CELEX: 52022PC0054
Language: en
Date: 2022-02-16
Title: Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION amending Regulation (EU) 2022/109 fixing for 2022 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

EUROPEAN
                            COMMISSION
                                                      Brussels, 16.2.2022
                                                      COM(2022) 54 final
                                                      2022/0037 (NLE)
                                         Proposal for a
                                  COUNCIL REGULATION
   amending Regulation (EU) 2022/109 fixing for 2022 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
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 ---pagebreak---                                     EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM
   1.         CONTEXT OF THE PROPOSAL
   •          Reasons for and objectives of the proposal
   Consultations with the United Kingdom on fishing opportunities under Article 498 of the
   Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA).1
   As signatories to the TCA, and considering their potentially differing policy considerations
   and orientations, both the Union and the United Kingdom exercised their respective roles by
   consulting the other party for the setting of fishing opportunities for shared stocks for 2022
   pursuant to Article 498 TCA.
   The Commission consulted with the United Kingdom in accordance with:
             Articles 498(2), 498(4)(a) to (d) and 498(6) TCA;
             The objectives and principles set out in Articles 2, 3, 28 and 33 of the Common
              Fisheries Policy (CFP) Regulation2;
             Articles 4 and 5 of the Western Waters3 and North Sea4 multiannual plans (MAPs);
              and
             the Council Decision establishing the position to be taken on behalf of the Union in
              the consultations with the UK to agree on fishing opportunities for shared stocks for
              20225.
   In accordance with Article 494(3)(c) TCA, the Union based its position on the best available
   scientific advice as provided by the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea
   (ICES).
   The Commission conducted the consultations in full coordination with the Council. The
   European Parliament was informed as appropriate.
   On 21 December 2021, the Union agreed with the United Kingdom on the setting of a large
   number of total allowable catches (TACs) for 2022 (stocks listed in Annex 35 TCA). The
   agreement in principle was laid down in the Written Record for 2022, which was endorsed by
   1
      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
      (OJ L 149, 30.4.2021, p. 10).
   2
      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 of 28.12.2013, p. 22).
   3
      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 of 25.3.2019, p. 1).
   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 of 16.7.2018, p. 1).
   5
      Council Decision (EU) 2021/1875 of 22 October 2021 concerning the position to be adopted on behalf of the
      Union in the annual consultations with the United Kingdom to agree on total allowable catches (OJ L 378,
      26.10.2021, p. 6).
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 ---pagebreak---    the Council on 21 December 2021 and signed on the same day by the Heads of Delegation of
   the United Kingdom and by the Commission representative on behalf of the Union, in
   accordance with Article 498(6) of the TCA and in line with the Council Decision of 22
   October 2021.
   It is therefore necessary to implement TACs corresponding to fishing opportunities agreed in
   the Written Record for 2022 into the Union legal order. Such fishing opportunities for 2022
   will allow fishing activities in an environmentally sustainable way in the long-term, and that
   is managed in ways consistent with the objectives of: (i) achieving economic, social and
   employment benefits; and (ii) contributing to the availability of food supplies, including
   promotion of a level playing field for Union operators where stocks are shared with the
   United Kingdom.
   Fishing opportunities for autonomous Union stocks for 2022
   The proposal also addresses the need to set fishing opportunities for anchovy (Engraulis
   encrasicolus) in ICES subarea 8 (Bay of Biscay) for 2022, after the release of the scientific
   advice for this stock by the ICES.
   Regulation (EU) 2022/1096 set a provisional TAC for anchovy in ICES subarea 8 covering
   the period from 1 January 2022 to 30 June 2022, until the scientific advice for 2022 by the
   ICES would become available. The ICES released the scientific advice for the stock for 2022
   on 17 December 2021. The TAC for that stock for 2022 should be set in line with that advice
   at 33 000 tonnes.
   •         Consistency with existing policy provisions in the policy area
   The measures proposed are consistent with the objectives and rules of the CFP and are
   consistent with the Union’s policy on sustainable development.
   •         Consistency with other Union policies
   The measures proposed are consistent with other Union policies, in particular with the
   policies in the field of the environment.
   2.        LEGAL BASIS, SUBSIDIARITY AND PROPORTIONALITY
   •         Legal basis
   The legal basis of this proposal is Article 43(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the
   European Union.
   The Union’s obligations for sustainable exploitation of living aquatic resources arise from
   obligations set out in Article 2 of the CFP Regulation.
   •         Subsidiarity (for non-exclusive competence)
   The proposal falls under the Union exclusive competence as referred to in Article 3(1)(d) of
   the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. The subsidiarity principle therefore
   does not apply.
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            Council Regulation (EU) 2022/109 of 27 January 2022 fixing for 2022 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 21, 31.1.2022, p. 1–164).
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 ---pagebreak---    •        Proportionality
   The proposal complies with the proportionality principle because the CFP is a common
   policy. According to Article 43(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, it
   is incumbent upon the Council to adopt the measures for fixing and allocating fishing
   opportunities.
   •        Choice of the instrument
   Proposed instrument: Regulation.
   3.       RESULTS          OF       EX-POST          EVALUATIONS,           STAKEHOLDER
            CONSULTATIONS AND IMPACT ASSESSMENTS
   •        Ex-post evaluations/fitness checks of existing legislation
   Not applicable.
   •        Stakeholder consultations
   During consultations with the United Kingdom on the fishing opportunities, the Commission
   informed and consulted with stakeholders (notably representatives of non-governmental
   organisations and of fishing industry organisations). The Commission also maintained contact
   with national administrations through intensive coordination. The Commission periodically
   informed advisory councils of progress in the consultations.
   •        Collection and use of expertise
   The proposal is based on the scientific advice of the ICES.
   •        Impact assessment
   On stocks that are shared with the United Kingdom, this proposal essentially implements
   internationally agreed measures. Any elements relevant to assess possible impacts of the
   fishing opportunities are dealt with in the preparation and conduct phase of international
   negotiations through which the Union's fishing opportunities are agreed with third parties.
   •        Regulatory fitness and simplification
   Not applicable.
   •        Fundamental rights
   Not applicable.
   4.       BUDGETARY IMPLICATIONS
   The proposed measures will have no budgetary implications.
   5.       OTHER ELEMENTS
   In line with Article 498 TCA, the TACs agreed by the Union with the United Kingdom and
   documented in the Written Record for 2022 correspond to the Union quota shares set out in
   Annex 35 TCA and Annex 36 TCA. The Commission’s general approach to setting those
   TACs is based on the ICES advice for 2022, and is in line with the objectives set out in
   Articles 494(1) and 494(2) TCA and with the principles referred to in Article 494(3) TCA.
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 ---pagebreak---    In line with the core conservation objective of the CFP as set out in Article 2(2) of the CFP
   Regulation and Article 3(1) of the Western Waters and North Sea MAPs, the Union agreed
   TACs with the United Kingdom for stocks with FMSY advice (advice with levels of fishing
   opportunities expressing fishing pressure that delivers the maximum sustainable yield –
   MSY).
   The consultations resulted in four TACs for stocks with MSY assessment and zero catch
   advice not being set in line with the ICES advice for a zero TAC. For three demersal stocks,
   TACs were agreed with the United Kingdom at by-catch levels (Cod Celtic Sea, Cod West of
   Scotland, and Whiting Irish Sea), and for one demersal stock (Herring Celtic Sea), a TAC has
   been set with the United Kingdom as a monitoring TAC following the ICES advice regarding
   the level of such a TAC.
   Cod Celtic Sea is a target stock under the Western Waters MAP. A TAC was agreed between
   the Union and the United Kingdom at a level of 644 tonnes (-20% compared to 2021 level)
   for unavoidable by-catches in the mixed demersal fishery, leading to an increase in biomass of
   at least 82% and staying below the FMSY upper value. While no new remedial (technical)
   measures were agreed with the United Kingdom, the Commission has recently adopted7 new
   gear-based measures and by-catch thresholds to reduce by-catches of cod in the Celtic Sea
   and adjacent waters. Those new measures will apply until 31 December 2022.
   Cod West of Scotland is a by-catch stock under the Western Waters MAP. A TAC was agreed
   with the United Kingdom based on a rollover as requested by the United Kingdom, above the
   ICES determined FMSY and above the upper FMSY ICES advice rule. This will result in an
   increase in the stock size by 45% compared to the 2021 biomass level. This is one of the two
   stocks for which the Council adapted the Union position on 6 December 2021.
   Whiting Irish Sea is a by-catch stock under the Western Waters MAP. A TAC was agreed,
   with the United Kingdom based on a rollover, as requested by the United Kingdom above the
   ICES determined FMSY and above the upper FMSY ICES advice rule. This will result in an
   increase in the stock size of at least 23% compared to the 2021 biomass level. This is one of
   the two stocks for which the Council adapted the mandate on 6 December 2021.
   The proposal lists 32 TACs for stocks with precautionary advice. The Union sought
   agreement with the United Kingdom on these TACs, taking into account the corresponding
   ICES headline advice and the precautionary approach provided for in Article 2(2) of the CFP
   Regulation. Most of these TACs have been agreed with the United Kingdom in line with, or
   below the ICES advice levels. However, a number of TACs (Blue Ling [International 1, 2;
   North Sea; Skagerrak], Plaice [7hjk], Northern Prawn [North Sea] and Picked dogfish
   [Western waters]) were agreed with the United Kingdom at levels that avoid choking
   situations and cater for the specificities in mixed fisheries. A by-catch only footnote was
   added to the Northern Prawn (North Sea) TAC because the ICES advice suggests that this
   should not be a directed fishery. A monitoring TAC was agreed with the United Kingdom for
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           Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2324 of 23 August 2021 amending Regulation (EU)
           2019/1241 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards technical measures for certain
           demersal and pelagic fisheries in the Celtic Sea, the Irish Sea and the West of Scotland (OJ L 465,
           29.12.2021, p. 1–7).
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 ---pagebreak---    herring West of Scotland (HER/5B6ANB) and the sister TAC herring West of Ireland
   (HER/6AS7BC), which will bring the biomass level to +21% in 2022 compared to the 2021
   biomass level.
   For a limited number of stocks (Rockall, West of Scotland, Irish Sea and Celtic Sea cod; Irish
   Sea whiting; Pollack 6 and 7), TACs were agreed with the United Kingdom at a level above
   that proposed by the Union in order to achieve an overall outcome considered necessary and
   desirable in terms of sustainability and socio-economic considerations, including the need to
   promote the level playing field.
