45WM_AMS). |
| (2) | Special condition: within this TAC, the following catch limits and allocation 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 1 of Annex VI (BFT/*8301): |
| Spain | 925,33 | | |
| France | 429,87 | | |
| Union | 1 355,20 | | |
| (3) | Special condition: within this TAC, the following catch limits and allocation between Member States shall apply to catches of bluefin tuna weighing no less than 6,4 kg or measuring no less than 70 cm by the vessels referred to in point 1 of Annex VI (BFT/*641): |
| France | 100,00 | | |
| Union | 100,00 | | |
| (4) | 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 2 of Annex VI (BFT/*8302): |
| Spain | 122,15 | | |
| France | 120,53 | | |
| Italy | 95,13 | | |
| Cyprus | 3,39 | | |
| Malta | 7,80 | | |
| Union | 349,01 | | |
| (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 | 95,13 | | |
| Union | 95,13 | | |
| (6) | 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 for farming purposes (BFT/*8303F): |
| Croatia | 857,28 | | |
| Union | 857,28 | | |
| (7) | In 2021 the Union will receive, in addition to the allocated quota of 19 360 tonnes, an extra allocation of 100 tonnes, exclusively for artisanal vessels from specific archipelagos in Greece (Ionian Islands), Spain (Canary Islands) and Portugal (Azores and Madeira). The specific allocation of this additional quantity to the Member States concerned shall be as follows (BFT/AVARCH): |
| Greece | 4,5 | |
| Spain | 87,3 | |
| Portugal | 8,2 | |
| Union | 100,0 | |

Species:

Bluefin tuna

Thunnus thynnus

Zone:

Atlantic Ocean, east of 45° W, and Mediterranean

(BFT/AE45WM)

Cyprus

169,35

(4)

Analytical TAC

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

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

Greece

314,77

(7)

Spain

6 107,60

(2) (4) (7)

France

6 026,60

(2) (3) (4)

Croatia

952,53

(6)

Italy

4 756,49

(4) (5)

Malta

390,24

(4)

Portugal

574,31

(7)

Other Member States

68,11

(1)

Union

19 360,00

(2) (3) (4) (5)

Special additional allocation

100,00

(7)

TAC

36 000,00

(1)

Except Cyprus, Greece, Spain, France, Croatia, Italy, Malta and Portugal, and exclusively as by-catch. Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (BFT/AE45WM_AMS).

(2)

Special condition: within this TAC, the following catch limits and allocation 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 1 of Annex VI (BFT/*8301):

Spain

925,33

France

429,87

Union

1 355,20

(3)

Special condition: within this TAC, the following catch limits and allocation between Member States shall apply to catches of bluefin tuna weighing no less than 6,4 kg or measuring no less than 70 cm by the vessels referred to in point 1 of Annex VI (BFT/*641):

France

100,00

Union

100,00

(4)

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 2 of Annex VI (BFT/*8302):

Spain

122,15

France

120,53

Italy

95,13

Cyprus

3,39

Malta

7,80

Union

349,01

(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

95,13

Union

95,13

(6)

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 for farming purposes (BFT/*8303F):

Croatia

857,28

Union

857,28

(7)

In 2021 the Union will receive, in addition to the allocated quota of 19 360 tonnes, an extra allocation of 100 tonnes, exclusively for artisanal vessels from specific archipelagos in Greece (Ionian Islands), Spain (Canary Islands) and Portugal (Azores and Madeira). The specific allocation of this additional quantity to the Member States concerned shall be as follows (BFT/AVARCH):

Greece

4,5

Spain

87,3

Portugal

8,2

Union

100,0

| Species | Swordfish

  Xiphias gladius | Zone: | Atlantic Ocean, north of 5° N
  (SWO/AN05N) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | 6 535,59 | (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 |
| Portugal | 1 010,39 | (2) |
| Other Member States | 139,72 | (1) (2) |
| Union | 7 685,70 | (3) |
| TAC | 13 200,00 | |
| (1) | Except Spain and Portugal, and exclusively as by-catch. 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). |
| (3) | After transfer of 40 tonnes to Saint-Pierre et Miquelon (ICCAT Rec. 17-02). |

Species

Swordfish

Xiphias gladius

Zone:

Atlantic Ocean, north of 5° N

(SWO/AN05N)

Spain

6 535,59

(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

Portugal

1 010,39

(2)

Other Member States

139,72

(1) (2)

Union

7 685,70

(3)

TAC

13 200,00

(1)

Except Spain and Portugal, and exclusively as by-catch. 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).

(3)

After transfer of 40 tonnes to Saint-Pierre et Miquelon (ICCAT Rec. 17-02).

| Species: | Swordfish

  Xiphias gladius | Zone: | Atlantic Ocean, south of 5° N
  (SWO/AS05N) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | 4 945,07 | (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 |
| Portugal | 298,12 | (1) |
| Union | 5 243,19 | |
| TAC | 14 000,00 | |
| (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

4 945,07

(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

Portugal

298,12

(1)

Union

5 243,19

TAC

14 000,00

(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: | Mediterranian Sea
  (SWO/MED) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Croatia | 14,16 | (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. |
| Cyprus | 52,23 | (1) |
| Spain | 1 613,44 | (1) |
| France | 112,45 | (1) |
| Greece | 1 068,06 | (1) |
| Italy | 3 307,68 | (1) |
| Malta | 392,41 | (1) |
| Union | 6 560,44 | (1) |
| TAC | 8 808,66 | |
| (1) | This quota may only be fished from 1 April to 31 December. |

Species

Swordfish

Xiphias gladius

Zone:

Mediterranian Sea

(SWO/MED)

Croatia

14,16

(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.

Cyprus

52,23

(1)

Spain

1 613,44

(1)

France

112,45

(1)

Greece

1 068,06

(1)

Italy

3 307,68

(1)

Malta

392,41

(1)

Union

6 560,44

(1)

TAC

8 808,66

(1)

This quota may only be fished from 1 April to 31 December.

| Species: | Northern albacore

  Thunnus alalunga | Zone: | Atlantic Ocean, north of 5° N
  (ALB/AN05N) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ireland | 3 141,05 | | 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 | 17 704,08 | |
| France | 5 568,22 | |
| Portugal | 1 941,74 | |
| Union | 28 355,08 | (1) |
| TAC | 37 801,00 | |
| (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 as follows:
  1 241 |

Species:

Northern albacore

Thunnus alalunga

Zone:

Atlantic Ocean, north of 5° N

(ALB/AN05N)

Ireland

3 141,05

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

17 704,08

France

5 568,22

Portugal

1 941,74

Union

28 355,08

(1)

TAC

37 801,00

(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 as follows:

1 241

| Species: | Southern albacore

  Thunnus alalunga | Zone: | Atlantic Ocean, south of 5° N
  (ALB/AS05N) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | 905,86 | | 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 | 297,70 | |
| Portugal | 633,94 | |
| Union | 1 837,50 | |
| TAC | 24 000,00 | |

Species:

Southern albacore

Thunnus alalunga

Zone:

Atlantic Ocean, south of 5° N

(ALB/AS05N)

Spain

905,86

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

297,70

Portugal

633,94

Union

1 837,50

TAC

24 000,00

| Species: | Bigeye tuna

  Thunnus obesus | Zone: | Atlantic Ocean
  (BET/ATLANT) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | 7 604,35 | (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 |
| France | 3 230,00 | (1) (2) |
| Portugal | 3 133,93 | (1) (2) |
| Union | 13 968,28 | (1) (2) (3) |
| TAC | 61 500,00 | (1) (2) |
| (1) | Catches of bigeye tuna by purse seiners (BET/*ATLPS) and long liners with an overall length of 20 metres and above (BET/ *ATLLL) shall be reported separately. |
| (2) | As of June 2021, when catches reach 80 % of the quota, Member States are required to transmit the catches for these vessels on a weekly basis. |
| (3) | After transfer of 300 tonnes from Japan. |

Species:

Bigeye tuna

Thunnus obesus

Zone:

Atlantic Ocean

(BET/ATLANT)

Spain

7 604,35

(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

France

3 230,00

(1) (2)

Portugal

3 133,93

(1) (2)

Union

13 968,28

(1) (2) (3)

TAC

61 500,00

(1) (2)

(1)

Catches of bigeye tuna by purse seiners (BET/*ATLPS) and long liners with an overall length of 20 metres and above (BET/ *ATLLL) shall be reported separately.

(2)

As of June 2021, when catches reach 80 % of the quota, Member States are required to transmit the catches for these vessels on a weekly basis.

(3)

After transfer of 300 tonnes from Japan.

| Species: | Blue marlin

  Makaira nigricans | Zone: | Atlantic Ocean
  (BUM/ATLANT) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | 23,24 | | 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 | 380,36 | |
| Portugal | 46,21 | |
| Union | 449,80 | (1) |
| TAC | 1 670,00 | |
| (1) | After transfer of two tonnes to Trinidad & Tobago (ICCAT Rec. 19-05). |

Species:

Blue marlin

Makaira nigricans

Zone:

Atlantic Ocean

(BUM/ATLANT)

Spain

23,24

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

380,36

Portugal

46,21

Union

449,80

(1)

TAC

1 670,00

(1)

After transfer of two tonnes to Trinidad & Tobago (ICCAT Rec. 19-05).

| Species: | White marlin

  Tetrapturus albidus | Zone: | Atlantic Ocean
  (WHM/ATLANT) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | 32,94 | | 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 | 21,06 | |
| Other | 1,00 | |
| Union | 55,00 | |
| TAC | 355,00 | |

Species:

White marlin

Tetrapturus albidus

Zone:

Atlantic Ocean

(WHM/ATLANT)

Spain

32,94

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

21,06

Other

1,00

Union

55,00

TAC

355,00

| Species: | Yellowfin tuna

  Thunnus albacares | Zone: | Atlantic Ocean
  (YFT/ATLANT) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| TAC | 110 000 | (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 |
| (1) | Catches of yellowfin tuna by purse seiners (YFT/*ATLPS) and long liners with an overall length of 20 metres and above (YFT/ *ATLLL) shall be reported separately. |

Species:

Yellowfin tuna

Thunnus albacares

Zone:

Atlantic Ocean

(YFT/ATLANT)

TAC

110 000

(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

(1)

Catches of yellowfin tuna by purse seiners (YFT/*ATLPS) and long liners with an overall length of 20 metres and above (YFT/ *ATLLL) shall be reported separately.

| Species: | Sailfish

  Istiophorus albicans | Zone: | Atlantic Ocean, east of 45°W
  (SAI/AE45W) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| TAC | pm | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |

Species:

Sailfish

Istiophorus albicans

Zone:

Atlantic Ocean, east of 45°W

(SAI/AE45W)

TAC

pm

Analytical TAC

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

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

| Species: | Sailfish

  Istiophorus albicans | Zone: | Atlantic Ocean, west of 45°W
  (SAI/AW45W) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| TAC | 1 030 | | Analytical TAC
  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |

Species:

Sailfish

Istiophorus albicans

Zone:

Atlantic Ocean, west of 45°W

(SAI/AW45W)

TAC

1 030

Analytical TAC

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

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

| Species: | Blue shark

  Prionace glauca | Zone: | Atlantic Ocean, north of 5° N
  (BSH/AN05N) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ireland | 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 |
| Spain | 27 062 | |
| France | 152 | |
| Portugal | 5 363 | (1) |
| Union | 32 578 | |
| TAC | 39 102 | |
| (1) | The time period and the calculation method used by ICCAT to set the catch limit for North Atlantic blue shark shall be without prejudice to the time period and the calculation method used to define any future allocation key at Union level. |

Species:

Blue shark

Prionace glauca

Zone:

Atlantic Ocean, north of 5° N

(BSH/AN05N)

Ireland

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

Spain

27 062

France

152

Portugal

5 363

(1)

Union

32 578

TAC

39 102

(1)

The time period and the calculation method used by ICCAT to set the catch limit for North Atlantic blue shark shall be without prejudice to the time period and the calculation method used to define any future allocation key at Union level.

| Species: | Blue shark

  Prionace glauca | Zone: | Atlantic Ocean, south of 5° N
  (BSH/AS05N) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| TAC | 28 923 | (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 |
| (1) | The time period and the calculation method used by ICCAT to set the catch limit for North Atlantic blue shark shall be without prejudice to the time period and the calculation method used to define any future allocation key at Union level. |

Species:

Blue shark

Prionace glauca

Zone:

Atlantic Ocean, south of 5° N

(BSH/AS05N)

TAC

28 923

(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

(1)

The time period and the calculation method used by ICCAT to set the catch limit for North Atlantic blue shark shall be without prejudice to the time period and the calculation method used to define any future allocation key at Union level.

Catches of shortfin mako by Union vessels shall not exceed the catch limits set out in this Annex.

| Species: | Shortfin mako

  Isurus oxyrinchus | Zone: | Atlantic Ocean, north of 5° N
  (SMA/AN05N) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Union | 288,537 | (1) (2) | Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply
  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply |
| | | |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| (1) | Only fish already dead when brought alongside the vessel can be retained on-board under this catch limit. |
| (2) | Only vessels with either an observer or a functioning electronic monitoring system on board, which can identify whether the fish is dead or alive, can retain on-board shortfin mako. |

Species:

Shortfin mako

Isurus oxyrinchus

Zone:

Atlantic Ocean, north of 5° N

(SMA/AN05N)

Union

288,537

(1) (2)

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

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

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

Only fish already dead when brought alongside the vessel can be retained on-board under this catch limit.

(2)

Only vessels with either an observer or a functioning electronic monitoring system on board, which can identify whether the fish is dead or alive, can retain on-board shortfin mako.

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ANNEX IE

SOUTH-EAST ATLANTIC OCEAN – SEAFO CONVENTION AREA

The TACs set out in this Annex are not allocated to the members of SEAFO and hence the Union’s share is undetermined. Catches are monitored by the SEAFO Secretariat which will communicate to the Contracting Parties when fishing is to be ceased due to a TAC exhaustion.

| Species: | Alfonsinos

  Beryx spp. | Zone: | SEAFO
  (ALF/SEAFO) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| TAC | 200 | (1) | Precautionary TAC |
| (1) | No more than 132 tonnes may be taken in subdivision B1 (ALF/*F47NA). |

Species:

Alfonsinos

Beryx spp.

Zone:

SEAFO

(ALF/SEAFO)

TAC

200

(1)

Precautionary TAC

(1)

No more than 132 tonnes may be taken in subdivision B1 (ALF/*F47NA).

| Species: | Deep-sea red crabs

  Chaceon spp. | Zone: | SEAFO subdivision B1 (1)
  (GER/F47NAM) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| TAC | 171 | (1) | Precautionary TAC |
| (1) | For the purpose of this TAC, the area open to the fishery is defined as having: |

Species:

Deep-sea red crabs

Chaceon spp.

Zone:

SEAFO subdivision B1 (1)

(GER/F47NAM)

TAC

171

(1)

Precautionary TAC

(1)

For the purpose of this TAC, the area open to the fishery is defined as having:

| — | its western boundary on the longitude 0° E, |
| --- | --- |

—

its western boundary on the longitude 0° E,

| — | its northern boundary on the latitude 20° S, |
| --- | --- |

—

its northern boundary on the latitude 20° S,

| — | its southern boundary on the latitude 28° S, and |
| --- | --- |

—

its southern boundary on the latitude 28° S, and

| — | the eastern boundary outer limits of the Namibian Exclusive Economic Zone. |
| --- | --- |

—

the eastern boundary outer limits of the Namibian Exclusive Economic Zone.

| Species: | Deep-sea red crabs

  Chaceon spp. | Zone: | SEAFO, excluding subdivision B1
  (GER/F47X) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| TAC | 200 | | Precautionary TAC |

Species:

Deep-sea red crabs

Chaceon spp.

Zone:

SEAFO, excluding subdivision B1

(GER/F47X)

TAC

200

Precautionary TAC

| Species: | Patagonian toothfish Dissostichus eleginoides | Zone: | SEAFO subarea D
  (TOP/F47D) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| TAC | 275 | | Precautionary TAC |

Species:

Patagonian toothfish Dissostichus eleginoides

Zone:

SEAFO subarea D

(TOP/F47D)

TAC

275

Precautionary TAC

| Species: | Patagonian toothfish

  Dissostichus eleginoides | Zone: | SEAFO, excluding subarea D
  (TOP/F47-D) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| TAC | 0 | | Precautionary TAC |

Species:

Patagonian toothfish

Dissostichus eleginoides

Zone:

SEAFO, excluding subarea D

(TOP/F47-D)

TAC

0

Precautionary TAC

| Species: | Orange roughy

  Hoplostethus atlanticus | Zone: | SEAFO subdivision B1 (1)
  (ORY/F47NAM) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| TAC | 0 | (2) | Precautionary TAC |
| (1) | For the purpose of this Annex, the area open to the fishery is defined as having: |

Species:

Orange roughy

Hoplostethus atlanticus

Zone:

SEAFO subdivision B1 (1)

(ORY/F47NAM)

TAC

0

(2)

Precautionary TAC

(1)

For the purpose of this Annex, the area open to the fishery is defined as having:

| — | its western boundary on the longitude 0° E, |
| --- | --- |

—

its western boundary on the longitude 0° E,

| — | its northern boundary on the latitude 20° S, |
| --- | --- |

—

its northern boundary on the latitude 20° S,

| — | its southern boundary on the latitude 28° S, and |
| --- | --- |

—

its southern boundary on the latitude 28° S, and

| — | the eastern boundary outer limits of the Namibian Exclusive Economic Zone. |
| --- | --- |

—

the eastern boundary outer limits of the Namibian Exclusive Economic Zone.

| (2) | Except for a by-catch allowance of four tonnes (ORY/*F47NA). |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Except for a by-catch allowance of four tonnes (ORY/*F47NA).

| Species: | Orange roughy

  Hoplostethus atlanticus | Zone: | SEAFO, excluding subdivision B1
  (ORY/F47X) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| TAC | 50 | | Precautionary TAC |

Species:

Orange roughy

Hoplostethus atlanticus

Zone:

SEAFO, excluding subdivision B1

(ORY/F47X)

TAC

50

Precautionary TAC

| Species: | Pelagic armourheads

  Pseudopentaceros spp. | Zone: | SEAFO
  (EDW/SEAFO) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| TAC | 135 | | Precautionary TAC |

Species:

Pelagic armourheads

Pseudopentaceros spp.

