COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES 
COMC89) 635 final 
Brussels, 11 December 1989 
Proposal for a 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) 
fixing catch possibilities for 1990 for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks in the 
Regulatory Area as defined in the NAFO Convention 
(presented by the Commission) 
EXPIANATQK»: ttEMaRANTOi 
This proposal falls within the terns of the Ccnraunity's international 
obligations in respeot of the conservation of the living resouroes of the 
North-West Atlantic outside the fishing areas of the coastal states (NAPO 
Begulatory Area). 
Cfta account of its dispute with Canada as a coastal state regarding the 
approach in principle to be adopted for drawing up a conservation policy, 
the Community is obliged, for the time being, to regulate the activities of 
the Community fleet independently, as it has been doing for a number of 
years. 
In proceeding thus the Community roust nevertheless safeguard the 
possibility of ffmrftrftlng on constructive discussions with Canada in this 
field with a view to securing the rational management of resources in the 
NAPO area. 
The development of a stable relationship with Canada must be embodied in a 
comprehensive agreement which will cover: 
- scientific cooperation in evaluating all stocks; 
the negotiation of fishing facilities in Omarilan waters; 
access to Canadian ports; 
cooperation in terminating the activities in the NAPO area of 
vessels from non-member countries or of those flying flags of 
c)onveniènce. ' 
Hence, the special relations arising from the economic and commercial 
cooperation agreement concluded in 1976 and those expected from the 1965 
long-term fisheries agreement constitute one of several specific bases for 
evaluating the fishery relations to which, the Community could reasonably 
lay claim for the fishing of stocks in this area of interest to both, 
parties, under the NAPO Convention to which both sides are contracting 
parties. 
It is proposed, therefore, that full implementation .should be given to 
those recommendations of the NAPO Fisheries Commission which have already 
been implemented by the other contracting parties to the Convention : 
- for cod and redfish in division 3M; 
- for capelin in division 3N0; 
- for squid (Illex spp) in subdivisions 3 and 4. 
In the case of the other stocks, it is proposed that objections be raised 
to the NAPO quotas and that autonomous quotas be fixed at levels 
approximating as closely as possible to the NAPO proposals. With regard to 
cod in zone 2J3KL, which Is at the basis of the dispute between the 
Community and NAPO, it is proposed that the differences in the two sides' 
evaluation of the scientific data could be reduced by lowering the catch 
level authorized for 1990 as against that fixed for 1989, taking into 
account the fall in the mortality rate expected in the waters in question, 
so as to lay the groundwork for the convergence of management options 
towards a stock restoration threshold over a reasonable period of time. 
Such an approach necessitates a reduction in the level of Community 
fishering. By acting thus the Community is not prejudicing its position of 
principle but is demonstrating its willingness to enter into an active 
cooperation process whereby the sacrifices necessary to ensure 
conservation would be shared. 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) No 
of 
fixing catch possibilities for 1990 for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks in the 
Regulatory Area as Jcfined in the NAFO Convention 
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES. 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European 
Economic Community, Whereas conservation efforts should be itsesscd on the 
basis of relevant scientific data so as to permit the 
implementation of conservation measures suited to the 
biological situation of stocks and their foreseeable 
development depending on the various options for 
exploiting them; 
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, Whereas the present state of biological data as analysed by 
international scientific organizations and the conclusions 
which may be drawn therefrom should be taken as a basis 
for formulating choices regarding the management of 
stocks; 
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, 
Whereas, pursuant to Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) 
No 170/83, it falls to the Council to prepare, in the light 
of the available scientific advice and, in particular, of the 
report drawn up by the Scientific and Technical Fisheries 
Committee, the conservation measures necessary to achieve 
the aims set out in Article 1 of the said Regulation; 
Whereas the Community has signed the United Nations 
Convention on the Law of the Sea, which contains 
principles and rules relating to the conservation and 
management of the living resources of the sea; 
Whereas the Convention on Future Multilateral 
Cooperation in the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries, 
hereinafter referred to as the NAFO Convention, was 
approved by the Council in its Regulation (EEC) 
No 3179/78 (2) and entered into force on 1 January 
1979; 
Whereas, in the framework of its wider international 
obligations, the Community participates in efforts to 
conserve fish stocks arising in international waters; Whereas the extent ro which such stocks are fished by the 
fleets of the Member States should be viewed in the light of 
overall fishing activity and the contribution made hitherto 
by the Community towards their conservation should be 
taken into account; 
Whereas, in accordance with Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) 
No 179/83, it falls to 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 order to ensure effective management, the 
TACs available for the Community in 1990 should be 
fairly allocated among the Member States in accordance 
with Article 4 of the said Regulation; 
Whereas the fishing activities covered by this Regulation 
are subject to the control measures provided for by Council 
Regulation (EEC) No 2241/87 of 23 July 1987 
establishing certain control measures for fishing 
activities (3) as amended by Council Regulation 
No 3483/88 (a) and by Council Regulation (EEC) 
No 1956/88 of 9 June 1988 adopting provisions 
for the application of the scheme of joint 
international inspection adopted by the North­
west Atlantic Fisheries Organization (5). 