   TACs that deviate by more than 20% from the previously established TAC level
   At the time of the adoption of the Western Waters and North Sea MAPs, the Commission
   made a statement that, where it proposes the setting of TACs that deviate by more than 20%
   from the previously established TAC level, these cases will be listed in the explanatory
   memorandum of the Commission proposal, providing, where appropriate, the underlying
   reasons for the TAC variations. In the context of the shared stocks with the United Kingdom,
   the Commission thereby provides such explanations for the main variations of the TACs
   included in this proposal.
                                                               Percentage            Justification
                                        2021        2022
   TAC code            Name                                       change
                                      TAC (t)     TAC (t)8
                                                                (rounded)
                                                                               Following scientific
   ANF/2AC           Anglerfish                                                advice, in agreement
                                       11,972       9,014           -25%
       4-C          (North Sea)                                                with the United
                                                                               Kingdom.
                                                                               Following scientific
                                                                               advice, in agreement
                                                                               with the United
                                                                               Kingdom.
                                                                               Due to revision of the
                   Greater Silver                                              assessment, this stock
    ARU/567                             3,729      11,626         +212%
                  Smelt (Western)                                              was upgraded to an
                                                                               analytical assessment
                                                                               (from category 3 to 1)
                                                                               and this led to a revised
                                                                               scientific advice for a
                                                                               higher TAC.
   8
      As set out in the Written Record before TAC deductions resulting from exemptions under the Landing
      Obligation.
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 ---pagebreak---                                               Percentage       Justification
                               2021    2022
   TAC code       Name                          change
                             TAC (t) TAC (t)8
                                              (rounded)
                                                         Following scientific
                                                         advice, in agreement
                                                         with the United
                                                         Kingdom.
   HAD/6B1      Haddock                                  Scientific advice
                               8,375   5,825     -30%    advised a reduced TAC
     214        (Rockall)
                                                         because of the decline
                                                         in the abundance index
                                                         and the application of
                                                         the precautionary
                                                         buffer.
            Horse Mackerel                               Following scientific
   JAX/4BC  (Southern North                              advice, in agreement
                              14,014   8,969     -36%
      7D    Sea and Eastern                              with the United
                Channel)                                 Kingdom.
                                                         Following scientific
            Lemon Sole and
   L/W/2AC                                               advice, in agreement
              Witch (North     5,428   4,287     -21%
     4-C                                                 with the United
                  Sea)
                                                         Kingdom.
                                                         Following scientific
   NEP/2AC      Nephrops                                 advice, in agreement
                              19,077  24,268     +27%
     4-C      (North Sea)                                with the United
                                                         Kingdom.
   NEP/5BC  Nephrops (West                               Set by the United
                              14,945  11,862     -21%
       6      of Scotland)                               Kingdom.
                                                         Following scientific
   NOP/2A3    Norway Pout                                advice, in agreement
                             128,300  59,728     -53%
      A4      (North Sea)                                with the United
                                                         Kingdom.
                                                         Following scientific
             Plaice (English                             advice, in agreement
   PLE/7DE                    11,920   9,138     -23%
                Channel)                                 with the United
                                                         Kingdom.
                                                         Following scientific
                                                         advice, in agreement
   PLE/7HJK   Plaice (7hjk)     67      114      +70%
                                                         with the United
                                                         Kingdom.
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 ---pagebreak---                                                            Percentage        Justification
                                     2021         2022
   TAC code          Name                                    change
                                   TAC (t)     TAC (t)8
                                                           (rounded)
                                                   990                 Change to by-catch
   PRA/2AC      Northern Prawn                                         TAC to avoid choking,
                                      660      (by-catch      +50%
       4-C        (North Sea)                                          in agreement with the
                                                 only)                 United Kingdom.
                                                                       Following scientific
                 Sole (Eastern                                         advice, in agreement
    SOL/07D                          3,248       2,380        -27%
                    Channel)                                           with the United
                                                                       Kingdom.
                                                                       Following scientific
                  Sole (North                                          advice, in agreement
   SOL/24-C                         21,361      15,330        -28%
                      Sea)                                             with the United
                                                                       Kingdom.
                                                                       Following scientific
    SOL/7HJ                                                            advice, in agreement
                  Sole (7hjk)         280          213        -24%
        K                                                              with the United
                                                                       Kingdom.
                                                                       Change of TAC year
                                                                       (to run from 1 July to
                                                                       30 June in the
                                                                       following year).
                                                   550                 Therefore these fishing
                                                (from 1                opportunities
                 Sprat (English
    SPR/7DE                          1 446      January       -62%     correspond to a special
                    Channel)
                                                  to 30                six-month TAC to
                                                 June)                 cover the period from 1
                                                                       January to 30 June
                                                                       2022.
                                                                       Allow increase below
    WHG/56-     Whiting (West                                          new scientific advice,
                                      937        1,800        +92%
        14        of Scotland)                                         agreed with the United
                                                                       Kingdom.
   Inter-annual flexibility
   The Union agreed with the United Kingdom that the inter-annual flexibility will not apply to
   the following stocks: Blue ling in international waters of ICES 1 and 2 (BLI/12INT-), Blue
   ling North Sea (BLI/24-), Blue ling in Skagerrak (BLI/03/A-), Cod West of Scotland
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 ---pagebreak---    (COD/5BE6A), Cod Celtic Sea (COD/7XAD34), Picked dogfish Western Waters
   (DGS/15X14), Herring HER/7G-K, and Whiting Irish Sea (WHG/07A).
   Discard exemptions
   Where there are differences between the Union and the United Kingdom on the exemptions to
   the landing obligation, the United Kingdom confirmed it would make use of Union discard
   exemptions in 2022. However, due to the revised regime of exemptions in United Kingdom
   waters as notified to the Union on 17 November 2021, on which we are currently awaiting a
   reply from the United Kingdom on our subsequent comments and requests for clarification,
   the Union cannot say at this stage which of these exemptions the Union fleet could make use
   of while operating in United Kingdom waters.
   TAC deductions
   The fishing opportunities for stocks of species falling under the landing obligation pursuant to
   Article 15 of Regulation (EU) 1380/2013 take into account the fact that discarding is in
   principle no longer allowed. The amounts that, by way of exception, may continue to be
   discarded during the operation of the landing obligation should be deducted from that advice
   figure for total catches.
   Quota exchanges
   The Union sought to facilitate quota exchanges with the United Kingdom, in view of the
   setting up of a quota exchange mechanism by the Specialised Committee on Fisheries. It is
   appropriate to establish the procedure for carrying out such exchanges.
   Seabass
   Northern seabass is a non-quota stock shared with the United Kingdom. With this proposal,
   the Commission proposes to establish catch limitation measures for 2022 for this stock, as
   agreed in the framework of the consultations with the United Kingdom.
   Sandeels
   Article 11a of Council Regulation (EU) 2022/109 rolled over for 2022 seasonal closures for
   sandeels fisheries using certain towed gear in ICES divisions 2a, 3a and ICES subarea 4.
   Since the provisional TAC covering the period from 1 January to 31 March 2022 is now being
   replaced with a definitive TAC for the full year, the applicable closure period should also
   cover the period from 1 August to 31 December 2022, in addition to the period from 1
   January to 31 March 2022. Article 11a should therefore be amended accordingly.
   Prohibited species
   In order to protect certain species from being fished, the Union and the United Kingdom
   agreed in the Written Record for 2022 to maintain the existing list of prohibited species as set
   out in Annex 2 to the Written Record for 2021.
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 ---pagebreak---                                                                    2022/0037 (NLE)
                                                    Proposal for a
                                         COUNCIL REGULATION
    amending Regulation (EU) 2022/109 fixing for 2022 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)     Council Regulation (EU) 2022/1091 fixes for 2022 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.
   (2)     On 21 December 2021, the Union agreed with the United Kingdom on the setting of a
           large number of total allowable catches (TACs) for 2022 for stocks listed in Annex 35
           to the TCA. The outcome of the consultations was documented in the Written Record,
           which was endorsed by the Council on 21 December 2021 and signed on the same day
           by the Head of Delegation of the United Kingdom and by the Commission
           representative on behalf of the Union, in accordance with Article 498(6) of the TCA
           and in line with the Council Decision of 22 October 20212.
   (3)     The Written Record is a result of consultations conducted by the Union with the
           United Kingdom in accordance with Articles 498(2), 498(4)(a) to (d) and 498(6) of the
           Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the Union and United Kingdom (TCA)3,
           with the objectives and principles set out in Articles 2, 3, 28 and 33 of Regulation
           (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the
           Common Fisheries Policy4, Articles 4 and 5 of Regulations (EU) 2019/472 and
           2018/973 concerning the Western Waters5 and North Sea6 multiannual plans (MAPs),
   1
           Council Regulation (EU) 2022/109 of 27 January 2022 fixing for 2022 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 21, 31.1.2022, p. 1–164).
   2
           Council Decision (EU) 2021/1875 of 22 October 2021 concerning the position to be adopted on behalf
           of the Union in the annual consultations with the United Kingdom to agree on total allowable catches
           (OJ L 378, 26.10.2021, p.6).
   3
           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 (OJ L 149, 30.4.2021, p. 10).
   4
           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 of 28.12.2013, p. 22).
   5
           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
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 ---pagebreak---        and Council Decision (EU) 2021/1875 United Kingdom7 concerning consultations
       with the United Kingdom regarding fishing opportunities for shared stocks for 2022.
       The Union position was based during the consultations on the best available scientific
       advice as provided by the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES)
       in accordance with Article 494(3)(c) of the TCA.
   (4) It is therefore necessary to replace the provisional TACs that were established in
       Regulation (EU) 2022/109 in line with the fishing opportunities agreed in the Written
       Record and to implement other measures functionally linked to the fishing
       opportunities also agreed in the Written Record.
   (5) Such fishing opportunities for 2022 will allow for long-term environmentally
       sustainable fishing activities, managed with the aim of achieving economic, social and
       employment benefits and contributing to the availability of food supplies, including
       promotion of a level playing field for Union operators where stocks are shared with
       the United Kingdom.
   (6) There are certain stocks for which the International Council for Exploration of the Sea
       (ICES), while assessing them against MSY, has issued scientific advice for no catches.