Zone:

SEAFO

(EDW/SEAFO)

TAC

135

Precautionary TAC

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ANNEX IF

SOUTHERN BLUEFIN TUNA – AREAS OF DISTRIBUTION

| Species: | Southern bluefin tuna

  Thunnus maccoyii | Zone: | All areas of distribution (SBF/F41-81) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Union | 11 | (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 |
| TAC | 17 647 | |
| (1) | Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. |

Species:

Southern bluefin tuna

Thunnus maccoyii

Zone:

All areas of distribution (SBF/F41-81)

Union

11

(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

TAC

17 647

(1)

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

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ANNEX IG

WCPFC CONVENTION AREA

| Species: | Bigeye tuna

  Thunnus obesus | Zone: | WCPFC Convention Area south of 20° S
  (BET/F7120S) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Portugal | 2 000 | (1) | Precautionary TAC |
| Spain | 2 000 | (1) | |
| Union | 4 000 | (1) | |
| TAC | Not relevant | (1) | |
| (1) | This quota may only be fished by vessels using longlines. |

Species:

Bigeye tuna

Thunnus obesus

Zone:

WCPFC Convention Area south of 20° S

(BET/F7120S)

Portugal

2 000

(1)

Precautionary TAC

Spain

2 000

(1)

Union

4 000

(1)

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

(1)

This quota may only be fished by vessels using longlines.

| Species: | Swordfish

  Xiphias gladius | Zone: | WCPFC Convention Area south of 20°S
  (SWO/F7120S) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Union | 3 170,36 | | Precautionary TAC |
| TAC | Not relevant | |

Species:

Swordfish

Xiphias gladius

Zone:

WCPFC Convention Area south of 20°S

(SWO/F7120S)

Union

3 170,36

Precautionary TAC

TAC

Not relevant

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ANNEX IH

SPRFMO CONVENTION AREA

| Species: | Jack mackerel

  Trachurus murphyi | Zone: | SPRFMO Convention Area
  (CJM/SPRFMO) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | To be established | | 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 | To be established | |
| Lithuania | To be established | |
| Poland | To be established | |
| Union | To be established | |
| TAC | Not relevant | |

Species:

Jack mackerel

Trachurus murphyi

Zone:

SPRFMO Convention Area

(CJM/SPRFMO)

Germany

To be established

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

To be established

Lithuania

To be established

Poland

To be established

Union

To be established

TAC

Not relevant

| Species: | Toothfishes

  Dissostichus spp. | Zone: | SPRFMO Convention Area
  (TOT/SPR-AE) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| TAC | To be established | (1) | Precautionary TAC |
| (1) | This TAC is for exploratory fisheries only. Fishing shall only take place within the following research blocks (A-E):






  — | research block A: area bounded by latitudes 47° 15' S and 48° 15' S and by longitudes 146° 30' E and 147° 30' E, |

Species:

Toothfishes

Dissostichus spp.

Zone:

SPRFMO Convention Area

(TOT/SPR-AE)

TAC

To be established

(1)

Precautionary TAC

(1)

This TAC is for exploratory fisheries only. Fishing shall only take place within the following research blocks (A-E):

—

research block A: area bounded by latitudes 47° 15' S and 48° 15' S and by longitudes 146° 30' E and 147° 30' E,

| — | research block B: area bounded by latitudes 47° 15' S and 48° 15' S and by longitudes 147° 30' E and 148° 30' E, |
| --- | --- |

—

research block B: area bounded by latitudes 47° 15' S and 48° 15' S and by longitudes 147° 30' E and 148° 30' E,

| — | research block C: area bounded by latitudes 47° 15' S and 48° 15' S and by longitudes 148° 30' E and 150° 00' E, |
| --- | --- |

—

research block C: area bounded by latitudes 47° 15' S and 48° 15' S and by longitudes 148° 30' E and 150° 00' E,

| — | research block D: area bounded by latitudes 48° 15' S and 49° 15' S and by longitudes 149° 00' E and 150° 00' E, |
| --- | --- |

—

research block D: area bounded by latitudes 48° 15' S and 49° 15' S and by longitudes 149° 00' E and 150° 00' E,

| — | research block E: area bounded by latitudes 48° 15' S and 49° 30' S and by longitudes 150° 00' E and 151° 00' E. |
| --- | --- |

—

research block E: area bounded by latitudes 48° 15' S and 49° 30' S and by longitudes 150° 00' E and 151° 00' E.

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ANNEX IJ

IOTC AREA OF COMPETENCE

Catches of yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) 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 | 29 501 | 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 | 2 515 |
| Spain | 45 682 |
| | |
| Union | 77 698 |
| | |
| TAC | Not relevant |

Species:

Yellowfin tuna

Thunnus albacares

Zone:

IOTC Area of Competence

(YFT/IOTC)

France

29 501

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

2 515

Spain

45 682

Union

77 698

TAC

Not relevant

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ANNEX IK

SIOFA AGREEMENT AREA

| Species | Toothfishes

  Dissostichus spp. | Zone: | Del Cano Area (1)
  (TOT/F517DC) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Union | 18,33 | (2) | Precautionary TAC |
| TAC | 55 | (2) |
| (1) | International waters in FAO subarea 51.7 bounded between -44° S and -45° S latitude, and the adjacent exclusive economic zones to the east and west. |

Species

Toothfishes

Dissostichus spp.

Zone:

Del Cano Area (1)

(TOT/F517DC)

Union

18,33

(2)

Precautionary TAC

TAC

55

(2)

(1)

International waters in FAO subarea 51.7 bounded between -44° S and -45° S latitude, and the adjacent exclusive economic zones to the east and west.

| (2) | May only be fished by vessels with observers on board and using longlines during the fishing season from 1 December 2020 to 30 November 2021. Longlines shall not exceed 3 000 hooks per line and shall be set at minimum three nautical miles from each other.
  Catches of vessels not targeting this species shall not exceed 0,5 tonnes of Dissostichus spp. per fishing season. When a vessel reaches this limit, it may no longer fish in Del Cano Area. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

May only be fished by vessels with observers on board and using longlines during the fishing season from 1 December 2020 to 30 November 2021. Longlines shall not exceed 3 000 hooks per line and shall be set at minimum three nautical miles from each other.

Catches of vessels not targeting this species shall not exceed 0,5 tonnes of Dissostichus spp. per fishing season. When a vessel reaches this limit, it may no longer fish in Del Cano Area.

| Species: | Toothfishes

  Dissostichus spp. | Zone: | Williams Ridge (1)
  (TOT/F574WR) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| TAC | 140 | (2) | Precautionary TAC |
| (1) | Area of FAO subarea 57.4 bounded by the following coordinates: |
| Point | Latitude | Longitude |
| 1 | 52° 30' 00" S | 80° 00' 00" E |
| 2 | 55° 00' 00" S | 80° 00' 00" E |
| 3 | 55° 00' 00" S | 85° 00' 00" E |
| 4 | 52° 30' 00" S | 85° 00' 00" E |
| (2) | The TAC set out above is not allocated between SIOFA Parties, hence the Union’s share is undetermined. It may only be fished by vessels with observers on board during the fishing season from 1 December 2020 to 30 November 2021. No more than two longlines not exceeding 6 250 hooks are set per grid cell established by SIOFA and an interval of at least 30 days is applied between fishing trips according to the access conditions established by SIOFA. Catches of vessels not targeting this species shall not exceed 0,5 tonnes of Dissostichus spp. per fishing season. When a vessel reaches this limit, it may no longer fish in Williams Ridge. |

Species:

Toothfishes

Dissostichus spp.

Zone:

Williams Ridge (1)

(TOT/F574WR)

TAC

140

(2)

Precautionary TAC

(1)

Area of FAO subarea 57.4 bounded by the following coordinates:

Point

Latitude

Longitude

1

52° 30' 00" S

80° 00' 00" E

2

55° 00' 00" S

80° 00' 00" E

3

55° 00' 00" S

85° 00' 00" E

4

52° 30' 00" S

85° 00' 00" E

(2)

The TAC set out above is not allocated between SIOFA Parties, hence the Union’s share is undetermined. It may only be fished by vessels with observers on board during the fishing season from 1 December 2020 to 30 November 2021. No more than two longlines not exceeding 6 250 hooks are set per grid cell established by SIOFA and an interval of at least 30 days is applied between fishing trips according to the access conditions established by SIOFA. Catches of vessels not targeting this species shall not exceed 0,5 tonnes of Dissostichus spp. per fishing season. When a vessel reaches this limit, it may no longer fish in Williams Ridge.

Interim Protected Areas

Atlantis Bank

| Point | Latitude (S) | Longitude (E) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | 32° 00' | 57° 00' |
| 2 | 32° 50' | 57° 00' |
| 3 | 32° 50' | 58° 00' |
| 4 | 32° 00' | 58° 00' |

Point

Latitude (S)

Longitude (E)

1

32° 00'

57° 00'

2

32° 50'

57° 00'

3

32° 50'

58° 00'

4

32° 00'

58° 00'

Coral

| Point | Latitude (S) | Longitude (E) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | 41° 00' | 42° 00' |
| 2 | 41° 40' | 42° 00' |
| 3 | 41° 40' | 44° 00' |
| 4 | 41° 00' | 44° 00' |

Point

Latitude (S)

Longitude (E)

1

41° 00'

42° 00'

2

41° 40'

42° 00'

3

41° 40'

44° 00'

4

41° 00'

44° 00'

Fools Flat

| Point | Latitude (S) | Longitude (E) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | 31° 30' | 94° 40' |
| 2 | 31° 40' | 94° 40' |
| 3 | 31° 40' | 95° 00' |
| 4 | 31° 30' | 95° 00' |

Point

Latitude (S)

Longitude (E)

1

31° 30'

94° 40'

2

31° 40'

94° 40'

3

31° 40'

95° 00'

4

31° 30'

95° 00'

Middle of What

| Point | Latitude (S) | Longitude (E) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | 37° 54' | 50° 23' |
| 2 | 37° 56.5' | 50° 23' |
| 3 | 37° 56.5' | 50° 27' |
| 4 | 37° 54' | 50° 27' |

Point

Latitude (S)

Longitude (E)

1

37° 54'

50° 23'

2

37° 56.5'

50° 23'

3

37° 56.5'

50° 27'

4

37° 54'

50° 27'

Walter’s Shoal

| Point | Latitude (S) | Longitude (E) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | 33° 00' | 43° 10' |
| 2 | 33° 20' | 43° 10' |
| 3 | 33° 20' | 44° 10' |
| 4 | 33° 00' | 44° 10' |

Point

Latitude (S)

Longitude (E)

1

33° 00'

43° 10'

2

33° 20'

43° 10'

3

33° 20'

44° 10'

4

33° 00'

44° 10'

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ANNEX IL

IATTC CONVENTION AREA

| Species: | Bigeye tuna

  Thunnus obesus | Zone: | IATTC Convention Area
  (BET/IATTC) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Union | 500 | (1) | Precautionary TAC |
| TAC | Not relevant | |
| (1) | This quota may only be fished by vessels using longlines. |

Species:

Bigeye tuna

Thunnus obesus

Zone:

IATTC Convention Area

(BET/IATTC)

Union

500

(1)

Precautionary TAC

TAC

Not relevant

(1)

This quota may only be fished by vessels using longlines.

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ANNEX II

FISHING EFFORT FOR VESSELS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE MANAGEMENT OF WESTERN CHANNEL SOLE STOCKS IN ICES DIVISION 7e

CHAPTER I

General provisions

1.   SCOPE

| 1.1. | This Annex shall apply to Union fishing vessels of 10 metres length overall or more carrying on board or deploying beam trawls of mesh size equal to or greater than 80 mm and static nets, including gillnets, trammel-nets and tangle-nets, with mesh size equal to or less than 220 mm in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2019/472, and present in ICES division 7e. |
| --- | --- |

1.1.

| 1.2. | Vessels fishing with static nets with mesh size equal to or larger than 120 mm and with track records of less than 300 kg live weight of sole per year during the three previous years, according to their fishing records, shall be exempt from the application of this Annex subject to the following conditions:






  (a) | such vessels caught less than 300 kg live weight of sole during the 2019 management period; |
| --- | --- | --- |

1.2.

(a)

such vessels caught less than 300 kg live weight of sole during the 2019 management period;

| (b) | such vessels do not tranship any fish at sea to another vessel; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

such vessels do not tranship any fish at sea to another vessel;

| (c) | by 31 July 2021 and 31 January 2022 each Member State concerned makes a report to the Commission on those vessels’ catch records for sole in the three previous years as well as on catches of sole in 2021. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

by 31 July 2021 and 31 January 2022 each Member State concerned makes a report to the Commission on those vessels’ catch records for sole in the three previous years as well as on catches of sole in 2021.

Where any of those conditions is not met, the vessels concerned shall cease to be exempt from the application of this Annex, with immediate effect.

2.   DEFINITIONS

For the purposes of this Annex, the following definitions apply:

| (a) | ‘gear grouping’ means the grouping consisting of the following two gear categories:






  (i) | beam trawls of mesh size equal to or greater than 80 mm; and |
| --- | --- | --- |

(a)

‘gear grouping’ means the grouping consisting of the following two gear categories:

(i)

beam trawls of mesh size equal to or greater than 80 mm; and

| (ii) | static nets, including gillnets, trammel nets and tangle-nets, with mesh size equal to or less than 220 mm; |
| --- | --- |

(ii)

static nets, including gillnets, trammel nets and tangle-nets, with mesh size equal to or less than 220 mm;

| (b) | ‘regulated gear’ means any of the two gear categories belonging to the gear grouping; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

‘regulated gear’ means any of the two gear categories belonging to the gear grouping;

| (c) | ‘the area’ means ICES division 7e; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

‘the area’ means ICES division 7e;

| (d) | ‘current management period’ means the period from 1 February 2021 to 31 January 2022. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

‘current management period’ means the period from 1 February 2021 to 31 January 2022.

3.   LIMITATION IN ACTIVITY

Without prejudice to Article 29 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, each Member State shall ensure that, when carrying on board any regulated gear, Union fishing vessels flying its flag and registered in the Union shall be present within the area for no more than the number of days set out in Chapter III of this Annex.

CHAPTER II

Authorisations

4.   AUTHORISED VESSELS

| 4.1 | A Member State shall not authorise fishing with regulated gear in the area by any vessel flying its flag which has no record of such fishing activity in the area in the period from 2002 to 2018, excluding the record of fishing activities as a result of transfer of days between fishing vessels, unless it ensures that equivalent capacity, measured in kilowatts, is prevented from fishing in the area. |
| --- | --- |

4.1

| 4.2 | However, a vessel with a track record of using a regulated gear may be authorised to use a different fishing gear, provided that the number of days allocated to this latter gear is greater than or equal to the number of days allocated to the regulated gear. |
| --- | --- |

4.2

| 4.3 | A vessel flying the flag of a Member State having no quotas in the area shall not be authorised to fish in the area with regulated gear, unless the vessel is allocated a quota after a transfer as permitted in accordance with Article 16(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and is allocated days at sea in accordance with point 10 or 11 of this Annex. |
| --- | --- |

4.3

CHAPTER III

Number of days present within the area allocated to Union fishing vessels

5.   MAXIMUM NUMBER OF DAYS

From 1 January to 31 March 2021, the maximum number of days at sea for which a Member State may authorise a vessel flying its flag to be present within the area carrying on board any regulated gear is set out in Table I.

Table I

Maximum number of days a vessel may be present within the area by category of regulated gear from 1 January to 31 March 2021

| Regulated gear | Maximum number of days |
| --- | --- |
| Beam trawls of mesh size ≥ 80 mm | Belgium | 44 |
| France | 47 |
| Static nets with mesh size ≤ 220 mm | Belgium | 44 |
| France | 48 |

Regulated gear

Maximum number of days

Beam trawls of mesh size ≥ 80 mm

Belgium

44

France

47

Static nets with mesh size ≤ 220 mm

Belgium

44

France

48

6.   KILOWATT DAY SYSTEM

| 6.1. | During the current management period, a Member State may manage its fishing effort allocations in accordance with a kilowatt days system. Through that system it may authorise any vessel concerned by any regulated gear as set out in Table I to be present within the area for a maximum number of days which is different from that set out in that Table, provided that the overall amount of kilowatt days corresponding to the regulated gear is respected. |
| --- | --- |

6.1.

| 6.2. | This overall amount of kilowatt days shall be the sum of all individual fishing efforts allocated to the vessels flying the flag of the Member State concerned and qualified for the regulated gear. Such individual fishing efforts shall be calculated in kilowatt days by multiplying the engine power of each vessel by the number of days at sea it would benefit from, according to Table I, if point 6.1 were not applied. |
| --- | --- |

6.2.

| 6.3. | A Member State wishing to benefit from the system referred to in point 6.1 shall submit a request to the Commission, for the regulated gear as set out in Table I, with reports in electronic format containing the details of the calculation based on:






  (a) | the list of vessels authorised to fish by indicating their Union fishing fleet register number (CFR) and their engine power; |
| --- | --- | --- |

6.3.

(a)

the list of vessels authorised to fish by indicating their Union fishing fleet register number (CFR) and their engine power;

| (b) | the number of days at sea for which each vessel would have initially been authorised to fish according to Table I and the number of days at sea from which each vessel would benefit in application of point 6.1. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the number of days at sea for which each vessel would have initially been authorised to fish according to Table I and the number of days at sea from which each vessel would benefit in application of point 6.1.

| 6.4. | On the basis of that request, the Commission shall assess whether the conditions referred to in point 6 are complied with and, where applicable, may authorise the Member State concerned to benefit from the system referred to in point 6.1. |
| --- | --- |

6.4.

7.   ALLOCATION OF ADDITIONAL DAYS FOR PERMANENT CESSATION OF FISHING ACTIVITIES

| 7.1. | An additional number of days at sea on which a vessel may be authorised by its flag Member State to be present within the area when carrying on board any regulated gear may be allocated to a Member State by the Commission on the basis of permanent cessations of fishing activities that have taken place during the preceding management period either in accordance with Article 34 of Regulation (EU) No 508/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1) or with Council Regulation (EC) No 744/2008 (2). Permanent cessations resulting from any other circumstances may be considered by the Commission on a case-by-case basis, following a written and duly reasoned request from the Member State concerned. Such written request shall identify the vessels concerned and confirm, for each of them, that they shall never return to fishing activities. |
| --- | --- |

7.1.

| 7.2. | The effort expended in 2003 measured in kilowatt days of the withdrawn vessels using a given gear grouping shall be divided by the effort expended by all vessels using that gear grouping during 2003. The additional number of days at sea shall be then calculated by multiplying the ratio so obtained by the number of days that would have been allocated according to Table I. Any part of a day resulting from that calculation shall be rounded to the nearest whole day. |
| --- | --- |

7.2.

| 7.3. | Points 7.1 and 7.2 shall not apply where a vessel has been replaced in accordance with point 4.2, or when the withdrawal has already been used in previous years to obtain additional days at sea. |
| --- | --- |

7.3.

| 7.4. | A Member State wishing to benefit from the allocations referred to in point 7.1 shall submit a request to the Commission, by 15 June of the current management period, with reports in electronic format containing for the gear grouping as set out in Table I, the details of the calculation based on:






  (a) | lists of withdrawn vessels with their Union fishing fleet register number (CFR) and their engine power; |
| --- | --- | --- |

7.4.

(a)

lists of withdrawn vessels with their Union fishing fleet register number (CFR) and their engine power;

| (b) | the fishing activity deployed by such vessels in 2003 calculated in days at sea according to the grouping of fishing gear. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the fishing activity deployed by such vessels in 2003 calculated in days at sea according to the grouping of fishing gear.

| 7.5. | During the current management period, a Member State may re-allocate any additionally granted days at sea to all or part of the vessels remaining in its fleet and qualified for the regulated gear. |
| --- | --- |

7.5.

| 7.6. | When the Commission allocates additional days at sea due to a permanent cessation of fishing activities during the preceding management period the maximum number of days per Member State and gear set out in Table I shall be adjusted accordingly for the current management period. |
| --- | --- |

7.6.

