COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES 
C0MC89) 176 final 
Brussels, 20 April 1989 
Proposal for a 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) 
amending Regulation (EEC) No 3951/88 fixing catch possibilities for 1989 for 
certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks in the Regulatory Area as 
defined in the NAFO Convention 
(presended by the Commission) 
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EXPLANATORY ICMORANDUM 
In December last the Council set the Community's fishing possibilities on the 
cod stocks in NAFO divisions 2J+3KL in the Northwest Atlantic area at 84,000t 
for 1989. This level, which maintained that already in force for 1988, was 
based on the scientific advice and information then available on the status of 
the stocks which gave a range of management options between 266,000t and 
440,000t. The Community TAC of 84,000t was based on a management option roughly 
mid-point between these levels of 360,000t. 
According to the latest scientific advice and information on these cod stocks 
which occur both in the NAFO Regulatory Area and in the Canadian area of 
fisheries jurisdiction, it is apparent that these stocks have been 
over-estimated in previous assessments since the information now indicates a 
reduced biomass with a range of management options situated between 126,000t and 
250,000t. 
In view of the Community's obligations under the NAFO and Law of the Sea 
Conventions to participate in the rational management and conservation of stocks 
occuring in international waters and taking into account the latest scientific 
advice, it is consequently necessary to reduce the Community's fishing 
possibilities on the stocks in 1989. Such action will also contribute to 
preserving the Community's fleets long-term fishing possibilities on these 
stocks. 
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PROPOSAL FOR A 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) No 
of /89 
amending Regulation (EEC) No 3951/88fixing catch possibilities for 198S for 
certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks in the Regulatory Area as defined in 
the NAFO Convention 
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES. 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European 
Economic Community, 
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 170/83 of 
25 January 1983 establishing a Community system for 
the conservation and management of fishery resources ('), 
as amended by the Act of Accession of Spain and 
Portugal, and in particular Article 11 thereof, 
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, 
Whereas, in accordance with Article 3 of Regulation 
(EEC) No 170/83, it is incumbent upon the Council to 
establish the total allowable catches (TACs) by stock or 
group of stocks, the share available for the Community 
and also the specific conditions under which the catches 
must be made ; whereas, in accordance with Article 4 of 
the said Regulation, the share available for (he Commu­
nity is to be allocated between the Member States ; 
Whereas Council Regulation (EEC) No 3951/88 of 
11 December 1988 (:) fixed catch possibilities for I98J for 
certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks in the Regu­
latory Area as defined in the NAFO Convention ; Whereas the scientific advice and information now available 
on the cod stocks in NAFO divisions 2J+3KL indicates a 
deterioration in the status of the stocks; 
Whereas, in the framework of its wider international 
obligations, the Gomnurity participates in efforts to 
conserve fish stocks arising in international waters: 
Whereas it is necessary consequently to reduce the fishing 
possibilities of the Gcmnunity on the stocks in the current 
year. 
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION : 
Article 1 
The figures relating to cod in NAFO divisions 2J+3KL in 
Annex I to Regulation 3951/88 are hereby replaced by those 
set out in the Annex to this Regulation. 
Article 2 
This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day 
following its publication in the Official Journal of the 
European Communities. 
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable 
in all Member States. 
Done at Brussels, 
For the CounciI 
The President 
(1) 0J N* L 24, 27.1.1983, p. 1. 
(2) 0J N# L352, 21.12.1988, p. 9, 
ANNEX 
H.K'alao / Torsk / K*be)jau / 
\'ti6o$ / Cod / Cabillaud -' 
Merluzzo bianco ' Kjbelpuw / 
Bacalhau 
(CJJUS mitrhuai NAFO 2J+3KL IWIpir/Rrlpque 
Denmark 
Ocurschland 
EXX66a 
Espnna 
France 
Ireland 
Italia 
Luxembourg 
Ncdcrland 
Portugal 
Unired Kingdom 
CEE/EOF/EWC/EOK/EEC/EEC 15 080 
15 680 
2 470 
24 510 
660 
58 400 
<t 
BUSINESS AND EMPLOYMENT IMPACT STATEMENT 
This proposal, if adopted, will have a short-term adverse impact on the fishing 
enterprises concerned. The proposed reduction of fishing possibilities is 
however necessary to safeguard the fishery for the future. 
RAPPORT DE L'IMPACT SUR LA COMPETITIVITE ET L'EMPLOI 
Cette proposition, si adoptée, aura un impact négatif a court-terme sur les 
entreprises de pêche concernées. Néanmoins, la réduction des possibilités de 
pêche proposée est nécessaire pour sauvegarder la pêche de ces stocks dans 
l'avenir. 
BERICHT OBER DEN EINFLUSS AUF NETT6ENERB UNO BESCHAFTIGUNG 
Dieser Entwurf wird, wenn angenommen, kurzfristig einen negativen Einfluss haben 
auf den betroffenen Fischereiunternehmen. Die vorgeschlagene Verringerung der 
Fangmdglichkeiten ist aber notwendig um die Zukunft dieser Fischvorrate zu 
gewahrleisten. 
Commission of the European Communities 
COM(89) 176 final 
Proposal for a 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) 
amending Regulation (EEC) No 3951/88 fixing catch possibilities for 1989 
for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks in the Regulatory Area as 
defined in the NAFO Convention 
(submitted to the Council by the Commission) 
20.4.1989 
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COM(89) 176 final 
DOCUMENTS 
Proposal for a 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) 
amending Regulation (EEC) No 3951/88 fixing 
catch possibilities for 1989 for certain fish 
stocks and groups of fish stocks in the 
Regulatory Area as defined in the NAFO 
Convention 
(submitted to the Council by the Commission) 
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