Council Regulation (EC) No 1075/96 of 10 June 1996 amending Regulation (EC) No 1626/94 laying down certain technical measures for the conservation of fishery resources in the Mediterranean

COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 1075/96 of 10 June 1996 amending Regulation (EC) No 1626/94 laying down certain technical measures for the conservation of fishery resources in the Mediterranean
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
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Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 43 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),
Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),
Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),
Whereas the General Fisheries Council for the Mediterranean (GFCM) adopted at its 21st ordinary session held in Alicante, Spain, from 22 to 26 May 1995 a recommendation concerning the management of bluefin tuna in the Mediterranean; whereas the recommendation introduces for certain fishing vessels a prohibition on the taking of this species during the period from 1 June to 31 July each year;
Whereas, under Article V (2), (3) and (4) of the Agreement establishing the GFCM, members of the organizations undertake to apply recommendations adopted by the GFCM from the end of the period set for the presentation of objections;
Whereas Regulation (EC) No 1626/94 of 27 June 1994 (4) should consequently be amended in order to introduce the provisions contained in the recommendation,