8.   ALLOCATION OF ADDITIONAL DAYS FOR ENHANCED SCIENTIFIC OBSERVER COVERAGE

| 8.1. | Three additional days on which a vessel may be present within the area when carrying on board any regulated gear may be allocated between 1 February 2021 and 31 January 2022 to a Member State by the Commission on the basis of an enhanced programme of scientific observer coverage in partnership between scientists and the fishing industry. Such a programme shall focus in particular on levels of discarding and on catch composition and go beyond the requirements on data collection, as laid down in Regulation (EU) 2017/1004 of the European Parliament and of the Council (3) and its implementing rules for national programmes. |
| --- | --- |

8.1.

| 8.2. | Scientific observers shall be independent from the owner, the master of the fishing vessel and any crew member. |
| --- | --- |

8.2.

| 8.3. | A Member State wishing to benefit from the allocations referred to in point 8.1 shall submit a description of its enhanced scientific observer coverage programme to the Commission for approval. |
| --- | --- |

8.3.

| 8.4. | If an enhanced scientific observer coverage programme submitted by a Member State has been approved by the Commission in the past and the Member State concerned wishes to continue its application without changes, it shall inform the Commission of the continuation of that programme four weeks before the beginning of the period for which the programme applies. |
| --- | --- |

8.4.

CHAPTER IV

Management

9.   GENERAL OBLIGATION

Member States shall manage the maximum allowable effort in accordance with Articles 26 to 35 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009.

10.   MANAGEMENT PERIODS

| 10.1. | A Member State may divide the days present within the area set out in Table I into management periods of durations of one or more calendar months. |
| --- | --- |

10.1.

| 10.2. | The number of days or hours for which a vessel may be present within the area during a management period shall be fixed by the Member State concerned. |
| --- | --- |

10.2.

| 10.3. | Where a Member State authorises vessels flying its flag to be present within the area by hours, the Member State shall continue measuring the consumption of days as specified in point 9. Upon the request of the Commission, the Member State concerned shall demonstrate its precautionary measures taken to avoid an excessive consumption of days within the area due to a vessel terminating presences in the area before the end of a 24-hour period. |
| --- | --- |

10.3.

CHAPTER V

Exchanges of fishing effort allocations

11.   TRANSFER OF DAYS BETWEEN FISHING VESSELS FLYING THE FLAG OF A MEMBER STATE

| 11.1. | A Member State may permit any fishing vessel flying its flag to transfer days present within the area for which it has been authorised to another vessel flying its flag within the area, provided that the product of the number of days received by a vessel and its engine power in kilowatts (kilowatt days) is equal to or less than the product of the number of days transferred by the donor vessel and its engine power in kilowatts. The engine power in kilowatts of the vessels shall be that recorded for each vessel in the Union fishing fleet register. |
| --- | --- |

11.1.

| 11.2. | The total number of days present within the area transferred in accordance with point 11.1, multiplied by the engine power in kilowatts of the donor vessel, shall not be higher than the donor vessel’s average annual days track record in the area as verified by the fishing logbook in the years 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005 multiplied by the engine power in kilowatts of that vessel. |
| --- | --- |

11.2.

| 11.3. | The transfer of days in accordance with point 11.1 shall be permitted between vessels operating with any regulated gear and during the same management period. |
| --- | --- |

11.3.

| 11.4. | Upon the request of the Commission, Member States shall provide information on the transfers that have taken place. Formats of spreadsheet for the collection and transmission of that information may be established by the Commission, by means of implementing acts. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 58(2). |
| --- | --- |

11.4.

12.   TRANSFER OF DAYS BETWEEN FISHING VESSELS FLYING THE FLAG OF DIFFERENT MEMBER STATES

Member States may permit transfer of days present within the area for the same management period and within the area between any fishing vessels flying their flags provided that points 4.1, 4.3, 5, 6 and 10 apply. Where Member States decide to authorise such a transfer, they shall notify the Commission, before the transfer takes place, of the details of the transfer, including the number of days to be transferred, the fishing effort and, where applicable, the fishing quotas relating thereto.

CHAPTER VI

Reporting obligations

13.   FISHING EFFORT REPORT

Article 28 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 shall apply to vessels falling under the scope of this Annex. The geographical area referred to in that Article shall be understood as the area defined in point 2 of this Annex.

14.   COLLECTION OF RELEVANT DATA

Member States shall collect on a quarterly basis information about total fishing effort deployed within the area by vessels using towed gear and static gear, effort deployed within the area by vessels using different types of gear, and the engine power of those vessels in kilowatt days, on the basis of information used for the management of fishing days present within the area as set out in this Annex.

15.   COMMUNICATION OF RELEVANT DATA

Upon the request of the Commission, Member States shall make available to the Commission a spreadsheet with data specified in point 14 in the format specified in Tables II and III by sending it to the appropriate electronic mailbox address, which shall be communicated to the Member States by the Commission. Member States shall, upon the request of the Commission, send detailed information to the Commission on effort allocated and consumed covering all or parts of the 2019 and 2020 management periods, using the data format specified in Tables IV and V.

Table II

Reporting format kW-day information by management period

| Member State | Gear | Management period | Cumulative effort declaration |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |

Member State

Gear

Management period

Cumulative effort declaration

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

Table III

Data format kW-day information by management period

| Name of field | Maximum number of characters/digits | Alignment (4)

  L(eft)/R(ight) | Definition and comments |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| (1) | Member State |

Name of field

Maximum number of characters/digits

Alignment (4)

L(eft)/R(ight)

Definition and comments

(1)

Member State

3

Member State (Alpha-3 ISO code) in which the vessel is registered

| (2) | Gear |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Gear

2

One of the following gear types:

BT = beam trawls ≥ 80 mm

GN = gillnet < 220 mm

TN = trammel net or entangling net < 220 mm

| (3) | Management period |
| --- | --- |

(3)

Management period

4

One year in the period from the 2006 management period to the current management period

| (4) | Cumulative effort declaration |
| --- | --- |

(4)

Cumulative effort declaration

7

R

Cumulative amount of fishing effort expressed in kilowatt days deployed from 1 February until 31 January of the relevant management period

Table IV

Reporting format for vessel-related information

| Member State | CFR | External marking | Length of management period | Gear notified | Days eligible using notified gear(s) | Days spent with notified gear(s) | Transfer of days |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| No 1 | No 2 | No 3 | ... | No 1 | No 2 | No 3 | ... | No 1 | No 2 | No 3 | ... |
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (5) | (5) | (5) | (6) | (6) | (6) | (6) | (7) | (7) | (7) | (7) | (8) |

Member State

CFR

External marking

Length of management period

Gear notified

Days eligible using notified gear(s)

Days spent with notified gear(s)

Transfer of days

No 1

No 2

No 3

...

No 1

No 2

No 3

...

No 1

No 2

No 3

...

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(5)

(5)

(5)

(6)

(6)

(6)

(6)

(7)

(7)

(7)

(7)

(8)

Table V

Data format for vessel-related information

| Name of field | Maximum number of characters/digits | Alignment (5)

  L(eft)/R(ight) | Definition and comments |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| (1) | Member State |

Name of field

Maximum number of characters/digits

Alignment (5)

L(eft)/R(ight)

Definition and comments

(1)

Member State

3

Member State (Alpha-3 ISO code) in which vessel is registered

| (2) | CFR |
| --- | --- |

(2)

CFR

12

Union fishing fleet register number (CFR)

Unique identification number of a fishing vessel

Member State (Alpha-3 ISO code) followed by an identifying series (nine characters). Where a series has fewer than nine characters, additional zeros shall be inserted on the left hand side

| (3) | External marking |
| --- | --- |

(3)

External marking

14

L

Under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 404/2011 (6)

| (4) | Length of management period |
| --- | --- |

(4)

Length of management period

2

L

Length of the management period measured in months

| (5) | Gear notified |
| --- | --- |

(5)

Gear notified

2

L

One of the following gear types:

BT = beam trawls ≥ 80 mm

GN = gillnet < 220 mm

TN = trammel net or entangling net < 220 mm

| (6) | Special condition applying to notified gear(s) |
| --- | --- |

(6)

Special condition applying to notified gear(s)

3

L

Number of days for which the vessel is eligible under Annex II for the choice of gear and length of management period notified

| (7) | Days spent with notified gear(s) |
| --- | --- |

(7)

Days spent with notified gear(s)

3

L

Number of days the vessel actually spent present within the area and using a gear corresponding to gear notified during the notified management period

| (8) | Transfers of days |
| --- | --- |

(8)

Transfers of days

4

L

For days transferred indicate ‘– number of days transferred’ and for days received indicate ‘+ number of days transferred’

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(1)  Regulation (EU) No 508/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2328/2003, (EC) No 861/2006, (EC) No 1198/2006 and (EC) No 791/2007 and Regulation (EU) No 1255/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 149 20.5.2014, p. 1).

(2)  Council Regulation (EC) No 744/2008 of 24 July 2008 instituting a temporary specific action aiming to promote the restructuring of the European Community fishing fleets affected by the economic crisis (OJ L 202, 31.7.2008, p. 1).

(3)  Regulation (EU) 2017/1004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2017 on the establishment of a Union framework for the collection, management and use of data in the fisheries sector and support for scientific advice regarding the common fisheries policy and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 199/2008 (OJ L 157, 20.6.2017, p. 1).

(4)  Information relevant for transmission of data by fixed-length formatting.

(5)  Information relevant for transmission of data by fixed-length formatting.

(6)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 404/2011 of 8 April 2011 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the Common Fisheries Policy (OJ L 112, 30.4.2011, p. 1).

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ANNEX III

MANAGEMENT AREAS FOR SANDEELS IN ICES DIVISIONS 2a, 3a AND ICES SUBAREA 4

For the purposes of the management of the fishing opportunities of sandeels in ICES Divisions 2a, 3a and ICES subarea 4 fixed in Annex IA, the management areas within which specific catch limits apply are defined as set out in this Annex and the Appendix thereto:

| Management area for sandeels | ICES statistical rectangles |
| --- | --- |
| 1r | 31–33 E9–F4; 33 F5; 34–37 E9–F6; 38–40 F0–F5; 41 F4–F5 |
| 2r | 35 F7–F8; 36 F7–F9; 37 F7–F8; 38-41 F6–F8; 42 F6–F9; 43 F7–F9; 44 F9–G0; 45 G0–G1; 46 G1 |
| 3r | 41–46 F1–F3; 42–46 F4–F5; 43–46 F6; 44–46 F7–F8; 45–46 F9; 46–47 G0; 47 G1 and 48 G0 |
| 4 | 38–40 E7–E9 and 41–46 E6–F0 |
| 5r | 47–52 F1–F5 |
| 6 | 41–43 G0–G3; 44 G1 |
| 7r | 47–52 E6–F0 |

Management area for sandeels

ICES statistical rectangles

1r

31–33 E9–F4; 33 F5; 34–37 E9–F6; 38–40 F0–F5; 41 F4–F5

2r

35 F7–F8; 36 F7–F9; 37 F7–F8; 38-41 F6–F8; 42 F6–F9; 43 F7–F9; 44 F9–G0; 45 G0–G1; 46 G1

3r

41–46 F1–F3; 42–46 F4–F5; 43–46 F6; 44–46 F7–F8; 45–46 F9; 46–47 G0; 47 G1 and 48 G0

4

38–40 E7–E9 and 41–46 E6–F0

5r

47–52 F1–F5

6

41–43 G0–G3; 44 G1

7r

47–52 E6–F0

Appendix

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ANNEX IV

SEASONAL CLOSURES TO PROTECT SPAWNING COD

The areas set out in the table below shall be closed for all gear, except pelagic gear (purse seines and trawls), during the identified period:

| Time-limited closures |
| --- |
| No | Area name | Coordinates | Period | Additional comment |
| 1 | Stanhope ground | 60o 10' N - 01o 45' E
  60o 10' N - 02o 00' E
  60o 25' N - 01o 45' E
  60o 25' N - 02o 00' E | 1 January to 30 April | |
| 2 | Long Hole | 59o 07,35' N - 0o 31,04' W
  59o 03,60' N - 0o 22,25' W
  58o 59,35' N - 0o 17,85' W
  58o 56,00' N - 0o 11,01' W
  58o 56,60' N - 0o 08,85' W
  58o 59,86' N - 0o 15,65' W
  59o 03,50' N - 0o 20,00' W
  59o 08,15' N - 0o 29,07' W | 1 January to 31 March | |
| 3 | Coral edge | 58o 51,70' N - 03o 26,70' E
  58o 40,66' N - 03o 34,60' E
  58o 24,00' N - 03o 12,40' E
  58o 24,00' N - 02o 55,00' E
  58o 35,65' N - 02o 56,30' E | 1 January to 28 February | |
| 4 | Papa Bank | 59o 56' N - 03o 08' W
  59o 56' N - 02o 45' W
  59o 35' N - 03o 15' W
  59o 35' N - 03o 35' W | 1 January to 15 March | |
| 5 | Foula Deeps | 60o 17,50' N - 01o 45' W
  60o 11,00' N - 01o 45' W
  60o 11,00' N - 02o 10' W
  60o 20,00' N - 02o 00' W
  60o 20,00' N - 01o 50' W | 1 November to 31 December | |
| 6 | Egersund Bank | 58o 07,40' N - 04o 33,00' E
  57o 53,00' N - 05o 12,00' E
  57o 40,00' N - 05o 10,90' E
  57o 57,90' N - 04o 31,90' E | 1 January to 31 March | (10 x 25 nautical miles) |
| 7 | East of Fair Isle | 59o 40' N - 01o 23' W
  59o 40' N - 01o 13' W
  59o 30' N - 01o 20' W
  59o 10' N - 01o 20' W
  59o 30' N - 01o 28' W
  59o 10' N - 01o 28' W | 1 January to 15 March | |
| 8 | West Bank | 57o 15' N - 05o 01' E
  56o 56' N - 05o 00' E
  56o 56' N - 06o 20' E
  57o 15' N - 06o 20' E | 1 February to 15 March | (18 x 4 nautical miles) |
| 9 | Revet | 57o 28,43' N - 08o 05,66' E
  57o 27,44' N - 08o 07,20' E
  57o 51,77' N - 09o 26,33' E
  57o 52,88' N - 09o 25,00' E | 1 February 15 March | (1,5 x 49 nautical miles) |
| 10 | Rabarberen | 57o 47,00' N - 11o 04,00' E
  57o 43,00' N - 11o 04,00' E
  57o 43,00' N - 11o 09,00' E
  57o 47,00' N - 11o 09,00' E | 1 February – 15 March | East of Skagen
  (2,7 x 4 nautical miles) |

Time-limited closures

No

Area name

Coordinates

Period

Additional comment

1

Stanhope ground

60o 10' N - 01o 45' E

60o 10' N - 02o 00' E

60o 25' N - 01o 45' E

60o 25' N - 02o 00' E

1 January to 30 April

2

Long Hole

59o 07,35' N - 0o 31,04' W

59o 03,60' N - 0o 22,25' W

58o 59,35' N - 0o 17,85' W

58o 56,00' N - 0o 11,01' W

58o 56,60' N - 0o 08,85' W

58o 59,86' N - 0o 15,65' W

59o 03,50' N - 0o 20,00' W

59o 08,15' N - 0o 29,07' W

1 January to 31 March

3

Coral edge

58o 51,70' N - 03o 26,70' E

58o 40,66' N - 03o 34,60' E

58o 24,00' N - 03o 12,40' E

58o 24,00' N - 02o 55,00' E

58o 35,65' N - 02o 56,30' E

1 January to 28 February

4

Papa Bank

59o 56' N - 03o 08' W

59o 56' N - 02o 45' W

59o 35' N - 03o 15' W

59o 35' N - 03o 35' W

1 January to 15 March

5

Foula Deeps

60o 17,50' N - 01o 45' W

60o 11,00' N - 01o 45' W

60o 11,00' N - 02o 10' W

60o 20,00' N - 02o 00' W

60o 20,00' N - 01o 50' W

1 November to 31 December

6

Egersund Bank

58o 07,40' N - 04o 33,00' E

57o 53,00' N - 05o 12,00' E

57o 40,00' N - 05o 10,90' E

57o 57,90' N - 04o 31,90' E

1 January to 31 March

(10 x 25 nautical miles)

7

East of Fair Isle

59o 40' N - 01o 23' W

59o 40' N - 01o 13' W

59o 30' N - 01o 20' W

59o 10' N - 01o 20' W

59o 30' N - 01o 28' W

59o 10' N - 01o 28' W

1 January to 15 March

8

West Bank

57o 15' N - 05o 01' E

56o 56' N - 05o 00' E

56o 56' N - 06o 20' E

57o 15' N - 06o 20' E

1 February to 15 March

(18 x 4 nautical miles)

9

Revet

57o 28,43' N - 08o 05,66' E

57o 27,44' N - 08o 07,20' E

57o 51,77' N - 09o 26,33' E

57o 52,88' N - 09o 25,00' E

1 February 15 March

(1,5 x 49 nautical miles)

10

Rabarberen

57o 47,00' N - 11o 04,00' E

57o 43,00' N - 11o 04,00' E

57o 43,00' N - 11o 09,00' E

57o 47,00' N - 11o 09,00' E

1 February – 15 March

East of Skagen

(2,7 x 4 nautical miles)

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ANNEX V

FISHING AUTHORISATIONS

PART A

Maximum number of fishing authorisations for union fishing vessels fishing in third-country waters

| Area of fishing | Fishery | Number of fishing authorisations | Allocation of fishing authorisations amongst Member States | Maximum number of vessels present at any time |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Norwegian waters and fishery zone around Jan Mayen | Herring, north of 62° 00' N | 69 | DK | 25 | 51 |
| DE | 5 |
| FR | 1 |
| IE | 8 |
| NL | 9 |
| PL | 1 |
| SV | 10 |
| | Demersal species, north of 62° 00' N | 66 | DE | 16 | 41 |
| IE | 1 |
| ES | 20 |
| FR | 18 |
| PT | 9 |
| Unallocated | 2 |
| | Mackerel (1) | Not relevant | Not relevant | 70 |
| Industrial species, south of 62° 00' N | 450 | DK | 450 | 141 |
| Faroese waters | All trawl fisheries with vessels of not more than 180 feet in the zone between 12 and 21 miles from the Faroese baselines | 8 | BE | 0 | 4 |
| DE | 4 |
| FR | 4 |
| | Directed fisheries for cod and haddock with a minimum mesh of 135 mm, restricted to the area south of 62° 28′ N and east of 6° 30′ W | 8 (2) | Not relevant | 4 |
| | Trawl fisheries outside 21 miles from the Faroese baseline. In the periods from 1 March to 31 May and from 1 October to 31 December, those vessels may operate in the area between 61° 20′ N and 62° 00′ N and between 12 and 21 miles from the baselines | 70 | BE | 0 | 18 |
| DE | 10 |
| FR | 40 |
| | Trawl fisheries for blue ling with a minimum mesh of 100 mm in the area south of 61° 30′ N and west of 9° 00′ W and in the area between 7° 00′ W and 9° 00′ W south of 60° 30′ N and in the area south-west of a line between 60° 30′ N, 7° 00′ W and 60°00′ N, 6°00′ W | 70 | DE (3) | 8 | 20 (4) |
| FR (3) | 12 |
| Directed trawl fisheries for saithe with a minimum mesh size of 120 mm and with the possibility to use round-straps around the cod-end | 70 | Not relevant | 22 (4) |
| | Fisheries for blue whiting. The total number of fishing authorisations may be increased by four vessels in order for vessels to form pairs should the Faroese authorities introduce special rules of access to an area called ‘main fishing area of blue whiting’ | 27 | DE | 2 | 16 |
| DK | 5 |
| FR | 4 |
| NL | 6 |
| SE | 1 |
| ES | 4 |
| IE | 4 |
| PT | 1 |
| | Mackerel | 14 | DK | 2 | 8 |
| BE | 1 |
| DE | 2 |
| FR | 2 |
| IE | 3 |
| NL | 2 |
| SE | 2 |
| | Herring, north of 62° 00' N | 16 | DK | 5 | 16 |
| DE | 2 |
| IE | 2 |
| FR | 1 |
| NL | 2 |
| PL | 1 |
| SE | 3 |
| 1, 2b (5) | Fishery for snow crab with pots | 20 | EE | 1 | Not applicable |
| ES | 1 |
| LV | 11 |
| LT | 4 |
| PL | 3 |