       If TACs for those stocks were established at the level indicated in such scientific
       advice, the obligation to land all catches both in the Union and United Kingdom
       waters, including by-catches from those stocks, in mixed fisheries, would lead to the
       phenomenon of ‘choke species’. In order to balance the need for continuation of those
       mixed fisheries in view of the potentially severe socio-economic implications on
       complete interruption of those fisheries with the need to achieve a good biological
       status for those stocks, and taking into account the difficulty of fishing all stocks in a
       mixed fishery at MSY at the same time, the Union and the United Kingdom agreed
       that 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. The levels of
       the fishing opportunities for those stocks should be established in line with the Written
       Record in order both to ensure a level playing field for Union operators as well as to
       provide for the significant recovery of the biomass of those stocks at the same time.
   (7) Given that the biomass of the stocks of BLI/12INT, BLI/24, BLI/03A, COD/5BE6A,
       COD/7XAD34, HER/7G-K, and WHG/07A are below the biomass reference points
       (Blim), the Union and the United Kingdom therefore agreed in the Written Record that
       it is necessary that Member States do not apply Article 15(9) of Regulation (EU) No
       1380/2013 in respect of these stocks for transfers from 2021 to 2022, so that catches in
       2022 will not exceed the TAC established for those stocks. The Union and the United
       Kingdom also agreed that the same applies for the stock of DGS/15X14, which is a
       prohibited species under Article 18(1)(o) of Regulation (EU) 2022/109.
   (8) The Union sought with the United Kingdom to find the highest possible level of
       convergence in the application of the landing obligation, including de minimis 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 of 25.3.2019, p. 1).
   6
       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 of 16.7.2018, p. 1).
   7
       Council Decision (EU) 2021/1875 of 22 October 2021 concerning the position to be adopted on behalf
       of the Union in the annual consultations with the United Kingdom to agree on total allowable catches
       (OJ L 378, 26.10.2021, p. 6).
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 ---pagebreak---         survivability exemptions, to ensure adherence to conservation objectives and a level
        playing field. The fishing opportunities that were agreed with the United Kingdom for
        stocks of species to which the landing obligation applies take into account the fact that
        discarding is in principle no longer allowed. The amounts that, by way of exception,
        may continue to be discarded during the operation of the landing obligation were
        therefore deducted from the advice figure for total catches as provided by ICES.
   (9)  The Union and the United Kingdom agreed to continue the approach developed for the
        conservation of northern seabass, as set out in Article 11 of Regulation (EU) 2021/928,
        notably that the overall fishing pressure on the stock remains below or equal that
        advised by ICES. Therefore, catch limitation measures should continue to be
        established for 2022 for this stock in ICES divisions 4b, 4c, 7a, and 7d to 7h. In light
        of the advice provided by ICES, the Union and the United Kingdom agreed to
        increases in catch limits for fishing activities using hooks and lines, and fixed gillnets.
        The Union and the United Kingdom also agreed a change from monthly to bi-monthly
        limits for trawls and seines. The Union and the United Kingdom also agreed to
        prioritise the improvement of the ICES assessment tool for seabass to allow for
        forecast calculations on the basis of MSY models. The Union and the United Kingdom
        further agreed that it is necessary to maintain the existing catch limitation measures
        applicable to recreational fishing. Since the provisional catch limits are now being
        replaced with catch limits for the full year, the relevant catch limitation measures
        should also cover the period from 1 April to 31 December 2022.
   (10) Regulation (EU) 2022/109 provides for a rollover of 2022 seasonal closures for
        sandeels fisheries using certain towed gear in ICES divisions 2a, 3a and ICES subarea
        4. Since the provisional TAC, covering the period from 1 January to 31 March 2022,
        will now be replaced with a definitive TAC for the full year, the applicable closure
        period should also cover the period from 1 August to 31 December 2022.
   (11) Regulation (EU) 2022/109 sets a provisional TAC for anchovy in ICES subarea 8
        applying from 1 January 2022 to 30 June 2022, awaiting the availability of scientific
        advice. ICES released the scientific advice for that stock for 2022 on 17 December
        2021. The TAC for that stock for 2022 should therefore be amended in line with that
        advice.
   (12) In order to protect certain species from being fished, the Union and the United
        Kingdom agreed to maintain the existing lists of prohibited species.
   (13) Regulation (EU) 2022/109 should therefore be amended accordingly.
   (14) The catch limits provided for in Regulation (EU) 2022/109 apply from 1 January
        2022. The provisions introduced by this Regulation concerning catch limits should
        therefore also apply from that date. Such retroactive application does not affect the
        principles of legal certainty and protection of legitimate expectations, as the fishing
        opportunities concerned are increased or have not yet been exhausted. For reasons of
        urgency, this Regulation should enter into force on the day following that of its
        publication in the Official Journal of the European Union,
   8
        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 (OJ L 31, 29.1.2021, p. 31–192).
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 ---pagebreak---    HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
                                                       Article 1
                                  Amendment of Regulation (EU) 2022/109
   Regulation (EU) 2022/109 is amended as follows:
   (1)     Article 7 is deleted;
   (2)     Article 11 is replaced by the following:
                                                     ‘Article 11
      Measures on European seabass fisheries in ICES divisions 4b and 4c and ICES subarea 7
   1.      It shall be prohibited for Union fishing vessels, as well as for any commercial
           fisheries from shore, to fish for European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax) in ICES
           divisions 4b and 4c and in ICES subarea 7 or to retain on board, tranship, relocate or
           land European seabass caught in that area.
   2.      The prohibition set out in paragraph 1 shall not apply to by-catches of seabass in
           shore-based commercial netting activities. This exemption applies to historic
           numbers of beach nets set at pre-2017 levels. Shore-based commercial netting
           activities shall not target seabass and only unavoidable by-catches of seabass may be
           landed.
   3.      By way of derogation from paragraph 1, in January 2022 and from 1 April to 31
           December 2022, Union fishing vessels in ICES divisions 4b, 4c, 7d, 7e, 7f and 7h
           may fish for, retain on board, tranship, relocate or land European seabass caught in
           that area with the following gear and within the following limits:
           (a)     using demersal trawls9, for unavoidable by-catches not exceeding 760
                   kilogrammes per two calendar months (January and April; May and June; July
                   and August; September and October; November and December) and 5 % of the
                   weight of the total catches of marine organisms on board caught by that vessel
                   per fishing trip;
           (b)     using seines10, for unavoidable by-catches not exceeding 760 kilogrammes per
                   two calendar months (January and April; May and June; July and August;
                   September and October; November and December) 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 lines11, not exceeding 5,95 tonnes per vessel;
           (d)     using fixed gillnets12, for unavoidable by-catches not exceeding 1,5 tonnes per
                   vessel.
           The derogations set out in the first subparagraph, point (c), shall apply to Union
           fishing vessels that have recorded catches of European seabass using hooks and lines
           over the period from 1 July 2015 to 30 September 2016.
   9
          All types of demersal trawls (OTB, OTT, PTB, TBB, TBN, TBS and TB).
   10
          All types of seines (SSC, SDN, SPR, SV, SB and SX).
   11
          All long lines or pole and line or rod and line fisheries (LHP, LHM, LLD, LL, LTL, LX and LLS).
   12
          All fixed gillnets and traps (GTR, GNS, GNC, FYK, FPN and FIX).
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 ---pagebreak---         The derogations set out in the first subparagraph, point (d), shall apply to Union
        fishing vessels that have recorded catches of European seabass using fixed gillnets
        over the period from 1 July 2015 to 30 September 2016.
        In the case of a replacement of a Union fishing vessel, Member States may allow the
        derogations to apply to another Union fishing vessel provided that the number of
        Union fishing vessels subject to each of the derogations and their overall fishing
        capacity do not increase.
   4.   The catch limits set out in paragraph 3 shall not be transferable between vessels and,
        where a bi-monthly limit applies, from one calendar two-month period to another.
        For Union fishing vessels using more than one gear in two calendar months, the
        lowest catch limit set out in paragraph 3 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.
   5.   In recreational fisheries, including from shore, in ICES divisions 4b, 4c, 6a, 7a to 7k:
        (a)    from 1 January to 28 February 2022 and from 1 to 31 December 2022:
               (i) only catch-and-release fishing with a rod or a handline for European seabass
               shall be allowed.
               (ii) During that period, it shall be prohibited to retain, relocate, tranship or land
               European seabass caught in that area.
        (b)    from 1 March to 30 November 2022:
               (i) not more than two specimens of European seabass may be caught and
               retained per fisherman per day.
               (ii) The minimum size of European seabass retained during this period shall be
               42 cm.
               (iii) Fixed nets shall not be used to catch or retain European seabass during this
               period.
   6.   Paragraph 6 shall be without prejudice to more stringent national measures on
        recreational fisheries.’
   (3)  Article 15 is replaced by the following:
                                            ‘Article 15
                               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, 3a and
       ICES subarea 4 from 1 January to 31 March 2022 and from 1 August to 31 December
       2022.’
   (4)  Annex IA, Part A is amended in accordance with Annex I to this Regulation.
   (5)  Annex IA, Part B is amended in accordance with Annex II to this Regulation.
   (6)  Annex II is amended in accordance with Annex III to this Regulation.
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 ---pagebreak---                                                Article 2
   This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the
   Official Journal of the European Union.
   It shall apply from 1 January 2022.
   This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
   Done at Brussels,
                                                 For the Council
                                                 The President
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 ---documentbreak---                             EUROPEAN
                            COMMISSION
                                                      Brussels, 16.2.2022
                                                      COM(2022) 54 final
                                                      ANNEXES 1 to 3
                                           ANNEXES
                                             to the
                                         Proposal for a
                                  COUNCIL REGULATION
   amending Regulation (EU) 2022/109 fixing for 2022 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
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 ---pagebreak---                                            ANNEX I
   Amendments to Annex IA to Regulation (EU) 2022/109 – Autonomous Union stocks
   In Part A of Annex IA concerning autonomous Union stocks, the first table is replaced by the
   following:
    Species:  Anchovy                                   Zone:    8
              Engraulis
                                                                 (ANE/08.)
              encrasicolus
    Spain                   29 700                      Analytical TAC
    France                   3 300
    Union                   33 000
    TAC                     33 000
                                           ANNEX II
   Amendments to Annex IA to Regulation (EU) 2022/109 – Shared stocks
   In Part B of Annex IA concerning shared stocks, the tables are replaced by the following:
                                                                           United        Kingdom           and
    Species:      Greater silver smelt              Zone:
                                                                           international waters of 1 and 2
                  Argentina silus                                  (ARU/1/2.)
