

                  COUNCIL REGULATION
               
 (EU) No 53/2010

 of 14 January 2010 fixing for 2010 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in EU waters and, for EU vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required and amending Regulations (EC) No 1359/2008, (EC) No 754/2009, (EC) No 1226/2009 and (EC) No 1287/2009 (revoked) 

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TITLE 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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TITLE II
FISHING OPPORTUNITIES FOR EU VESSELS
CHAPTER I
General provisions
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
Article 8 
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Catch and effort limits deep-sea fisheries
Article 9 
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Conditions for landing catches and by-catches
Article 10 
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Restrictions on the use of certain fishing opportunities
Article 11 
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Unsorted landings in ICES zones IIIa, IV and VIId and EU waters of ICES zone IIa
Article 12 
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Data transmission
Article 13 
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CHAPTER II
Fishing authorisation in third-country waters
Fishing authorisations
Article 14 
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CHAPTER III
Fishing opportunities in waters of regional fisheries management organisations
Section 1
ICCAT convention Area

                        Fishing and farming and fattening capacity limitations for bluefin tuna
                     
Article 15 
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Additional conditions to the bluefin tuna quota allocated in Annex ID
Article 16 
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Recreational and sport fisheries
Article 17 
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Sharks
Article 18 
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Section 2
CCAMLR convention Area
Prohibitions and catch limitations
Article 19 
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Exploratory fisheries
Article 20 
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Krill fishery during the 2010/2011 fishing season
Article 21 
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Closure of all fisheries
Article 22 
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Section 3
IOTC Area
Limitation of fishing capacity of vessels fishing in the IOTC Area
Article 23 
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Section 4
SPRFMO convention Area
Pelagic fisheries – capacity limitation
Article 24 
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Pelagic fisheries - catch limits
Article 25 
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Bottom fisheries
Article 26 
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Section 5
IATTC convention Area
Purse-seine fisheries
Article 27 
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Section 6
SEAFO convention Area
Measures for the protection of deep water sharks
Article 28 
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Section 7
WCPFC convention Area
Fishing effort limitations for bigeye tuna, yellowfin tuna, skipjack tuna and south Pacific albacore
Article 29 
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Closed area for FAD fishing
Article 30 
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                        Closed areas for purse-seine fisheries
                     
Article 30a 
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Limitations to the number of vessels authorised to fish swordfish
Article 31 
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Section 8
Bering Sea
Article 32 
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TITLE III
FISHING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THIRD-COUNTRY VESSELS IN EU WATERS
Catch limits
Article 33 
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Fishing authorisations
Article 34 
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Prohibited species
Article 35 
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TITLE IV
FINAL PROVISIONS
Amendment of Regulation (EC) No 1359/2008
Article 36 
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Amendment of Regulation (EC) No 754/2009
Article 37 
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Amendment of Regulation (EC) No 1226/2009
Article 38 
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Amendment of Regulation (EC) No 1287/2009
Article 39 
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Entry into force and application
Article 40 
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ANNEX I
CATCH LIMITS APPLICABLE TO EU VESSELS IN AREAS WHERE CATCH LIMITS EXIST AND FOR THIRD-COUNTRY VESSELS IN EU 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, EU 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
NAFO Convention Area
All TACs and associated 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
CCAMLR Convention Area
These TACs, adopted by CCAMLR, are not allocated to the members of CCAMLR and hence the Union share is undetermined. Catches are monitored by the Secretariat of CCAMLR, which will communicate when fishing must cease due to TAC exhaustion.

