CELEX: 51980PC0465
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Date: 1980-07-17
Title: AMENDED PROPOSAL REGULATION (EEC) OF THE COUNCIL LAYING DOWN TECHNICAL MEASURES FOR THE CONSERVATION OF FISHERY RESOURCES (presented by the Commission to the Council, pursuant to the second paragraph of article 149 of the EEC treaty)

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                                      COM(80)465 final
                                      Brussels / 17th July 1980
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              AMENDED PROPOSAL REGULATION ( EEC ) OF THE COUNCIL
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                   LAYING DOWN  TECHNICAL MEASURES FOR THE Vv
                      CONSERVATION OF FISHERY RESOURCES
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          ( presented by the Commission to the Council / pursuant
      to the second paragraph of article 149 of the EEC treaty )
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 ---pagebreak---                                   E X P L A M A T 0 R Y ME^OR A N DU M
The present proposal for a Regulation , presented in conformity with
Artid.e 149 , paragraph 2 of the Treaty , modifies the proposal' for a Council
Regulation ( EEC ) laying down technical measures for the conservation of
fishery resources ( 1 ).
This moaification has two main purposes :
- to review and clarify the wording of the proposal .
   Since the original proposal was made cn 13 October 1977 , various amendments
   have been put forward to take into account new scientific data as well as the
   discussions which have taken place in the Council . Tne inclusion of these
   amendments has considerably altered the form of the proposed Regulation and
   has made difficult the comprehension and interpretat ion of several provisions
   Therefore , it appears appropriate to consolidate the Commission proposals in
   a new text which will facilitate the presentation of the objectives and means
   of the Regulation , without changing the substance of those items on which
   agreement in the Council hitherto could be reached .                    •
- To propose a solution to the major substantial difficulties which subsist
                                                                                m
   in the Counci l .                       -
   The proposal modifies the substance of those provisions where the latest
   discussions permit an assimilation of Member States' views on a number
   of important questions which had been unresolved until now , in par-tic - Lar
   concerning the increase of mesh sizes for whitefish and Nephrops .
                                                                              /
In this respect , and taking into account both recent scientific advice and
the results of most recent discussions , the Commission proposes a number of
measures which are urgent and essential for the long term protection of stocks .
In this connection , the Commission is aware of the hardship which too big
increases of mesh sizes' cause to fishermen , in the short term , in particular
during a time when total allowable catches have to be reduced to rebuild
the stocks .
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(1)  COM ( 77 ) 515 fin . of 13.10.1977
     C0MC77 ) 646 fin . of 30.11.1977
     C0MC73Ï           7 fin . of 16.01.1978                                 •
      C0M ( 7 S ) 635 fin . of 13.11.1978                          ,     '
      C0 !'••' ( 79 ) 8Q fin . of   19.02.1979
      CC'M(79 ) 164 fir,,      of  23.03.1979
      C0./ C79 ) 200 fin .     of   04.04.1979
      C0!'K79 ) 709 fin .      of   27.11.1979
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   In the Light of these consideration , in the case of whitefish , the Commission
   has further delayed the introduction of a 90 mm mesh size in the North Sea. to
   1 July 1982 , which date might be reviewed 'in the Light of the experience
  acquired with the utilisation of 80 mm mesh sizes and taking into account
   scientific advice .
   For the English Channel , the Commission is aware that the scientific data
   referring to that area is less abundant than for the North Sea and therefore
- proposes to increase the mesh size there to 80 mm - as in the other parts of
  Region 2 outside North Sea , Skagerrak and Kattegat and the Irish Sea - only
  after additional research ef forts , whi ch Member States should undertake to
  provide , confirm the scientific advic ^ given v until now .
  As far as the Irish Sea is concerned , the Commission follows the advice from
  ICES not to increase the size for either sing'le or double twined meshes in
  this area .
   For Nephrops the Commission maintains its previous proposals that the mesh size
  should be increased to 70 mm from 1 January 1983 on in all waters of Region 2
  except the North Sea and West of Scotland , where such increase should take
  place as soon as possible and in Skagerrak and Kattegat , where it has not yet
  been possible to follow ICES advice similarly recommending a mesh size increase
  to 70 mm , whereas agreement has been reached with Norway and Sweden on a mesh
  size increase to 60 mm only from 1 January 1981 .
                                  1
  However , as in the case of the mesh size increase for whitefish in the North
  Sea , the Commission has provided a review clause with respect to the . date
  of 1 January 1983 in the Western approaches , where Nephrops fishery is parti­
  cularly important .
 As to the first step of mesh size increases in all areas and for the species
  concerned , the Commission has , in accordance with its Communi c£»t ion of
 8 November 1979 ( 1 ), provided for a period of notice of at least 2 months
 before the increased      mesh sizes shall take effect .
 The Commission reserves the right to make appropriate proposals later for
 tne Baltic Sea .
 The Commission further envisages submitting appropriate proposals for the
 conservation of those stocks of shellfish which are not covered by Artu,c "•*
 cf the proposed Regulation .                                              ,
  ( ',) C0MC79 ) 635 final
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As far as the fishery for Norway pout is concerned , the Commission is
examining careful ly, the data which has become available since its last
proposal in this matter ( 1 ). The Commission reserves the right to amend
 its proposal in the light of all relevant factors emerging from that
examination . In the meant ime , the Commission maintains its previous
proposa I.
