Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1248/84 of 4 May 1984 laying down certain rules for the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 2909/83 as regards exploratory fishing voyages

COMMISSION  REGULATION (EEC) No 1248/84
of 4 May 1984
laying down certain rules for the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 2909/83 as regards exploratory fishing voyages
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN
COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2909/83 of 4 October 1983 on measures to encourage exploratory fishing and cooperation through joint ventures in the fishing sector (1), and in particular Article 2 (2) thereof,
Whereas Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 2909/83 provides, in respect of areas extending up to 200 nautical miles off the coasts of Member States and subject to Community fishing regulations, for the determination of the previously under-fished species and of the special areas covered by fishing operations undertaken in the course of exploratory fishing voyages;
Whereas experience would suggest, on the one hand, that the exploratory fishing voyages eligible for a financial contribution from the Community should be restricted to the catching of certain species in certain areas; whereas, however, encouragement should also be given, where appropriate, to voyages which have as their object other species or other areas if, in the light of detailed scientific and economic information to be supplied by the Member States to the Commission, such voyages are in line with the objectives of the common fisheries policy;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee for the Fishing Industry,