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

ANNEX IG
SOUTHERN BLUEFIN TUNA – All areas
ANNEX IH

                     WCFPC area
                  
ANNEX IJ
SPRFMO Convention Area
Appendix to annex I
1. Cod selectivity in the North Sea and Skagerrak 
 1.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 1.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 1.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 1.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 1.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 1.6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 1.7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2. Cod selectivity in Eastern Channel 
 2.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 2.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 2.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 2.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ANNEX IIA
FISHING EFFORT FOR VESSELS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE MANAGEMENT OF CERTAIN STOCKS IN ICES ZONES IIIa, IV, VIa, VIIa, VIId, AND EU WATERS OF ICES ZONES IIa AND Vb
1. Scope 
 1.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 1.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2. Regulated gears and geographical areas 

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3. Maximum allowable fishing effort 
 3.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 3.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4. Member States' obligations 
 4.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 4.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5. Allocation of fishing effort 
 5.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 5.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 5.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6. Communication of relevant data 
 6.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 6.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Appendix 1 to annex IIA
Maximum allowable fishing effort in kilowatt days
Appendix 2 to annex IIA
ANNEX IIB
FISHING EFFORT FOR VESSELS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE RECOVERY OF CERTAIN SOUTHERN HAKE AND NORWAY LOBSTER STOCKS IN ICES DIVISIONS VIIIc AND IXa EXCLUDING THE GULF OF CADIZNUMBER OF DAYS PRESENT WITHIN THE AREA ALLOCATED TO EU VESSELS 
 5. Maximum number of days 
 5.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 5.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 5.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 5.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 5.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 6. Management periods 
 6.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 6.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 7. Allocation of additional days for permanent cessation of fishing activities 
 7.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 7.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 7.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 7.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 7.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 8. Allocation of additional days for enhanced observer coverage 
 8.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 8.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 8.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 8.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 9. Special conditions for the allocation of days 
 9.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 9.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 9.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EXCHANGES OF FISHING EFFORT ALLOCATIONS 
 10. Transfer of days between vessels flying the flag of a Member State 
 10.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 10.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 10.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 10.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 10.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 11. Transfer of days between fishing vessels flying the flag of different Member States 

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REPORTING OBLIGATIONS 
 12. Collection of relevant data 

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 13. Communication of relevant data 

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ANNEX IIC
FISHING EFFORT FOR VESSELS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE MANAGEMENT OF WESTERN CHANNEL SOLE STOCKS ICES ZONE VIIeGENERAL PROVISIONS 
 1. Scope 
 1.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 1.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 2. Fishing gear 

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 3. General obligations and limitation in activity 
 3.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 3.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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NUMBER OF DAYS PRESENT WITHIN THE AREA ALLOCATED TO EU VESSELS 
 6. Maximum number of days 
 6.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 6.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 6.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 6.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 7. Management periods 
 7.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 7.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 8. Allocation of additional days for permanent cessations of fishing activities 
 8.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 8.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 8.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 8.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 8.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 9. Allocation of additional days for enhanced observer coverage 
 9.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 9.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 9.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 9.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EXCHANGES OF FISHING EFFORT ALLOCATIONS 
 10. Transfer of days between fishing vessels flying the flag of a Member State 
 10.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 10.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 10.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 10.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 11. Transfer of days between fishing vessels flying the flag of different Member States 

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REPORTING OBLIGATIONS 
 12. Collection of relevant data 

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 13. Communication of relevant data 

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ANNEX IID
FISHING OPPORTUNITIES FOR VESSELS FISHING FOR SANDEEL IN ICES ZONES IIa, IIIa AND IV

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

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

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

5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ANNEX III

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ANNEX IV
ICCAT CONVENTION AREA

1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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

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

5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ANNEX V
CCAMLR CONVENTION AREA
Part A
PROHIBITION OF DIRECTED FISHING IN CCAMLR CONVENTION AREA
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Part B
CATCH AND BY-CATCH LIMITS FOR NEW AND EXPLORATORY FISHERIES IN THE CCAMLR CONVENTION AREA IN 2009/10
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Part C
NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO PARTICIPATE IN A FISHERY FOR EUPHAUSIA SUPERBA
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Part D
NET CONFIGURATION AND USE OF FISHING TECHNIQUES
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ANNEX VI
IOTC AREA

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

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

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

ANNEX VII
WCPFC CONVENTION AREA

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ANNEX VIII
Quantitative limitations of fishing authorisations for third-country vessels fishing in EU waters

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