( 1 ) C0M(78 ) 7 final of 16.1.1978
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                   PROPOS AL   FOR A
           C O UNC T L REGULATIuM ( EEC ) No .    / 80
                   0F
     Laying down techmcaL measures for the
     conservation of fishery resources .
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN - COMMUNITIES ,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community ,
Having regard to Regulation ( EEC ) No          /      of
establishing a Community system for the conservation and management
                             1
of fishery resources ( ), and in particular Article 2 thereof ;
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission
Whereas Article 2 of Regulation ( EEC ) No          /     of
requires the Council to adopt the conservation measures necessary
to achieve the protection of fishing grounds and fish stocks and
the balanced exploitation of fishery resources ;
Whereas , these technical measures should specify , inter alia , the mesh ■
sizes , by-catch rates and fish sizes permitted as well as the limitation
of fishing jithin certain areas and periods and with certain gear ;
Whereas , '"n :. ases of strictly local stocks , Member States should , subject
to Community examination , be permitted to take conservation measures under11
certain conditions ;
 ( ) OJ No
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Whereas urgent new conservation measures and detailed rules on the
 implementation of this Regulation may be necessary ; whereas such measures
and rules should be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down
 in Articles 31 paragraph 2 , and 32 of Council Regulation ( EEC ) No . 100/ 76
of 19 January 1976 on the common organization of the market in fishery
products ( 1 ) ;
Whereas , where conservation- is seriously threatened . Member States should
be permitted to take' appropriate measures on' a provisional basis ;
HAS ADOPTED THIS - REGULATION     :
  ( 1 ) O.J. No . L 20 , 28.01.1976 , p. 1
 ---pagebreak---                                Article 1 : Definition of areas
This Regulation applies to the taking and landing of biological resources
arising in all maritime waters under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of
                                                              \
the Member States and subject to Community fisheries legislation which
are situated in the following regions :
Region 1 :
          a ) All waters off the coasts of Greenland and St. Pierre et Miquelon ;
          b)   All other waters which lie to the North and the West of a line
               running from a point 48° north latitude , 18° west longitude ; thence
               due north to 60° north latitude ; thence due east to 5° west longi­
               tude ; thence due north to 60°30' north latitude ; thence due east
               to 4° west longitude ; thence due north to 64° north latitude ;
               thence due east to the coast of Norway ;
  *                                              *
Region 2 : All other waters situated north of 48° north latitude , but ex­
             cluding the Baltic Sea and Belts lying to the south and east of
             lines drawn from Hasenore Head to Gniben Point , from Korshage to
             Spodsbjerg and from Gilbjerg Head to the Kullen ;
                                                                                   I
Region 3j A.l I waters situated within those parts of the North-East Atlantic
             south of 48° north latitude , except the Mediterranean Sea and its
             dependent seas ;
Region 4 : All waters off the coasts of the French Department of Guyane ;
Regie i 3 : All waters off the coasts of the French departments of Martinique
             and Gouadeloupe ;
Region 6 : All waters off the coasts of the French department of Reunion .
These regions'may be divided according . to : subareas or divisions of the
International Council for the Exploration of the Sea ( ICES ) or      subareas ,
divisions or      subdivisions of the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization
( NAFO ) or parts thereof or according to other geographical criteria .
For the . purposes of . this Regulation , the Kattegat is limited in the north
by a line drawn from Skagen lighthouse to the lighthouse in Tistlarna ,
and from here to the nearest point on the Swedish coast , and in the south .
by a line drawn from Hasenore Head to Gniben Point , from' Korshage to Spods-
bierg , and from Gilbjerg Head to the Kullen .
 ---pagebreak--- The Skagerrak is limited in the west by a Line drawn from the Lighthouse
of Hanstholm to the Lighthouse of Lindesnes and in the south by a Line drawn ,
from Skagen Lighthouse to the Lighthouse of Tistlarna and from here to the
nearest point on the Swedish coast .
For the purposes of this Regulation , the North Sea shall be regarded as
ICES subarea IV and that part of ' ICES Division Ilia which is not covered
by the definition of Skagerrak given in paragraph 3 .
                          Tit le I  : Mesh si zes
                          Article 2 : General rule
It shall be prohibited to use or to haul any trawl , Danish seine or similar
net having anywhere meshes of a smaller size than those Laid down in Annex I
for the Region and the type of net concerned within the period specified .
In Region 2 no vessel shall use any net having in the codend meshes of
dimensions between 50 mm and those specified in Annex I for that Region .
The Council shall , 'on proposal of the Commission , in the Light of the
experience acquired and considering scientific advice ,. decide before 1 April
1982 if and to which date the mesh size increase to 90 mm in the 'North. Sea
may be deferred .
The Council shall , on proposal of the Commission , in the Light of scientific
advice based on additional research efforts which^the Member States con­
cerned undertake to provide to each other and to ICES , decide before
31 October 1982 on the increase of the mesh size in the English Channel
to 80 mm , irrespective of the type of mesh used , from 1 January 1983 .
The provisions of this Article are without prejudice to the speci fi c._ provisions
leiid down in the following Articles .       /         -
                             Article 3 : Small meshed nets
Trawls , Danish seines or similar nets having mesh sizes smaller than those
specified in Annex I , but / not smaller than those specified in Annex II , may
be used when fishing in the Regions for the species listed , in Annex II .
