
COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 40/2008 of 16 January 2008 fixing for 2008 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Community waters and, for Community vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required (revoked) 

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CHAPTER I
SCOPE AND DEFINITIONS
Subject matter
Article 1 
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Scope
Article 2 
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Definitions
Article 3 
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Fishing zones
Article 4 
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CHAPTER II
FISHING OPPORTUNITIES AND ASSOCIATED CONDITIONS FOR COMMUNITY VESSELS
Catch limits and allocations
Article 5 
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Prohibited species
Article 6 
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Special provisions on allocations
Article 7 
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Fishing effort limits and associated conditions for the management of stocks
Article 8 
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Conditions for landing catches and by-catches
Article 9 
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Unsorted landings in ICES zones IIIa, IV and VIId and EC waters of ICES zone IIa
Article 10 
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Access limits
Article 11 
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Determination of mesh size and twine thickness
Article 12 
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Transitional technical and control measures
Article 13 
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CHAPTER III
CATCH LIMITS AND ASSOCIATED CONDITIONS FOR THIRD-COUNTRY FISHING VESSELS
Authorisation
Article 14 
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Prohibited species
Article 15 
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Geographical restrictions
Article 16 
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Transit through Community waters
Article 17 
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Conditions for landing catches and by-catches
Article 18 
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Transitional technical and control measures
Article 19 
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CHAPTER IV
LICENSING ARRANGEMENTS FOR COMMUNITY VESSELS
Licences and associated conditions
Article 20 
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Faroe Islands
Article 21 
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CHAPTER V
LICENSING ARRANGEMENTS FOR THIRD-COUNTRY FISHING VESSELS
Obligation to have a licence and a special fishing permit
Article 22 
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Application for a licence and special fishing permit
Article 23 
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Number of licences
Article 24 
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Cancellation and withdrawal
Article 25 
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Failure to comply with relevant rules
Article 26 
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Obligations of the licence holder
Article 27 
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Specific provisions concerning the Department of French Guyana
Article 28 
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CHAPTER VI
SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR COMMUNITY VESSELS FISHING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA
Establishment of a closed season for the dolphinfish fisheries using fish aggregating devices (FADs)
Article 29 
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Establishment of fisheries restrictive areas in order to protect the deep-sea sensitive habitats
Article 30 
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Minimum mesh size of trawl nets deployed in certain local and seasonal demersal trawl fisheries
Article 31 
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CHAPTER VII
SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR COMMUNITY VESSELS FISHING IN THE NAFO REGULATORY AREA
Catch reporting
Article 32 
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Additional control measures
Article 33 
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Coral protection zone
Article 34 
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CHAPTER VIII
SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR THE LANDING OR TRANSHIPPING OF FROZEN FISH CAUGHT BY THIRD-COUNTRY FISHING VESSELS IN THE NEAFC CONVENTION AREA
Port State control
Article 35 
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Designated ports
Article 36 
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Prior notice of entry into port
Article 37 
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Authorisation to land or tranship
Article 38 
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Inspections
Article 39 
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Inspection reports
Article 40 
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CHAPTER IX
SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR COMMUNITY VESSELS FISHING IN THE CCAMLR CONVENTION AREA
SECTION 1
Restrictions and vessel information requirements
Prohibitions and catch limitations
Article 41 
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SECTION 2
Exploratory fisheries
Rules of conduct for exploratory fisheries
Article 42 
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Participation in exploratory fisheries
Article 43 
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Reporting systems
Article 44 
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Definition of hauls
Article 45 
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Research plans
Article 46 
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Data collection plans
Article 47 
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Tagging programme
Article 48 
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Scientific observers
Article 49 
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Notifications of intent to participate in a krill fishery
Article 50 
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Precautionary catch limitations on krill fishery for certain sub areas
Article 51 
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Data Reporting System for krill fisheries
Article 52 
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Certain limits on the exploratory fishery for Dissostichus spp.
Article 53 
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Interim prohibition of deep-sea gillnetting
Article 54 
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Minimisation of the incidental mortality of seabirds
Article 55 
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Closure of all fisheries
Article 56 
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CHAPTER X
SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR COMMUNITY VESSELS FISHING IN THE SEAFO AREA
SECTION 1
Authorisation of vessels
Authorisation of vessels
Article 57 
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Obligations for authorised vessels
Article 58 
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Unauthorised vessels
Article 59 
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SECTION 2
Transhipments
Prohibition of transhipments at sea
Article 60 
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In-port Transhipments
Article 61 
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SECTION 3
Conservation measures for the management of vulnerable deep-water habitats and ecosystems
Closed areas
Article 62 
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Resumption of fishing in a closed area
Article 63 
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SECTION 4
Measures on reducing incidental by-catch of seabirds
Information on interactions with seabirds
Article 64 
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Mitigation measures
Article 65 
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SECTION 5
Control
Special Provisions for Patagonian Toothfish (Dissostichus eleginoides)
Article 66 
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Special Provisions for Deep-sea Red Crab (Chaceon spp)
Article 67 
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Communication of vessel movements and catches
Article 68 
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Scientific observation and collection of information to support stock assessment
Article 69 
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Sightings of non-Contracting Party vessels
Article 70 
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CHAPTER XI
SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR COMMUNITY VESSELS FISHING IN THE IOTC AREA
Reduction of sea-birds by-catch
Article 71 
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                  Limitation of fishing capacity of vessels fishing for tropical tunas
               