Area of fishing

Fishery

Number of fishing authorisations

Allocation of fishing authorisations amongst Member States

Maximum number of vessels present at any time

Norwegian waters and fishery zone around Jan Mayen

Herring, north of 62° 00' N

69

DK

25

51

DE

5

FR

1

IE

8

NL

9

PL

1

SV

10

Demersal species, north of 62° 00' N

66

DE

16

41

IE

1

ES

20

FR

18

PT

9

Unallocated

2

Mackerel (1)

Not relevant

Not relevant

70

Industrial species, south of 62° 00' N

450

DK

450

141

Faroese waters

All trawl fisheries with vessels of not more than 180 feet in the zone between 12 and 21 miles from the Faroese baselines

8

BE

0

4

DE

4

FR

4

Directed fisheries for cod and haddock with a minimum mesh of 135 mm, restricted to the area south of 62° 28′ N and east of 6° 30′ W

8 (2)

Not relevant

4

Trawl fisheries outside 21 miles from the Faroese baseline. In the periods from 1 March to 31 May and from 1 October to 31 December, those vessels may operate in the area between 61° 20′ N and 62° 00′ N and between 12 and 21 miles from the baselines

70

BE

0

18

DE

10

FR

40

Trawl fisheries for blue ling with a minimum mesh of 100 mm in the area south of 61° 30′ N and west of 9° 00′ W and in the area between 7° 00′ W and 9° 00′ W south of 60° 30′ N and in the area south-west of a line between 60° 30′ N, 7° 00′ W and 60°00′ N, 6°00′ W

70

DE (3)

8

20 (4)

FR (3)

12

Directed trawl fisheries for saithe with a minimum mesh size of 120 mm and with the possibility to use round-straps around the cod-end

70

Not relevant

22 (4)

Fisheries for blue whiting. The total number of fishing authorisations may be increased by four vessels in order for vessels to form pairs should the Faroese authorities introduce special rules of access to an area called ‘main fishing area of blue whiting’

27

DE

2

16

DK

5

FR

4

NL

6

SE

1

ES

4

IE

4

PT

1

Mackerel

14

DK

2

8

BE

1

DE

2

FR

2

IE

3

NL

2

SE

2

Herring, north of 62° 00' N

16

DK

5

16

DE

2

IE

2

FR

1

NL

2

PL

1

SE

3

1, 2b (5)

Fishery for snow crab with pots

20

EE

1

Not applicable

ES

1

LV

11

LT

4

PL

3

PART B

Maximum number of fishing authorisations for third-country vessels fishing in union waters

| Flag State | Fishery | Number of fishing authorisations | Maximum number of vessels present at any time |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Norway | Herring, north of 62° 00' N | To be established | To be established |
| Faroe Islands | Mackerel, 6a (north of 56° 30' N), 2a, 4a (north of 59o N)
  Horse mackerel, 4, 6a (north of 56° 30' N), 7e, 7f, 7h | 20 | 14 |
| Herring, north of 62° 00' N | 20 | To be established |
| Herring, 3a | 4 | 4 |
| Industrial fishing for Norway pout, 4, 6a (north of 56° 30' N) (including unavoidable by-catches of blue whiting) | 14 | 14 |
| Ling and tusk | 20 | 10 |
| Blue whiting, 2, 4a, 5, 6a (north of 56° 30' N), 6b, 7 (west of 12° 00' W) | 20 | 20 |
| Blue ling | 16 | 16 |
| Venezuela (6) | Snappers (French Guiana waters) | 45 | 45 |

Flag State

Fishery

Number of fishing authorisations

Maximum number of vessels present at any time

Norway

Herring, north of 62° 00' N

To be established

To be established

Faroe Islands

Mackerel, 6a (north of 56° 30' N), 2a, 4a (north of 59o N)

Horse mackerel, 4, 6a (north of 56° 30' N), 7e, 7f, 7h

20

14

Herring, north of 62° 00' N

20

To be established

Herring, 3a

4

4

Industrial fishing for Norway pout, 4, 6a (north of 56° 30' N) (including unavoidable by-catches of blue whiting)

14

14

Ling and tusk

20

10

Blue whiting, 2, 4a, 5, 6a (north of 56° 30' N), 6b, 7 (west of 12° 00' W)

20

20

Blue ling

16

16

Venezuela (6)

Snappers (French Guiana waters)

45

45

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(1)  Without prejudice to additional licences granted to Sweden by Norway in accordance with established practice.

(2)  Those figures are included in the figures for all trawl fisheries with vessels of not more than 180 feet in the zone between 12 and 21 miles from the Faroese baselines.

(3)  Those figures refer to the maximum number of vessels present at any time.

(4)  Those figures are included in the figures for ‘Trawl fisheries outside 21 miles from the Faroese baselines’.

(5)  The allocation of fishing opportunities available to the Union in the zone of Svalbard is without prejudice to the rights and obligations deriving from the 1920 Treaty of Paris.

(6)  To issue those fishing authorisations, proof must be produced that a valid contract exists between the vessel owner applying for the fishing authorisation and a processing undertaking situated in the Department of French Guiana, and that it includes an obligation to land at least 75 % of all snapper catches from the vessel concerned in that department so that they may be processed in that undertaking’s plant. Such a contract must be endorsed by the French authorities, which shall ensure that it is consistent both with the actual capacity of the contracting processing undertaking and with the objectives for the development of the Guianese economy. A copy of the duly endorsed contract shall be appended to the fishing authorisation application. Where such an endorsement is refused, the French authorities shall give notification of this refusal and state their reasons for it to the party concerned and to the Commission.

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ANNEX VI

ICCAT CONVENTION AREA (1)

1.

| Spain | 60 |
| --- | --- |
| France | 55 |
| Union | 115 |

Spain

60

France

55

Union

115

2.

| Spain | 364 |
| --- | --- |
| France | 140 (2) |
| Italy | 30 |
| Cyprus | 20 (2) |
| Malta | 54(2) |
| Union | 684 |

Spain

364

France

140 (2)

Italy

30

Cyprus

20 (2)

Malta

54(2)

Union

684

3.

| Croatia | 18 |
| --- | --- |
| Italy | 12 |
| Union | 28 |

Croatia

18

Italy

12

Union

28

4.

Table A

| This table will be established following the approval of the Union fishing plan by ICCAT in 2021, in accordance with the applicable ICCAT recommendations and Union rules. |
| --- |

This table will be established following the approval of the Union fishing plan by ICCAT in 2021, in accordance with the applicable ICCAT recommendations and Union rules.

5.

| Member State | Number of traps (4) |
| --- | --- |
| Spain | 5 |
| Italy | 6 |
| Portugal | 2 |

Member State

Number of traps (4)

Spain

5

Italy

6

Portugal

2

6.

Table A

| Maximum tuna farming capacity and fattening capacity |
| --- |
| | Number of farms | Capacity (in tonnes) |
| Spain | 10 | 11 852 |
| Italy | 13 | 12 600 |
| Greece | 2 | 2 100 |
| Cyprus | 3 | 3 000 |
| Croatia | 7 | 7 880 |
| Malta | 6 | 12 300 |

Maximum tuna farming capacity and fattening capacity

Number of farms

Capacity (in tonnes)

Spain

10

11 852

Italy

13

12 600

Greece

2

2 100

Cyprus

3

3 000

Croatia

7

7 880

Malta

6

12 300

Table B (5)

| Maximum input of wild caught bluefin tuna (in tonnes) (6) |
| --- |
| Spain | 6 300 |
| Italy | 3 764 |
| Greece | 785 |
| Cyprus | 2 195 |
| Croatia | 2 947 |
| Malta | 8 786 |
| Portugal | 350 |

Maximum input of wild caught bluefin tuna (in tonnes) (6)

Spain

6 300

Italy

3 764

Greece

785

Cyprus

2 195

Croatia

2 947

Malta

8 786

Portugal

350

7.

| Member State | Maximum number of vessels |
| --- | --- |
| Ireland | 50 |
| Spain | 730 |
| France | 151 |
| Portugal | 310 |

Member State

Maximum number of vessels

Ireland

50

Spain

730

France

151

Portugal

310

8.

| Member State | Maximum number of vessels with purse seines | Maximum number of vessels with longlines |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | 23 | 190 |
| France | 11 | |
| Portugal | | 79 |
| Union | 34 | 269 |

Member State

Maximum number of vessels with purse seines

Maximum number of vessels with longlines

Spain

23

190

France

11

Portugal

79

Union

34

269

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(1)  The numbers shown in points 1, 2 and 3 may decrease in order to comply with international obligations of the Union.

1

(2)  This number may increase if a purse seiner is replaced by 10 longline vessels in accordance with the table A in point 4 of this Annex once that table is established.

2

(3)  The numbers in section 5 must be adapted in light of fishing plans submitted by Member states by 31 January 2021 for endorsement by Panel 2 of ICCAT.

3

(4)  This number may be further increased, provided that the international obligations of the Union are complied with.

4

(5)  The total farming capacity of Portugal of 500 tonnes (corresponding to 350 tonnes of input farming capacity) is covered by the unused capacity of the Union set out in table A.

5

(6)  The figures in table B in section 6 must be adapted in light of the farming plans submitted by Member States by 31 January 2021.

6

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ANNEX VII

CCAMLR CONVENTION AREA

Exploratory fishing for toothfish in the CCAMLR Convention Area in 2020/2021 shall be limited to the following:

Table A

Authorised Member States, subareas and maximum number of vessels

| Member State | Subarea | Maximum number of vessels |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | 48.6 | 1 |
| Spain | 88.1 | 1 |

Member State

Subarea

Maximum number of vessels

Spain

48.6

1

Spain

88.1

1

Table B

TACs and by-catch limits

The TACs set out in the table below, which are adopted by CCAMLR, are not allocated to CCAMLR members and hence the Union’s share is undetermined. Catches are monitored by the CCAMLR Secretariat, which will communicate to the Contracting Parties when fishing is to be ceased due to TAC exhaustion

| Subarea | Region | Season | SSRUs (48.6) or research blocks (88.1) | Antarctic toothfish (Dissostichus mawsoni) catch limit (in tonnes)/SSRUs (48.6) or research blocks (88.1) | Antarctic toothfish (Dissostichus mawsoni) catch limit (in tonnes)/whole subarea | By-catch limit (in tonnes)/SSRUs (48.6) or research blocks (88.1) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Skates and rays

  (Rajiformes) | Grenadiers (Macrourus spp.) (1) | Other species |
| 48.6 | Whole subarea | 1 December 2020 to 30 November 2021 | 48.6_2 | 112 | 568 | 6 | 18 | 18 |
| 48.6_3 | 30 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| 48.6_4 | 163 | 8 | 26 | 26 |
| 48.6_5 | 263 | 13 | 42 | 42 |
| 88.1. | Whole subarea | 1 December 2020 to 31 August 2021 | A, B, C, G (2) | 597 | 3 140 (3) | 30 | 96 | 30 |
| G, H, I, J, K (4) | 2 072 | 104 | 317 | 104 |
| Special Research Zone of the Ross Sea Region marine protected area | 406 | 20 | 72 | 20 |

Subarea

Region

Season

SSRUs (48.6) or research blocks (88.1)

Antarctic toothfish (Dissostichus mawsoni) catch limit (in tonnes)/SSRUs (48.6) or research blocks (88.1)

Antarctic toothfish (Dissostichus mawsoni) catch limit (in tonnes)/whole subarea

By-catch limit (in tonnes)/SSRUs (48.6) or research blocks (88.1)

Skates and rays

(Rajiformes)

Grenadiers (Macrourus spp.) (1)

Other species

48.6

Whole subarea

1 December 2020 to 30 November 2021

48.6_2

112

568

6

18

18

48.6_3

30

2

5

5

48.6_4

163

8

26

26

48.6_5

263

13

42

42

88.1.

Whole subarea

1 December 2020 to 31 August 2021

A, B, C, G (2)

597

3 140 (3)

30

96

30

G, H, I, J, K (4)

2 072

104

317

104

Special Research Zone of the Ross Sea Region marine protected area

406

20

72

20

Appendix

PART A

Research blocks 48.6 coordinates

Research block 48.6_2 coordinates

54° 00' S 01° 00' E

55° 00' S 01° 00' E

55° 00' S 02° 00' E

55° 30' S 02° 00' E

55° 30' S 04° 00' E

56° 30' S 04° 00' E

56° 30' S 07° 00' E

56° 00' S 07° 00' E

56° 00' S 08° 00' E

54° 00' S 08° 00' E

54° 00' S 09° 00' E

53° 00' S 09° 00' E

53° 00' S 03° 00' E

53° 30' S 03° 00' E

53° 30' S 02° 00' E

54° 00' S 02° 00' E

Research block 48.6_3 coordinates

64° 30' S 01° 00' E

66° 00' S 01° 00' E

66° 00' S 04° 00' E

65° 00' S 04° 00' E

65° 00' S 07° 00' E

64° 30' S 07° 00' E

Research block 48.6_4 coordinates

68° 20' S 10° 00' E

68° 20' S 13° 00' E

69° 30' S 13° 00' E

69° 30' S 10° 00' E

69° 45' S 10° 00' E

69° 45' S 06° 00' E

69° 00' S 06° 00' E

69° 00' S 10° 00' E

Research block 48.6_5 coordinates

71° 00' S 15° 00' W

71° 00' S 13° 00' W

70° 30' S 13° 00' W

70° 30' S 11° 00' W

70° 30' S 10° 00' W

69° 30' S 10° 00' W

69° 30' S 09° 00' W

70° 00' S 09° 00' W

70° 00' S 08° 00' W

69° 30' S 08° 00' W

69° 30' S 07° 00' W

70° 30' S 07° 00' W

70° 30' S 10° 00' W

71° 00' S 10° 00' W

71° 00' S 11° 00' W

71° 30' S 11° 00' W

71° 30' S 15° 00' W

List of small-scale research units (SSRUs)

| Region | SSRU | Boundary line |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 88.1 | A | From 60° S 150° E, due east to 170° E, due south to 65° S, due west to 150° E, due north to 60° S. |
| B | From 60° S 170° E, due east to 179° E, due south to 66°40' S, due west to 170° E, due north to 60° S. |
| C | From 60° S 179° E, due east to 170° W, due south to 70° S, due west to 178° W, due north to 66°40' S, due west to 179° E, due north to 60° S. |
| D | From 65° S 150° E, due east to 160° E, due south to coast, westward along coast to 150° E, due north to 65° S. |
| E | From 65° S 160° E, due east to 170° E, due south to 68° 30' S, due west to 160° E, due north to 65° S. |
| F | From 68° 30' S 160° E, due east to 170° E, due south to coast, westward along coast to 160° E, due north to 68° 30' S. |
| G | From 66° 40' S 170° E, due east to 178° W, due south to 70° S, due west to 178° 50' E, due south to 70° 50' S, due west to 170° E, due north to 66°40' S. |
| H | From 70° 50' S 170° E, due east to 178° 50' E, due south to 73° S, due west to coast, northward along coast to 170° E, due north to 70° 50' S. |
| I | From 70° S 178° 50' E, due east to 170° W, due south to 73° S, due west to 178° 50' E, due north to 70° S. |
| J | From 73° S at coast near 170° E, due east to 178° 50' E, due south to 80° S, due west to 170° E, northward along coast to 73° S. |
| K | From 73° S 178° 50' E, due east to 170° W, due south to 76° S, due west to 178° 50' E, due north to 73° S. |
| L | From 76° S 178° 50' E, due east to 170° W, due south to 80° S, due west to 178° 50' E, due north to 76° S. |
| M | From 73° S at coast near 169° 30' E, due east to 170° E, due south to 80° S, due west to coast, northward along coast to 73° S. |

Region

SSRU

Boundary line

88.1

A

From 60° S 150° E, due east to 170° E, due south to 65° S, due west to 150° E, due north to 60° S.

B

From 60° S 170° E, due east to 179° E, due south to 66°40' S, due west to 170° E, due north to 60° S.

C

From 60° S 179° E, due east to 170° W, due south to 70° S, due west to 178° W, due north to 66°40' S, due west to 179° E, due north to 60° S.

D

From 65° S 150° E, due east to 160° E, due south to coast, westward along coast to 150° E, due north to 65° S.

E

From 65° S 160° E, due east to 170° E, due south to 68° 30' S, due west to 160° E, due north to 65° S.

F

From 68° 30' S 160° E, due east to 170° E, due south to coast, westward along coast to 160° E, due north to 68° 30' S.

G

From 66° 40' S 170° E, due east to 178° W, due south to 70° S, due west to 178° 50' E, due south to 70° 50' S, due west to 170° E, due north to 66°40' S.

H

From 70° 50' S 170° E, due east to 178° 50' E, due south to 73° S, due west to coast, northward along coast to 170° E, due north to 70° 50' S.

I

From 70° S 178° 50' E, due east to 170° W, due south to 73° S, due west to 178° 50' E, due north to 70° S.

J

From 73° S at coast near 170° E, due east to 178° 50' E, due south to 80° S, due west to 170° E, northward along coast to 73° S.

K

From 73° S 178° 50' E, due east to 170° W, due south to 76° S, due west to 178° 50' E, due north to 73° S.

L

From 76° S 178° 50' E, due east to 170° W, due south to 80° S, due west to 178° 50' E, due north to 76° S.

M

From 73° S at coast near 169° 30' E, due east to 170° E, due south to 80° S, due west to coast, northward along coast to 73° S.

PART B

Notification of intent to participate in a fishery for krill (euphausia superba)

General information

Member:...

Fishing season:...

Name of vessel: ...

Expected level of catch (tonnes): ...

Vessel’s daily processing capacity (tonnes in green weight): ...

