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Council Regulation (EU) No 297/2013 of 27 March 2013 amending Regulations (EU) No 44/2012, (EU) No 39/2013 and (EU) No 40/2013 as regards certain fishing opportunities

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1.Annex IA to Regulation (EU) No 40/2013 is amended as follows:U.K.

(a)

the entry for sandeel and associated by-catches in EU waters of IIa, IIIa and IV is replaced by the following:

a

Excluding waters within six nautical miles of the UK baselines at Shetland, Fair Isle and Foula.

b

At least 98 % of landings counted against this quota shall be of sandeel. By-catches of dab, mackerel and whiting to be counted against the remaining 2 % of the quota (OT1/*2A3A4).

Special condition:

Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following sandeel management areas, as defined in Annex IIB:

ZoneEU waters of sandeel management areas
1234567
(SAN/234_1)(SAN/234_2)(SAN/234_3)(SAN/234_4)(SAN/234_5)(SAN/234_6)(SAN/234_7)
Denmark190 63516 54937 7313 77303170
United Kingdom4 16736282582070
Germany29225586000
Sweden7 0006081 3861390120
Union202 09417 54440 0004 00003360
Norway22 450000000
Total224 54417 54440 0004 00003360"
"SpeciesSandeel and associated by-catchesAmmodytes spp.ZoneEU waters of IIa, IIIa and IVa
Denmark249 006b

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.

United Kingdom5 443b
Germany381b
Sweden9 144b
Union263 974
Norway22 450
TAC286 424
(b)

the entry for anglerfish in Norwegian waters of IV is replaced by the following:

SpeciesAnglerfishLophiidaeZoneNorwegian waters of IV(ANF/04-N.)
Belgium45

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.

Denmark1 152
Germany18
The Netherlands16
United Kingdom269
Union1 500
TACNot relevant
(c)

the entry for tusk in EU and international waters of V, VI and VII is replaced by the following:

a

Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.

b

To be fished in EU waters of IIa, IV, Vb, VI and VII (USK/*24X7C).

c

Special condition: of which an incidental catch of other species of 25 % per ship, at any moment, is authorised in Vb, VI and VII. However, this percentage may be exceeded in the first 24 hours following the beginning of the fishing on a specific ground. The total incidental catch of other species in Vb, VI and VII shall not exceed 3 000 tonnes (OTH/*5B67-).

d

Including ling. The quotas for Norway are: ling 6 140 tonnes (LIN/*5B67-), and tusk 2 923 tonnes (USK/*5B67-) and are interchangeable of up to 2 000 tonnes and shall only be fished with long-lines in Vb, VI and VII."

"SpeciesTuskBrosme brosmeZoneEU and international waters of V, VI and VII(USK/567EI.)
Germany13

Analytical TAC

Article 11 of this Regulation applies.

Spain46
France548
Ireland53
United Kingdom264
Others13a
Union937
Norway2 923b c d
TAC3 860
(d)

the entry for herring in IIIa is replaced by the following:

a

Landings of herring taken in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes equal to or larger than 32 mm.

b

Special condition: up to 50 % of this amount may be fished in EU waters of IV (HER/*04-C.)."

"SpeciesHerringa Clupea harengusZoneIIIa(HER/03A.)
Denmark23 115b

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.

Germany370b
Sweden24 180b
Union47 665b
TAC55 000
(e)

the entry for herring in EU and Norwegian waters of IV north of 53° 30'N is replaced by the following:

a

Landings of herring taken in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes equal to or larger than 32 mm. Member States shall report separately their landings of herring in IVa (HER/04A.) and IVb (HER/04B.).

b

Up to 50 000 tonnes of which may be taken in EU waters of IVa and IVb (HER/*4AB-C). Catches taken within this quota are to be deducted from Norway's share of the TAC.

Special condition:

Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zone:

c

Landings of herring taken in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes equal to or larger than 32 mm. Member States shall report separately their landings of herring in IVa (HER/*4AN.) and IVb (HER/*4BN.)."

Norwegian waters southof 62°N (HER/*04N-)a
Union50 000
"SpeciesHerringa Clupea harengusZoneEU and Norwegian waters of IV north of 53° 30′ N(HER/4AB.)
Denmark81 945

Analytical TAC.

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.

Germany50 632
France23 464
The Netherlands59 995
Sweden4 863
United Kingdom65 901
Union286 800
Norway138 620b
TAC478 000
(f)

the entry for herring in Norwegian waters south of 62°N is replaced by the following:

a

By-catches of cod, haddock, pollack and whiting and saithe are to be counted against the quota for these species."

"SpeciesHerringa Clupea harengusZoneNorwegian waters south of 62° N(HER/04-N.)
Sweden922a

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.

Union922
TAC478 000
(g)

the entry for herring in IIIa is replaced by the following:

a

Exclusively for landings of herring taken as by-catch in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes smaller than 32 mm."

"SpeciesHerringa Clupea harengusZoneIIIa(HER/03A-BC)
Denmark5 692

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.