However , when fishing for the species listed in Annex III in the zones referred
to therein , only those trawls , Danish seines or similar nets may be used
which have mesh sizes specified in Annex I.
 ---pagebreak--- Until six months after the entry into force of this Regulation , nets having
meshes not smaller than 16 mm may be used when fishing for Prawns ( Panda lus )
in Region 2 „
                           . Article 4 : Nephrops
Trawls , Danish seines or similar nets having mesh sizes smaller than those
specified in Annex I , but not smaller than those laid down in Annex IV may
be" used when fishing for Nephrops in the Regions and within the periods
specified in Annex IV .
The Council shall , on proposal of the Commission , in the light of the experience
acquired and considering scientific advice , decide before 1 October 1982 if
and to which date the mesh size increase to 70 mm in the Western approaches
may be deferred .                               .
                             Article 5 : Hake
Trawls , Danish seines or similar nets having mesh sizes smaller than 80 mm
may not be used when fishing for hake in Regions 2 and 3 .
However , during the period of two months following the entry into force of '
this Regulation , those mesh sizes may be used which are' specified in Annex I
for this period and the Region concerned .        r
                             Arti c le 6 : Measurement of mesh sizes
The mesh size shall be measured in accordance with the detailed rules
laid down in Annex V.
                             Article 7 : Attachments to nets
No device shall be used by means of which the mesh in any part of a fishing ' ;
net is obstructed or otherwise effectively diminished . This provision does
not exclude the use of the devices referred to in Annex VI .
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                             Title II : By-catches .
                             Art i c te 8 : By-catches with small meshed nets
1.   Catches taken in accordance with Article 3 may not comprise more than 10%
     of the species listed in Annex VII in those Regions for which an entry ,
     has been made in that Annex -and of . Sepia .          -
     Until 31 December 1980 , this percentage may be 15% in the Kattegat .
     Until 31 December 1980 the first subparagraph        shall not apply to fishing
     for shrimp of the species Crangon in waters situated within a 12-mile limit
     measured from Member States' baselines . Furthermore , those waters situated within
 the 12-mile limit within which the first subparagraph shall not' be applied . frpm
     1 January 1981 shall be defined according to the procedure provided for in
     Article 20 takinginto account scientific aqjvice and technical development as
     well as fishing practices .
2.   All catches taken during a voyage by a vessel carrying both nets complying
     and nets not " complying wit,h Article 2 shall be held to have been taken with
     nets not complying with Article 2 , 'unless the records of the fishing
     operations which the skipper has to keep according to Article 1 of Council
     Regulation ( EEC ) No . 753/ 80 of 26 March 1980 ( 1 ) and according to the de­
     tailed rules for- .the implementation of this , provision show otherwise .        >
      For that part of the catch taken with nets complying with Article 2 ,
     paragraph 1 shall not apply . -
3.   Catches taken in accordance with Article 3 may not comprise by-catches
     of salmon and trout .    '
                                                                /
4.   Within the area bounded by latitudes 49° and 52°30' North and longitudes
     5° and 9° West < Celt ic ■ Sea ), catches taken in accordance with Article 3
     or with purse seines during mackerel and sprat fisjiing may not 'comprise
     by-catches of herring .
                                                                              ml m m m
     ( 1 ) O.J. No . L 84 of 28.3.1980 , p. 33
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                               Article 9 : Special provisions on by-catches
1. Catches taken in accordance with Article 4 may not comprise more than 50%
   of the species listed in Annex VII in those Regions for which an entry has
   been made in that Annex and of Sepia .
   However , in Region 3 this percentage shall be 60% until the increase of
   mesh size to 60 mm takes effect .
2. Catche's taken with nets not complying with Article 5 , but complying with
   Annex I for the Region and type of net concerned may not comprise more
   than 30% of hake .
3. Where a percentage of by-catch of herring has been authorized in the fishery
   of other species in an area and during a period for which a total allowable
   catch of zero has been fixed for the stock , this percentage is measured in
   accordance with Article 10 paragraph 1 .
                               Article 10 : Measurement and disposition of by-catches
1. The relevant percentage, is measured as part of the weight of all fish
   on board , or of any representative sample thereof of at least 100 kg , after
   sorting , in the hold or on landing .
                                                                       s
   However , when. fishing for sandeel with nets having mesh sizes of less than
                 9
   16 mm   etches of other species may not exceed . 1,0% by weight of all fish
   or of any amount of more than 100 kg on board at any time or on landing .    .
2. Prohibited by-catches and those exceeding the relevant percentage may not
   be retained on board but shall be returned immediately to the sea .
                               Title III :   Fish Sizes
     *                                  \
                               Art i c le 11
1. Undersized fish shall not be retained on board or be transshipped , landed ,
   transported , sold or held in possession , displayed or offered for sale , but
   shall be returned immediately to the sea .                     -
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'However ,
 - Landings of herring may consist of up to 10% by weight of undersized herring ;
 - Landings of mackereL may consist of up to 15% by weight of undersized mackereL
 - Landings of saithe caught in the Skagerrak or the Kattegat may consist of
    up to 10% of undersized saithe .
 Undersized fish taken as by-catch within the Limits specified in ArticLe 8 ,
 paragraph 1 shaLL , for the purpose of human consumption , not be retained
 on board or be transshipped . Landed , transported , soLd or heLd in possession ,
 dispLayed or offered for saLe .