    Germany                             16          Precautionary TAC
    France                               5
    Netherlands                         13
    Union                               34
    United Kingdom                      25
    TAC                                 59
                                                                           United Kingdom and Union
    Species:      Greater silver smelt              Zone:
                                                                           waters of 4; Union waters of 3a
                  Argentina silus                                          (ARU/3A4-C)
    Denmark                            717          Precautionary TAC
    Germany                              7
    France                               5
    Ireland                              5
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 ---pagebreak---    Netherlands                                  34
   Sweden                                       28
   Union                                       796
   United Kingdom                               13
   TAC                                         809
                                                                                            6 and 7; United Kingdom and
   Species:     Greater silver smelt                              Zone:
                                                                                            international waters of 5
                Argentina silus                                                    (ARU/567.)
   Germany                                     886                Precautionary TAC
   France                                       19
   Ireland                                     821
   Netherlands                               9 250
   Union                                    10 976
   United Kingdom                              650
   TAC                                      11 626
                                                                                            United        Kingdom        and
   Species:     Tusk                                              Zone:                     international waters of 1, 2 and
                                                                                            14
                Brosme brosme                                                               (USK/1214EI)
                                                      (1)
   Germany                                        6               Precautionary TAC
                                                      (1)
   France                                         6                         Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
                                                      (1)(2)
   Others                                         4
                                                      (1)
   Union                                        16
                                                      (1)
   United Kingdom                                 6
   TAC                                          22
   (1)
                      Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.
   (2)                Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (USK/1214EI_AMS).
                                                                                            United Kingdom        and  Union
   Species:     Tusk                                              Zone:
                                                                                            waters of 4
                Brosme brosme                                                               (USK/04-C.)
                                                      (1)
   Denmark                                      62                Precautionary TAC
                                                      (1)
   Germany                                      19                          Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
                                                      (1)
   France                                       43
                                                      (1)
   Sweden                                         6
                                                      (2)
   Others                                         6
                                                      (1)
   Union                                       136
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 ---pagebreak---                                                         (1)
   United Kingdom                                 92
   TAC                                           228
   (1)                Special condition: of which up to 25% may be fished in United Kingdom, Union and international
                      waters of 6a north of 58°30’N (USK/*6AN58).
   (2)                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).
                                                                                             6 and 7; United Kingdom and
   Species:     Tusk                                                Zone:
                                                                                             international waters of 5
                Brosme brosme                                                                (USK/567EI.)
                                                        (1)
   Germany                                        59                Precautionary TAC
                                                        (1)
   Spain                                         208                         Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
                                                        (1)
   France                                      2 465
                                                        (1)
   Ireland                                       238
                                                        (2)
   Others                                         59
                                                        (1)
   Union                                       3 029
                                                        (3)(4)(5)
   Norway                                          0
                                                        (1)
   United Kingdom                              1 265
   TAC                                         4 294
   (1)                Special condition: of which up to 10 % may be fished in United Kingdom and Union waters of 4
                      (USK/*04-C.).
   (2)                The unallocated "Others" quota for Member States without shares is exclusively for by-catches.
                      Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (USK/567EI_AMS).
   (3)                Special condition: of which an incidental catch of other species of 25 % per vessel, at any moment, is
                      authorised in 6 and 7 and in United Kingdom and international waters of 5. 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 6 and 7 and in United Kingdom and international waters of 5
                      shall not exceed the amount below in tonnes (OTH/*5B67-). By-catch of cod under this provision in
                      area 6a may not be more than 5 %.
                                                   0
   (4)                Including ling. The following quotas for Norway shall only be fished with long-lines in 6 and 7 and in
                      United Kingdom and international waters of 5:
                     Ling (LIN/*5B67-)       0
                   Tusk (USK/*5B67-)         0
   (5)                The tusk and ling quotas for Norway are interchangeable up to the following amount, in tonnes:
                                                   0
   Species:     Boarfishes                                          Zone:           6, 7 and 8
                Caproidae                                                           (BOR/678-)
   Denmark                                     5 592                Precautionary TAC
   Ireland                                    15 749
   Union                                      21 341
   United Kingdom                              1 450
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 ---pagebreak---    TAC                                         22 791
                                                                                              6b and 6aN; United Kingdom and
   Species:     Herring                                             Zone:
                                                                                              international waters of 5b(1)
                Clupea harengus                                                               (HER/5B6ANB)
                                                          (2)
   Germany                                         347              Precautionary TAC
                                                          (2)                 Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not
   France                                            66
                                                                              apply
                                                          (2)                 Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not
   Ireland                                         470
                                                                              apply
                                                          (2)
   Netherlands                                     347
                                                          (2)
   Union                                         1 230
                                                          (2)
   United Kingdom                                2 250
   TAC                                           3 480
   (1)                 Reference is to the herring stock in the part of ICES zone 6a which lies east of the meridian of
                       longitude 7°W and north of the parallel of latitude 55°N, or west of the meridian of longitude 7°W and
                       north of the parallel of latitude 56°N, 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 56°N and 57°30' N, with the exception of a six nautical mile belt measured from the baseline
                       of the United Kingdom's territorial sea.
   Species:     Herring                                             Zone:                     6aS(1), 7b, 7c
                Clupea harengus                                                               (HER/6AS7BC)
   Ireland                                       1 236              Precautionary TAC
                                                                              Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not
   Netherlands                                     124
                                                                              apply
                                                                              Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not
   Union                                         1 360
                                                                              apply
   TAC                                           1 360
   (1)                 Reference is to the herring stock in 6a south of 56º00' N and west of 07º00' W.
   Species:     Herring                                             Zone:             7a(1)
                Clupea harengus                                                               (HER/07A/MM)
   Ireland                                         719              Analytical TAC
   Union                                           719                        Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies
   United Kingdom                                7 736
   TAC                                           8 455
   (1)
                This zone is reduced by the area bounded:
                - to the north by latitude 52º30' N,
                - to the south by latitude 52º00' N,
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 ---pagebreak---                 - to the west by the coast of Ireland,
                - to the east by the coast of the United Kingdom.
   Species:     Herring                                            Zone:          7e and 7f
                Clupea harengus                                                   (HER/7EF.)
   France                                         465              Precautionary TAC
   Union                                          465
   United Kingdom                                 465
   TAC                                            930
                                                                                          7a south of 52°30’N; 7g(1),
   Species:     Herring                                            Zone:
                                                                                          7h(1), 7j(1) and 7k(1)
                Clupea harengus                                                           (HER/7G-K.)
                                                         (3)
   Germany                                         10              Analytical TAC
                                                         (3)
   France                                          54
                                                         (3)
   Ireland                                        750
                                                         (3)
   Netherlands                                     54
                                                         (3)
   Union                                          868
                                                         (2)
   United Kingdom                                    1
                                                         (3)
   TAC                                            869
   (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 west by the coast of Ireland,
                - 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. United Kingdom Fisheries Administrations
                       shall communicate the name(s) of the vessel(s) to the Marine Management Organisation before
                       allowing any catches.
   (3)                 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.
                                                                                          6b; United Kingdom and
   Species:     Cod                                                Zone:                  international waters of 5b west of
                                                                                          12º00' W and of 12 and 14
                Gadus morhua                                                              (COD/5W6-14)
                                                         (1)
   Belgium                                           0             Precautionary TAC
                                                         (1)
   Germany                                           1
                                                         (1)
   France                                          16
                                                         (1)
   Ireland                                           6
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 ---pagebreak---                                                      (1)
   Union                                        23
                                                     (1)
   United Kingdom                               51
                                                     (1)
   TAC                                          74
   (1)               Exclusively for by-catches of cod in fisheries for other species. No directed fisheries for cod
                     are permitted under this TAC.
                                                                                            6a;    United    Kingdom and
   Species:     Cod                                             Zone:                       international waters of 5b east of
                                                                                            12º00' W
                Gadus morhua                                                                (COD/5BE6A)
                                                     (1)
   Belgium                                       2              Analytical TAC
                                                     (1)
   Germany                                      22                         Article 9 of this Regulation applies
                                                     (1)                   Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not
   France                                      234
                                                                           apply
                                                     (1)                   Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not
   Ireland                                      91
                                                                           apply
                                                     (1)
   Union                                       349
                                                     (1)
   United Kingdom                              930
                                                     (1)
   TAC                                       1 279
   (1)               Exclusively for by-catches of cod in fisheries for other species. No directed fisheries for cod are
                     permitted under this quota.
   Species:     Cod                                             Zone:             7a
                Gadus morhua                                                      (COD/07A.)
                                                     (1)
   Belgium                                       5              Precautionary TAC
                                                     (1)
   France                                       15
                                                     (1)
   Ireland                                      94
                                                     (1)
   Netherlands                                   1
                                                     (1)
   Union                                       115
                                                     (1)
   United Kingdom                               91
                                                     (1)
   TAC                                         206
   (1)               Exclusively for by-catches of cod in fisheries for other species. No directed fisheries are
                     permitted under this quota.
                                                                                            7b, 7c, 7e-k, 8, 9 and 10; Union
   Species:     Cod                                             Zone:
                                                                                            waters of CECAF 34.1.1
                Gadus morhua
                                                                                            (COD/7XAD34)
                                                     (1)
   Belgium                                      28              Analytical TAC
                                                     (1)
   France                                      463                         Article 9 of this Regulation applies
                                                     (1)
   Ireland                                      92                         Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not
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 ---pagebreak---                                                                         apply
                                                     (1)                Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not
   Netherlands                                   0
                                                                        apply
                                                     (1)
   Union                                       583
                                                     (1)
   United Kingdom                               61
                                                     (1)
   TAC                                         644
   (1)               Exclusively for by-catches of cod in fisheries for other species. No directed fisheries for cod are
                     permitted under this quota.
                                                                                        United Kingdom and Union
   Species:     Megrims                                       Zone:                     waters of 4; United Kingdom
                                                                                        waters of 2a
                Lepidorhombus spp.                                                      (LEZ/2AC4-C)
                                                     (1)
   Belgium                                       8            Analytical TAC
                                                     (1)
   Denmark                                       7                      Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
                                                     (1)
   Germany                                       7
                                                     (1)
   France                                       45
                                                     (1)
   Netherlands                                  36
                                                     (1)
   Union                                       103
                                                     (1)
   United Kingdom                            2 660
   TAC                                       2 763
   (1)               Special condition: of which up to 20 % may be fished in United Kingdom, Union and international
                     waters of 6a north of 58°30’N (LEZ/*6AN58).
                                                                                        6;    United     Kingdom       and
   Species:     Megrims                                       Zone:                     international waters of 5b;
                                                                                        international waters of 12 and 14
                Lepidorhombus spp.