Germany51
Sweden916
Union6 659
TAC6 659
(h)

the entry for herring in IV, VIId and EU waters of IIa is replaced by the following:

a

Exclusively for landings of herring taken as by-catch in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes smaller than 32 mm."

"SpeciesHerringa Clupea harengusZoneIV, VIId and EU waters of IIa(HER/2A47DX)
Belgium71

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.

Denmark13 787
Germany71
France71
The Netherlands71
Sweden67
United Kingdom262
Union14 400
TAC14 400
(i)

the entry for herring in IVc, VIId is replaced by the following:

a

Exclusively for landings of herring taken in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes equal to or larger than 32 mm.

b

Except Blackwater stock: reference is to the herring stock in the maritime region of the Thames estuary within a zone delimited by a rhumb line running due south from Landguard Point (51° 56′ N, 1° 19,1′ E) to latitude 51° 33′ N and hence due west to a point on the coast of the United Kingdom.

c

Special condition: up to 50 % of this quota may be taken in IVb (HER/*04B.)."

"SpeciesHerringa Clupea harengusZoneIVc, VIIdb(HER/4CXB7D)
Belgium9 285c

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.

Denmark1 187c
Germany733c
France13 035c
The Netherlands23 276c
United Kingdom5 064c
Union52 580
TAC478 000
(j)

the entry for cod in Skagerrak is replaced by the following:

a

In addition to this quota, a Member State may grant to vessels flying its flag and participating in trials on fully documented fisheries an additional allocation within an overall limit of 12 % of the quota allocated to that Member State, under the conditions set out in Article 6 of this Regulation."

"SpeciesCodGadus morhuaZoneSkagerrak(COD/03AN.)
Belgium9a

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.

Denmark3 026a
Germany76a
The Netherlands19a
Sweden530a
Union3 660
TAC3 783
(k)

the entry for cod in IV; EU waters of IIa; that part of IIIa not covered by Skagerrak and Kattegat is replaced by the following:

a

In addition to this quota, a Member State may grant to vessels flying its flag and participating in trials on fully documented fisheries an additional allocation within an overall limit of 12 % of the quota allocated to that Member State, under the conditions set out in Article 6 of this Regulation.

b

May be taken in EU waters. Catches taken within this quota are to be deducted from Norway's share of the TAC.

Special condition:

Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zone:

Norwegian waters of IV(COD/*04N-)
Union19 099"
"SpeciesCodGadus morhuaZoneIV; EU waters of IIa; that part of IIIa not covered by the Skagerrak and Kattegat(COD/2A3AX4)
Belgium782a

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.

Denmark4 495a
Germany2 850a
France966a
The Netherlands2 540a
Sweden30a
United Kingdom10 311a
Union21 974
Norway4 501b
TAC26 475
(l)

the entry for cod in Norwegian waters south of 62°N is replaced by the following:

a

By-catches of haddock, pollack and whiting and saithe are to be counted against the quota for these species."

"SpeciesCodGadus morhuaZoneNorwegian waters south of 62° N(COD/04-N.)
Sweden382a

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.

Union382
TACNot relevant
(m)

the entry for cod in VIId is replaced by the following:

a

In addition to this quota, a Member State may grant to vessels flying its flag and participating in trials on fully documented fisheries an additional allocation within an overall limit of 12 % of the quota allocated to that Member State, under the conditions set out in Article 6 of this Regulation."

"SpeciesCodGadus morhuaZoneVIId(COD/07D.)
Belgium66a

Analytical TAC

France1 295a
The Netherlands39a
United Kingdom143a
Union1 543
TAC1 543
(n)

the entry for haddock in IIIa, EU waters of Subdivisions 22-32 is replaced by the following:

SpeciesHaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinusZoneIIIa, EU waters of Subdivisions 22-32(HAD/3A/BCD)
Belgium13

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.

Denmark2 231
Germany142
The Netherlands3
Sweden264
Union2 653
TAC2 770
(o)

the entry for haddock in IV; EU waters of IIa is replaced by the following:

Special condition:

Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zone:

Norwegian waters of IV(HAD/*04N-)
Union25 798"
"SpeciesHaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinusZoneIV; EU waters of IIa(HAD/2AC4.)
Belgium257

Analytical TAC

Denmark1 770
Germany1 126
France1 963
The Netherlands193
Sweden178
United Kingdom29 194
Union34 681
Norway10 359
TAC45 040
(p)

the entry for haddock in Norwegian waters south of 62°N is replaced by the following:

a

By-catches of cod, pollack and whiting and saithe are to be counted against the quota for these species."

"SpeciesHaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinusZoneNorwegian waters south of 62° N(HAD/04-N.)
Sweden707a

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.

Union707
TACNot relevant
(q)

the entry for whiting in IIIa is replaced by the following:

SpeciesWhitingMerlangius merlangusZoneIIIa(WHG/03A.)
Denmark929

Precautionary TAC

The Netherlands3
Sweden99
Union1 031
TAC1 050
(r)

the entry for whiting in IV; EU waters of IIa is replaced by the following:

a

May be taken in EU waters. Catches taken within this quota are to be deducted from Norway's share of the TAC.