            »                                    .                        .
 A fish shaLL be regarded as undersized if its size is smaLLer than the
 minimum size specified in Annex VII or Annex VIII for the species and
 Regions and , where appLicabLe , during the pe'riod concerned .
 The size of a fish shaLL be measured in centimetres from the tip of the
 snout to the end of the tail fin . However , the size of Nephrops shaLL be
 expressed in carapace Length measured paraLLeL to the mid-Line from the
 back of either eye-socket to the rear edge of the carapace .
 The si'ze of a fish equivaL'ent to the size measured according to paragraph 4
 may be expressed in number of fish per unit of weight according to the
 procedure provided for in ArticLe 20 .
                                 TitLe IV - Prohibition of fishing for certain
                               '          ' species within certain areas and periods
                                 ArticLe 12 : SaLmon ,
 Within the waters situated outside a 12-miLe Limit measured from Member
 States' baseLines in that part of Region 1 east of 44° west Longitude and
 in Regions 2 and 3 catches of saLmon shaLL not be retained on board or be
 transshipped , Landed , transported , soLd or heLd in possession , dispLayed
 or offered for saLe , but shaLL be returned immediateLy to the sea .
 ---pagebreak---                                    - 7 -
                                Article 1 3 : Redfish and herring
For the protection of spawning grounds and nursery areas , fishing for
the following species shall be prohibited in the following areas and period
                       *
1 . Redfish during the : whole year :      .                              j
    ( a ) Northern area from the coast of Greenland at latitude 67°00' North
          to : :    -
          - latitude 67°00'N , longitude 30°30'W
          - latitude 65°40'N , longitude 30°30'W
          - latitude 65°40 , N „ longitude 31°50'W
          - latitude 65°30'N , longitude 33°10'W
          - latitude 65°10'N , longitude 34°00'W
          - latitude 65°10'N , longitude 35°00'W
          •- latitude 64°45'N , longitude 35°20'W
          as far as the coast of Greenland at     latitude 64°35'N .
    ( b ) Southern area from the coast of Greenland at latitude 64°20'N
          to  :
          - latitude 64°20'N , longitude 36°20'W .
          - latitude 63°50'N , longitude 36°50'W
          - latitude 63°15'N , longitude 39°30'W
          - latitude 63°45'N , longitude 39°30'W
          as far as the coast of Greenland at latitude 63°45'N .
2 . Herring every year from 15 Auaust to 30 SeDtembef :              '
    In the maritime area bounded by a line joining the following pointTr35^
- the Butt of Lewis
- Cape Wrath
- to the north , at latitude 58°55'N and longitude 05°00'W
- to the west , at latitude 58°55 , N and longitude 07o 10'W
- to the south-west , at latitude 58°20'N and longitude 08°20'W
- to the south , at latitude 57°40'N and longitude 08°20'W
- East . of Hebrides .
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                            Title V : Limitation of the use of specific
                             .         gear or vessels       ■ .   -
                   .  .  Article 14
Purseseines may not be used for the fishing of the species listed in
Annex VII / nor may they         be used for the fishing of herring in the
Celtic Sea .
In the waters situated within a 12-mile limit measured from the baselines
                               \
of the mainland coasts of Belgium , Germany , the Netherlands , France , the
United Kingdom , Ireland and the west coast of Denmark as far as the Hirtshals
lighthouse , catches taken by any vessel exceeding 50 GRT      or 300 bhp may not
comprise more than 10% by weight of the species sole and plaice combined
as part of the entire catch on board . Sole and plaice taken in excess
of this percentage ^shall not be retained on board such vessel but shall      -
be returned immediately to the sea .
                       -, .                  '             •
                         Article 15
Trawls , Danish seines or similar nets having mesh sizes smaller than those
specified in Annex I for the Region concerned or purse seines may not be.
used for the fishing of mackerel from 1 March until 15 November of each
year within an, area defined by a line joining the following points :
- the South-West coast of the United Kingdom at longitude 05°00' West
- longitude 05°00' West / lat itude 49°30' . North
- longitude 07°00' West / lat itude 49°30' North .
- longitude 07°00' West / lat itude 50°30' North
- the South-West coast of the United Kingdom at latitude 50°30' North .
Trawls , Danish seines or similar nets as well as purse seines and other
                          y
ring nets may not be used in those areas to the west of Scotland defined
in Annex IX during a period each year between 1 October and 31 March . The
exact period will be fixed each year in relation to the climatic conditions
determining the fishing of sprat and herring in these areas , in accordance
with the procedure provided for in Article 20 .
 ---pagebreak--- Trawls having mesh sizes smaller than 32 mm may not be used in waters
 situated within 3 miles from the coastline in the Skagerrak and the
Kattegat during 1 July to 15 September .
However , , when trawling within this area and during this period :
- for deep-water prawn ( Pandalus borealis ) or shrimp a mesh size of
   30 mm may be used
- for eelpout , gobies or skorpion fish , to be used for bait ,   meshes of
   any size may be used .
                              Article 16
                                                 4
Vessels which carry out processing operations other than the evisceration ,
salting , boiling , and shelling of prawns and shrimps , or filleting , freezing
and the reduction of offal and unavoidable by-catches taken within the
authorized maximum limit may not be used . *
However , until 31 December 1980 such vessels may be used for the processing
of blue whiting . This delay may be extended in accordance with the procedure
provided for in Article 20 .