Article 72 
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                  Limitation of fishing capacity of vessels fishing for swordfish or albacore
               
Article 73 
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CHAPTER XII
SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR COMMUNITY VESSELS FISHING IN THE SPFO AREA
Pelagic fisheries — Capacity limitation
Article 74 
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Bottom fisheries
Article 75 
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Data collection and sharing
Article 76 
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CHAPTER XIII
SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR COMMUNITY VESSELS FISHING IN THE WCPFC AREA
Fishing effort limitations
Article 77 
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Management plans for the use of FADs
Article 78 
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Maximum number of vessels fishing for swordfish
Article 79 
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CHAPTER XIV
SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR COMMUNITY VESSELS FISHING IN THE ICCAT AREA
Reduction of sea-birds by-catch
Article 80 
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Establishment of a closed area/season for the swordfish fisheries in Mediterranean Sea
Article 81 
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Sharks
Article 82 
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                  Maximum number of vessels fishing bluefin tuna in the Eastern Atlantic
               
Article 82a 
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                  Catch limits for bluefin tuna in the Eastern Atlantic
               
Article 82b 
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                  Catch limits for bluefin tuna in the Eastern Atlantic applicable to the Community coastal fishery
               
Article 82c 
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CHAPTER XV
ILLEGAL, UNREPORTED AND UNREGULATED FISHERIES
North Atlantic
Article 83 
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CHAPTER XVI
FINAL PROVISIONS
Data transmission
Article 84 
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Entry into force
Article 85 
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ANNEX I
CATCH LIMITS APPLICABLE TO COMMUNITY VESSELS IN AREAS WHERE CATCH LIMITS EXIST AND FOR THIRD COUNTRIES' FISHING VESSELS IN EC WATERS, BY SPECIES AND BY AREA (IN TONNES LIVE WEIGHT, EXCEPT WHERE OTHERWISE SPECIFIED)

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ANNEX IA
SKAGERRAK, KATTEGAT, ICES zones I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XII and XIV, EC waters of CECAF, French Guyana waters
ANNEX IB
NORTH EAST ATLANTIC AND GREENLAND
ICES zones I, II, V, XII, XIV and Greenland waters of NAFO 0 and1
ANNEX IC
NORTH WEST ATLANTIC
Area of NAFO
All TACs and associate conditions are adopted in the framework of NAFO.

ANNEX ID
HIGHLY MIGRATORY FISH — All areas
TACs in this area are adopted in the framework of international fisheries organisations on tuna fisheries, such as ICCAT and IATTC.

ANNEX IE
ANTARCTIC
Area of CCAMLR
These TACs, adopted by CCAMLR, are not allocated to the members of CCAMLR and hence the Community share is undetermined. Catches are monitored by the Secretariat of CCAMLR, who will communicate when fishing must cease due to TAC exhaustion.

ANNEX IF
SOUTH-EAST ATLANTIC OCEAN
Area of SEAFO
These TACs, are not allocated to the members of SEAFO and hence the Community share is undetermined. Catches are monitored by the Secretariat of SEAFO, who will communicate when fishing must cease due to TAC exhaustion.

ANNEX II

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ANNEX IIA
FISHING EFFORT FOR VESSELS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE RECOVERY OF CERTAIN STOCKS IN ICES ZONES IIIa, IV, VIa, VIIa, VIId AND EC WATERS OF ICES ZONE IIaGENERAL PROVISIONS 
 1. Scope 

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 2. Definitions of geographical areas 
 2.1. For the purposes of this Annex the following geographical areas shall apply: 

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 2.2. For vessels notified to the Commission as being equipped with vessel monitoring systems in accordance with Articles 5 and 6 of Regulation (EC) No 2244/2003, the following definition of ICES zone VIa shall apply: 

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 3. Definition of day present within an area 

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 4. Fishing gears 
 4.1. For the purpose of this Annex, the following groupings of fishing gears shall apply: 