Intended fishing subareas and divisions

This conservation measure applies to notifications of intentions to fish for krill in subareas 48.1, 48.2, 48.3 and 48.4 and divisions 58.4.1 and 58.4.2. Intentions to fish for krill in other subareas and divisions must be notified under CCAMLR Conservation Measure 21-02 (2019).

| Subarea/division | Tick the appropriate boxes |
| --- | --- |
| 48.1 | ☐ |
| 48.2 | ☐ |
| 48.3 | ☐ |
| 48.4 | ☐ |
| 58.4.1 | ☐ |
| 58.4.2 | ☐ |

Subarea/division

Tick the appropriate boxes

48.1

☐

48.2

☐

48.3

☐

48.4

☐

58.4.1

☐

58.4.2

☐

| Fishing technique: | Tick the appropriate boxes |
| --- | --- |
| ☐ Conventional trawl |
| ☐ Continuous fishing system |
| ☐ Pumping to clear cod-end |
| ☐ Other method (please specify) |

Fishing technique:

Tick the appropriate boxes

☐ Conventional trawl

☐ Continuous fishing system

☐ Pumping to clear cod-end

☐ Other method (please specify)

Product types and methods for direct estimation of green weight of krill caught

| Product type | Method for direct estimation of green weight of krill caught, where relevant (refer to Annex 21-03/B) (5) |
| --- | --- |
| Whole frozen | |
| Boiled | |
| Meal | |
| Oil | |
| Other product (please specify) | |

Product type

Method for direct estimation of green weight of krill caught, where relevant (refer to Annex 21-03/B) (5)

Whole frozen

Boiled

Meal

Oil

Other product (please specify)

Net configuration

| Net measurements | Net 1 | Net 2 | Other net(s) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Net opening (mouth) | | | |
| Maximum vertical opening (m) | | | |
| Maximum horizontal opening (m) | | | |
| Net circumference at mouth (6) (m) | | | |
| Mouth area (m2) | | | |
| Panel average mesh size (8) (mm) | Outer (7) | Inner (7) | Outer (7) | Inner (7) | Outer (7) | Inner (7) |
| 1st panel | | | | | | |
| 2nd panel | | | | | | |
| 3rd panel | | | | | | |
| ... | | | | | | |
| Final panel (cod-end) | | | | | | |

Net measurements

Net 1

Net 2

Other net(s)

Net opening (mouth)

Maximum vertical opening (m)

Maximum horizontal opening (m)

Net circumference at mouth (6) (m)

Mouth area (m2)

Panel average mesh size (8) (mm)

Outer (7)

Inner (7)

Outer (7)

Inner (7)

Outer (7)

Inner (7)

1st panel

2nd panel

3rd panel

...

Final panel (cod-end)

Net diagram(s):...

For each net used, or any change in net configuration, refer to the relevant net diagram in the CCAMLR fishing gear library if available (www.ccamlr.org/node/74407), or submit a detailed diagram and description to the forthcoming meeting of the Working Group on Ecosystem Monitoring and Management (WG-EMM). Net diagram(s) must include:

| 1. | Length and width of each trawl panel (in sufficient detail to allow calculation of the angle of each panel with respect to water flow). |
| --- | --- |

1.

Length and width of each trawl panel (in sufficient detail to allow calculation of the angle of each panel with respect to water flow).

| 2. | Mesh size (inside measurement of stretched mesh based on the procedure in CCAMLR Conservation Measure 22-01 (2019)), shape (e.g. diamond shape) and material (e.g. polypropylene). |
| --- | --- |

2.

Mesh size (inside measurement of stretched mesh based on the procedure in CCAMLR Conservation Measure 22-01 (2019)), shape (e.g. diamond shape) and material (e.g. polypropylene).

| 3. | Mesh construction (e.g. knotted, fused). |
| --- | --- |

3.

Mesh construction (e.g. knotted, fused).

| 4. | Details of streamers used inside the trawl (design, location on panels, indicate ‘nil’ if streamers are not in use); streamers prevent krill fouling the mesh or escaping. |
| --- | --- |

4.

Details of streamers used inside the trawl (design, location on panels, indicate ‘nil’ if streamers are not in use); streamers prevent krill fouling the mesh or escaping.

Marine mammal exclusion device

Device diagram(s):...

For each type of device used, or any change in device configuration, refer to the relevant diagram in the CCAMLR fishing gear library if available (www.ccamlr.org/node/74407), or submit a detailed diagram and description to the forthcoming meeting of WG-EMM.

Collection of acoustic data

Provide information on the echosounders and sonars used by the vessel

| Type (e.g. echosounder, sonar) | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Manufacturer | | | |
| Model | | | |
| Transducer frequencies (kHz) | | | |

Type (e.g. echosounder, sonar)

Manufacturer

Model

Transducer frequencies (kHz)

Collection of acoustic data (detailed description):...

Outline steps which will be taken to collect acoustic data to provide information on the distribution and abundance of krill (Euphausia superba) and other pelagic species such as myctophids and salps (SC-CAMLR-XXX, paragraph 2.10).

GUIDELINES FOR ESTIMATING THE GREEN WEIGHT OF KRILL CAUGHT

| Method | Equation (kg) | Parameter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Description | Type | Estimation method | Unit |
| Holding tank volume | W*L*H*ρ*1 000 | W = tank width | Constant | Measure at the start of fishing | m |
| L = tank length | Constant | Measure at the start of fishing | m |
| ρ = volume-to-mass conversion factor | Variable | Volume-to-mass conversion | kg/litre |
| H = depth of krill in tank | Haul-specific | Direct observation | m |
| Flow meter (9) | V*Fkrill*ρ | V = volume of krill and water combined | Haul (9)-specific | Direct observation | litre |
| Fkrill = fraction of krill in the sample | Haul (9)-specific | Flow meter volume correction | |
| ρ = volume-to-mass conversion factor | Variable | Volume-to-mass conversion | kg/litre |
| Flow meter (10) | (V*ρ)–M | V = volume of krill paste | Haul (9)-specific | Direct observation | litre |
| M = amount of water added to the process, converted to mass | Haul (9)-specific | Direct observation | kg |
| ρ = density of krill paste | Variable | Direct observation | kg/litre |
| Flow scale | M*(1–F) | M = mass of krill and water combined | Haul (10)-specific | Direct observation | kg |
| F = fraction of water in the sample | Variable | Flow scale mass correction | |
| Plate tray | (M–Mtray)*N | Mtray = mass of empty tray | Constant | Direct observation prior to fishing | kg |
| M = mean mass of krill and tray combined | Variable | Direct observation, prior to freezing with water drained | kg |
| N = number of trays | Haul-specific | Direct observation | |
| Meal conversion | Mmeal*MCF | Mmeal = mass of meal produced | Haul-specific | Direct observation | kg |
| MCF = meal conversion factor | Variable | Meal to whole krill conversion | |
| Cod-end volume | W*H*L*ρ*π/4*1 000 | W = cod-end width | Constant | Measure at the start of fishing | m |
| H = cod-end height | Constant | Measure at the start of fishing | m |
| ρ = volume-to-mass conversion factor | Variable | Volume-to-mass conversion | kg/litre |
| L = cod-end length | Haul-specific | Direct observation | m |
| Other | Please specify | | | | |

Method

Equation (kg)

Parameter

Description

Type

Estimation method

Unit

Holding tank volume

W*L*H*ρ*1 000

W = tank width

Constant

Measure at the start of fishing

m

L = tank length

Constant

Measure at the start of fishing

m

ρ = volume-to-mass conversion factor

Variable

Volume-to-mass conversion

kg/litre

H = depth of krill in tank

Haul-specific

Direct observation

m

Flow meter (9)

V*Fkrill*ρ

V = volume of krill and water combined

Haul (9)-specific

Direct observation

litre

Fkrill = fraction of krill in the sample

Haul (9)-specific

Flow meter volume correction

ρ = volume-to-mass conversion factor

Variable

Volume-to-mass conversion

kg/litre

Flow meter (10)

(V*ρ)–M

V = volume of krill paste

Haul (9)-specific

Direct observation

litre

M = amount of water added to the process, converted to mass

Haul (9)-specific

Direct observation

kg

ρ = density of krill paste

Variable

Direct observation

kg/litre

Flow scale

M*(1–F)

M = mass of krill and water combined

Haul (10)-specific

Direct observation

kg

F = fraction of water in the sample

Variable

Flow scale mass correction

Plate tray

(M–Mtray)*N

Mtray = mass of empty tray

Constant

Direct observation prior to fishing

kg

M = mean mass of krill and tray combined

Variable

Direct observation, prior to freezing with water drained

kg

N = number of trays

Haul-specific

Direct observation

Meal conversion

Mmeal*MCF

Mmeal = mass of meal produced

Haul-specific

Direct observation

kg

MCF = meal conversion factor

Variable

Meal to whole krill conversion

Cod-end volume

W*H*L*ρ*π/4*1 000

W = cod-end width

Constant

Measure at the start of fishing

m

H = cod-end height

Constant

Measure at the start of fishing

m

ρ = volume-to-mass conversion factor

Variable

Volume-to-mass conversion

kg/litre

L = cod-end length

Haul-specific

Direct observation

m

Other

Please specify

Observation steps and frequency

| Holding tank volume |
| --- |
| At the start of fishing | Measure the width and length of the holding tank (if the tank is not rectangular in shape, then additional measurements may be required; precision ±0,05 m) |
| Every month (11) | Estimate the volume-to-mass conversion derived from the drained mass of krill in a known volume (e.g. 10 litres) taken from the holding tank |
| Every haul | Measure the depth of krill in the tank (if krill are held in the tank between hauls, then measure the difference in depth; precision ±0,1 m) |
| Estimate the green weight of krill caught (using equation) |
| Flow meter (11) |
| Prior to fishing | Ensure that the flow meter is measuring whole krill (i.e. prior to processing) |
| More than once per month (11) | Estimate the volume-to-mass conversion (ρ) derived from the drained mass of krill in a known volume (e.g. 10 litres) taken from the flow meter |
| Every haul (12) | Obtain a sample from the flow meter and: |
| — | measure the volume (e.g. 10 litres) of krill and water combined, |

Holding tank volume

At the start of fishing

Measure the width and length of the holding tank (if the tank is not rectangular in shape, then additional measurements may be required; precision ±0,05 m)

Every month (11)

Estimate the volume-to-mass conversion derived from the drained mass of krill in a known volume (e.g. 10 litres) taken from the holding tank

Every haul

Measure the depth of krill in the tank (if krill are held in the tank between hauls, then measure the difference in depth; precision ±0,1 m)

Estimate the green weight of krill caught (using equation)

Flow meter (11)

Prior to fishing

Ensure that the flow meter is measuring whole krill (i.e. prior to processing)

More than once per month (11)

Estimate the volume-to-mass conversion (ρ) derived from the drained mass of krill in a known volume (e.g. 10 litres) taken from the flow meter

Every haul (12)

Obtain a sample from the flow meter and:

—

measure the volume (e.g. 10 litres) of krill and water combined,

| — | estimate the flow meter volume correction derived from the drained volume of krill |
| --- | --- |

—

estimate the flow meter volume correction derived from the drained volume of krill

Estimate the green weight of krill caught (using equation)

Flow meter (12)

Prior to fishing

Ensure that both flow meters (one for the krill product and one for the water added) are calibrated (i.e. show the same, correct reading)

Every week (11)

Estimate the density (ρ) of the krill product (ground krill paste) by measuring the mass of a known volume of krill product (e.g. 10 litres) taken from the corresponding flow meter

Every haul (12)

Read both flow meters, and calculate the total volumes of the krill product (ground krill paste) and that of the water added; density of the water is assumed to be 1 kg/litre

Estimate the green weight of krill caught (using equation)

Flow scale

Prior to fishing

Ensure that the flow scale is measuring whole krill (i.e. prior to processing)

Every haul (12)

Obtain a sample from the flow scale and:

| — | measure the mass of krill and water combined, |
| --- | --- |

—

measure the mass of krill and water combined,

| — | estimate the flow scale mass correction derived from the drained mass of krill |
| --- | --- |

—

estimate the flow scale mass correction derived from the drained mass of krill

Estimate the green weight of krill caught (using equation)

Plate tray

Prior to fishing

Measure the mass of the tray (if trays vary in design, then measure the mass of each type; precision ±0,1 kg)

Every haul

Measure the mass of krill and tray combined (precision ±0,1 kg)

Count the number of trays used (if trays vary in design, then count the number of trays of each type)

Estimate the green weight of krill caught (using equation)

Meal conversion

Every month (11)

Estimate the meal to whole krill conversion by processing 1 000 to 5 000 kg (drained mass) of whole krill

Every haul

Measure the mass of meal produced

Estimate the green weight of krill caught (using equation)

Cod-end volume

At the start of fishing

Measure the width and height of the cod-end (precision ±0,1 m)

Every month (11)

Estimate the volume-to-mass conversion derived from the drained mass of krill in a known volume (e.g. 10 litres) taken from the cod-end

Every haul

Measure the length of cod-end containing krill (precision ±0,1 m)

Estimate the green weight of krill caught (using equation)

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(1)  In area 88.1, where the catch of grenadiers (Macrourus spp.) taken by a single vessel in any two 10-day periods (i.e. from day 1 to day 10, day 11 to day 20, or day 21 to the last day of the month) in any SSRU exceeds 1 500 kg in each 10-day period and exceeds 16 % of the catch of Antarctic toothfish (Dissostichus spp.) by that vessel in that SSRU, the vessel shall cease fishing in that SSRU for the remainder of the season.

1

Macrourus

Dissostichus

(2)  All areas outside the Ross Sea region marine protected area and north of 70° S.

2

(3)  The target species is Antarctic toothfish (Dissostichus mawsoni). Any Patagonian toothfish (Dissostichus eleginoides) caught shall be counted towards the overall catch limit for Antarctic toothfish (Dissostichus mawsoni).

3

Dissostichus mawsoni)

Dissostichus eleginoides)

Dissostichus mawsoni)

(4)  All areas outside the Ross Sea region marine protected area and south of 70° S.

4

(5)  If the method is not listed in Annex 21-03/B, then please describe in detail.

5

(6)  Expected in operational conditions.

6

(7)  Size of outer mesh, and inner mesh where a liner is used.

7

(8)  Inside measurement of stretched mesh based on the procedure in CCAMLR Conservation Measure 22-01 (2019.

8

(9)  Individual haul when using a conventional trawl, or integrated over a six-hour period when using the continuous fishing system.

9

(10)  Individual haul when using a conventional trawl, or integrated over a two-hour period when using the continuous fishing system.

10

(11)  A new period will commence when the vessel moves to a new subarea or division.

11

(12)  Individual haul when using a conventional trawl, or integrated over a six-hour period when using the continuous fishing system.

12

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ANNEX VIII

IOTC AREA OF COMPETENCE

1.

| Member State | Maximum number of vessels | Capacity (gross tonnage) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | 22 | 61 364 |
| France | 27 | 45 383 |
| Portugal | 5 | 1 627 |
| Italy | 1 | 2 137 |
| Union | 55 | 110 511 |

Member State

Maximum number of vessels

Capacity (gross tonnage)

Spain

22

61 364

France

27

45 383

Portugal

5

1 627

Italy

1

2 137

Union

55

110 511

2.

| Member State | Maximum number of vessels | Capacity (gross tonnage) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spain | 27 | 11 590 |
| France | 41 (1) | 7 882 |
| Portugal | 15 | 6 925 |
| Union | 83 | 26 397 |

Member State

Maximum number of vessels

Capacity (gross tonnage)

Spain

27

11 590

France

41 (1)

7 882

Portugal

15

6 925

Union

83

26 397

3.

The vessels referred to in point 1 shall also be authorised to fish for swordfish and albacore in the IOTC Area of Competence.

4.

The vessels referred to in point 2 shall also be authorised to fish for tropical tunas in the IOTC Area of Competence.

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(1)  This figure does not include vessels registered in Mayotte; it may be increased in the future in accordance with Mayotte’s fleet development plan.

1

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ANNEX IX

WCPFC CONVENTION AREA

Maximum number of Union fishing vessels authorised to fish for swordfish in areas south of 20° S of the WCPFC Convention Area

| Spain | 14 |
| --- | --- |
| Union | 14 |

Spain

14

Union

14

Maximum number of Union purse seiners authorised to fish for tropical tuna in areas south of 20° S of the WCPFC Convention Area

| Spain | 4 |
| --- | --- |
| Union | 4 |

Spain

4

Union

4

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| 29.1.2021 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 31/193 |
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29.1.2021

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 31/193

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2021/93

of 25 January 2021

establishing a fisheries closure for herring in Union, Faroese, Norwegian and international waters of 1 and 2 for vessels flying the flag of Poland

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Union control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Council Regulation (EU) 2020/123 (2) lays down quotas for 2020. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Council Regulation (EU) 2020/123 (2) lays down quotas for 2020.

| (2) | According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock of herring in Union, Faroese, Norwegian and international waters of 1 and 2 by vessels flying the flag of or registered in Poland have exhausted the quota allocated for 2020. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock of herring in Union, Faroese, Norwegian and international waters of 1 and 2 by vessels flying the flag of or registered in Poland have exhausted the quota allocated for 2020.

| (3) | It is therefore necessary to prohibit certain fishing activities for that stock, |
| --- | --- |

(3)

It is therefore necessary to prohibit certain fishing activities for that stock,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Quota exhaustion

The fishing quota allocated to Poland for the stock of herring in Union, Faroese, Norwegian and international waters of 1 and 2 for 2020 referred to in the Annex shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex.

Article 2

Prohibitions

1.   Fishing for the stock referred to in Article 1 by vessels flying the flag of or registered in Poland shall be prohibited from the date set out in the Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to search for fish, shoot, set or haul a fishing gear for the purpose of fishing that stock.

2.   Transshipping, retaining on board, processing on board, transferring, caging, fattening and landing of fish and fishery products from that stock caught by those vessels shall remain authorised for catches taken prior to that date.

3.   Unintended catches of species from that stock by those vessels shall be brought and retained on board the fishing vessels, recorded, landed and counted against quotas in accordance with Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (3).

Article 3

Entry into force

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

Official Journal of the European Union

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

Done at Brussels, 25 January 2021.

For the Commission,

On behalf of the President,

Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.

1

(2)  Council Regulation (EU) 2020/123 of 27 January 2020 fixing for 2020 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 25, 30.1.2020, p. 1).

2

(3)  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).

3

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ANNEX

| No | 33/TQ123 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Poland |
| Stock | HER/1/2- |
| Species | Herring (Clupea harengus) |
| Zone | Union, Faroese, Norwegian and international waters of 1 and 2 |
| Closing date | 17.12.2020 |

No

33/TQ123

Member State

Poland

Stock

HER/1/2-

Species

Herring (Clupea harengus)

Zone

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

Closing date

17.12.2020

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| 29.1.2021 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 31/196 |
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EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 31/196

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2021/94

of 27 January 2021

amending Regulation (EC) No 1484/95 as regards fixing representative prices in the poultrymeat and egg sectors and for egg albumin

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (1), and in particular Article 183(b) thereof,

Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 510/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 laying down the trade arrangements applicable to certain goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 1216/2009 and (EC) No 614/2009 (2), and in particular Article 5(6)(a) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1484/95 (3) lays down detailed rules for implementing the system of additional import duties and fixes representative prices in the poultrymeat and egg sectors and for egg albumin. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1484/95 (3) lays down detailed rules for implementing the system of additional import duties and fixes representative prices in the poultrymeat and egg sectors and for egg albumin.

| (2) | Regular monitoring of the data used to determine representative prices for poultrymeat and egg products and for egg albumin shows that the representative import prices for certain products should be amended to take account of variations in price according to origin. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Regular monitoring of the data used to determine representative prices for poultrymeat and egg products and for egg albumin shows that the representative import prices for certain products should be amended to take account of variations in price according to origin.

| (3) | Regulation (EC) No 1484/95 should therefore be amended accordingly. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

Regulation (EC) No 1484/95 should therefore be amended accordingly.

| (4) | Given the need to ensure that this measure applies as soon as possible after the updated data have been made available, this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication, |
| --- | --- |

(4)

Given the need to ensure that this measure applies as soon as possible after the updated data have been made available, this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1484/95 is replaced by the text set out in the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 2

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

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

Done at Brussels, 27 January 2021.

