Article 1 
The European Community hereby accepts the Agreement to promote compliance with international conservation and management measures by fishing vessels on the high seas. The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.
Article 2 
The President of the Council shall designate the person authorized to lodge the instrument of acceptance with the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in accordance with Article X (2) of the Agreement. Done at Luxembourg, 25 June 1996. For the Council The President M. PINTO Done at Luxembourg, 25 June 1996. For the Council The President M. PINTO For the Council The President M. PINTO