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 4.2. For the purposes of this Annex and referring to the geographical areas defined in point 2.1 and the groupings of fishing gears defined in point 4.1, the following transfer groups are defined: 

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IMPLEMENTATION OF FISHING EFFORT LIMITATIONS 
 5. Vessels concerned by fishing effort limitations 
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 5.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 5.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 5.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 5.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 6. Limitations in activity 

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 7. Exceptions 

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NUMBER OF DAYS ABSENT FROM PORT ALLOCATED TO FISHING VESSELS 
 8. Maximum number of days 
 8.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 8.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 8.3. For the purpose of fixing the maximum number of days at sea a fishing vessel may be authorized by its flag Member State to be present within any one of the geographical areas defined in point 2.1 of this Annex, the following special conditions shall apply during the 2008 management period in accordance with Table I. 

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 8.4. To be qualified to fish in any of the geographical areas defined in point 2.1 according to special conditions in point 8.3.(c), (d), (e), (f) or (k), the vessel, or the vessel or vessels it has replaced using similar gears and qualifying for any of such special conditions in accordance with Community law, shall have track records indicating that catches retained on board evaluated in live weight and consigned in the Community logbook, complied during 2002 with conditions on catch compositions as laid down in such special conditions and for such specific geographical area. 

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 8.5. During the 2008 management period a Member State may manage its fishing effort allocations according to a kilowatt days system. By that system it may authorise any vessel concerned for any one of the combination of groupings of fishing gears and special conditions laid down in Table 1 to be present within any one of the geographical areas defined in point 2.1 of this Annex for a maximum number of days which is different from that set out in that Table provided that the overall amounts of kilowatt days corresponding to such a combination is respected. 

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 8.6. The re-allocation of fishing days referred to in point 8.5. shall be made with a view to a more efficient use of fishing opportunities or in order to stimulate fishing practices that lead to reduced discards and lower fishing mortality of both juvenile and adult fish. These practices may take the form of fishing plans designed in collaboration with the fishing industry including, as appropriate: 

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 8.7. A Member State wishing to benefit from the provisions laid down in point 8.5 shall submit a request to the Commission with reports in electronic format containing for each combination of geographical areas, groupings of fishing gears and special conditions as laid down in Table I the details of the calculation based on 

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 8.8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 8.9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 8.10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 9. Management periods 
 9.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 9.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 9.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 10. Allocation of additional days for permanent cessation of fishing activities 
 10.1. An additional number of days at sea on which a vessel may be authorized by its flag Member State to be present within any one of the geographical areas defined in point 2.1 when carrying on board any of the gears referred to in point 4.1 may be allocated to Member States by the Commission on the basis of permanent cessations of fishing activities that have taken place since 1 January 2002, either in accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 2792/1999 or resulting from other circumstances duly motivated by Member States. 

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 10.2. Member States wishing to benefit from the allocations referred to in point 10.1 shall submit a request to the Commission with reports in electronic format containing for each combination of geographical areas, groupings of fishing gears and special conditions as laid down in Table I the details of the calculation based on: 

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 10.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 10.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 10.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 11. Amendment of the number of days at sea in case of inconsistencies in the fishing opportunities on plaice and sole in geographical area 2.1(b) 
 11.1 The number of days at sea on which a vessel may be authorized by its flag Member State to be present within the geographical area laid down in point 2.1(b) targeting plaice and sole with any of the following combinations of groupings of fishing gears and special conditions, may be amended by the Commission in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 30(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002, when such an amendment is necessary for the Member State to be able to catch its quota: 

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 11.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 12. Allocation of additional days for enhanced observer coverage 
 12.1. Three additional days on which a vessel may be present within the area when carrying onboard any of the groupings of fishing gear referred to in point 4.1 may be allocated between 1 February 2008 and 31 January 2009 to Member States by the Commission on the basis of an enhanced programme of observer coverage in partnership between scientists and the fishing industry. 

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 12.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 12.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 12.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 12.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 12.6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 12.7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 12.8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 12.9. During the 2008 management period, the Commission may authorize a Member State after consultation with STECF, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 30(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002, to allocate up to twelve additional days at sea to vessels flying its flag and present within any of the geographical areas defined in point 2 when carrying on board any of the groupings of fishing gears referred to in point 4.1, only if owners of these vessels sign up to a discard reduction plan. 

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 12.10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 12.11. During the 2008 management period, where owners of these vessels participate in the cod avoidance reference fleet programme laid down in point 12.13, following authorisation by the Commission a Member State may allocate: 

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 12.12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 12.13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 12.14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 13. Special conditions for the allocation of days 
 13.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 13.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 14.  