                                                                               (LEZ/56-14)
                                                     (1)
   Spain                                       550            Analytical TAC
                                                     (1)
   France                                    2 146                      Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
                                                     (1)
   Ireland                                     627
                                                     (1)
   Union                                     3 323
                                                     (1)
   United Kingdom                            2 258
   TAC                                       5 581
   (1)               Special condition: of which up to 25 % may be fished in United Kingdom and Union waters of 2a and
                     4 (LEZ/*2AC4C).
   Species:     Megrims                                       Zone:            7
                Lepidorhombus spp.                                             (LEZ/07.)
                                                     (1)
   Belgium                                     461            Analytical TAC
EN                                                         7                                                               EN
 ---pagebreak---                                                      (2)
   Spain                                     5 124                      Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
                                                     (2)
   France                                    6 219
                                                     (2)
   Ireland                                   2 827
   Union                                    14 631
                                                     (2)
   United Kingdom                            3 660
   TAC                                      18 916
   (1)               10 % of this quota may be used in United Kingdom, Union and international waters of 8a, 8b, 8d and
                     8e (LEZ/*8ABDE) for by-catches in directed fisheries for sole.
   (2)               35 % of this quota may be fished in United Kingdom, Union and international waters of 8a,
                     8b, 8d and 8e (LEZ/*8ABDE).
   Species:     Megrims                                       Zone:                     8a, 8b, 8d and 8e
                Lepidorhombus spp.                                                      (LEZ/8ABDE.)
   Spain                                     1 035            Analytical TAC
   France                                      835                      Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
   Union                                     1 870
   TAC                                       1 870
                                                                                        United Kingdom and Union
   Species:     Anglerfishes                                  Zone:                     waters of 4; United Kingdom
                                                                                        waters of 2a
                Lophiidae                                                               (ANF/2AC4-C)
                                                     (1)(2)
   Belgium                                     221            Precautionary TAC
                                                     (1)(2)
   Denmark                                     488
                                                     (1)(2)
   Germany                                     238
                                                     (1)(2)
   France                                       45
                                                     (1)(2)
   Netherlands                                 167
                                                     (1)(2)
   Sweden                                        6
                                                     (1)(2)
   Union                                     1 165
                                                     (1)(2)
   United Kingdom                            7 849
   TAC                                       9 014
   (1)               Special condition: of which up to 30% may be fished in United Kingdom, Union and international
                     waters of 6a north of 58°30’N (ANF/*6AN58).
   (2)               Special condition: of which up to 10 % may be fished in United Kingdom waters of 6a south of
                     58°30’N; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b; International waters of 12 and 14
                     (ANF/*56-14).
                                                                                        6;    United     Kingdom       and
   Species:     Anglerfishes                                  Zone:                     international waters of 5b;
                                                                                        international waters of 12 and 14
                Lophiidae                                                               (ANF/56-14)
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 ---pagebreak---                                                       (1)
   Belgium                                      158            Precautionary TAC
                                                      (1)
   Germany                                      180
                                                      (1)
   Spain                                        169
                                                      (1)
   France                                     1 944
                                                      (1)
   Ireland                                      439
                                                      (1)
   Netherlands                                  152
                                                      (1)
   Union                                      3 042
                                                      (1)
   United Kingdom                             2 060
   TAC                                        5 102
   (1)
                      Special condition: of which up to 20 % may be fished in United Kingdom and Union waters of 2a and
                      4 (ANF/*2AC4C).
   Species:     Anglerfishes                                   Zone:            7
                Lophiidae                                                       (ANF/07.)
                                                      (1)
   Belgium                                    3 629            Analytical TAC
                                                      (1)
   Germany                                      405                      Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
                                                      (1)
   Spain                                      1 442
                                                      (1)
   France                                    23 291
                                                      (1)
   Ireland                                    2 977
                                                      (1)
   Netherlands                                  470
                                                      (1)
   Union                                     32 214
                                                      (1)
   United Kingdom                             8 959
   TAC                                       41 173
   (1)                Special condition: of which up to 10 % may be fished in United Kingdom, Union and international
                      waters of 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e (ANF/*8ABDE).
   Species:     Anglerfishes                                   Zone:                     8a, 8b, 8d and 8e
                Lophiidae                                                                (ANF/8ABDE.)
   Spain                                      1 681            Analytical TAC
   France                                     9 351                      Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
   Union                                     11 032
   TAC                                       11 032
                                                                                         United Kingdom, Union and
   Species:     Haddock                                        Zone:                     international waters of 6b;
                                                                                         international waters of 12 and 14
                Melanogrammus
                                                                                         (HAD/6B1214)
                aeglefinus
   Belgium                                       12            Analytical TAC
EN                                                          9                                                              EN
 ---pagebreak---    Germany                                       12                      Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
   France                                       542
   Ireland                                      385
   Union                                        951
   United Kingdom                             4 874
   TAC                                        5 825
                                                                                         6a;    United     Kingdom  and
   Species:     Haddock                                        Zone:
                                                                                         international waters of 5b
                Melanogrammus
                                                                                         (HAD/5BC6A.)
                aeglefinus
                                                      (1)
   Belgium                                       11            Analytical TAC
                                                      (1)
   Germany                                       13                      Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
                                                      (1)
   France                                       553
                                                      (1)
   Ireland                                      394
                                                      (1)
   Union                                        971
                                                      (1)
   United Kingdom                             4 035
   TAC                                        5 006
   (1)                Special condition: of which up to 25 % may be fished in United Kingdom and Union waters of 2a and
                      4 (HAD/*2AC4).
                                                                                         7b-k, 8, 9 and 10; Union waters
   Species:     Haddock                                        Zone:
                                                                                         of CECAF 34.1.1
                Melanogrammus
                                                                                         (HAD/7X7A34)
                aeglefinus
   Belgium                                      146            Analytical TAC
   France                                     8 762                      Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
   Ireland                                    2 920
   Union                                     11 828
   United Kingdom                             2 550
   TAC                                       15 000
   Species:     Haddock                                        Zone:            7a
                Melanogrammus
                                                                                         (HAD/07A.)
                aeglefinus
   Belgium                                       43            Analytical TAC
   France                                       196                      Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
   Ireland                                    1 171
   Union                                      1 410
   United Kingdom                             1 628
EN                                                         10                                                            EN
 ---pagebreak---    TAC                                       3 038
                                                                                           6;    United     Kingdom       and
   Species:     Whiting                                         Zone:                      International waters of 5b;
                                                                                           international waters of 12 and 14
                Merlangius merlangus                                                       (WHG/56-14)
                                                     (1)
   Germany                                       9              Analytical TAC
                                                     (1)
   France                                      189                        Article 9 of this Regulation applies
                                                     (1)                  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not
   Ireland                                     462
                                                                          apply
                                                     (1)                  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not
   Union                                       660
                                                                          apply
                                                     (1)
   United Kingdom                            1 140
                                                     (1)
   TAC                                       1 800
   (1)               Exclusively for by-catches of whiting in fisheries for other species. No directed fisheries for whiting
                     are permitted under this quota.
   Species:     Whiting                                         Zone:            7a
                Merlangius merlangus                                                       (WHG/07A.)
                                                     (1)
   Belgium                                       3              Analytical TAC
                                                     (1)
   France                                       44                        Article 9 of this Regulation applies
                                                     (1)                  Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not
   Ireland                                     251
                                                                          apply
                                                     (1)                  Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not
   Netherlands                                   1
                                                                          apply
                                                     (1)
   Union                                       299
                                                     (1)
   United Kingdom                              422
                                                     (1)
   TAC                                         721
   (1)               Exclusively for by-catches of whiting in fisheries for other species. No directed fisheries for whiting
                     are permitted under this quota.
                                                                                           7b, 7c, 7d, 7e, 7f, 7g, 7h, 7j and
   Species:     Whiting                                         Zone:
                                                                                           7k
                Merlangius merlangus                                                       (WHG/7X7A-C)
   Belgium                                      99              Analytical TAC
   France                                    6 085
   Ireland                                   2 819
   Netherlands                                  49
   Union                                     9 052
   United Kingdom                            1 188
EN                                                        11                                                                  EN
 ---pagebreak---    TAC                                       10 696
   Species:     Hake                                              Zone:           3a
                Merluccius merluccius                                             (HKE/03A.)
                                                       (1)
   Denmark                                    2 192               Analytical TAC
                                                       (1)
   Sweden                                       187                        Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
   Union                                      2 379
   TAC                                        2 379
   (1)               Transfers of this quota may be effected to United Kingdom and Union waters of 2a and 4. However,
                     such transfers shall be notified in advance to the Commission and to the United Kingdom.
                                                                                           United Kingdom and Union
   Species:     Hake                                              Zone:                    waters of 4; United Kingdom
                                                                                           waters of 2a
                Merluccius merluccius                                                      (HKE/2AC4-C)
                                                       (1)(2)
   Belgium                                       27               Analytical TAC
                                                       (1)(2)
   Denmark                                    1 110                        Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
                                                       (1)(2)
   Germany                                      127
                                                       (1)(2)
   France                                       245
                                                       (1)(2)
   Netherlands                                   64
                                                       (1)(2)
   Union                                      1 573
                                                       (1)(2)
   United Kingdom                             1 181
   TAC                                        2 754
   (1)               Not more than 10 % of this quota may be used for by-catch in 3a (HKE/*03A.).
   (2)               Special condition: of which up to 6 % may be fished in United Kingdom, Union and international
                     waters of 6a north of 58°30’N (HKE/*6AN58).
                                                                                           6 and 7; United Kingdom and
   Species:     Hake                                              Zone:                    international waters of 5b;
                                                                                           international waters of 12 and 14
                Merluccius merluccius
                                                                                           (HKE/571214)
                                                       (1)
   Belgium                                      397               Analytical TAC
                                                       (1)
   Spain                                     12 735                        Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
                                                       (1)
   France                                    19 666
                                                       (1)
   Ireland                                    2 383
                                                       (1)
   Netherlands                                  256
                                                       (1)
   Union                                     35 437
                                                       (1)
   United Kingdom                             8 831
   TAC                                       44 268
EN                                                            12                                                             EN
 ---pagebreak---    (1)                   Transfers of this quota may be effected to United Kingdom, Union and international waters of 2a and
                         4. However, such transfers shall be notified retrospectively annually to the other Party. Member States
                         shall notify 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                                           53
   Spain                                          2 105
   France                                         2 105
   Ireland                                          263
   Netherlands                                       26
   Union                                          4 552
   United Kingdom                                 1 184
   Species:        Hake                                               Zone:                    8a, 8b, 8d and 8e
                   Merluccius merluccius                                                       (HKE/8ABDE.)
