Council Regulation (EEC) No 2156/91 of 15 July 1991 amending for the fourth time Regulation (EEC) No 1866/86 laying down certain technical measures for the conservation of fishery resources in the waters of the Baltic Sea, the Belts and the Sound

COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) No 2156/91  of 15 July 1991  amending for the fourth time Regulation (EEC) No 1866/86 laying down certain technical measures for the conservation of fishery resources in the waters of the Baltic Sea, the Belts and the  Sound
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
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Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 170/83 of 25 January 1983 establishing a Community system for the conservation and management of fishery resources (1), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal, and in particular Article  11 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
Whereas Council Regulation (EEC) No 1866/86 (2), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 887/89 (3), lays down certain technical measures for the conservation of fishery resources in the waters of the Baltic Sea, the Belts and the Sound;
Whereas the most effective means of minimizing catches of small fish is to prohibit fishing in those areas where they are heavily concentrated;
Whereas Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 170/83 states that the conservation measures necessary to achieve the aims set out in Article 1 thereof must be formulated in the light of the available scientific advice;
Whereas, taking account of the latest scientific advice, concerning the protection of flat fish nurseries, it is necessary to establish a limitation on fishing activities in the 'Oderbank' region of the Baltic Sea; whereas Regulation (EEC) No 1866/86  should therefore be amended,