(>) OJNoL24. 27. 1. 1983. p. 1. 
(*) OJNoL378, 31. 12. 1978. p. 1. (') OJ No L 207, 29. 7. 1987. p. 1. 
(3 OJNoL 175. £7:1988. p. 1. 
(4) OJ NoL 306V 11.11.1988, p. 
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: 
Article 1 
Catches in 1990 of the species set out in Annex I by 
vessels flying the flag of a Member State in the Regulatory 
Area as defined in Article 1 (2) of the NAFO Convention 
shall be limited, within the parts of the Regulatory Area 
referred to in that Annex, to the quotas set out therein. 
A rude 2 
In addition to complying with Articles 5, 6, 7 and S of 
Regulation (EEC) No 2241/87, skippers shall enter in the 
logbook the information listed in Annex 11. processing of sea-fish in the area referred to in Article 1(1) 
at least 30 days before the inrended commencement of such 
activity or, as the case may be. not later than the 20th day 
following in entry into force of this Regulation. This 
information shall include: 
(a) name of vessel; 
(b) official registration number of the vessel assigned by the 
«competent national authorities; 
(c) home port of the vessel; 
(d) name of owner or charterer of the vessel; 
(c) a declaration that the master has been provided with a 
copy of the regulations in force in the Regulatory 
Area; 
(0 the principal target species of the vessel while fishing 
within the Regulatory Area; 
(g) the sub-areas where the vessel will be expected to 
fish. 
In complying with Article 9 of that Regulation, Member 
Sûtes shall also inform rhe Commission of catches of 
species not subject to quota. 
Article 3 
Member States shail inform the Commission of all vessels 
flying their flag which intend to engage in fishing or in the Article 4 
This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 1990. 
It shall apply until 31 December 1590. 
This Regulation shall be binding in trs entirety and directly applicable in all Member 
States. 