                              Title VI - Final provisions
                              Article 17
This Regulation shall not apply to fishing operations conducted solely for
the purpose of scientific investigation , artificial restocking or trans­
plantation by vessels authorized by a Member State for that purpose , or to
fish caught in the course of such operations . The Member States concerned
shall inform the Commission that authorization for such operations has been
granted .
Fish caught for the purposes set out in the first subparagraph may not be
sold , or held in possession , displayed or offered for sale in contravention
of the other provisioiv; of this Regulation .
* The Commission proposes to make the following Declaration to the Council Pro
   ceedings : " Detailed rules for the application of Article 16 shall be adopted
   accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 20 taking into account
   in particular the objectives of conservation and surveillance as well as the
   technological developments likely to take place in shipboard processing .
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                                      Article 18
                                     -               .   -                  /i      ,?
  In the case of strictly local stocks of interest to the fishermen of one -              .
Member State only , that Member State may -take measures for the conservation
  and management of those stocks not provided for in Community Regulations and under
  conditions that such measures do not conflict with Community provisions .
. Before adopting these measures the Member State concerned shall obtain
  the . agreement of the Commission on the finding that these stocks interest--
  only the said Member State . and are in accordance with paragraph 1 .
  The other Member States and the Commission shall be notified of these
: measures .                     I        -
                                      Article19               •
  Where the conservation of. fish stocks calls for immediate action , the
  Commission may , by way of derogation from this Regulation , adopt any measures
  necessary in accordance with the procedure laid down in Articles*;31 paragraph 2
  and 32 of Council Regulation ( EEC ) No . 100/ 76 . This includes measures to . this
  end which have not been specifically provided for in this Regulation .
  Where the conservation of certain species or fishing grounds is seriously
  t h rustlerfe<S Srtd wh#N natny,7de1&^ eiff<^i>ld rresult ' ir> damage which would be v
  difficult to repair ; the coastal State may take appropriate non-discriminatory
  conservation measures in respect of the waters under its jurisdiction . .
                                            fc
  These measures , together with an explanatory memorandum , shall be communicated
  to the Commission and the other Member States by telex as soon as they are
  decided on .             .
  Within 10 calendar days of receipt of such notification , the Commission shall
  confirm , cancel or amend the measures . The Commission 's decision shall be
  immediately notified to the Member States .
  Any Member State may refer the Commission 's decision to the Council within ' .
  10 calendar days of receiving the notification referred to in paragraph 4 .
  The Council , acting by a qualified majority , may adopt a' decision differing
  from the Commission 's decision within 30 calendar days of the matter being
  referred to it .
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                              Art t c le 20
Detailed rules for the implementation of this Regulation shall be adopted
in accordance with the procedure laid down in Articles 31 paragraph 2 and
32 of Regulation ( EEC ) No . 100 / 76 .
                             Article 21
This Regulation shall enter into force on the fifteenth day following its
publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities .
                          i
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable
in all Member States .
Done at                                          For the Counci I
                                                  The President
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                                                                                             ANNEX         I
       i
REGION       PART OF REGION            PERIOD                 TYPE OF NET                       MESH SIZE'
                  .    ,   ;     \                                                               ( in nm )
  1                                    From entry in­         ALI     '                              120
                                       to force of                                        I
                                       this Regulation
  2      [   Skagerrak and             From entry in­         Seine net , or such part of any      '    70 .
             Kattegat                  to force of            trawl net as is made of single
         [                             this Regulation        twine and contains no manila
         j •                                                  or sisal
         !          .
                                                              Such part of any trawl net as .           75
                                                              is made, of double twine and
                                                              contains no manila or sisal
                                                              Such part of any trawl net as j           80
                                                              is made of manila or sisal      :
                                                                                               i
                                                        i                                      I
                                        From entry in- ! Single twine
                                                            .
             North Sea                                                                        j         70
                                       to force of      j     Double  twine
                                                                                              !
                                                                                                        75
                                       this Regulation |
                                   I
                                       Two months afterj      Ail                                       80
                                     j entry into
                                        force of this
                                       Regulation
                                        1 July 1982       j A11
                                                          1               ■            '
                                                                                                        90
    -
       !j
             West of Scotland ,
             West of Ireland ,
                                        From entry in.-
                                       to force of
                                                              Single twine
                                                              Double twine
                                                                                                        70
                                                                                                        75
                                                                                                               •
             Western approaches        this Regulation
             ( ICES Subarea VI ,
             Divisions VIIb,c ,         1 January 1981        Ail                                       80
             Irish Sea ( ICES           From entry in­        Single twine                              70   ,
             Division Vila )           to force of
                                                              Double twine                              75
                                       this Regulation
             English Channel            From entry into       Single twine                              70
             ( ICES Divisions           force of this
                                                              Double twine                              75
             VI Id,e )                 Regulation
                                                          i                    ;
  3                                     From entry into       Singl'e twine                        ■    60
                                       force of this
                                                              Double twine                            - 65
        I
                                       Regulation
                                       Two months after AU                                           " 65
                                       entry into force
                                       of this Regula­
                                       tion
 ---pagebreak---                                                                     Ai
Annex  I - cont d
                                                                     j
REGION     PART OF REGION PERI0D          TYPE OF NET     MESH SIZE
                                                          ( in mm )
  A                       From entry into AU                  45
                          force of this
                          Regulat ion
                                                        -
  5                       p•m»            p.m.               p. m .