For the Commission,

On behalf of the President,

Wolfgang BURTSCHER

Director-General

Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

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(1)  
  OJ L 347 20.12.2013, p. 671.

1

(2)  
  OJ L 150 20.5.2014, p. 1.

2

(3)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 1484/95 of 28 June 1995 laying down detailed rules for implementing the system of additional import duties and fixing representative prices in the poultrymeat and egg sectors and for egg albumin, and repealing Regulation No 163/67/EEC (OJ L 145, 29.6.1995, p. 47).

3

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ANNEX

‘ANNEX I

| CN code | Description of goods | Representative price
  (EUR/100 kg) | Security under Article 3
  (EUR/100 kg) | Origin (1) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0207 14 10 | Fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, boneless cuts, frozen | 184,7
  139,9
  197,6 | 38
  60
  31 | AR
  BR
  TH |
| 1602 32 11 | Preparations of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, uncooked | 151,5 | 49 | BR |

CN code

Description of goods

Representative price

(EUR/100 kg)

Security under Article 3

(EUR/100 kg)

Origin (1)

0207 14 10

Fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, boneless cuts, frozen

184,7

139,9

197,6

38

60

31

AR

BR

TH

1602 32 11

Preparations of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, uncooked

151,5

49

BR

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(1)  Nomenclature of countries laid down by Commission Regulation (EU) No 1106/2012 of 27 November 2012 implementing Regulation (EC) No 471/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on Community statistics relating to external trade with non-member countries, as regards the update of the nomenclature of countries and territories (OJ L 328, 28.11.2012, p. 7).’

1

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| 29.1.2021 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 31/198 |
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29.1.2021

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 31/198

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COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) 2021/95

of 28 January 2021

amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/592 on temporary exceptional measures derogating from certain provisions of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council to address the market disturbance in the fruit and vegetables and wine sectors caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and measures linked to it

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (1), and in particular Article 219(1) in conjunction with Article 228 thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/592 (2) introduced a number of derogations from existing rules, inter alia, in the wine sector, aimed at providing relief to wine operators and to help them cope with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, despite the usefulness of those measures, the wine market has not managed to regain its balance between supply and demand and is not expected to regain it in the short to medium term due to the ongoing pandemic. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/592 (2) introduced a number of derogations from existing rules, inter alia, in the wine sector, aimed at providing relief to wine operators and to help them cope with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, despite the usefulness of those measures, the wine market has not managed to regain its balance between supply and demand and is not expected to regain it in the short to medium term due to the ongoing pandemic.

| (2) | Furthermore, the measures adopted to address the COVID-19 pandemic are being continued in most Member States and across the world. Those measures include imposing restrictions in relation to the size of social gatherings and celebrations, and in relation to the possibilities to eat and drink outside the home. Lockdowns continue to be imposed in some areas, accompanied by the cancellation of public events and private parties. The knock-on effect of these restrictions has resulted in a further decrease in the consumption of wine in the Union and in a confirmed reduction in the export of wine to third countries. In addition, the uncertainty as to the duration of the crisis, which it is anticipated will likely extend beyond the end of the year 2020, is causing long term damage to the Union wine sector as wine consumption is unlikely to recover and export markets will be lost. This combination of factors is having a significant negative impact on pricing in the Union wine market. Stocks that were already at a record high at the beginning of the marketing year 2019-2020 have been increased. Finally, the upcoming high yielding 2020 harvest, which is expected to exceed the 2019 harvest by approximately 10 million hectolitres of wine, will only serve to further worsen the situation. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Furthermore, the measures adopted to address the COVID-19 pandemic are being continued in most Member States and across the world. Those measures include imposing restrictions in relation to the size of social gatherings and celebrations, and in relation to the possibilities to eat and drink outside the home. Lockdowns continue to be imposed in some areas, accompanied by the cancellation of public events and private parties. The knock-on effect of these restrictions has resulted in a further decrease in the consumption of wine in the Union and in a confirmed reduction in the export of wine to third countries. In addition, the uncertainty as to the duration of the crisis, which it is anticipated will likely extend beyond the end of the year 2020, is causing long term damage to the Union wine sector as wine consumption is unlikely to recover and export markets will be lost. This combination of factors is having a significant negative impact on pricing in the Union wine market. Stocks that were already at a record high at the beginning of the marketing year 2019-2020 have been increased. Finally, the upcoming high yielding 2020 harvest, which is expected to exceed the 2019 harvest by approximately 10 million hectolitres of wine, will only serve to further worsen the situation.

| (3) | Consequently, given the lengthy duration of the restrictions imposed by Member States to address the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to keep restrictions in place, the severe economic disruption to the main outlets for wine and the ensuing negative effects on the demand for wine are exacerbated. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

Consequently, given the lengthy duration of the restrictions imposed by Member States to address the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to keep restrictions in place, the severe economic disruption to the main outlets for wine and the ensuing negative effects on the demand for wine are exacerbated.

| (4) | In light of this exceptionally severe market disturbance and of the accumulation of difficult circumstances encountered in the wine sector, which has its origin in the imposition by the United States of tariffs on the imports of Union wines in October 2019 and which continues now with the fall-out from the ongoing restrictive measures due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, exceptional difficulties continue to be encountered by operators in the Union wine sector. Further assistance to the wine sector is therefore warranted. |
| --- | --- |

(4)

In light of this exceptionally severe market disturbance and of the accumulation of difficult circumstances encountered in the wine sector, which has its origin in the imposition by the United States of tariffs on the imports of Union wines in October 2019 and which continues now with the fall-out from the ongoing restrictive measures due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, exceptional difficulties continue to be encountered by operators in the Union wine sector. Further assistance to the wine sector is therefore warranted.

| (5) | The continued implementation of the measures to address the crisis and the increases in maximum Union contribution introduced by Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/592 are considered essential to improve the market situation in the Union wine sector. In particular, those measures are crucial for removing from the Union market quantities of wine, which are otherwise negatively affecting the market prices, and for improving operators’ cash flow through a reduced own financial contribution to their operations. However, the implementation of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/592, as recently amended by Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1275 (3), has shown that the current deadline of 15 October 2020 set out in Article 10 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/592, does not allow for all necessary measures to be efficiently implemented by the Member States and the operators in the wine sector. In particular, due to the unstable sanitary situation and the unpredictable timing of the different national restrictions imposed to control it, it has been difficult for Member States to plan and introduce additional measures in their support programmes in the wine sector so that operators could benefit from the measures and the increased financing within the deadline of 15 October 2020. Extending this deadline until 15 October 2021 would allow Member States to introduce some of the measures late in the season and would provide operators with additional possibilities to apply for support. Such extension would not only help to address the current market disturbance, but would also contribute to preventing further deterioration of the situation given that the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to continue beyond the end of the year 2020, and thus during a significant part of the financial year 2021. |
| --- | --- |

(5)

The continued implementation of the measures to address the crisis and the increases in maximum Union contribution introduced by Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/592 are considered essential to improve the market situation in the Union wine sector. In particular, those measures are crucial for removing from the Union market quantities of wine, which are otherwise negatively affecting the market prices, and for improving operators’ cash flow through a reduced own financial contribution to their operations. However, the implementation of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/592, as recently amended by Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1275 (3), has shown that the current deadline of 15 October 2020 set out in Article 10 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/592, does not allow for all necessary measures to be efficiently implemented by the Member States and the operators in the wine sector. In particular, due to the unstable sanitary situation and the unpredictable timing of the different national restrictions imposed to control it, it has been difficult for Member States to plan and introduce additional measures in their support programmes in the wine sector so that operators could benefit from the measures and the increased financing within the deadline of 15 October 2020. Extending this deadline until 15 October 2021 would allow Member States to introduce some of the measures late in the season and would provide operators with additional possibilities to apply for support. Such extension would not only help to address the current market disturbance, but would also contribute to preventing further deterioration of the situation given that the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to continue beyond the end of the year 2020, and thus during a significant part of the financial year 2021.

| (6) | Therefore, it is considered necessary to extend the application of the measures laid down in Articles 2, 3 and 4 and Articles 5a to 9 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/592 until 15 October 2021. |
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(6)

Therefore, it is considered necessary to extend the application of the measures laid down in Articles 2, 3 and 4 and Articles 5a to 9 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/592 until 15 October 2021.

| (7) | Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/592 should therefore be amended accordingly. |
| --- | --- |

(7)

Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/592 should therefore be amended accordingly.

| (8) | For imperative grounds of urgency, in particular considering the ongoing market disturbance, its severe effects on the Union wine sector and its continuation and likely deterioration, it is necessary to take immediate action and urgently ensure the continued implementation of the measures already in place aimed on alleviating those negative effects. Delaying immediate action would threaten to aggravate the market disturbance in the wine sector and would be detrimental to the production and market conditions in that sector. In view of this, this Regulation should be adopted pursuant to the urgency procedure laid down in Article 228 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013. |
| --- | --- |

(8)

For imperative grounds of urgency, in particular considering the ongoing market disturbance, its severe effects on the Union wine sector and its continuation and likely deterioration, it is necessary to take immediate action and urgently ensure the continued implementation of the measures already in place aimed on alleviating those negative effects. Delaying immediate action would threaten to aggravate the market disturbance in the wine sector and would be detrimental to the production and market conditions in that sector. In view of this, this Regulation should be adopted pursuant to the urgency procedure laid down in Article 228 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013.

| (9) | In view of the necessity to take immediate action, to avoid disruption in the implementation of the measures to address the crisis in the Union wine sector and to ensure a smooth transition between the two financial years, this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union and apply retroactively from 16 October 2020, |
| --- | --- |

(9)

In view of the necessity to take immediate action, to avoid disruption in the implementation of the measures to address the crisis in the Union wine sector and to ensure a smooth transition between the two financial years, this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union and apply retroactively from 16 October 2020,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Amendments to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/592

Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/592 is amended as follows:

| (1) | Article 2 is replaced by the following:

  ‘Article 2
  Derogations from Article 43 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013
  By way of derogation from Article 43 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, the measures set out in Articles 3 and 4 of this Regulation may be financed under support programmes in the wine sector through advance payments or payments during financial years 2020 and 2021.’; |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Article 2 is replaced by the following:

‘Article 2

Derogations from Article 43 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013

By way of derogation from Article 43 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, the measures set out in Articles 3 and 4 of this Regulation may be financed under support programmes in the wine sector through advance payments or payments during financial years 2020 and 2021.’;

| (2) | in Article 7, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:

  ‘1.   By way of derogation from Article 47(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, during the years 2020 and 2021, ‘green harvesting’ means the total destruction or removal of grape bunches while still in their immature stage, on the whole holding or on part of the holding provided that the green harvesting is carried out on entire parcels.’; |
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(2)

in Article 7, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:

‘1.   By way of derogation from Article 47(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, during the years 2020 and 2021, ‘green harvesting’ means the total destruction or removal of grape bunches while still in their immature stage, on the whole holding or on part of the holding provided that the green harvesting is carried out on entire parcels.’;

| (3) | Article 10 is replaced by the following:

  ‘Article 10
  Application of the temporarily increased Union contribution
  Articles 5a, 6, 7(2), 8 and 9 shall apply to operations selected by the competent authorities in the Member States as of the date of entry into force of this Regulation and not later than 15 October 2021.’. |
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(3)

Article 10 is replaced by the following:

‘Article 10

Application of the temporarily increased Union contribution

Articles 5a, 6, 7(2), 8 and 9 shall apply to operations selected by the competent authorities in the Member States as of the date of entry into force of this Regulation and not later than 15 October 2021.’.

Article 2

Entry into force and application

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

Official Journal of the European Union

It shall apply from 16 October 2020.

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

Done at Brussels, 28 January 2021.

For the Commission

The President

Ursula VON DER LEYEN

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(1)  
  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671.

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(2)  Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/592 of 30 April 2020 on temporary exceptional measures derogating from certain provisions of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council to address the market disturbance in the fruit and vegetables and wine sectors caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and measures linked to it (OJ L 140, 4.5.2020, p. 6).

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(3)  Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1275 of 6 July 2020 amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/592 on temporary exceptional measures derogating from certain provisions of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council to address the market disturbance in the fruit and vegetables and wine sectors caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and measures linked to it (OJ L 300, 14.9.2020, p. 26).

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29.1.2021

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 31/201

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2021/96

of 28 January 2021

authorising the placing on the market of 3'-sialyllactose sodium salt as a novel food under Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and of the Council and amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2015 on novel foods, amending Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Regulation (EC) No 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1852/2001 (1), and in particular Article 12 thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 provides that only novel foods authorised and included in the Union list may be placed on the market within the Union. |
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(1)

Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 provides that only novel foods authorised and included in the Union list may be placed on the market within the Union.

| (2) | Pursuant to Article 8 of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283, Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470 (2) establishing a Union list of authorised novel foods, was adopted. |
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(2)

Pursuant to Article 8 of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283, Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470 (2) establishing a Union list of authorised novel foods, was adopted.

| (3) | On 28 February 2019, the company Glycom A/S (‘the applicant’) submitted an application to the Commission in accordance with Article 10(1) of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 to place 3'-sialyllactose (‘3'-SL’) sodium salt, obtained by microbial fermentation with a genetically modified strain of Escherichia coli, strain K12 DH1, on the Union market as a novel food. The applicant requested for 3'-SL sodium salt to be used as a novel food in unflavoured pasteurised and unflavoured sterilised milk products, flavoured and unflavoured fermented milk based products including heat-treated products, beverages (flavoured drinks excluding drinks with a pH less than 5), cereal bars, infant formula and follow-on formula, processed cereal-based food and baby food for infants and young children as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (3), milk-based drinks and similar products intended for young children, total diet replacement foods for weight control as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013, foods for special medical purposes as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013, and in food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (4) intended for the general population, excluding infants and young children. The applicant also proposed that food supplements containing 3'-SL sodium salt should not be used if other foods with added 3'-SL sodium salt, are consumed on the same day. |
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(3)

On 28 February 2019, the company Glycom A/S (‘the applicant’) submitted an application to the Commission in accordance with Article 10(1) of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 to place 3'-sialyllactose (‘3'-SL’) sodium salt, obtained by microbial fermentation with a genetically modified strain of Escherichia coli, strain K12 DH1, on the Union market as a novel food. The applicant requested for 3'-SL sodium salt to be used as a novel food in unflavoured pasteurised and unflavoured sterilised milk products, flavoured and unflavoured fermented milk based products including heat-treated products, beverages (flavoured drinks excluding drinks with a pH less than 5), cereal bars, infant formula and follow-on formula, processed cereal-based food and baby food for infants and young children as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (3), milk-based drinks and similar products intended for young children, total diet replacement foods for weight control as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013, foods for special medical purposes as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013, and in food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (4) intended for the general population, excluding infants and young children. The applicant also proposed that food supplements containing 3'-SL sodium salt should not be used if other foods with added 3'-SL sodium salt, are consumed on the same day.

| (4) | On 28 February 2019, the applicant also made a request to the Commission for the protection of proprietary data for a number of studies submitted in support of the application, namely, the proprietary analytical reports on the structure comparison via nuclear magnetic resonance (‘NMR’) of 3'-SL produced by bacterial fermentation with 3'-SL naturally present in human milk (5); the detailed characterisation data on the production bacterial strains (6) and their certificates (7); the specifications for the raw materials and processing aids (8); the certificates of analyses of the various 3'-SL sodium salt batches (9); the analytical methods and validation reports (10); the 3'-SL sodium salt stability reports (11); the detailed description of the production process (12); the laboratory accreditation certificates (13); the 3'-SL intake assessment reports (14); an in vitro mammalian cell micronucleus test with 3'-SL sodium salt (15); an in vitro mammalian cell micronucleus test with the related compound 6'-sialyllactose (‘6'-SL’) sodium salt (16); a bacterial reverse mutation test with 3'-SL sodium salt (17); a bacterial reverse mutation test with 6'-SL sodium salt (18); a 14-day oral toxicity study in the neonatal rat with 3'-SL sodium salt (19); a 90-day oral toxicity study in the neonatal rat with 3'-SL sodium salt including the summary table of the statistically significant observations (20), a 14-day oral toxicity study in the neonatal rat with 6'-SL sodium salt (21), and a 90-day oral toxicity study in the neonatal rat with 6'-SL sodium salt, including the summary table of the statistically significant observations (22). |
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(4)

On 28 February 2019, the applicant also made a request to the Commission for the protection of proprietary data for a number of studies submitted in support of the application, namely, the proprietary analytical reports on the structure comparison via nuclear magnetic resonance (‘NMR’) of 3'-SL produced by bacterial fermentation with 3'-SL naturally present in human milk (5); the detailed characterisation data on the production bacterial strains (6) and their certificates (7); the specifications for the raw materials and processing aids (8); the certificates of analyses of the various 3'-SL sodium salt batches (9); the analytical methods and validation reports (10); the 3'-SL sodium salt stability reports (11); the detailed description of the production process (12); the laboratory accreditation certificates (13); the 3'-SL intake assessment reports (14); an in vitro mammalian cell micronucleus test with 3'-SL sodium salt (15); an in vitro mammalian cell micronucleus test with the related compound 6'-sialyllactose (‘6'-SL’) sodium salt (16); a bacterial reverse mutation test with 3'-SL sodium salt (17); a bacterial reverse mutation test with 6'-SL sodium salt (18); a 14-day oral toxicity study in the neonatal rat with 3'-SL sodium salt (19); a 90-day oral toxicity study in the neonatal rat with 3'-SL sodium salt including the summary table of the statistically significant observations (20), a 14-day oral toxicity study in the neonatal rat with 6'-SL sodium salt (21), and a 90-day oral toxicity study in the neonatal rat with 6'-SL sodium salt, including the summary table of the statistically significant observations (22).

| (5) | On 12 June 2019, the Commission requested the European Food Safety Authority (‘the Authority’) to carry out an assessment of 3'-SL sodium salt as a novel food in accordance with Article 10(3) of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. |
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(5)

On 12 June 2019, the Commission requested the European Food Safety Authority (‘the Authority’) to carry out an assessment of 3'-SL sodium salt as a novel food in accordance with Article 10(3) of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.

| (6) | On 25 March 2020, the Authority adopted its scientific opinion ‘Safety of 3'-Sialyllactose (3'-SL) sodium salt as a novel food pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283’ (23). |
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(6)

On 25 March 2020, the Authority adopted its scientific opinion ‘Safety of 3'-Sialyllactose (3'-SL) sodium salt as a novel food pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283’ (23).

| (7) | In its scientific opinion, the Authority concluded that 3'-SL sodium salt is safe under the proposed conditions of use for the proposed target populations. Therefore, that scientific opinion gives sufficient grounds to establish that 3'-SL sodium salt, when used in unflavoured pasteurised and unflavoured sterilised milk products, flavoured and unflavoured fermented milk based products including heat-treated products, beverages (flavoured drinks excluding drinks with a pH less than 5), cereal bars, infant formula and follow-on formula, processed cereal-based food and baby food for infants and young children as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013, milk-based drinks and similar products intended for young children, total diet replacement foods for weight control as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013, foods for special medical purposes as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013, and in food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC, complies with Article 12(1) of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. |
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(7)