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EXCHANGES OF FISHING EFFORT ALLOCATIONS 
 15. Transfer of days between fishing vessels flying the flag of a member state 
 15.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 15.2. The total number of days present within an area under point 15.1. multiplied by the engine power in kilowatts of the donor vessel shall not be higher than the donor vessel's average annual days track record excluding transfers from other vessels in that area as verified by the Community logbook in the years 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005 multiplied by the engine power in kilowatts of that vessel. When a donor vessel uses the area definition of West of Scotland as defined in point 2.2 its track record calculation will be based on this area definition. 

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 15.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 15.4. Transfer of days is only permitted for vessels benefiting from an allocation of fishing days without the special conditions laid down in point 8.3. 

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 15.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 16. Transfer of days between fishing vessels flying the flag of different Member States 

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USE OF FISHING GEAR 
 17. Notification of fishing gear 

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 18. Use of more than one grouping of fishing gear 
 18.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 18.2. Whenever the master of a vessel or his representative notifies the use of more than one fishing gear, the vessel may at any moment use one of the gears notified provided that the total number of days spent fishing with whichever gear since the beginning of the year is: 

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 18.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 18.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 18.5. The option to use more than one gear shall only be available if the following additional monitoring arrangements are met: 

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 18.6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 19. Combined use of regulated and unregulated fishing gear 

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 20. Prohibition of carrying on board more than one regulated fishing gear 
 20.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 20.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NON-FISHING RELATED ACTIVITIES AND TRANSIT 
 21. Non-fishing related activities 

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 22. Transit 

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MONITORING, INSPECTION AND SURVEILLANCE 
 23. Fishing effort messages 

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VESSEL MONITORING SYSTEMS OBLIGATIONS 
 24. Recording of relevant data 

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 25. Cross-checks 

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REPORTING OBLIGATIONS 
 26. Collection of relevant data 

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 27. Communication of relevant data 

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Appendix 1 to Annex IIA
A copy of the special permits referred to in point 13.1 of this Annex shall be kept on board the fishing vessel.

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2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Appendix 2 to Annex IIA
A copy of the special permits referred to in point 13.1. of this Annex shall be kept on board the fishing vessel.

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2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Appendix 3 to Annex IIA
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3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ANNEX IIBFISHING EFFORT FOR VESSELS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE RECOVERY OF CERTAIN SOUTHERN HAKE AND NORWAY LOBSTER STOCKS IN ICES ZONES VIIIc AND IXa EXCLUDING THE GULF OF CADIZ 
 1. Scope 

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 2. Definition of day present within the area 

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 3. Fishing gear 

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IMPLEMENTATION OF FISHING EFFORT LIMITATIONS 
 4. Vessels concerned by fishing effort limitations 
 4.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 4.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 4.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 5. Limitations in activity 

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 6. Exceptions 

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NUMBER OF DAYS PRESENT WITHIN THE AREA ALLOCATED TO FISHING VESSELS 
 7. Maximum number of days 
 7.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 7.2. For the purposes of fixing the maximum number of days at sea a fishing vessel may be authorized by its flag Member State to be present within the area, the following special conditions shall apply during the 2008 management period in accordance with Table I: 

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 7.3. During the 2008 management period, a Member State may manage its fishing effort allocations according to a kilowatt days system. By that system it may authorise any vessel concerned for any gear of the grouping of fishing gears and special conditions laid down in Table I to be present within the area for a maximum number of days which is different from that set out in that Table, provided that the overall amount of kilowatt days corresponding to the grouping and special condition is respected. 

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 7.4. A Member State wishing to benefit from the provisions laid down in point 7.3 shall submit a request to the Commission with reports in electronic format containing for the grouping of fishing gears and special condition as laid down in Table I the details of the calculation based on 

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 8. Management periods 
 8.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 8.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 8.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 9. Allocation of additional days for permanent cessation of fishing activities 
 9.1. An additional number of days at sea on which a vessel may be authorized by its flag Member State to be present within the geographical area when carrying on board any gear belonging to the grouping of fishing gears referred to in point 3 may be allocated to Member States by the Commission on the basis of permanent cessations of fishing activities that have taken place since 1 January 2004 either in accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 2792/1999 or resulting from other circumstances duly motivated by Member States. Any vessels that can be shown to have been definitively withdrawn from the area may also be considered. The effort expended in 2003 measured in kilowatt days of the withdrawn vessels using the gears in question shall be divided by the effort expended by all vessels using those gears during 2003. 