  6                       p. m .          p. m.     , J      p• m•
 ---pagebreak---                                  ANNEX II
SPECIES
REGION 1
                                 *
Polar cod ( Boreogadus saida )
Cape I in ( Mallotus villocus )
Blue whiting ( Micromesistius poutassou )
Argentine ( Arqentina spp )
Herring ( Clupea harengus )
Mol luses
Si Iver pout ( Gadiculus thorii )
Nephrops ( Nephrops norvegicus )
Norway pout ( Tri sopt'erus esmarkii )
Prawns ( Pandalus spp )
except as specified below :
Prawns in NAFO v Subareas 1 and ICES
Subareas V and XIV ( offshore )
Redfish in NAFO Division 3P
Clupeoid fish other than herring
Eels ( Anguilla anguilla )
Great weevers ( Trachinus draco)'
Horse mackerel     ( Trachurus trachurus )
Mackerel    ( Scomber scombrus )
Sandeels ( Ammodytidae )
Saury ( Scomberesox saurus )
Shrimps ( Crangon spp )
Smelts ( Osmerus spp )
 ---pagebreak--- REGION 2    Ca )
Herring ( Clupea    harengus )                                   16
Mackerel   ( Scomber scombrus )                                  "
Horse mackerel ( Trachurus trachurus )                           "
Sprat ( Clupea sprattus )                    •                   "
Norway pout ( Trisopterus esmarkii )                      .      "
Blue whiting ( Micromesistius poutassou )                        "
Argentine ( Argentina spp )                                      "
Prawns ( Pandalus spp )         '                                35
Shrimps ( Crangon spp )                                          20
             '                                 •
Eels ( except elvers ) ( Anguilla anguilla )                     16
Great weevers ( Trachinus draco )                                16
Molluscs ( except cuttlefish - sepia officinalis )               16
Sandeels ( Ammodytidae )                         '             none
except as specified below :
Sandeels in the North Sea in the period
between 1 November and the last day of February
inclusive                                                       16
Capelm ( Mallotus villosus )                                    "
Saury ( Scomberesox saurus )                                    "
Smelts ( Osmerus spp )                                          "
Sardines ( Sardina pilchardus )                                 "
                                  ;
                                  {
( a ) Except in Skagerrak and Kattegat for the species listed below .
 ---pagebreak---                                                              CM
SKAGERRAK - KATTEGAT
Herring ( Clupea harengus )                             32
Mackerel ( Scomber scombrus )                           32
Horse mackerel ( Trachurus trachurus )                  32
Deep water prawn ( Pandalus borealis )                  30
Argentine (Argentinidae )                ^              30
Sandeel ( Ammodytes spp )         ' ■              -
in the Skagerrak
between 1 November and the last day
of February inclusive - in the Kattegat
between 1 August and the last day of February
inclusive                                               V6
Shrimp ( Crangon spp . and Leander adspersus )
- inside 4 miles from the baselines                   . 16
- outside 4 miles from the baselines                 , 30
Garfish ( Belone belone )                               16
Grey gurnard ( Eutrigla gurnardus )                     16 '
REGION 3
Bastard sole ( Di cologlossa cuneata )                  40
Sardine ( Sardina pi Ichardus )                         20
Shrimps ( Crangon spp )                        ' .
Eels ( except elvers ) (Angui l la anguilla )           20
Sprat ( Clupea sprattus )                               16
                                                        II
Anchovy ( Engraulis encrassi choius )
                                                        II
Sandeel ( Ammodytidae )
Herring ( Clupea harengus )                             40
                                                        II
Horse mackerel ( Trachurus trachurus )
                                                        II
Mackerel ( Scomber scombrus )
 ---pagebreak---                                                                                2-2.
                                  ANNEX III
   1 . Blue whiting ( Mi cromesi stus poutassou ), in that part of Region 2 to
   the south of latitude 52°30' N and west of Longitude 7°00' W.
  2 . Bastard sole ( Di cologlossa cuneata ), in ali parts of Region 3 outside
  an area bounded by a line connecting .the following points , within which only
  vessels not exceeding 150 bhp may use nets having mesh sizes not smaller than
  40 mm :
  -    46°16' latitude North , 01°36' longitude West ( Phare des baleines )
  -    46°05' latitude North , 01°44' longitude West
  -»   45°40' latitude North , 01 °34 * longitude West
  -    44°40' latitude North , 01°34' - longitude West
  and then due East to the coast .
  3 . Shrimp and prawn , outside the 12-mile limit measured from the baselines
  of Member States in Region '3 .
■ 4 . Norway pout ( Trisopterus esmarkii ) , in that part of the North - Sea
  bounded by a line connecting the following points :
       East coast of United Kingdom at 56°00' latitude North ;
  -    56°00' latitude North - 00°00' longitude ;
  - 60°00' latitude North - 00°00' longitude ;                                  '
  -    60°00  latitude North - 03 o 00' longitude West ;
  -    58°30' latitude North -03°0Q' longitude West ;
  -    East coast of United Kingdom at 58°30' latitude North .