In its scientific opinion, the Authority concluded that 3'-SL sodium salt is safe under the proposed conditions of use for the proposed target populations. Therefore, that scientific opinion gives sufficient grounds to establish that 3'-SL sodium salt, when used in unflavoured pasteurised and unflavoured sterilised milk products, flavoured and unflavoured fermented milk based products including heat-treated products, beverages (flavoured drinks excluding drinks with a pH less than 5), cereal bars, infant formula and follow-on formula, processed cereal-based food and baby food for infants and young children as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013, milk-based drinks and similar products intended for young children, total diet replacement foods for weight control as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013, foods for special medical purposes as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013, and in food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC, complies with Article 12(1) of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.

| (8) | In its scientific opinion, the Authority considered that it could not have reached its conclusions on the safety of the 3'-SL sodium salt without the data from the proprietary analytical reports on the structure comparison via NMR of 3'-SL produced by bacterial fermentation with 3'-SL naturally present in human milk; the detailed characterisation data on the production bacterial strains and their certificates; the specifications for the raw materials and processing aids, the certificates of analyses of the various 3'-SL sodium salt batches; the analytical methods and validation reports; the 3'-SL sodium salt stability reports; the detailed description of the production process; the laboratory accreditation certificates; the 3'-SL intake assessment reports; the in vitro mammalian cell micronucleus test with 3'-SL sodium salt; the bacterial reverse mutation test with 3'-SL sodium salt; the 14-day oral toxicity study in the neonatal rat with 3'-SL sodium salt; and the 90-day oral toxicity study in the neonatal rat with 3'-SL sodium salt, including the summary table of the statistically significant observations. |
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(8)

In its scientific opinion, the Authority considered that it could not have reached its conclusions on the safety of the 3'-SL sodium salt without the data from the proprietary analytical reports on the structure comparison via NMR of 3'-SL produced by bacterial fermentation with 3'-SL naturally present in human milk; the detailed characterisation data on the production bacterial strains and their certificates; the specifications for the raw materials and processing aids, the certificates of analyses of the various 3'-SL sodium salt batches; the analytical methods and validation reports; the 3'-SL sodium salt stability reports; the detailed description of the production process; the laboratory accreditation certificates; the 3'-SL intake assessment reports; the in vitro mammalian cell micronucleus test with 3'-SL sodium salt; the bacterial reverse mutation test with 3'-SL sodium salt; the 14-day oral toxicity study in the neonatal rat with 3'-SL sodium salt; and the 90-day oral toxicity study in the neonatal rat with 3'-SL sodium salt, including the summary table of the statistically significant observations.

| (9) | Following the receipt of the Authority’s scientific opinion, the Commission requested the applicant to further clarify the justification provided with regard to their proprietary claim over the analytical reports on the structure comparison via nuclear magnetic resonance (‘NMR’) of 3'-SL produced by bacterial fermentation with 3'-SL naturally present in human milk; the detailed characterisation data on the production bacterial strains and their certificates; the specifications for the raw materials and processing aids; the certificates of analyses of the various 3'-SL sodium salt batches; the analytical methods and validation reports; the 3'-SL sodium salt stability reports; the detailed description of the production process; the laboratory accreditation certificates; the 3'-SL intake assessment reports; the in vitro mammalian cell micronucleus test with 3'-SL sodium salt; the bacterial reverse mutation test with 3'-SL sodium salt; the 14-day oral toxicity study in the neonatal rat with 3'-SL sodium salt; and the 90-day oral toxicity study in the neonatal rat with 3'-SL sodium salt, including the summary table of the statistically significant observations, and to clarify their claim to an exclusive right of reference to these studies, as referred to in Article 26(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. |
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(9)

Following the receipt of the Authority’s scientific opinion, the Commission requested the applicant to further clarify the justification provided with regard to their proprietary claim over the analytical reports on the structure comparison via nuclear magnetic resonance (‘NMR’) of 3'-SL produced by bacterial fermentation with 3'-SL naturally present in human milk; the detailed characterisation data on the production bacterial strains and their certificates; the specifications for the raw materials and processing aids; the certificates of analyses of the various 3'-SL sodium salt batches; the analytical methods and validation reports; the 3'-SL sodium salt stability reports; the detailed description of the production process; the laboratory accreditation certificates; the 3'-SL intake assessment reports; the in vitro mammalian cell micronucleus test with 3'-SL sodium salt; the bacterial reverse mutation test with 3'-SL sodium salt; the 14-day oral toxicity study in the neonatal rat with 3'-SL sodium salt; and the 90-day oral toxicity study in the neonatal rat with 3'-SL sodium salt, including the summary table of the statistically significant observations, and to clarify their claim to an exclusive right of reference to these studies, as referred to in Article 26(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.

| (10) | The applicant declared that, at the time the application was made, they held proprietary and exclusive rights of reference to the studies under national law and that therefore third parties could not lawfully access or use those studies. |
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(10)

The applicant declared that, at the time the application was made, they held proprietary and exclusive rights of reference to the studies under national law and that therefore third parties could not lawfully access or use those studies.

| (11) | The Commission assessed all the information provided by the applicant and considered that the applicant has sufficiently substantiated the fulfilment of the requirements laid down in Article 26(2) of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. Therefore, the data contained in the applicant’s file which served as a basis for the Authority to establish the safety of the novel food and to reach its conclusions on the safety of 3'-SL sodium salt, and without which the novel food could not have been assessed by the Authority, should not be used by the Authority for the benefit of any subsequent applicant for a period of five years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation. Accordingly, the placing on the market within the Union of 3'-SL sodium salt should be restricted to the applicant for that period. |
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(11)

The Commission assessed all the information provided by the applicant and considered that the applicant has sufficiently substantiated the fulfilment of the requirements laid down in Article 26(2) of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. Therefore, the data contained in the applicant’s file which served as a basis for the Authority to establish the safety of the novel food and to reach its conclusions on the safety of 3'-SL sodium salt, and without which the novel food could not have been assessed by the Authority, should not be used by the Authority for the benefit of any subsequent applicant for a period of five years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation. Accordingly, the placing on the market within the Union of 3'-SL sodium salt should be restricted to the applicant for that period.

| (12) | However, restricting the authorisation of 3'-SL sodium salt and of the reference to the data contained in the applicant’s file for the sole use by the applicant, does not prevent other applicants from applying for an authorisation to place on the market the same novel food provided that their application is based on legally obtained information supporting such authorisation under Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. |
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(12)

However, restricting the authorisation of 3'-SL sodium salt and of the reference to the data contained in the applicant’s file for the sole use by the applicant, does not prevent other applicants from applying for an authorisation to place on the market the same novel food provided that their application is based on legally obtained information supporting such authorisation under Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.

| (13) | In line with the conditions of use of food supplements containing 3'-SL sodium salt as proposed by the applicant and assessed by the Authority, it is necessary to inform consumers with an appropriate label that food supplements containing 3'-SL sodium salt should not be consumed the same day if other foods with added 3'-SL sodium salt are consumed on the same day. |
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(13)

In line with the conditions of use of food supplements containing 3'-SL sodium salt as proposed by the applicant and assessed by the Authority, it is necessary to inform consumers with an appropriate label that food supplements containing 3'-SL sodium salt should not be consumed the same day if other foods with added 3'-SL sodium salt are consumed on the same day.

| (14) | The Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470 should therefore be amended accordingly. |
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(14)

The Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470 should therefore be amended accordingly.

| (15) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed, |
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(15)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

1.   3'-Sialyllactose (3'-SL) sodium salt as specified in the Annex to this Regulation shall be included in the Union list of authorised novel foods established in Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470.

2.   For a period of five years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation only the initial applicant:

Company: Glycom A/S;

Address: Kogle Allé 4, DK-2970 Hørsholm, Denmark,

is authorised to place on the market within the Union the novel food referred to in paragraph 1, unless a subsequent applicant obtains authorisation for that novel food without reference to the data protected pursuant to Article 2 or with the agreement of the applicant.

3.   The entry in the Union list referred to in paragraph 1 shall include the conditions of use and labelling requirements laid down in the Annex.

Article 2

The data contained in the application file on the basis of which 3'-sialyllactose sodium salt has been assessed by the Authority, claimed by the applicant as fulfilling the requirements laid down in Article 26(2) of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283, shall not be used for the benefit of any subsequent applicant for a period of five years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation without the agreement of the applicant.

Article 3

The Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470 is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 4

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

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

Done at Brussels, 28 January 2021.

For the Commission

The President

Ursula VON DER LEYEN

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(1)  
  OJ L 327, 11.12.2015, p. 1.

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(2)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470 of 20 December 2017 establishing the Union list of novel foods in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and of the Council on novel foods (OJ L 351, 30.12.2017, p. 72).

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(3)  Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 June 2013 on food intended for infants and young children, food for special medical purposes, and total diet replacement for weight control and repealing Council Directive 92/52/EEC, Commission Directives 96/8/EC, 1999/21/EC, 2006/125/EC and 2006/141/EC, Directive 2009/39/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Commission Regulations (EC) No 41/2009 and (EC) No 953/2009 (OJ L 181, 29.6.2013, p. 35).

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(4)  Directive 2002/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 June 2002 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to food supplements (OJ L 183, 12.7.2002, p. 51).

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(5)  Glykos Finland LTD 2019 (unpublished).

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(6)  Glycom 2019 (unpublished).

6

(7)  Glycom/DSMZ 2018 (unpublished).

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(8)  Glycom 2019 (unpublished).

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(9)  Glycom 2019 (unpublished).

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(10)  Glycom 2019 (unpublished).

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(11)  Glycom 2019 (unpublished).

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(12)  Glycom 2018 (unpublished).

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(13)  Glycom 2019 (unpublished).

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(14)  Glycom 2019 (unpublished).

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(15)  Gilby 2019 (unpublished).

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(16)  Gilby 2018 (unpublished).

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(17)  Šoltésová, 2019 (unpublished).

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(18)  Šoltésová, 2018 (unpublished)

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(19)  Stannard 2019a (unpublished).

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(20)  Stannard 2019b (unpublished).

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(21)  Flaxmer 2018a (unpublished).

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(22)  Flaxmer 2018b (unpublished).

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(23)  
  EFSA Journal 2020;18(5):6098

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EFSA Journal

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ANNEX

The Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470 is amended as follows:

| (1) | in Table 1 (Authorised novel foods), the following entry is inserted in alphabetical order:










  ‘Authorised novel food | Conditions under which the novel food may be used | Additional specific labelling requirements | Other requirements | Data Protection |
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| 3'-Sialyllactose (3'-SL) sodium salt


  (microbial source) | Specified food category | Maximum levels (expressed as 3'- Sialyllactose) | The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be “3'-Sialyllactose sodium salt”.
  The labelling of food supplements containing 3'-Sialyllactose sodium salt shall bear a statement that they should not be consumed:






  a) | if foods containing added 3'-Sialyllactose sodium salt are consumed the same day. |

(1)

in Table 1 (Authorised novel foods), the following entry is inserted in alphabetical order:

‘Authorised novel food

Conditions under which the novel food may be used

Additional specific labelling requirements

Other requirements

Data Protection

3'-Sialyllactose (3'-SL) sodium salt

(microbial source)

Specified food category

Maximum levels (expressed as 3'- Sialyllactose)

The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be “3'-Sialyllactose sodium salt”.

The labelling of food supplements containing 3'-Sialyllactose sodium salt shall bear a statement that they should not be consumed:

a)

if foods containing added 3'-Sialyllactose sodium salt are consumed the same day.

| b) | by infants and young children |
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b)

by infants and young children

Authorised on 18 February 2021. This inclusion is based on proprietary scientific evidence and scientific data protected in accordance with Article 26 of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.

Applicant: Glycom A/S, Kogle Allé 4, DK-2970 Hørsholm, Denmark. During the period of data protection, the novel food 3'-sialyllactose sodium salt is authorised for placing on the market within the Union only by Glycom A/S, unless a subsequent applicant obtains authorisation for the novel food without reference to the proprietary scientific evidence or scientific data protected in accordance with Article 26 of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 or with the agreement of Glycom A/S.

End date of the data protection: 18 February 2026.’

Unflavoured pasteurised and unflavoured sterilised (including UHT) milk products

0,25 g/L

Flavoured fermented milk-based products including heat-treated products

0,25 g/L (beverages)

0,5 g/kg (products other than beverages)

Unflavoured fermented milk-based products

0,25 g/L (beverages)

2,5 g/kg (products other than beverages)

Beverages (flavoured drinks, excluding drinks with a pH less than 5)

0,25 g/L

Cereal bars

2,5 g/kg

Infant formula as defined under Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

0,2 g/L in the final product ready for use, marketed as such or reconstituted as instructed by the manufacturer

Follow-on formula as defined under Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

0,15 g/L in the final product ready for use, marketed as such or reconstituted as instructed by the manufacturer

Processed cereal-based food and baby food for infants and young children as defined under Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

0,15 g/L (beverages) in the final product ready for use, marketed as such or reconstituted as instructed by the manufacturer

1,25 g/kg for products other than beverages

Milk-based drinks and similar products intended for young children

0,15 g/L in the final product ready for use, marketed as such or reconstituted as instructed by the manufacturer

Total diet replacement foods for weight control as defined under Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

0,5 g/L (beverages)

5 g/kg (products other than beverages)

Food for special medical purposes as defined under Regulation (EU) No 609/2013

In accordance with the particular nutritional requirements of the persons for whom the products are intended

Food Supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC, excluding food supplements for infants and young children

0,5 g/day

| (2) | in Table 2 (Specifications), the following entry is inserted in alphabetical order:






  ‘Authorised Novel Food | Specification |
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| 3'-Sialyllactose (3'-SL) sodium salt


  (microbial source) | Description:

  3'-Sialyllactose (3'-SL) sodium salt is a purified, white to off-white powder or agglomerate that is produced by a microbial process and contains limited levels of lactose, 3'-sialyl-lactulose, and sialic acid

  Source: Genetically modified strain of Escherichia coli K-12 DH1

  Definition:

  Chemical formula: C23H38NO19Na
  Chemical name: N-Acetyl-α-D-neuraminyl-(2→3)-β-D-galactopyranosyl-(1→4)-D-glucose, sodium salt
  Molecular mass: 655,53 Da
  CAS No 128596-80-5

  Characteristics/Composition:

  Appearance: White to off-white powder or agglomerate
  Sum of 3'-Sialyllactose sodium salt, D-Lactose, and Sialic acid (% of dry matter): ≥ 90,0 % (w/w)
  3'-Sialyllactose sodium salt (% of dry matter): ≥ 88,0 % (w/w)
  D-Lactose: ≤ 5,0 % (w/w)
  Sialic acid: ≤ 1,5 % (w/w)
  3'-Sialyl-lactulose: ≤ 5,0 % (w/w)
  Sum of other carbohydrates: ≤ 3,0 % (w/w)
  Moisture: ≤ 8,0 % (w/w)
  Sodium: 2,5 – 4,5 % (w/w)
  Chloride: ≤ 1,0 % (w/w)
  pH (20 °C, 5 % solution): 4,5 -6,0
  Residual protein: ≤ 0,01 % (w/w)

  Microbiological criteria:

  Aerobic mesophilic bacteria total plate count: ≤ 1000 CFU/g

  Enterobacteriaceae: ≤ 10 CFU/g

  Salmonella sp.: Absence in 25 g
  Yeast: ≤ 100 CFU/g
  Mould: ≤ 100 CFU/g
  Residual endotoxins: ≤ 10 EU/mg |

(2)

in Table 2 (Specifications), the following entry is inserted in alphabetical order:

‘Authorised Novel Food

Specification

3'-Sialyllactose (3'-SL) sodium salt

(microbial source)

Description:

3'-Sialyllactose (3'-SL) sodium salt is a purified, white to off-white powder or agglomerate that is produced by a microbial process and contains limited levels of lactose, 3'-sialyl-lactulose, and sialic acid

Source: Genetically modified strain of Escherichia coli K-12 DH1

Definition:

Chemical formula: C23H38NO19Na

Chemical name: N-Acetyl-α-D-neuraminyl-(2→3)-β-D-galactopyranosyl-(1→4)-D-glucose, sodium salt

Molecular mass: 655,53 Da

CAS No 128596-80-5

Characteristics/Composition:

Appearance: White to off-white powder or agglomerate

Sum of 3'-Sialyllactose sodium salt, D-Lactose, and Sialic acid (% of dry matter): ≥ 90,0 % (w/w)

3'-Sialyllactose sodium salt (% of dry matter): ≥ 88,0 % (w/w)

D-Lactose: ≤ 5,0 % (w/w)

Sialic acid: ≤ 1,5 % (w/w)

3'-Sialyl-lactulose: ≤ 5,0 % (w/w)

Sum of other carbohydrates: ≤ 3,0 % (w/w)

Moisture: ≤ 8,0 % (w/w)

Sodium: 2,5 – 4,5 % (w/w)

Chloride: ≤ 1,0 % (w/w)

pH (20 °C, 5 % solution): 4,5 -6,0

Residual protein: ≤ 0,01 % (w/w)

Microbiological criteria:

Aerobic mesophilic bacteria total plate count: ≤ 1000 CFU/g

Enterobacteriaceae: ≤ 10 CFU/g

Salmonella sp.: Absence in 25 g

Yeast: ≤ 100 CFU/g

Mould: ≤ 100 CFU/g

Residual endotoxins: ≤ 10 EU/mg

CFU: Colony Forming Units; EU: Endotoxin Units’

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Official Journal of the European Union

L 31/208

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2021/97

of 28 January 2021

amending and correcting Regulation (EU) 2015/640 as regards the introduction of new additional airworthiness requirements

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2018 on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Union Aviation Safety Agency, and amending Regulations (EC) No 2111/2005, (EC) No 1008/2008, (EU) No 996/2010, (EU) No 376/2014 and Directives 2014/30/EU and 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Regulations (EC) No 552/2004 and (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (EEC) No 3922/91 (1), and in particular Article 17(1), point (h) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Pursuant to Article 76(3) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (the ‘Agency’) issues certification specifications (‘CS’) and regularly updates them in order to ensure that CS remain fit for purpose. However, an aircraft the design of which has already been certified is not required to comply with the updated version of CS when it is produced or while in service. Therefore, in order to support continuing airworthiness and safety improvements, compliance of such aircraft with additional airworthiness requirements that were not included in the initial CS at the time of certification of design should be introduced. Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/640 (2) sets out such additional airworthiness requirements. |
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(1)

Pursuant to Article 76(3) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (the ‘Agency’) issues certification specifications (‘CS’) and regularly updates them in order to ensure that CS remain fit for purpose. However, an aircraft the design of which has already been certified is not required to comply with the updated version of CS when it is produced or while in service. Therefore, in order to support continuing airworthiness and safety improvements, compliance of such aircraft with additional airworthiness requirements that were not included in the initial CS at the time of certification of design should be introduced. Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/640 (2) sets out such additional airworthiness requirements.

