91/258/EEC: Commission Decision of 29 April 1991 on a specific measure to alleviate difficulties affecting whiting fishery in the North Sea (Only the Danish text is authentic)

COMMISSION DECISION  of 29 April 1991  on a specific measure to alleviate difficulties affecting whiting fishery in the North Sea  (Only the Danish text is authentic)  (91/258/EEC)
THE COMMISSION 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 4028/86 of 18 December 1986 (1), on Community measures to improve and adapt structures in the fisheries and aquaculture sector, as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3944/90 (2) and in particular Article 32,  thereof.
Whereas the whiting fishery in the North Sea is currently a mixed fisheries, particularly with cod and haddock.
Whereas, given this situation, a specific measure intended to examine the possibilities for a directed whiting fishery, with the aim of reducing by-catches of cod and haddock in particular, would contribute to the aim of bringing about a balance between  the ressources and the fishing fleet,
Whereas this measure is intended to encourage the catching of whiting for human consumption;
Whereas the expected results from the implementation of this measure could be applied throughout the North Sea and could constitute a significant element for the further development of the Common Fisheries Policy.
Whereas this measure falls within the field of application of Title X of Regulation (EEC) No 4028/86.
Whereas the Community should grant financial assistance to that measure;
Whereas it is necessary to lay down the general requirement for that measure and the terms on which Community financial assistance will be given;
Whereas the measure provided for by this Decision is in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee for the Fishing Industry,