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 9.2. Member States wishing to benefit from the allocations referred to in point 9.1 shall submit a request to the Commission with reports in electronic format containing for the grouping of fishing gears and special condition as laid down in Table I the details of the calculation based on 

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 9.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 9.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 9.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 10. Allocation of additional days for enhanced observer coverage 
 10.1. Three additional days on which a vessel may be present within the area when carrying onboard any gears belonging to the grouping of fishing gear referred to in point 3 may be allocated between 1 February 2008 and 31 January 2009 to Member States by the Commission on the basis of an enhanced programme of observer coverage in partnership between scientists and the fishing industry. Such a programme shall focus in particular on levels of discarding and on catch composition and go beyond the requirements on data collection, as laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1543/2000, Regulation (EC) No 1639/2001 and Regulation (EC) No 1581/2004 for the minimum and extended programme levels. 

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 10.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 10.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 10.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 11. Special conditions for the allocation of days 
 11.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 11.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 11.3. When either of these conditions is not met by a vessel, that vessel shall with immediate effect no longer be entitled to the allocation of days corresponding to the given special conditions. 

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EXCHANGES OF FISHING EFFORT ALLOCATIONS 
 12. Transfer of days between vessels flying the flag of a member state 
 12.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 12.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 12.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 12.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 12.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 13. Transfer of days between fishing vessels flying the flag of different member states 

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USE OF FISHING GEAR 
 14. Notification of fishing gear 

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 15. Combined used of regulated and unregulated fishing gear 

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TRANSIT 
 16. Transit 

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MONITORING, INSPECTION AND SURVEILLANCE 
 17. Fishing effort messages 

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 18. Recording of relevant data 

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 19. Cross-checks 

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REPORTING OBLIGATIONS 
 20. Collection of relevant data 

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 21. Communication of relevant data 

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ANNEX IIC
FISHING EFFORT FOR VESSELS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE RECOVERY OF WESTERN CHANNEL SOLE STOCKS ICES ZONE VIIeGENERAL PROVISIONS 
 1. Scope 
 1.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 1.2. Vessels fishing with static nets with mesh size equal to or larger than 120 mm and with track records of less than 300 kg live weight of sole according to the EC logbook in 2004 shall be exempt from the provisions of this Annex on the conditions that: 

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 2. Definition of day present with the area 

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 3. Fishing gear 

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IMPLEMENTATION OF FISHING EFFORT LIMITATIONS 
 4. Vessels concerned by fishing effort limitations 
 4.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 4.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 4.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 4.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 5. Limitations in activity 

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 6. Exceptions 

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NUMBER OF DAYS PRESENT WITHIN THE AREA ALLOCATED TO FISHING VESSELS 
 7. Maximum number of days 
 7.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 7.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 7.3. During the 2008 management period, a Member State may manage its fishing effort allocation according to a kilowatt days system. By that system it may authorise any vessel concerned to be present within the area for a maximum number of days which is different from that set out in Table I for any one of the groupings of fishing gears laid down in that Table, provided that the overall amount of kilowatt days corresponding to such a grouping is respected. 

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 7.4. A Member State wishing to benefit from the provisions laid down in point 7.3 shall submit a request to the Commission with reports in electronic format containing for each grouping of fishing gears the details of the calculation based on 

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 8. Management periods 
 8.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 8.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 8.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 9. Allocation of additional days for permanent cessations of fishing activities 
 9.1. An additional number of days at sea on which a vessel may be authorized by its flag Member State to be present within the geographical area when carrying on board any of the gears referred to in point 3 may be allocated to Member States by the Commission on the basis of permanent cessations of fishing activities that have taken place since 1 January 2004 either in accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 2792/1999 or resulting from other circumstances duly motivated by Member States. The effort expended in 2003 measured in kilowatt days of the withdrawn vessels using the gear in question shall be divided by the effort expended by all vessels using that gear during 2003. 

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 9.2. Member States wishing to benefit from the allocations referred to in point 9.1 shall submit a request to the Commission with reports in electronic format containing for each grouping of fishing gears the details of the calculation based on 

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 9.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 9.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 9.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 10. Allocation of additional days for enhanced observer coverage 

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EXCHANGES OF FISHING EFFORT ALLOCATIONS 
 11. Transfer of days between fishing vessels flying the flag of a Member State 
 11.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 11.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 11.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 11.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 12. Transfer of days between fishing vessels flying the flag of different Member States 

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USE OF FISHING GEAR 
 13. Notification of fishing gear 

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 14. Non-fishing related activities 

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TRANSIT 
 15. Transit 

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MONITORING, INSPECTION AND SURVEILLANCE 
 16. Fishing effort messages 

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 17. Recording of relevant data 

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 18. Cross-checks 

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 19. Alternative control measures 

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 20. Prior notification of transhipments and landings 

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 21. Margin of tolerance in the estimation of quantities reported in the logbook 