 ---pagebreak---                                                                                ANNEX IV
REGION    PART OF REGION                       PERIOD                            MESH SIZE
                                                                                 ( in mm )
  2       North Sea , West of Scotland ,       From entry into force                 55
          Irish Sea , West of Ireland ,      ' of this Regulation
          English Channel ( ICES Sub­
          area IV , Divisions Via ,
          VIIa,b,c,d,e,f , j , k )
                                               Two months after entry into           70
                                           ■   force of this Regulation
          Western approaches ( ICES            From entry into force of this         55 .    v
          Divisions VIIg,h )                   Regulation
                                               Two months after entry into force     60    ■
                                               of this Regulation
        I
                                               From 1 January 1983                   70
       1
          Skagerrak , Kattegat                 From entry into force of this         ^5
                                               Regulat ion
                                               From 1 January 1981                   60 '
                                         I                                   :
  3                                            From entry into force of this
                                               Regulation                        ! 15
                                               Two months after entry' into
                                               force of this Regulation
                                                                                 ! 50 ■        I
                                                                                 i     •       !
                                               From 1 January 1983                   60
 ---pagebreak---                                                         ÀNNËX V
The minimum mesh size shall be such that when the mesh is stretched
diagonally lengthwise , a flat gauge 2 mm thick of the appropriate width
passes through it easily .
The mesh size of a net shall be determined by the average of the measure­
ments of any series of twenty consecutive meshes , at least ten meshes
from the lacings , measured in the cod-end of the net beginning at the
aft end and running parallel to the long axis .
In the Skagerrak and in the Kattegat , the top-side of the cod-end should
be measured .
When measuring , mended meshes should be avoided .
 ---pagebreak---                                                                  ANNEX "VI
1.        Any canvas , netting , or other material attached to the under­
    side of the cod-end of a trawl net for the purpose of pr.eventin^r
    wear or tear , fastened to the cod-end only along the forward and
    lateral edges of the device .
2.        A strengthening bag made of heavier material than the cod-
    end and having a minimum mesh size of 80 ran , attached to trawl
    nets with meshes of dimensions smaller thsn those specified in
    Annex I with the exception of those nets mentioned in Article. 4 „
3.        A chafer or a cover made of a piece of netting consisting
    of the same material as the cod-end , having in all its parts a
    mesh twice the mesh size of the cod-end and fastened to the, cod-end
    along the forward , lateral and rear edges only of the netting in
    such a way that each mesh of the netting coincides with four
    meshes of the cod-end , attached to trawl nets with, meshes of
    dimensions smaller' than those specified in Annex I in Regions 2
    and 3 and to all trawl nets in Region 1 .
         When fishing in the Skagerrak and in the Kattegat , it shall
   be permitted to use in trawl nets and Danish seines a non -return
   net with a smaller mesh size inside the net in front of the " lacings
   of the cod-end , of such . a length that it cannot extend rearward ,
   beyond the cod-end lacings *
        When fishing in the Skagerrak and -the" Kattegat , the. devices . ■
 - mentioned in paragraphs 2 and 3 may not be used simultaneously . • .
 ---pagebreak---                                                                                                      Lie
                                                                                        ANNEX VII
                                                    Region          .     . Ecsrion      • Ee /rlon
                                                         11           •„> ~|2              '–f«£
                                                                                           –$
Cod ( Gadus morhua )                                    34 ( a)                  io( b)        30
Haddock ( lîelanogrnmroia aeglefinus )                  31                    ' 27             27
Kake ( îîerluccius merlucciua )                         30                   • 30              30
Plaice (Pl&uroncctea plateasa)                           25                      25( c )       25
Witch ( Glypt o c ephalua cynogloasus )               '28                       ■28             23
Leäon -sole (Microstomua kitt )                          25                       25 '          25
Sole ( Solca solea )                                 * " 24                       24            24 .
Turbot (Psetta maxiaa)                                   30     \                30           '30 .
Brill ( Scophthalnus rhombu3 )                           30                       30            30
 L'.cvrrin ( Lepidorhoabua spp )                         25                       25            25
V/hiting ( lierlangiua merlarigua )                      27                       27(d)         23
Dab ( Limanda limanda )                                  15                       15ve >        Ί5
Saithe (Pollachiua vireas )                            - 35 .                 • 30 .            30 .
Common sea brca-n (Pageliua cantabriclius )                                                     12
Red- nullet ( Uullua surmul efrus )                         «•                                   15
Basa ( Die entrer chus labrax )                                               p. m .
 Conger eel ( Conger conger )                                                                    53
 Pollack ( Pollachiuai pollachjus )                                                              22
 Ling*(I£olva molva )          . .  !                                         p. m .             63
  Shad ( Alosa 6pp )                                                                        '    30-
 Sturgeon (Acipenser aturio )                                                                  1 45
  Grey nullet ( lïugil 9pp )                               »
                                                                                                 20
  Sal,non. ( Salno salar} '                                                                      43
  Trout ( Salmo trutta )                                                                         23
  Flounder ( Plastichthys flesus )                                               • 20(f )
    ( a ) Except in NAFO sub-area 1 where the mini mum size shall be AO cm .
    ( b ) Except in ICES Division. Vila ,, where the minimum size shall be 45 cm .