                                                           (1)
   Belgium                                           13               Analytical TAC
   Spain                                          9 085                        Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
   France                                        20 401
                                                           (1)
   Netherlands                                       26
   Union                                         29 525
   TAC                                           29 525
   (1)                   Transfers of this quota may be effected to United Kingdom and Union waters of 2a and 4. However,
                         such transfers shall be notified in advance to the Commission and to the UK.
            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; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b;
   international waters of 12 and 14 (HKE/*57-14)
   Belgium                                             3
   Spain                                          2 631
   France                                         4 737
   Netherlands                                         8
   Union                                          7 379
                                                                                               United Kingdom and Union
   Species:        Lemon sole and witch flounder                      Zone:                    waters of 4; United Kingdom
                                                                                               waters of 2a
                   Microstomus kitt and                                                        (L/W/2AC4-C)
                   Glyptocephalus
                   cynoglossus
   Belgium                                          212               Precautionary TAC
   Denmark                                          582
   Germany                                           75
EN                                                               13                                                              EN
 ---pagebreak---    France                                         160
   Netherlands                                    485
   Sweden                                           7
   Union                                       1 521
   United Kingdom                              2 766
   TAC                                         4 287
                                                                                             6 and 7; United Kingdom and
   Species:      Blue ling                                        Zone:
                                                                                             international waters of 5
                 Molva dypterygia                                                   (BLI/5B67-)
   Germany                                        109             Analytical TAC
   Estonia                                         16                        Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
   Spain                                          342
   France                                      7 795
   Ireland                                         30
   Lithuania                                        7
   Poland                                           3
                                                        (1)
   Others                                          30
   Union                                       8 332
                                                        (2)
   Norway                                           0
                                                        (3)
   Faroe Islands                                    0
   United Kingdom                              2 527
   TAC                                        10 859
   (1)                 The unallocated “Others” quota for Member States without shares is exclusively for by-catches.
                       Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (BLI/5B67_AMS).
   (2)           To be fished in Union waters of 4, 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.
                                                                                             International waters of
   Species:      Blue ling                                        Zone:
                                                                                             12
                 Molva dypterygia                                                            (BLI/12INT-)
                                                        (1)
   Estonia                                          0             Precautionary TAC
                                                        (1)
   Spain                                           73
                                                        (1)
   France                                           2
                                                        (1)
   Lithuania                                        1
                                                        (1)(2)
   Others                                           0
                                                        (1)
   Union                                           76
                                                        (1)
   United Kingdom                                   1
EN                                                             14                                                        EN
 ---pagebreak---                                                       (1)
   TAC                                           77
   (1)                Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.
   (2)                Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (BLI/12INT_AMS).
                                                                                           United        Kingdom           and
   Species:     Blue ling                                         Zone:                    international waters of 2; United
                                                                                           Kingdom and Union waters of 4
                Molva dypterygia                                                   (BLI/24-)
   Denmark                                        2               Precautionary TAC
   Germany                                        2
   Ireland                                        2
   France                                        12
                                                      (1)
   Others                                         2
   Union                                         20
   United Kingdom                                 7
   TAC                                           27
   (1)                The unallocated “Others” quota for Member States without shares is exclusively for by-catches.
                      Catches to be counted against this shared quota shall be reported separately (BLI/24_AMS).
   Species:     Blue ling                                         Zone:                    Union waters of 3a
                Molva dypterygia                                                   (BLI/03A-)
   Denmark                                      1,5               Precautionary TAC
   Germany                                        1
   Sweden                                       1,5
   Union                                          4
   TAC                                            4
                                                                                           United        Kingdom           and
   Species:     Ling                                              Zone:
                                                                                           international waters of 1 and 2
                Molva molva                                                        (LIN/1/2.)
   Denmark                                        9               Precautionary TAC
   Germany                                        9
   France                                         9
                                                      (1)
   Others                                         3
   Union                                         30
   United Kingdom                                 8
   TAC                                           38
   (1)                Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota. Catches to be counted
EN                                                          15                                                                 EN
 ---pagebreak---                      against this shared quota shall be reported separately (LIN/1/2_AMS).
   Species:     Ling                                              Zone:                  Union waters of 3a
                Molva molva                                                              (LIN/03A-C.)
   Belgium                                       11               Precautionary TAC
   Denmark                                       79
   Germany                                       11
   Sweden                                        32
   Union                                       133
   United Kingdom                                11
   TAC                                         144
                                                                                         United Kingdom        and Union
   Species:     Ling                                              Zone:
                                                                                         waters of 4
                Molva molva                                                       (LIN/04-C.)
                                                       (1)(2)
   Belgium                                       18               Precautionary TAC
                                                       (1)(2)
   Denmark                                     277
                                                       (1)(2)
   Germany                                     171
                                                       (1)
   France                                      154
                                                       (1)
   Netherlands                                    6
                                                       (1)(2)
   Sweden                                        12
                                                       (1)
   Union                                       638
                                                       (1)(2)
   United Kingdom                            2 473
   TAC                                       3 127
   (1)               Special condition: of which up to 20 % may be fished in United Kingdom, Union and international
                     waters of 6a north of 58°30’N (LIN/*6AN58).
   (2)               Special condition: of which up to 25 % but no more than 75 tonnes may be fished in Union waters of
                     3a (LIN/*03A-C).
                                                                                         United        Kingdom       and
   Species:     Ling                                              Zone:
                                                                                         international waters of 5
                Molva molva                                                       (LIN/05EI.)
   Belgium                                        8               Precautionary TAC
   Denmark                                        6
   Germany                                        6
   France                                         6
   Union                                         26
   United Kingdom                                 6
   TAC                                           32
EN                                                            16                                                         EN
 ---pagebreak---                                                                                              6, 7, 8, 9 and 10; international
   Species:      Ling                                               Zone:
                                                                                             waters of 12 and 14
                 Molva molva                                                        (LIN/6X14.)
                                                        (1)
   Belgium                                         54               Precautionary TAC
                                                        (1)
   Denmark                                         10
                                                        (1)
   Germany                                        196
                                                        (1)
   Ireland                                      1 059
                                                        (1)
   Spain                                        3 965
                                                        (1)
   France                                       4 226
                                                        (1)
   Portugal                                        10
                                                        (1)
   Union                                        9 520
                                                        (2)(3)(4)
   Norway                                           0
                                                        (5)(6)
   Faroe Islands                                    0
                                                        (1)
   United Kingdom                               5 532
   TAC                                         15 052
   (1)                 Special condition: of which up to 40 % may be fished in United Kingdom and 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 amount below in tonnes (OTH/*6X14.): 0. By-catch of cod under this
                       provision in area 6a may not be more than 5 %.
   (3)                 Including tusk. The quotas for Norway shall only be fished with long-lines in 5b, 6 and 7, and they
                       amount to:
                 Ling (LIN/*5B67-)           0
                 Tusk (USK/*5B67-)           0
   (4)                 The ling and tusk quotas for Norway are interchangeable up to the following amount, in tonnes: 0:
   (5)                 Including tusk. To be fished in 6a north of 56°30' N and 6b (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 amount in tonnes (OTH/*6AB.): 0
                                                                                             United Kingdom and Union
   Species:      Norway lobster                                     Zone:                    waters of 4; United Kingdom
                                                                                             waters of 2a
                 Nephrops norvegicus                                                         (NEP/2AC4-C)
   Belgium                                      1 269               Analytical TAC
   Denmark                                      1 269                        Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
   Germany                                         19
   France                                          37
EN                                                               17                                                            EN
 ---pagebreak---    Netherlands                                 653
   Union                                     3 247
   United Kingdom                           21 021
   TAC                                      24 268
                                                                                         6;    United     Kingdom      and
   Species:     Norway lobster                                    Zone:
                                                                                         international waters of 5b
                Nephrops norvegicus                                                      (NEP/5BC6.)
   Spain                                         24               Analytical TAC
   France                                        96
   Ireland                                     160
   Union                                       280
   United Kingdom                           11 582
   TAC                                      11 862
   Species:     Norway lobster                                    Zone:          7
                Nephrops norvegicus                                              (NEP/07.)
                                                      (1)
   Spain                                       924                Analytical TAC
                                                      (1)
   France                                    3 746
                                                      (1)
   Ireland                                   5 682
                                                      (1)
   Union                                    10 352
                                                      (1)
   United Kingdom                            6 686
                                                      (1)
   TAC                                      17 038
   (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                                       846
   France                                      530
   Ireland                                   1 016
   Union                                     2 392
   United Kingdom                              412
                                                                                         United Kingdom and Union
   Species:     Northern prawn                                    Zone:                  waters of 4; United Kingdom
                                                                                         waters of 2a
                Pandalus borealis                                                        (PRA/2AC4-C)
                                                      (1)
   Denmark                                     735                Precautionary TAC
                                                      (1)
   Netherlands                                    7
EN                                                          18                                                             EN
 ---pagebreak---                                                       (1)
   Sweden                                       30
                                                      (1)
   Union                                       772
                                                      (1)
   United Kingdom                              218
   TAC                                         990     (1)
   (1)                Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries for Northern prawn are permitted under this quota.
                                                                                            6;    United     Kingdom       and
   Species:     Plaice                                            Zone:                     international waters of 5b;
                                                                                            international waters of 12 and 14
                Pleuronectes platessa
                                                                                   (PLE/56-14)
   France                                       18                Precautionary TAC
   Ireland                                     240
   Union                                       258
   United Kingdom                              400
   TAC                                         658
   Species:     Plaice                                            Zone:            7a
                Pleuronectes platessa                                              (PLE/07A.)
                                                                  Analytical
   Belgium                                     119
                                                                  TAC
   France                                       52                          Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
   Ireland                                     929
   Netherlands                                  36
   Union                                     1 136
   United Kingdom                            1 404
   TAC                                       2 747
   Species:     Plaice                                            Zone:            7d and 7e
                Pleuronectes platessa                                              (PLE/7DE.)
   Belgium                                   1 310                Analytical TAC
   France                                    4 366                          Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
   Union                                     5 676
   United Kingdom                            2 717
   TAC                                       9 138
   Species:     Plaice                                            Zone:            7f and 7g
EN                                                          19                                                                 EN
 ---pagebreak---                 Pleuronectes platessa                                               (PLE/7FG.)