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 22. Separate stowage 

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 23. Weighing 
 23.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 23.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 24. Transport 

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 25. Specific monitoring programme 

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REPORTING OBLIGATIONS 
 26. Collection of relevant data 

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 27. Communication of relevant data 

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ANNEX IID
FISHING OPPORTUNITIES AND FISHING EFFORT FOR VESSELS FISHING FOR SANDEEL IN ICES ZONES IIIa AND IV AND IN EC WATERS OF ICES ZONE IIa
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3. For the purposes of this Annex a day present within the area shall be: 

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4. Each Member State concerned shall maintain a data base containing for ICES zones IIIa and IV and for each vessel flying its flag or registered within the Community which have been fishing with demersal trawl, seine or similar towed gears with a mesh size of less than 16 mm, the following information: 

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5. Exploratory fishery relating to sandeel abundance shall start no earlier than 1 April 2008 and end no later than 6 May 2008. 

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6. The TAC and quotas for sandeel in ICES zone IIIa and IV and in EC waters of ICES zones IIa as laid down in Annex I shall be revised by the Commission as early as possible based on advice from ICES and the STECF on the size of the 2007 year class of North Sea sandeel, taking into account the following principles as well as other relevant elements contained in the scientific advice: 

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7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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ANNEX III
TRANSITIONAL TECHNICAL AND CONTROL MEASURES
Part A
North Atlantic including the North Sea, Skagerrak and Kattegat
1. Fishing for Herring in EC waters of ICES zone IIa 

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2. Technical conservation measures in the Skagerrak and in the Kattegat 

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3. Electric fishing in ices zones IVc and IVb 
 3.1. By way of derogation from Article 31(1) of Regulation (EC) No 850/98 fishing with beam trawl using electrical pulse current shall be allowed in ICES zones IVc and IVb south of a rhumb line joined by the following points, which shall be measured according to the WGS84 coordinate system: 

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 3.2. The following measures shall apply in 2008: 

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4. Closure of an area for sandeel fisheries in ices zone IV 
 4.1. It shall be prohibited to land or retain on board sandeels caught within the geographical area bounded by the east coast of England and Scotland, and enclosed by sequentially joining with rhumb lines the following positions, which shall be measured according to the WGS84 coordinate system: 

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 4.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5. Rockall Haddock box in ices zone VI 

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6. Restrictions on fishing for cod in ICES zones VI and VII 
 6.1. ICES zone VIa 

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 6.2. ICES zones VII f and g 

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 6.3. By way of derogation from points 6.1. and 6.2. it shall be permitted to conduct fishing activities using pots and creels within the specified areas and time periods, provided that: 

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 6.4. By way of derogation from points 6.1. and 6.2., it shall be permitted to conduct fishing activities within the areas referred to in those points using nets of mesh size less than 55 mm, provided that: 

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7. Technical conservation measures in the Irish Sea 
 7.1. In the period from 14 February 2008 to 30 April 2008 it shall be prohibited to use any demersal trawl, seine or similar towed net, any gill net, trammel net, tangle net or similar static net or any fishing gear incorporating hooks within that part of ICES division VIIa enclosed by: 

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 7.2. By way of derogation from point 7.1, within the area and time period referred to therein: 

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 7.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8. Use of gillnets in ICES Zones IIIa, IVa, Vb, VIa, VIb, VII b, c, j, k and XII 
 8.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 8.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 8.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 8.4. By way of derogation from point 8.3 it shall be permitted to use the following gear: 

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 8.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 8.6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 8.7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 8.8. The naval services or other competent authorities shall have the right to remove unattended gear at sea in ICES Zones IIIa, IVa, Vb, VIa, VIb, VII b, c, j, k and XII east of 27° W in the following situations: 

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 8.9. The master of a vessel with a fixed net permit referred to in point 8.6 shall be recorded in the logbook the following information during each fishing trip: 

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 8.10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 8.11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9. Reduction of whiting discards in the North Sea 
 9.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 9.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 9.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9a. 
                        Reduction of cod discards in the North Sea
                      
 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10. 
                        Condition for fisheries with certain towed gears authorised in the Bay of Biscay, ICES zones III, IV, V, VI, VII and VIIIa, b, d, e
                      
 10.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 10.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

11. Restrictions on fishing for roundnose grenadier in ICES zone IIIa 

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12. Fishing effort for deep sea species 

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13. Interim measures for the protection of vulnerable deep-sea habitats 
 13.1. It shall be prohibited to conduct bottom trawling and fishing with static gear, including bottom set gill-nets and long-lines, within the areas enclosed by sequentially joining with rhumb lines the following positions, which shall be measured according to the WGS84 coordinate system: 