Done ar Brussels, 
For the Council 
The President 
ANSEX I 
Stock 
Species 
Cod 
Cod 
Cod Geographical regions 
North-west Atlantic 
North-west Atlantic 
North-west Atlantic Division 
NAFO 2 J + 3 KL 
NAFO 3 NO 
NAFO 3 M Member State 
Belgium 
Denmark 
Germany 
Greece 
Spain 
France 
Ireland 
Italy 
Luxembourg 
Netherlands 
Portugal 
United Kingdom 
Available for Member States 
EEC Total 
Belgium 
Denmark 
Germany 
Greece 
Spain 
France 
Ireland 
Italy 
Luxembourg 
Netherlands 
Ponugal 
United Kingdom 
Available for Member States 
EEC Total 
Belgium 
Denmark 
Germany 
Greece 
Spain 
France 
Ireland 
Italy 
Luxembourg 
Netherlands 
Portugal 
Unired Kingdom 
Available for Member States 
EEC Total i990qu<x' 
(tonnes) 
7 020 
.7 290 
1 080 
11 340 
270 
27 000 
15 
5 795 
90 
1 090 
10 
7 000 
0 
Stock 
Species 
Rcdfish 
Rcdfish 
American plaice Geographical regions 
North-west Atlantic 
North-west Atlantic 
North-west Atlantic Division 
NAFO 3 M 
NAFO 3 I.N 
NAFO 3 M Member State 
Belgium 
Denmark 
Germany 
Greece 
Spain 
France 
Ireland 
Italy 
Luxembourg 
Netherlands 
Portugal 
United Kingdom 
Available for Member States 
EEC Total 
Belgium 
Denmark 
Germany 
Greece 
Spain 
France 
Ireland 
Italy 
Luxembourg 
Netherlands 
Portugal 
United Kingdom 
Available for Member States 
EEC Total 
Belgium 
Denmark 
Germany 
Greece 
Spain 
France 
Ireland 
Italy 
Luxembourg 
Netherlands 
Portugal 
United Kingdom 
Available for Member States 
EEC Total 1990quota 
(tonnes) 
7 750 
6 000 
500 
Stock 
Species 
American plaice 
Witch 
Yellowtail Geographical regions 
North-west Atlantic 
North-west Adantic 
North-west Adanric Division 
NAFO 3 LNO 
NAFO 3 NO 
NAFO 3 LNO Member State 
Belgium 
Denmark 
Germany 
Greece 
Spain 
France 
Ireland 
Italy 
Luxembourg 
Netherlands 
Portugal 
United Kingdom 
Available for Member States 
EEC Total 
Belgium 
Denmark 
Germany 
Greece 
Spain 
France 
Ireland 
Italy 
Luxembourg 
Netherlands 
Portugal 
United Kingdom 
Available for Member States 
EEC Total 
Belgium 
Denmark 
Germany 
Greece 
Spain 
France 
Ireland 
Italy 
Luxembourg 
Netherlands 
Portugal 
United Kingdom 
Available for Member States 
EEC Total 1990 quota 
(tonnes) 
-
500 
1 2 00 
2 00 
-\ 
Stuck 
SpeocN 
Capelin 
Squid Illex 
; Geographical repons 
North-west Atlantic 
North-west Atlantic Division 
NAFO 3 NO 
NAFO-Sub-arcas 3 + 4 Member State 
Belgium 
Denmark 
Germany 
Greece 
Spain 
France 
Ireland 
Italy 
Luxembourg 
Netherlands 
Ponugal 
United Kingdom 
Available for Member States 
EEC Total 
Belgium 
Denmark 
Germany 
Greece 
Spain 
France 
Ireland 
Italy 
Luxembourg 
Netherlands 
Portugal 
United Kingdom 
Available for Member States 
EEC Total 1*90 quota 
(tonne*) 
750 
p.m. 
ANNEX II 
Items of information to appear in the logbook 
Information Code 
Vessel name 01 
Vessel nationality 02 
Vessel registration number 03 
Registration port 04 
Type of gear used (daily) 10 
Type of gear 2(') 
Date: 
— day 20 
— month 21 
— year 22 
Position: 
— latitude 31 
— longitude 32 
— statistical area 33 
Number of hauls during the 24-hour period (2) 40 
Number of hours gear-fished during the 24-hour period (*) 41 
Species names . 2 (') 
Daily catch of each species (tonnes live weight) 50 
Daily catch of each species for human consumption in the form of fish 61 
Daily catch of each species for reduction 62 
Daily discard of each species 63 
Placets) of transhipment 70 
Date(s) of transhipment 71 
Master's signature 80 
(') Codes to be completed by one of the items of information given in the second part of this Annex. 
(') When two or more types of gear are used in the same 24-hour period, records should be separate for the different types. 