    ( c ) Except in the Skagerrak and the Kattegat , where the minimum size shallbe 27 cm .
    ( d ) Except in the Skagerrak and the Kattegat , where the . minimum size shall be 23 cm .
    ( e ) Except in the Skagerrak and the Kattegat - where the minimum size shall be 23 cm .
     ( f ) In Skagerrak and Kattegat only .
 ---pagebreak---                                                                                       " NT! EX VIII
                                                                _                  –         –^                           1
                                                                                                            Minimum' '
Species     v Region;         Part of Region
                                                                  Per.iod                       j           Size . r,
                                                                                                                          I
                                                                                                     -                    L
                                                              ,
Herring           1                                               From entry into force         )         -   20
            \ 2 -         -
                              Except Skagerrak                    of this Regulation          - j
                  3           and Kattegat                      |            •     "• ' '        (
         I
   ' "   I  ;     2' .        Skagerrak and Kattegat              From entry into force                        18-
         I
                                                                  of this Regulation
                                      . . >•            :   =  lI
Mackerel        . 2           North Sea                           From entry into force j                     30
       . j                                                        of this Regulation               jII
          I
                                                                                                   I
Nephrops          2       .   North Sea , V»st of Scotland ,      From entry into force                     '■■VI
                              Irish Sea , West of Ireland ,       of tfyis Regulation
                              English Channel ( ICES Sub-
                            i
                              area IV , Divisions Via ,                                              I         £5
                                                                  Two (norths after entry
                              VIIa,b,c,d,e,f,j ,.k ,)                                                 !
                                                                  into force of this *
                                                                                                      I                 -
                                                                  Regulation
                              Western approaches ( ICES
                              Divisions VIIg,h )
                                                                  From entry intc force
                                                                  of this Regulation
                                                                                                      !        v
                                                                L   :                   :              ;              /
                                                                  From the dare on wnich               !       2J5
                                                                  the incr?as ? of mesh                 (          /'
                                                                  size to 60 'mm ta^es ef fecit
                              Skagerrak , Kattegat                From entry into force ,                      <v5 '
                                              1 .
                                                                  of this Regulation
              *   3    'r ■                                       From entry into force                        20           |
                                                                  of this Regulation
                                                                                                                           !
 ---pagebreak---                                                                     ANNEX IX
                                                                             »
                                                                             uh
LOCH LAXFORD
__________
                             ■ ■!■,
                                 I
                                 i
Being tlie area of waters lying within a straight line drawn from a
point on the mainland at 58°25»7 * North latitude and 05°07® West
longitude ( Dughaill Point ) at 220° True to a point on the mainland at
58°24*7 f North latitude and 5°08.5 f Wesc longitude ( Rudha Ruadh ).
LOCH CAIKNBAAIT
Being the area of waters lying within a. straight line drawn from a
point on the mainland at 58°20.5 * North latitude and '050 10.5 , West
longitude ( Rubh Aird an t-Sionnach) at 211° True to a point on
Oldany Island at 58 0 16 f North. latitude and 5°15»5 * West . longitude •
ENARD BAY
Being the area of waters lying within a straight line drawn from a
point on the mainland at 58 o09*25 f North latitude and 05°18,5' West
longitude ( Rhuba Rodha ) at 223° True to a point on the mainland at
58°06,25 * North latitude and 05 o 26 * West longitude ( Rhu Coigach ),
LITTLE LOCH BROOM AND GRUINARD BAY
Being the area of waters lying within a straight line drawn from a
point on the mainland at 57°55*75 f Forth latitude and 05°24 * West
longitude ( Cailleach Head ) at 263° True to a point on the mainland
at 57°55' North latitude and 5°33*75 * West longitude ( Rudha Beg ).
 ---pagebreak---                          ' ' '                                   '           2-3 - '
   *                                        '
 LOCH GAIRLOCH                                                     "1U
 Being the area' of Wat er lying 'Within a straight line drawn" from a
 point' on the mainland at 57°44,8® Horth latitude and 05°47,2 t West
 longitude : ( Big Sands)' " at" "188° "True" at cf "point " on the mainland . at
  57°40 * North latitude and 5°48,5 *                longitude ( near Red Point ) •
 THE -INNER ' SOUND INCLUDING LOCHS - TOHRI DON , CAERON , - EE SHORN, - DUICH ,
:ALSH -AM) HOURN '     -■ ' "                          >           .. . •
                                            ._ y ; ^ .
 Being the area of waters lying within a straight line drawn from a
 point on the mainland at 57°38.4® North latitude and 5°48.8 ? West '
 longitude ( Red Point ) at 230 Q True to .a point on Island of Rona
 '57 0 34.5 f ITorth latitude and 5 0 57•5 , West longitude ( Rona Light ),
 Following the . eastern coast of Rona and Raasay to a point 57°19.8 f
 North latitude and 6°2.8' West longitude ( Rudh na Cloiche ); from
 there a straight line drawn at 180° True to meet the mainland of
 Skye at a point 57 0 18»7 , North latitude and 6° 2*8' West longitude
 thence along the eastern coast of Stye to a point 57°8.6 ? North
 latitude and 5°46.7 t West longitude ( Oronsay Light ); from there a
 straight' line drawn at 129° True to a point ( Rudh ard Slisneach ). on
 the mainland at 57 °7 - North latitude and 5 0 43.3 * West longitude .