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 13.2. It shall be prohibited to conduct bottom trawling and fishing with static gear, including bottom set gill-nets and long-lines, within the areas enclosed by sequentially joining with rhumb lines the following positions, which shall be measured according to the WGS84 coordinate system: 

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 13.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 13.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 13.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 13.6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 13.7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 13.8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

14. Minimum size of Short-necked clam 

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Part B
Eastern Central Atlantic
15. Minimum size for octopus 

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16. Condition for certain creel fisheries in zone IXa (West Galicia) 

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17. Conditions for fishing for herring in zone VIa (Butt of Lewis) 

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Part C
Eastern Pacific Ocean
18. Purse seines in the Regulatory Area of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) 
 18.1. The fishing by purse-seine vessels for zellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares), bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) and skipjack tunas (Katsuwonus pelamis) shall be prohibited from either, 1 August to 11 September 2008, or, 20 November to 31 December 2008 in the area defined by the following limits: 

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 18.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 18.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Part D
Eastern Pacific Ocean and Western and Central Pacific Ocean
19. Special measures for the Eastern, Western and Central Pacific Ocean 

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20. Specific measures applying to encircled or entangled sea turtles 

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Part E
North East Atlantic
21. Special measures for the redfish fishery in international waters of ICES zones I and II 

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Appendix 1 to Annex III
TOWED GEARS: Skagerrak and Kattegat
Appendix 2 to Annex III
Specifications for the Sorting grid for 70 mm trawl fishery

((a)) The species selective grid shall be attached in trawls with full square mesh codend with a mesh size equal to or larger than 70 mm and smaller than 90 mm. The minimum length of the codend shall be 8 m. It shall be prohibited to use any trawl having more than 100 square meshes in any circumference of the codend, excluding the joining or the selvedges.
((b)) The grid shall be rectangular. The bars of the grid shall be parallel to the longitudinal axis of the grid. The bar spacing of the grid shall not exceed 35 mm. It shall be permitted to use one or more hinges in order to facilitate its storage on the net drum.
((c)) The grid shall be mounted diagonally in the trawl, upwards backwards, anywhere from just in front of the codend to the anterior end of the untapered section. All sides of the grid shall be attached to the trawl.
((d)) In the upper panel of the trawl there shall be an unblocked fish outlet in immediate connection to the upper side of the grid. The opening of the fish outlet shall have the same width in the posterior side as the width of the grid and shall be cut out to a tip in the anterior direction along mesh bars from both sides of the grid.
((e)) It shall be permitted to attach in front of the grid a funnel to lead the fish towards the trawl floor and grid. The minimum mesh size of the funnel shall be 70 mm. The minimum vertical opening of the guiding funnel towards the grid shall be 15 cm. The width of the guiding funnel towards the grid shall be the grid width.

Schematic illustration of a size and species selective trawl. Entering fish is led towards the trawl floor and grid via a leading funnel. Larger fish is then led out of the trawl by the grid while smaller fish and Norway lobster pass through the grid and enter the codend. The full square mesh codend enhance escapement of small fish and undersized Norway lobster.

Appendix 3 to Annex III

                     Condition for fisheries with certain towed gears authorised in the Bay of Biscay, ICES zones III, IV, V, VI, VII and VIIIa, b, d, e
                  

((a)) Specifications of the top square mesh window
Specifications of 100 mm, measured as inner opening, square mesh window in the rear tapered section of the trawl, Danish seine or similar gear with a mesh size equal to or larger than 70 mm and smaller than 100 mm.
The window shall be a rectangular section of netting. There shall be only one window. The window shall not be obstructed in any way by either internal or external attachments.
((b)) Location of the window
The window shall be inserted into the middle of the top panel of the rear tapered section of the trawl just in front of the untapered section constituted by the extension piece and the codend.
The window shall terminate not more than 12 meshes from the hand braided row of meshes between the extension piece and the rear tapered section of the trawl.
((c)) Size of the window
The length and the width of the window shall be at least 2 m and at least 1 m respectively.
((d)) Netting of the window
The meshes shall have a minimum mesh opening of 100 mm. The meshes will be square meshes, i.e. all four sides of the window netting shall be cut all bars.
The netting shall be mounted such that the bars run parallel and perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the codend.
The netting shall be single twine. The twine thickness shall be not more than 4 mm.
((e)) Insertion of the window into the diamond meshes netting
It shall be permitted to attach a selvedge on the four sides of the window. The diameter of this selvedge shall be no more than 12 mm.
The stretched length of the window shall be equal to the strength length of the diamond meshes attached to the longitudinal side of the window.
The number of diamond meshes of the top panel attached to the smallest side of the window (i.e. one metre long side which is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the codend) shall be at least the number of full diamond meshes attached to the longitudinal side of the window divided by 0,7.
((f)) Other
The insertion of the window into the trawl is illustrated below.