| (2) | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/133 (3) introduced in point 26.60 of Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2015/640 additional airworthiness requirements for the dynamic conditions of passenger and cabin crew seats of large aeroplanes newly produced on the basis of a design which has already been certified by the Agency. Large aeroplanes for which the individual certificate of airworthiness is first issued on or after 18 February 2021 have to comply with point 26.60. Because of delays in aeroplanes production caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, some aeroplanes, which were planned to be issued with a certificate of airworthiness before 18 February 2021, will be issued with that certificate after that date. In order to avoid imposing additional burden on the industry because of the need to requalify the seats in those aeroplanes to the dynamic conditions, aeroplanes whose production has been delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic should therefore be exempted from compliance with point 26.60. |
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(2)

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/133 (3) introduced in point 26.60 of Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2015/640 additional airworthiness requirements for the dynamic conditions of passenger and cabin crew seats of large aeroplanes newly produced on the basis of a design which has already been certified by the Agency. Large aeroplanes for which the individual certificate of airworthiness is first issued on or after 18 February 2021 have to comply with point 26.60. Because of delays in aeroplanes production caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, some aeroplanes, which were planned to be issued with a certificate of airworthiness before 18 February 2021, will be issued with that certificate after that date. In order to avoid imposing additional burden on the industry because of the need to requalify the seats in those aeroplanes to the dynamic conditions, aeroplanes whose production has been delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic should therefore be exempted from compliance with point 26.60.

| (3) | For this reason, the issue date of the first individual certificate of airworthiness referred to in point 26.60 of Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2015/640, which is currently set for 18 February 2021 should be aligned with the application date of the list of aeroplanes models which are not subject to certain provisions of Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2015/640 set out in Appendix I to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1159 (4), this is 26 February 2021. Considering that the time difference is minimal, there would be no significant impact on aviation safety. Regulation (EU) 2015/640 should therefore be amended accordingly. |
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(3)

For this reason, the issue date of the first individual certificate of airworthiness referred to in point 26.60 of Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2015/640, which is currently set for 18 February 2021 should be aligned with the application date of the list of aeroplanes models which are not subject to certain provisions of Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2015/640 set out in Appendix I to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1159 (4), this is 26 February 2021. Considering that the time difference is minimal, there would be no significant impact on aviation safety. Regulation (EU) 2015/640 should therefore be amended accordingly.

| (4) | Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1159 introduced new requirements on ageing aircraft. In particular, point 26.334 of Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2015/640 implies that all holders of supplemental type-certificate issued before 1 September 2003 will have to develop the damage tolerance data whether or not this data is actually required by operators. To ensure a proportionate burden on industry, it has always been intended that this data should only be developed if required by operators and only upon their request. Regulation (EU) 2015/640 should therefore be corrected accordingly. |
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(4)

Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1159 introduced new requirements on ageing aircraft. In particular, point 26.334 of Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2015/640 implies that all holders of supplemental type-certificate issued before 1 September 2003 will have to develop the damage tolerance data whether or not this data is actually required by operators. To ensure a proportionate burden on industry, it has always been intended that this data should only be developed if required by operators and only upon their request. Regulation (EU) 2015/640 should therefore be corrected accordingly.

| (5) | The measures provided for in this Regulation refer to the amendments introduced by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1159 which apply from 26 February 2021. For reasons of consistency, this Regulation should therefore also be applicable as of 26 February. |
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(5)

The measures provided for in this Regulation refer to the amendments introduced by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1159 which apply from 26 February 2021. For reasons of consistency, this Regulation should therefore also be applicable as of 26 February.

| (6) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established by Article 127 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139, |
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(6)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established by Article 127 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2015/640 is amended in accordance with Annex I to this Regulation.

Article 2

Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2015/640 is corrected in accordance with Annex II to this Regulation.

Article 3

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

It shall apply from 26 February 2021, except point (1) of Annex I, which shall apply from 16 February 2021.

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

Done at Brussels, 28 January 2021.

For the Commission

The President

Ursula VON DER LEYEN

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(1)  
  OJ L 212, 22.8.2018, p. 1.

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(2)  Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/640 of 23 April 2015 on additional airworthiness specifications for a given type of operations and amending Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 (OJ L 106, 24.4.2015, p. 18).

2

(3)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/133 of 28 January 2019 amending Regulation (EU) 2015/640 as regards the introduction of new additional airworthiness specifications (OJ L 25, 29.1.2019, p. 14).

3

(4)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1159 of 5 August 2020 amending Regulations (EU) No 1321/2014 and (EU) No 2015/640 as regards the introduction of new additional airworthiness requirements (OJ L 257, 6.8.2020, p. 14).

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ANNEX I

Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2015/640 is amended as follows:

| (1) | point 26.60 is replaced by the following:
  ‘26.60   Emergency landing – dynamic conditions

  Operators of large aeroplanes used in commercial air transport of passengers, type-certified on or after 1 January 1958, and for which the individual certificate of airworthiness is first issued on or after 26 February 2021 shall demonstrate for each seat type design approved for occupancy during taxiing, take-off or landing that the occupant is protected when exposed to loads resulting from emergency landing conditions. The demonstration shall be made by one of the following means:






  (a) | successfully completed dynamic tests; |
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(1)

point 26.60 is replaced by the following:

‘26.60   Emergency landing – dynamic conditions

Operators of large aeroplanes used in commercial air transport of passengers, type-certified on or after 1 January 1958, and for which the individual certificate of airworthiness is first issued on or after 26 February 2021 shall demonstrate for each seat type design approved for occupancy during taxiing, take-off or landing that the occupant is protected when exposed to loads resulting from emergency landing conditions. The demonstration shall be made by one of the following means:

(a)

successfully completed dynamic tests;

| (b) | rational analysis providing equivalent safety, based on dynamic tests of a similar seat type design. |
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(b)

rational analysis providing equivalent safety, based on dynamic tests of a similar seat type design.

The obligation set out in the first paragraph shall not apply to the following seats:

| (a) | flight deck crew seats; |
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(a)

flight deck crew seats;

| (b) | seats in low-occupancy aeroplanes involved only in on-demand non-scheduled commercial air transport operations; |
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(b)

seats in low-occupancy aeroplanes involved only in on-demand non-scheduled commercial air transport operations;

| (c) | seats in an aeroplane model listed in Table A.1 of Appendix 1 and carrying a manufacturer serial number listed in that Table.’; |
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(c)

seats in an aeroplane model listed in Table A.1 of Appendix 1 and carrying a manufacturer serial number listed in that Table.’;

| (2) | Appendix 1 is replaced by the following:


  ‘Appendix 1

  List of aeroplane models not subject to certain provisions of Annex I (Part-26)


  Table A.1










  TC Holder | Type | Models | Manufacturer serial number | Provisions of Annex I (Part-26) that do NOT apply |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| The Boeing Company | 707 | All | | 26.301 to 26.334 |
| The Boeing Company | 720 | All | | 26.301 to 26.334 |
| The Boeing Company | DC-10 | DC-10-10
  DC-10-30
  DC-10-30F | All | 26.301 to 26.334 |
| The Boeing Company | DC-8 | All | | 26.301 to 26.334 |
| The Boeing Company | DC-9 | DC-9-11, DC-9-12, DC-9-13, DC-9-14,DC-9-15, DC-9-15F, DC-9-21, DC-9-31,DC-9-32, DC-9-32 (VC-9C), DC-9-32F,DC-9-32F (C-9A, C-9B), DC-9-33F, DC-9-34, DC-9-34F, DC-9-41, DC-9-51 | All | 26.301 to 26.334 |
| The Boeing Company | MD-90 | MD-90-30 | All | 26.301 to 26.334 |
| FOKKER SERVICES B.V. | F27 | Mark 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700 | All | 26.301 to 26.334 |
| FOKKER SERVICES B.V. | F28 | Mark 1000, 1000C, 2000, 3000, 3000C, 3000R, 3000RC, 4000 | All | 26.301 to 26.334 |
| GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE CORP. | G-159 | G-159 (Gulfstream I) | All | 26.301 to 26.334 |
| GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE CORP. | G-II_III_IV_V | G-1159A (GIII)
  G-1159B (GIIB)
  G-1159 (GII) | All | 26.301 to 26.334 |
| KELOWNA FLIGHTCRAFT LTD. | CONVAIR 340/440 | 440 | All | 26.301 to 26.334 |
| LEARJET INC. | Learjet 24/25/31/36/35/55/60 | 24,24 A,24B,24B-A,24D, 24D-A,24F,24F-A,25,25B,25C,25D,25F | All | 26.301 to 26.334 |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | 1329 | All | | 26.301 to 26.334 |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | 188 | All | | 26.301 to 26.334 |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | 382 | 382, 382B, 382E, 382F, 382G | All | 26.301 to 26.334 |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | L-1011 | All | | 26.301 to 26.334 |
| PT. DIRGANTARA INDONESIA | CN-235 | All | | 26.301 to 26.334 |
| SABRELINER CORPORATION | NA-265 | NA-265-65 | All | 26.301 to 26.334 |
| VIKING AIR LIMITED | SD3 | SD3-30
  Sherpa
  SD3 Sherpa | All | 26.301 to 26.334 |
| VIKING AIR LIMITED | DHC-7 | All | | 26.301 to 26.334 |
| VIKING AIR LIMITED | CL-215 | CL-215-6B11 | All | 26.301 to 26.334 |
| TUPOLEV PUBLIC STOCK COMPANY | TU-204 | 204-120CE | All | 26.301 to 26.334 |
| AIRBUS | A320 series | A320-251N, A320-271N | 10033, 10242, 10281 and 10360 | 26.60 |
| AIRBUS | A321 series | A321-271NX, A321-251NX | 10071, 10257, 10371 and 10391 | 26.60. |
| AIRBUS | A330 series | A330-243, A330-941 | 1844, 1861, 1956, 1978, 1982, 1984, 1987, 1989, 1998, 2007, 2008, 2011, and 2012 | 26.60 |
| ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional | ATR 72 series | ATR72-212A | 1565, 1598, 1620, 1629, 1632, 1637, 1640, 1642, 1649, 1657, 1660, 1661 | 26.60 |
| The Boeing Company | 737 series | 737-8 and 737-9 | 43299, 43304, 43305, 43310, 43321, 43322, 43332, 43334, 43344, 43348, 43391, 43579, 43797, 43798 43799, 43917, 43918, 43919, 43921, 43925, 43927, 43928, 43957, 43973, 43974, 43975, 43976, 44867, 44868, 44873, 60009, 60010, 60040, 60042, 60056, 60057, 60058, 60059, 60060, 60061, 60063, 60064, 60065, 60066, 60068, 60194, 60195, 60389, 60434, 60444, 60455, 61857, 61859, 61862, 61864, 62451, 62452, 62453, 62454, 62533, 63358, 63359, 63360, 64610, 64611, 64612, 62613, 64614, 65899, 66147, 66148, 66150 | 26.60 |

(2)

Appendix 1 is replaced by the following:

‘Appendix 1

List of aeroplane models not subject to certain provisions of Annex I (Part-26)

Table A.1

TC Holder

Type

Models

Manufacturer serial number

Provisions of Annex I (Part-26) that do NOT apply

The Boeing Company

707

All

26.301 to 26.334

The Boeing Company

720

All

26.301 to 26.334

The Boeing Company

DC-10

DC-10-10

DC-10-30

DC-10-30F

All

26.301 to 26.334

The Boeing Company

DC-8

All

26.301 to 26.334

The Boeing Company

DC-9

DC-9-11, DC-9-12, DC-9-13, DC-9-14,DC-9-15, DC-9-15F, DC-9-21, DC-9-31,DC-9-32, DC-9-32 (VC-9C), DC-9-32F,DC-9-32F (C-9A, C-9B), DC-9-33F, DC-9-34, DC-9-34F, DC-9-41, DC-9-51

All

26.301 to 26.334

The Boeing Company

MD-90

MD-90-30

All

26.301 to 26.334

FOKKER SERVICES B.V.

F27

Mark 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700

All

26.301 to 26.334

FOKKER SERVICES B.V.

F28

Mark 1000, 1000C, 2000, 3000, 3000C, 3000R, 3000RC, 4000

All

26.301 to 26.334

GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE CORP.

G-159

G-159 (Gulfstream I)

All

26.301 to 26.334

GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE CORP.

G-II_III_IV_V

G-1159A (GIII)

G-1159B (GIIB)

G-1159 (GII)

All

26.301 to 26.334

KELOWNA FLIGHTCRAFT LTD.

CONVAIR 340/440

440

All

26.301 to 26.334

LEARJET INC.

Learjet 24/25/31/36/35/55/60

24,24 A,24B,24B-A,24D, 24D-A,24F,24F-A,25,25B,25C,25D,25F

All

26.301 to 26.334

LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

1329

All

26.301 to 26.334

LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

188

All

26.301 to 26.334

LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

382

382, 382B, 382E, 382F, 382G

All

26.301 to 26.334

LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

L-1011

All

26.301 to 26.334

PT. DIRGANTARA INDONESIA

CN-235

All

26.301 to 26.334

SABRELINER CORPORATION

NA-265

NA-265-65

All

26.301 to 26.334

VIKING AIR LIMITED

SD3

SD3-30

Sherpa

SD3 Sherpa

All

26.301 to 26.334

VIKING AIR LIMITED

DHC-7

All

26.301 to 26.334

VIKING AIR LIMITED

CL-215

CL-215-6B11

All

26.301 to 26.334

TUPOLEV PUBLIC STOCK COMPANY

TU-204

204-120CE

All

26.301 to 26.334

AIRBUS

A320 series

A320-251N, A320-271N

10033, 10242, 10281 and 10360

26.60

AIRBUS

A321 series

A321-271NX, A321-251NX

10071, 10257, 10371 and 10391

26.60.

AIRBUS

A330 series

A330-243, A330-941

1844, 1861, 1956, 1978, 1982, 1984, 1987, 1989, 1998, 2007, 2008, 2011, and 2012

26.60

ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional

ATR 72 series

ATR72-212A

1565, 1598, 1620, 1629, 1632, 1637, 1640, 1642, 1649, 1657, 1660, 1661

26.60

The Boeing Company

737 series

737-8 and 737-9

43299, 43304, 43305, 43310, 43321, 43322, 43332, 43334, 43344, 43348, 43391, 43579, 43797, 43798 43799, 43917, 43918, 43919, 43921, 43925, 43927, 43928, 43957, 43973, 43974, 43975, 43976, 44867, 44868, 44873, 60009, 60010, 60040, 60042, 60056, 60057, 60058, 60059, 60060, 60061, 60063, 60064, 60065, 60066, 60068, 60194, 60195, 60389, 60434, 60444, 60455, 61857, 61859, 61862, 61864, 62451, 62452, 62453, 62454, 62533, 63358, 63359, 63360, 64610, 64611, 64612, 62613, 64614, 65899, 66147, 66148, 66150

26.60

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ANNEX II

In point 26.334 of Annex I, points (a) and (b) are replaced by the following:

| ‘(a) | Upon request of an operator required to comply with point 26.370(a)(ii), a holder of a change approval that was issued before 1 September 2003 shall:






  (i) | for changes and published repairs identified in accordance with paragraph (a)(i) of point 26.332 and paragraph (a)(iii) of point 26.332, perform a damage tolerance evaluation; |
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‘(a)

Upon request of an operator required to comply with point 26.370(a)(ii), a holder of a change approval that was issued before 1 September 2003 shall:

(i)

for changes and published repairs identified in accordance with paragraph (a)(i) of point 26.332 and paragraph (a)(iii) of point 26.332, perform a damage tolerance evaluation;

| (ii) | establish and document the associated damage tolerance inspection, unless it has already been done. |
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(ii)

establish and document the associated damage tolerance inspection, unless it has already been done.

| (b) | The holder of a change approval shall submit the damage tolerance data resulting from the evaluation performed in accordance with paragraph (a)(i) to the Agency:






  (i) | within 24 months from receipt of a request, for requests received prior to 26 February 2023, for approval; or |
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(b)

The holder of a change approval shall submit the damage tolerance data resulting from the evaluation performed in accordance with paragraph (a)(i) to the Agency:

(i)

within 24 months from receipt of a request, for requests received prior to 26 February 2023, for approval; or

| (ii) | before 26 February 2025 or within 12 months from receipt of a request, whichever occurs later, for requests received on or after 26 February 2023, for approval.’ |
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(ii)

before 26 February 2025 or within 12 months from receipt of a request, whichever occurs later, for requests received on or after 26 February 2023, for approval.’

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2021/98

of 28 January 2021

not approving esbiothrin as an existing active substance for use in biocidal products of product-type 18

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2012 concerning the making available on the market and use of biocidal products (1), and in particular the third subparagraph of Article 89(1) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1062/2014 (2) establishes a list of existing active substances to be evaluated for their possible approval for use in biocidal products. That lists includes esbiothrin (EC No: Not available; CAS No: 260359-57-7). |
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(1)

Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1062/2014 (2) establishes a list of existing active substances to be evaluated for their possible approval for use in biocidal products. That lists includes esbiothrin (EC No: Not available; CAS No: 260359-57-7).

| (2) | Esbiothrin has been evaluated for use in biocidal products of product-type 18, insecticides, acaricides and products to control other arthropods, as described in Annex V to Regulation (EU) No 528/2012. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Esbiothrin has been evaluated for use in biocidal products of product-type 18, insecticides, acaricides and products to control other arthropods, as described in Annex V to Regulation (EU) No 528/2012.

| (3) | Germany was designated as the rapporteur Member State and its evaluating competent authority submitted the assessment report together with its conclusions to the European Chemicals Agency (‘the Agency’) on 11 January 2017. |
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(3)

Germany was designated as the rapporteur Member State and its evaluating competent authority submitted the assessment report together with its conclusions to the European Chemicals Agency (‘the Agency’) on 11 January 2017.

| (4) | In accordance with Article 7(2) of Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1062/2014, the Biocidal Products Committee adopted the opinion of the Agency on 16 June 2020 (3), having regard to the conclusions of the evaluating competent authority. |
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(4)

In accordance with Article 7(2) of Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1062/2014, the Biocidal Products Committee adopted the opinion of the Agency on 16 June 2020 (3), having regard to the conclusions of the evaluating competent authority.

| (5) | According to that opinion, biocidal products of product-type 18 containing esbiothrin may not be expected to meet the criteria laid down in Article 19(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 as the human health risk assessment identified unacceptable risks. |
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(5)

According to that opinion, biocidal products of product-type 18 containing esbiothrin may not be expected to meet the criteria laid down in Article 19(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 as the human health risk assessment identified unacceptable risks.

| (6) | Taking into account the opinion of the Agency, the Commission considers it not appropriate to approve esbiothrin for use in biocidal products of product-type 18. |
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(6)

Taking into account the opinion of the Agency, the Commission considers it not appropriate to approve esbiothrin for use in biocidal products of product-type 18.

| (7) | The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Biocidal products, |
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(7)

The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Biocidal products,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Esbiothrin (EC No: Not available; CAS No: 260359-57-7) is not approved as an active substance for use in biocidal products of product-type 18.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 28 January 2021.

For the Commission

The President

Ursula VON DER LEYEN

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(1)  
  OJ L 167, 27.6.2012, p. 1.

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(2)  Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1062/2014 of 4 August 2014 on the work programme for the systematic examination of all existing active substances contained in biocidal products referred to in Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 294, 10.10.2014, p. 1).

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(3)  Biocidal Products Committee Opinion on the application for approval of the active substance: Esbiothrin, Product type: 18, ECHA/BPC/260/2020, adopted on 16 June 2020.

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