                                                                  Precautionar
   Belgium                                     379
                                                                  y TAC
   France                                      686                          Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
   Ireland                                     105
   Union                                     1 170
   United Kingdom                              441
   TAC                                       1 735
   Species:     Plaice                                            Zone:             7h, 7j and 7k
                Pleuronectes platessa                                                        (PLE/7HJK.)
                                                      (1)         Precautionar
   Belgium                                        7
                                                                  y TAC
                                                      (1)
   France                                       14                          Article 9 of this Regulation applies
                                                      (1)                   Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not
   Ireland                                      47
                                                                            apply
                                                      (1)                   Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not
   Netherlands                                  27
                                                                            apply
                                                      (1)
   Union                                        95
                                                      (1)
   United Kingdom                               19
                                                      (1)
   TAC                                         114
   (1)                Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries for plaice are permitted under this TAC.
                                                                                             6;    United     Kingdom       and
   Species:     Pollack                                           Zone:                      international waters of 5b;
                                                                                             international waters of 12 and 14
                Pollachius pollachius                                                        (POL/56-14)
   Spain                                          2               Precautionary TAC
   France                                       75
   Ireland                                      22
   Union                                        99
   United Kingdom                               57
   TAC                                         156
   Species:     Pollack                                           Zone:             7
                Pollachius pollachius                                               (POL/07.)
                                                      (1)
   Belgium                                     233                Precautionary TAC
                                                      (1)
   Spain                                        14
                                                      (1)
   France                                    5 372
                                                      (1)
   Ireland                                     572
EN                                                          20                                                                  EN
 ---pagebreak---                                                       (1)
   Union                                      6 191
                                                      (1)
   United Kingdom                             1 821
   TAC                                        8 012
   (1)                Special condition: of which up to 2 % may be fished in UnitedKingdom, Union and international
                      waters of 8a, 8b, 8d and 8e (POL/*8ABDE).
                                                                                            7, 8, 9 and 10; Union waters of
   Species:     Saithe                                             Zone:
                                                                                            CECAF 34.1.1
                Pollachius virens                                                           (POK/7/3411)
   Belgium                                         7               Precautionary TAC
   France                                     1 433
   Ireland                                      717
   Union                                      2 157
   United Kingdom                               384
   TAC                                        2 541
                                                                                            United Kingdom and Union
   Species:     Turbot and brill                                   Zone:                    waters of 4; United Kingdom
                                                                                            waters of 2a
                Scophthalmus maximus and                                                    (T/B/2AC4-C)
                Scophthalmus rhombus
   Belgium                                      375                Precautionary TAC
   Denmark                                      802                         Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
   Germany                                      205
   France                                        97
   Netherlands                                2 842
   Sweden                                          6
   Union                                      4 327
   United Kingdom                             1 022
   TAC                                        5 487
                                                                                            Union and United Kingdom
   Species:     Skates and rays                                    Zone:                    waters of 4; United Kingdom
                                                                                            waters of 2a
                Rajiformes                                                                  (SRX/2AC4-C)
                                                      (1)(2)(3)(4)
   Belgium                                      271                Precautionary TAC
                                                      (1)(2)(3)
   Denmark                                       11
                                                      (1)(2)(3)
   Germany                                       13
                                                      (1)(2)(3)(4)
   France                                        43
EN                                                             21                                                           EN
 ---pagebreak---                                                       (1)(2)(3)(4)
   Netherlands                                  232
                                                      (1)(3)
   Union                                        570
                                                      (1)(2)(3)(4)
   United Kingdom                             1 194
                                                      (3)
   TAC                                        1 764
   (1)                Catches of blonde ray (Raja brachyura) in United Kingdom and 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 and Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, which was retained by the United
                      Kingdom.
   (3)                Shall not apply to blonde ray (Raja brachyura) in United Kingdom waters of 2a and small-eyed ray
                      (Raja microocellata) in United Kingdom and 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 7d (SRX/*07D2.), without prejudice to the
                      prohibitions set out in Articles 18 and 56 of this Regulation and in the relevant provisions of the
                      United Kingdom law 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                                    Zone:                  Union waters of 3a
                Rajiformes                                                                (SRX/03A-C.)
                                                      (1)
   Denmark                                       37                Precautionary TAC
                                                      (1)
   Sweden                                        11
                                                      (1)
   Union                                         48
   TAC                                           48
   (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.
                                                                                          United Kingdom and Union
   Species:     Skates and rays                                    Zone:
                                                                                          waters of 6a, 6b, 7a-c and 7e-k
                Rajiformes                                                                (SRX/67AKXD)
                                                      (1)(2)(3)(4)
   Belgium                                      814                Precautionary TAC
                                                      (1)(2)(3)(4)
   Estonia                                        5
                                                      (1)(2)(3)(4)
   France                                     3 656
                                                      (1)(2)(3)(4)
   Germany                                       11
                                                      (1)(2)(3)(4)
   Ireland                                    1 177
                                                      (1)(2)(3)(4)
   Lithuania                                     19
                                                      (1)(2)(3)(4)
   Netherlands                                    3
                                                      (1)(2)(3)(4)
   Portugal                                      20
                                                      (1)(2)(3)(4)
   Spain                                        984
EN                                                             22                                                            EN
 ---pagebreak---                                                         (1)(2)(3)(4)
   Union                                       6 689
                                                        (1)(2)(3)(4)
   United Kingdom                              2 793
                                                        (3)(4)
   TAC                                         9 482
   (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 7d (SRX/*07D.), without prejudice to the
                      prohibitions set out in Articles 18 and 56 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)                Shall not apply to small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata), except in 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 areas 7f and 7g (RJE/7FG.) provided below may be taken:
                Species:                    Small-eyed ray           Zone:          7f and 7g
                                            Raja microocellata                      (RJE/7FG.)
                Belgium                                            8                        Precautionary TAC
                Estonia                                            0
                France                                           36
                Germany                                            0
                Ireland                                          12
                Lithuania                                          0
                Netherlands                                        0
                Portugal                                           0
                Spain                                            10
                Union                                            66
                United Kingdom                                   57
                TAC                                            123
                      Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in 7d and reported under the following code:
                      (RJE/*07D.). This special condition is without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 18 and
                      56 of this Regulation and in the relevant provisions of the United Kingdom law for the areas specified
                      therein.
   (4)          Shall not apply to undulate ray (Raja undulata).
   Species:     Skates and rays                                      Zone:          7d
                Rajiformes                                                          (SRX/07D.)
                                                        (1)(2)(3)(4)
   Belgium                                       134                 Precautionary TAC
                                                        (1)(2)(3)(4)
   France                                      1 123
                                                        (1)(2)(3)(4)
   Netherlands                                     7
                                                        (1)(2)(3)(4)
   Union                                       1 264
EN                                                               23                                                             EN
 ---pagebreak---                                                         (1)(2)(3)(4)
   United Kingdom                                233
                                                        (4)
   TAC                                         1 497
   (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 United Kingdom and 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 United Kingdom and Union waters of 2a and
                      4 (SRX/*2AC4C). Catches of blonde ray (Raja brachyura) in United Kingdom and 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)          Shall not apply to undulate ray (Raja undulata).
   Species:     Undulate ray                                         Zone:           7d and 7e
                Raja undulata                                                        (RJU/7DE.)
                                                        (1)
                Belgium                           19                 Precautionary TAC
                                                        (1)
                Estonia                            0
                                                        (1)
                France                            94
                                                        (1)
                Germany                            0
                                                        (1)
                Ireland                           25
                                                        (1)
                Lithuania                          0
                                                        (1)
                Netherlands                        0
                                                        (1)
                Portugal                           0
                                                        (1)
                Spain                             21
                                                        (1)
                Union                            159
                                                        (1)
                United Kingdom                    75
                                                        (1)
                TAC                              234
   (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 18 and 56 of this Regulation for
                      the areas specified therein. For United Kingdom vessels, this is without prejudice to the prohibitions
                      set out in relevant provisions of the United Kingdom law for the areas specified therein.
   Species:     Skates and rays                                      Zone:                    Union waters of 8 and 9
                Rajiformes                                                           (SRX/89-C.)
                                                        (1)(2)
   Belgium                                        10                 Precautionary TAC
                                                        (1)(2)
   France                                      1 949
                                                        (1)(2)
   Portugal                                    1 580
                                                        (1)(2)
   Spain                                       1 590
                                                        (1)(2)
   Union                                       5 129
EN                                                               24                                                              EN
 ---pagebreak---                                                        (1)(2)
   United Kingdom                               pm
                                                       (2)
   TAC                                          pm
   (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)                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
                      shown in the table below. The above provisions are without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in
                      Articles 18 and 56 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            Zone:                   Union waters of 8
                                           Raja undulata                          (RJU/8-C.)
                                                                                  Precautionary
                Belgium                                         0
                                                                                  TAC
                France                                         13
                Portugal                                       10
                Spain                                          10
                Union                                          33
                United Kingdom                                pm
                TAC                                           pm
                Species:                   Undulate ray            Zone:                   Union waters of 9
                                           Raja undulata                          (RJU/9-C.)
                                                                                  Precautionary
                Belgium                                         0
                                                                                  TAC
                France                                         20
                Portugal                                       15
                Spain                                          15
                Union                                          50
                United Kingdom                                pm
                TAC                                           pm
                                                                                       6; United Kingdom and Union waters
                                                                                       of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a;
   Species:    Greenland halibut                                             Zone:
                                                                                       United Kingdom and international
                                                                                       waters of 5b
               Reinhardtius hippoglossoides                                            (GHL/2A-C46)
   Denmark                                                        29         Analytical TAC
   Germany                                                        51
   Estonia                                                        29
   Spain                                                          29
   France                                                        478
EN                                                             25                                                              EN
 ---pagebreak---    Ireland                                                      29
   Lithuania                                                    29
   Poland                                                       29
   Union                                                     703
   Norway                                                        0
   United Kingdom                                          1 868
   TAC                                                     2 571
                                                                                     United Kingdom and Union waters
   Species:     Common sole                                           Zone:
                                                                                     of 4; United Kingdom waters of 2a
                Solea solea                                                          (SOL/24-C.)
   Belgium                                         1 120              Analytical TAC
   Denmark                                           512              Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
   Germany                                           896
   France                                            224
   Netherlands                                    10 107
   Union                                          12 859
                                                            (1)
   Norway                                              10
   United Kingdom                                  2 022
   TAC                                            15 330
   (1)          May be fished only in Union waters of 4 (SOL/*04-C.).