ANNEX IV
PART I
Quantitative limitations of licences and fishing permits for Community vessels fishing in third country waters
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PART II
Quantitative limitations of licences and fishing permits for third-country fishing vessels in Community waters
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PART III
Declaration pursuant to Article 25(2)
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ANNEX V
PART I
Information to be recorded in the logbook
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PART II
ANNEX VI
CONTENT AND MODALITIES OF THE TRANSMISSION OF INFORMATION TO THE COMMISSION
1. The information to be transmitted to the Commission of the European Communities and the timetable for its transmission is as follows: 
 1.1. On each occasion a vessel commences a fishing trip in Community waters it shall send a ‘catch on entry’ message specifying the following 

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 1.2. On each occasion a vessel terminates a fishing trip in Community waters it shall send a ‘catch on exit’ message specifying the following: 

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 1.3. At three-day intervals, commencing on the third day after the vessel first enters the zones referred to under 1.1 when fishing for herring and mackerel, and in weekly intervals, commencing the seventh day after the vessel first enters the zones referred to under 1.1 when fishing for all species other than herring and mackerel, a ‘catch report’ message has to be sent, specifying: 

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 1.4. Whenever a trans-shipment is planned between the ‘catch on entry’ and ‘catch on exit’ message and apart from the ‘catch report’ messages, an additional ‘trans-shipment’ message has to be sent minimum 24 hours in advance, specifying: 

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2. Form of the communication 

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3. Communication scheme 
 3.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 3.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 3.3. In the case a Flag State has the technical capability to send all above messages and contents in the so-called NAF-format on behalf of its operating vessels, that Flag State may — after bilateral agreement between the Flag State and the Commission — transmit this information via a secured transmission protocol to the Commission of the European Communities in Brussels. In that case, some extra information will be added — as a kind of envelope — to the transmission (after the AD information) 

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4. Name of the radio station 

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5. Code to be used to indicate the species 

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6. Codes to be used to indicate the relevant area. 

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ANNEX VII
CLOSED AREA IN NAFO DIVISION 3O

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ANNEX VIII
PART I
Port State control forms
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PART II
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Appendix to Annex VIII
Products and packing
ANNEX IX
PROHIBITION OF DIRECTED FISHING IN CCAMLR AREA

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ANNEX X
CATCH AND BY-CATCH LIMITS FOR NEW AND EXPLORATORY FISHERIES IN THE AREA OF CCAMLR IN 2007/08

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ANNEX XI
NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO PART ICIPATE IN A FISHERY FOR EUPHAUSIA SUPERBA

ANNEX XII
PART I
SEAFO transhipment declaration
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PART II
Guidelines for Design and Deployment of Tori Lines
1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2. Tori Line Design 
 2.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 2.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 2.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 2.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 2.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 2.6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 2.7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3. Deployment of Tori Lines 
 3.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 3.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 3.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 3.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 3.5. When fishers use a bait casting machine (BCM) they must ensure co-ordination of the tori line and machine by: 

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 3.6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ANNEX XIII
Vessels engaged in illegal, unreported and unregulated fisheries in the North Atlantic
1. The Commission shall without delay inform Member States of vessels flying flags of non-contracting Parties to the Convention on Future Multilateral Co-operation in North-East Atlantic Fisheries (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Convention’) that have been sighted engaging in fishing activities in the NEAFC Convention Area and placed by the North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) on a provisional list of vessels that are being presumed to be undermining the Recommendations established under the Convention. The following measures shall apply to these vessels: 

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2. In addition to the measures referred to in point 1, the following measures shall apply to vessels that have been placed by NEAFC on the list of vessels that have been confirmed as having engaged in illegal, unreported and unregulated fisheries (IUU vessels): 

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3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Appendix to Annex XIII
ANNEX XIV
RESOLUTION GFCM 31/2007/2ESTABLISHMENT OF GEOGRAPHICAL SUB-AREAS IN THE GFCM AREA 

The General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM),

RECOGNIZING the need to compile data, monitor fisheries and assess fisheries resources in a geo-referenced manner.

RECALLING the efforts made by Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) and its Sub-Committees to identify appropriate boundaries for sub-areas in the GFCM area (FAO area 37);

CONSIDERING the decision made by the Commission at its 26th Session (2001) to establish Geographical Sub-Areas (GSAs) in the GFCM area;

CONSIDERING the advice emanating from the ninth session of SAC;

ESTABLISHES:
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ANNEX 1
Map of GFCM Geographical Sub-Areas (GSAs)
ANNEX 2
ANNEX 3