Standard FAO abbreviations for main species 
Abbreviation Species 
ALE Alewifc 
ARC Atlantic argentine 
BUT Atlantic butterfish 
CAP Capelin 
CAT Wolffish (• catfish) 
COD Atlantic cod 
CRA Crabs 
CRU Crustaceans 
DOG Dogfish 
FLW. Winter flounder 
FLX Flatfish (not specified) 
GHL Greenland halibut 
GRC Greenland cod 
GRO Groundfish (not specified) 
HAD Haddock 
HAL Adantic halibut 
HER Atlantic herring 
HKR Red hake 
HKS Silver hake 
HKW White hake 
INV Shellfish (not specified) 
LOB Northern lobster 
MAC ' Adantic mackerel Abbreviation Species 
MEN Atlantic menhaden 
MIX Mixed species 
MOL Molluscs 
PEL Pelagic fish (not specified) 
PLA American plaice 
POK Pollock (= saithe) 
RED Atlantic redfish 
RNG Roundnose grenadier 
SAL Adantic salmon 
SAU Adantic saury 
SCA Sea scallops 
SHA Sharks 
SHR Shrimps 
SKA Skate (not specified) 
SQU Squid 
SWO • Swordfish 
SWX Seaweed 
TUN Tuna 
URC American sea urchin 
USK Cusk(s rusk) 
VFF Finfish (not specified) 
WIT Witch flounder 
YEL Yellowtail founder 
Standard FAO abbreviations for gear 
Abbreviations Gear 
OTB Bottom otter trawl (side or stern not specified) 
OTB 1 Bottom oner trawl (side) 
OTB 2 Bottom otter trawl (stern) 
OTM Midwater oner trawl (side or stern not specified) 
OTM 1 Midwater otter trawl (side) 
OTM 2 Midwater otter rrawl (stern) 
PTB Bottom pair trawl (two boats) 
PTM Midwater pair trawl (two boats) 
— Shrimp trawl (now included in bottom otter trawl categories) 
SDN Danish seines 
SSC Scottish seines 
SPR Pair seine (two boats) 
SB Beach seines 
PS Purse seines 
GN . Gillnets (not specified) 
GNS Gillnets (set) 
GND Gillnets (drift) 
LL Longlines (set or drift not specified) 
LLS Longlines (set) 
LLD Longlines (drift) 
LHP Handlines and pole-lines 
LHM Handlines and pole-lines (mechanized) 
LTL Troll lines 
FIX Traps (not specified) 
FPN Uncovered pound nets 
FPO Covered pots and fyke nets 
FWR Barriers, fences, weirs, etc. 
DRB Boat dredges 
DRH Hand dredges (e.g. rakes and tongs) 
HAR Harpoons 
MIS Miscellaneous gear 
NK Gear not known 
COMPETITIVENESS AND EMPLOYMENT IMPACT STATEMENT 
The object of this measure is to maintain fishing possibilities for 
Community fishermen in the Northwest Atlantic area. The fishery takes 
place in international waters outside the 200 mile EEZ of Coastal States 
and therefore no licence fees are paid by the undertakings which makes the 
fisheries more profitable. 
RAPPORT DE L'IMPACT SUR LA COMPETITIVITE ET L'EMPLOI 
L'objet de cette mesure est de maintenir les possibilités de pêche 
actuelles pour les pêcheurs de la Communauté opérant dans les eaux du 
Nord-Ouest Atlantique. Les pêcheries sont réalisées dans des eaux 
internationales en-dehors des zones économiques exclusives de 200 milles 
des Etats côtiers et par conséquent, les entreprises ne doivent pas payer 
de redevances de licences, ce qui rend les pêcheries plus rentables. 
AUSWIRKUNGEN AUF WETTBEWERBSFAHIGKEIT UND BESCHAEFTIGUNG 
Gegenstand dieser Maûnahme ist es, die Fischereimoglichkeiten fur Fischer 
der Gemeinschaft im Gebiet des Nordwestatlantiks aufrechtzuerhalten. Die 
Fischerei findet in internationalen Gewassern auûerhalb der exclusiven 
200-Meilen-Wirtschaftszone der Kvistenstaaten statt, weshalb die Unternehmen 
keine Lizenzgebuhren zu zahlen haben, eine Tatsache, die die Fischerei 
rentabler gestaltet. 

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