                                                                                     6;     United      Kingdom        and
   Species:     Common sole                                           Zone:          international    waters     of    5b;
                                                                                     international waters of 12 and 14
                Solea solea                                                          (SOL/56-14)
   Ireland                                             46             Precautionary TAC
   Union                                               46
   United Kingdom                                      11
   TAC                                                 57
   Species:     Common sole                                           Zone:          7a
                Solea solea                                                          (SOL/07A.)
   Belgium                                           374              Analytical TAC
                                                                      Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not
   France                                               5
                                                                      apply
                                                                      Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not
   Ireland                                             92
                                                                      apply
   Netherlands                                       119
   Union                                             590
EN                                                        26                                                               EN
 ---pagebreak---    United Kingdom             181
   TAC                        787
   Species:     Common sole          Zone:          7d
                Solea solea                         (SOL/07D.)
   Belgium                    624    Precautionary TAC
   France                   1 249    Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
   Union                    1 873
   United Kingdom             471
   TAC                      2 380
   Species:     Common sole          Zone:          7e
                Solea solea                         (SOL/07E.)
   Belgium                     59    Analytical TAC
   France                     631    Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
   Union                      690
   United Kingdom           1 111
   TAC                      1 810
   Species:     Common sole          Zone:          7f and 7g
                Solea solea                         (SOL/7FG.)
   Belgium                    781    Analytical TAC
   France                      78    Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
   Ireland                     39
   Union                      898
   United Kingdom             415
   TAC                      1 337
   Species:     Common sole          Zone:          7h, 7j and 7k
                Solea solea                         (SOL/7HJK.)
   Belgium                     18    Precautionary TAC
   France                      36    Article 8(2) of this Regulation applies
   Ireland                     95
   Netherlands                 28
   Union                      177
   United Kingdom              36
   TAC                        213
EN                                27                                         EN
 ---pagebreak---    Species:      Sprat and associated by-catches                    Zone:           3a
                 Sprattus
                                                                                    (SPR/03A.)
                 sprattus
                                                   (1)(2)
   Denmark                                      0                   Analytical TAC
                                                   (1)(2)
   Germany                                      0
                                                   (1)(2)
   Sweden                                       0
                                                   (1)(2)
   Union                                        0
                                                   (2)
   TAC                                          0
   (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 2022 to 30 June 2023. Transfers of this quota may be effected to
                 United Kingdom and Union waters of 2a and 4. However, such transfers shall be notified in advance to the
                 Commission and to the United Kingdom.
                                                                                         United Kingdom and
   Species:       Sprat and associated by-catches                           Zone:        Union waters of 4; United
                                                                                         Kingdom waters of 2a
                  Sprattus sprattus                                                       (SPR/2AC4-C)
                                                                            Analytical TAC
                                                                (1)(2)
   Belgium                                                  0
                                                                (1)(2)
   Denmark                                                  0
                                                                (1)(2)
   Germany                                                  0
                                                                (1)(2)
   France                                                   0
                                                                (1)(2)
   Netherlands                                              0
                                                                (1)(2)(3)
   Sweden                                                   0
                                                                (1)(2)
   Union                                                    0
                                                                (1)
   Norway                                                   0
                                                                (1)(4)
   Faroe Islands                                            0
                                                                (1)
   United Kingdom                                           0
                                                                (1)
   TAC                                                      0
   (1)            The quota may only be fished from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023.
   (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.
EN                                                            28                                                            EN
 ---pagebreak---    Species:     Sprat                                                     Zone:          7d and 7e
                Sprattus sprattus                                                        (SPR/7DE.)
   Belgium                                                1               Precautionary TAC
   Denmark                                               96
   Germany                                                1
   France                                                21
   Netherlands                                           21
   Union                                                140
   United Kingdom                                       410
   TAC                                                  550
   (1)          The TAC may only be fished from 1 January 2022 to 30 June 2022.
                                                                                         6, 7 and 8; United Kingdom and
   Species:     Picked dogfish                                            Zone:          international    waters      of    5;
                                                                                         International waters of 1, 12 and 14
                Squalus acanthias                                                        (DGS/15X14)
                                                               (1)
   Belgium                                               18               Precautionary TAC
                                                               (1)        Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not
   Germany                                                4
                                                                          apply
                                                               (1)        Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not
   Spain                                                  9
                                                                          apply
                                                               (1)
   France                                                75
                                                               (1)
   Ireland                                               47
                                                               (1)
   Netherlands                                            0
                                                               (1)
   Portugal                                               0
                                                               (1)
   Union                                                153
                                                               (1)
   United Kingdom                                       117
                                                               (1)
   TAC                                                  270
   (1)          Picked dogfish shall not be targeted in the areas covered by this by-catch allowance. Vessels participating in
                by-catch management schemes may however land not more than 2 tonnes per month per vessel of picked
                dogfish that is dead at the moment when the fishing gear is hauled on board under this quota. Each Party
                shall independently determine how to allocate its quota to the vessels participating in its by-catch
                management schemes. Each Party shall ensure that the total annual landing of picked dogfish on the basis of
                the by-catch allowance does not exceed the above amounts. Parties should exchange the list of participating
                vessels before allowing any landings.
                                                                                         United Kingdom and Union waters
   Species:     Horse mackerel and associated by-catches                  Zone:
                                                                                         of 4b, 4c and 7d
                Trachurus spp.                                                           (JAX/4BC7D)
                                                               (1)
   Belgium                                                7               Precautionary TAC
                                                               (1)
   Denmark                                            3 216
                                                               (1)(2)
   Germany                                              284
                                                               (1)
   Spain                                                 60
                                                               (1)(2)
   France                                               267
                                                               (1)
   Ireland                                              202
EN                                                           29                                                                EN
 ---pagebreak---                                                                 (1)(2)
   Netherlands                                         1 936
                                                                (1)
   Portugal                                                7
                                                                (1)
   Sweden                                                 75
   Union                                               6 055
                                                                (3)
   Norway                                                  0
                                                                (1)(2)
   United Kingdom                                      2 816
   TAC                                                 8 969
   (1)           Up to 5 % of the quota may consist of by-catches of boarfishes, haddock, whiting and mackerel
                 (OTH/*4BC7D). By-catches of boarfishes, 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: United Kingdom waters of 4a; 6, 7a-c, e-k; 8ab, d-e; United Kingdom
                 waters of 2a; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b; international waters of 12 and 14 (JAX/*7D-
                 EU).
   (3)           May not be fished in Union waters of 7d.
                                                                                          United Kingdom waters of 2a and
                                                                                          4a; 6, 7a-c, e-k; 8a-b, d-e; United
   Species:      Horse mackerel and associated by-catches                    Zone:        Kingdom and international waters
                                                                                          of 5b; international waters of 12 and
                                                                                          14’
                 Trachurus spp.                                                           (JAX/2A-14)
                                                                (1)(3)
   Denmark                                             6 056                 Analytical TAC
                                                                (1)(2)(3)
   Germany                                             4 725
                                                                (3)(5)
   Spain                                               6 445
                                                                (1)(2)(3)(5)
   France                                              2 432
                                                                (1)(3)
   Ireland                                           15 737
                                                                (1)(2)(3)
   Netherlands                                       18 958
                                                                (3)(5)
   Portugal                                              621
                                                                (1)(3)
   Sweden                                                675
                                                                (3)
   Union                                             55 649
                                                                (4)
   Faroe Islands                                           0
                                                                (1)(2)(3)
   United Kingdom                                      5 767
   TAC                                               61 416
   (1)           Special condition: up to 5 % of this quota fished in United Kingdom and Union waters of 2a or 4a before 30
                 June may be accounted for as fished under the quota concerning the zone of United Kingdom and 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, 7h.
   (5)           Special condition: up to 80% of this quota may be fished in 8c (JAX/*08C2). Under this special condition,
EN                                                            30                                                                EN
 ---pagebreak---                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                                            Zone:        8c
               Trachurus spp.                                                         (JAX/08C.)
                                                              (1)
   Spain                                              8 710              Analytical TAC
   France                                                151
                                                              (1)
   Portugal                                              861
   Union                                              9 722
   TAC                                                9 722
   (1)         Special condition: up to 10 % of this quota may be fished in 9 (JAX/*09.).
                                                                                      3a; United Kingdom and Union
   Species:    Norway pout and associated by-catches                     Zone:        waters of 4; United Kingdom waters
                                                                                      of 2a
               Trisopterus esmarkii                                                   (NOP/2A3A4.)
   Year                                   2022                    2023
                                                 (1)(3)                  (1)(6)
   Denmark                              49 478                        0               Analytical TAC
                                                 (1)(2)(3)               (1)(2)(6)    Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No
   Germany                                    9                       0
                                                                                      847/96 shall not apply
                                                 (1)(2)(3)               (1)(2)(6)    Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No
   Netherlands                               36                       0
                                                                                      847/96 shall not apply
                                                 (1)(3)                  (1)(6)
   Union                                49 524                        0
   United                                        (2)(3)                  (2)(6)
                                        10 204                        0
   Kingdom
                                                 (4)                     (4)
   Norway                                     0                       0
   Faroe                                         (5)                     (5)
                                              0                       0
   Islands
                                                                   Not
   TAC                                  59 728
                                                               relevant
   (1)         Up to 5 % of the quota may consist of by-catches of haddock and whiting (OT2/*2A3A4). 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)         Quota may be fished in United Kingdom and Union waters of ICES zones 2a, 3a and 4 only.
   (3)         May only be fished from 1 November 2021 to 31 October 2022.
   (4)         A sorting grid shall be used.
   (5)         A sorting grid shall be used. This amount includes a maximum of 15 % of unavoidable by-catches
               (NOP/*2A3A4), to be counted against this quota.
   (6)         May only be fished from 1 November 2022 to 31 October 2023.
EN                                                           31                                                           EN
 ---pagebreak---                                               ANNEX III
   Amendments to Annex II of the Annex to Regulation (EU) 2022/109 – maximum
   number of days authorised
   In Chapter III, Section 5 of Annex I, concerning the number of authorised days within the
   area allocated to Union fishing vessels, table I is replaced by the following table:
                                                Table I
     Maximum number of days a vessel may be present within the area by category of regulated
                             gear during the current management period
   Regulated gear                                                     Maximum number of days
   Beam trawls of mesh size ≥ 80 mm                                   Belgium         176
                                                                      France          188
   Static nets with mesh size ≤ 220 mm                                Belgium         176
                                                                      France          191
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