COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES 
Brussels, 13.05.1998 
COM(1998) 304 final 
Proposal for a 
COUNCIL DECISION 
AUTHORIZING THE KINGDOM OF SPAIN TO EXTEND UNTIL 7 MARCH 1999 
THE AGREEMENT ON 
MUTUAL FISHERY RELATIONS WITH THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA 
Proposal for a 
COUNCIL DECISION 
AUTHORIZING THE PORTUGUESE REPUBLIC TO EXTEND UNTIL 7 MARCH 
1999 THE AGREEMENT ON MUTUAL FISHERY RELATIONS WITH THE 
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA 
(presented by the Commission) 

Proposal for a 
COUNCIL DECISION 
AUTHORIZING THE KINGDOM OF SPAIN TO EXTEND UNTIL 7 MARCH 1999 
THE AGREEMENT ON 
MUTUAL FISHERY RELATIONS WITH THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA 
EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 
1. On 14 August 1979, the Kingdom of Spain signed an agreement on mutual fisheries 
relations with the Republic of South Africa which entered into force on the 
8 March 1982 for an initial period often years, and which it was envisaged should 
subsequently rest in force for an indeterminate period unless it were to be 
denounced with twelve months notice. Under this fisheries agreement, annual 
fisheries licence can be granted to vessels flying the Spanish flag. This was the case 
since 1989. 
2. Article 167 (2) of the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal lays down that the 
rights and obligations for the Kingdom of Spain following from fisheries 
agreements concluded with third countries shall not to be affected during the period 
for which the provisions of such agreements are provisionally maintained. Under 
Article 167 (3) of the Action of Accession, the Council, acting by a qualified 
majority on a proposal from the Commission, is to adopt the decisions appropriate 
for the continuation of fishing activities resulting from such agreements. This may 
include prolonging them for periods not exceeding one year. 
3. In order to avoid interruption in the fishing activities of the Community vessels 
concerned, the Decision put forward in this proposal authorises Spain to extend the 
fisheries agreement referred to above until 7 March 1999. 
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PROPOSAL FOR A 
COUNCIL DECISION 
OF 
AUTHORIZING THE KINGDOM OF SPAIN TO EXTEND UNTIL 7 MARCH 1999 
THE AGREEMENT ON 
MUTUAL FISHERY RELATIONS WITH THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA 
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, 
Having regard to the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal, and in particular Article 
167 (3) thereof, 
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, 
Whereas the Agreement on mutual fishery relations between the Government of the 
Kingdom of Spain and the Government of the Republic of South Africa, signed on 14 
August 1979, entered into force on 8 March 1982 for an initial period of 10 years; 
Whereas the Agreement remains in force for an indeterminate period if it is not 
denounced by the giving of 12 months' notice; 
Whereas Article 167 (2) of the Act of Accession lays down that the rights and obligations 
resulting from the fisheries agreements concluded by the Kingdom of Spain with third 
countries shall not be affected during the period for which the provisions of such 
agreements are provisionally maintained; 
Whereas, pursuant to Article 167 (3) of the said Act, the Council is to adopt, before the 
expiry of the fisheries agreements concluded by the Kingdom of Spain with third 
countries, decisions appropriate for the continuation of fishing activities resulting 
therefrom, including the possibility of prolonging for periods not exceeding one year; 
whereas the abovementioned Agreement has been extended until 7 March 19981 ; 
1 OJNoL 164, 21.6. 1997, p. 37 
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Whereas, in order to avoid fishing by the Community vessels concerned being 
interrupted, it appears appropriate to authorize the Kingdom of Spain to renew the 
Agreement in question until 7 March 1999, 
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: 
Article 1 
The Kingdom of Spain is hereby authorized to extend until 7 March 1999 the Agreement 
on mutual fishery relations with the Republic of South Africa which entered into force on 
8 March 1982. 
Article 2 
This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Spain. 
Done at 
For the Council 
The President 
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Proposal for a 
COUNCIL DECISION 
AUTHORIZING THE PORTUGUESE REPUBLIC TO EXTEND UNTIL 7 MARCH 
1999 THE AGREEMENT ON MUTUAL FISHERY RELATIONS WITH THE 
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA 
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EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 
1. On 9 April 1979, the Portuguese Republic signed an agreement on mutual fisheries 
relations with the Republic of South Africa which entered into force on the same 
day for an initial period of ten years, and which it was envisaged should 
subsequently rest in force for an indeterminate period unless it were to be 
denounced with twelve months notice. Under this fisheries agreement, annual 
fisheries licence can be granted to vessels flying the Portuguese flag. This was the 
cas since 1989. 
2. Article 354 (2) of the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal lays down that the 
rights and obligations for the Portuguese Republic following from fisheries 
agreements concluded with third countries shall not to be affected during the period 
for which the provisions of such agreements are provisionally maintained. Under 
Article 354 (3) of the Action of Accession, the Council, acting by a qualified 
majority on a proposal from the Commission, is to adopt the decisions appropriate 
for the continuation of fishing activities resulting from such agreements. This may 
include prolonging them for periods not exceeding one year. 
3. In order to avoid interruption in the fishing activities of the Community vessels 
concerned, the Decision put forward in this proposal authorises Portugal to extend 
the fisheries agreement referred to above until 7 March 1999. 
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PROPOSAL FOR A 
COUNCIL DECISION 
OF 
AUTHORIZING THE PORTUGUESE REPUBLIC TO EXTEND UNTIL 7 MARCH 
1999 THE AGREEMENT ON MUTUAL FISHERY RELATIONS WITH THE 
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA 
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, 
Having regard to the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal, and in particular Article 
354 (3) thereof, 
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, 
Whereas the Agreement on mutual fishery relations between the Government of the 
Portuguese Republic and the Government of the Republic of South Africa, signed on 9 
April 1979, entered into force on that day for an initial period of 10 years; whereas the 
Agreement remains in force for an indeterminate period if it is not denounced by the 
giving of 12 months' notice; 
Whereas Article 354 (2) of the Act of Accession lays down that the rights and obligations 
resulting from the fisheries agreements concluded by the Portuguese Republic with third 
countries shall not be affected during the period for which the provisions of such 
agreements are provisionally maintained; 
Whereas, pursuant to Article 354 (3) of the said Act, the Council is to adopt, before the 
expiry of the fisheries agreements concluded by the Portuguese Republic with third 
countries, decisions appropriate for the continuation of fishing activities resulting 
therefrom, including the possibility of prolonging for periods not exceeding one year; 
whereas the abovementioned Agreement has been extended until 7 March 19981; 
OJNoL 164,21.6. 1997, p. 36 
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Whereas, in order to avoid fishing by the Community vessels concerned being 
interrupted, it appears appropriate to authorize the Portuguese Republic to renew the 
Agreement in question until 7 March 1999, 
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: 
Article 1 
The Portuguese Republic is hereby authorized to extend until 7 March 1999 the 
Agreement on mutual fishery relations with the Republic of South Africa which entered 
into force on 9 April 1979. 
Article 2 
This Decision is addressed to the Portuguese Republic. 
Done at. 
For the Council 
The President 
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