Special condition:

Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zone:

Norwegian waters of IV(WHG/*04N-)
Union11 544"
"SpeciesWhitingMerlangius merlangusZoneIV; EU waters of IIa(WHG/2AC4.)
Belgium365

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.

Denmark1 577
Germany410
France2 370
The Netherlands912
Sweden3
United Kingdom11 402
Union17 039
Norway1 893a
TAC18 932
(s)

the entry for whiting and pollack in Norwegian waters south of 62°N is replaced by the following:

a

By-catches of cod, haddock and saithe are to be counted against the quota for these species."

"SpeciesWhiting and pollackMerlangius merlangus and Pollachius pollachiusZoneNorwegian waters south of 62° N(WHG/04-N.) for whiting;(POL/04-N.) for pollack
Sweden190a

Precautionary TAC.

Union190
TACNot relevant
(t)

the entry for blue whiting in Norwegian waters of II and IV is replaced by the following:

SpeciesBlue whitingMicromesistius poutassouZoneNorwegian waters of II and IV(WHB/24-N.)
Denmark0

Analytical TAC

United Kingdom0
Union0
TAC643 000
(u)

the entry for blue whiting in EU and international waters of I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId, VIIIe, XII and XIV is replaced by the following:

a

Special condition: of which up to 64 % may be fished in Norwegian Economic Zone or in the fishery zone around Jan Mayen (WHB/*NZJM1).

b

Transfers of this quota may be effected to VIIIc, IX and X; EU waters of CECAF 34.1.1. However, such transfers must be notified in advance to the Commission."

"SpeciesBlue whitingMicromesistius poutassouZoneEU and international waters of I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId, VIIIe, XII and XIV(WHB/1X14)
Denmark17 715a

Analytical TAC

Germany6 888a
Spain15 018a b
France12 328a
Ireland13 718a
The Netherlands21 601a
Portugal1 395a b
Sweden4 382a
United Kingdom22 987a
Union116 032a
Norway45 000
TAC643 000
(v)

the entry for blue whiting in VIIIc, IX and X; EU waters of CECAF 34.1.1 is replaced by the following:

a

Special condition: of which up to 64 % may be fished in Norwegian EEZ or in the fishery zone around Jan Mayen (WHB/*NZJM2)."

"SpeciesBlue whitingMicromesistius poutassouZoneVIIIc, IX and X; EU waters of CECAF 34.1.1(WHB/8C3411)
Spain13 213

Analytical TAC

Portugal3 303
Union16 516a
TAC643 000
(w)

the entry for blue whiting in EU waters of II, IVa, V, VI north of 56° 30'N and VII west of 12° W is replaced by the following:

a

To be counted against Norway's catch limits established under the Coastal States arrangement.

b

Special condition: the catch in IV shall be no more than 28 408 tonnes, i.e. 25 % of Norway's access quota."

"SpeciesBlue whitingMicromesistius poutassouZoneEU waters of II, IVa, V, VI north of 56° 30′ N and VII west of 12° W(WHB/24A567)
Norway113 630a b

Analytical TAC

TAC643 000
(x)

the entry for blue ling in EU waters and international waters of Vb, VI, VII is replaced by the following:

a

Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.

b

To be fished in EU waters of IIa, IV, Vb, VI and VII (BLI/*24X7C)."

"SpeciesBlue lingMolva dypterygiaZoneEU waters and international waters of Vb, VI, VII(BLI/5B67-)
Germany25

Analytical TAC

Article 11 of this Regulation applies.

Estonia4
Spain79
France1 806
Ireland7
Lithuania2
Poland1
United Kingdom459
Others7a
Union2 390
Norway150b
TAC2 540
(y)

the entry for ling in EU and international waters of VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XII and XIV is replaced by the following:

a

Special condition: of which an incidental catch of other species of 25 % per ship, at any moment, is authorised in Vb, VI and VII. However, this percentage may be exceeded in the first 24 hours following the beginning of the fishing on a specific ground. The total incidental catch of other species in VI and VII shall not exceed 3 000 tonnes (OTH/*6X14.).

b

Including tusk. The quotas for Norway are: ling 6 140 tonnes and tusk 2 923 tonnes and are interchangeable of up to 2 000 tonnes and may only be fished with long-lines in Vb, VI and VII."

"SpeciesLingMolva molvaZoneEU and international waters of VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XII and XIV(LIN/6X14.)
Belgium30

Analytical TAC

Article 11 of this Regulation applies.

Denmark5
Germany109
Spain2 211
France2 357
Ireland591
Portugal5
United Kingdom2 716
Union8 024
Norway6 140a b
TAC14 164
(z)

the entry for ling in Norwegian waters of IV is replaced by the following:

SpeciesLingMolva molvaZoneNorwegian waters of IV(LIN/04-N.)
Belgium7

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.

Denmark831
Germany23
France9
The Netherlands1
United Kingdom74
Union945
TACNot relevant
(aa)

the entry for Norway lobster in Norwegian waters of IV is replaced by the following:

SpeciesNorway lobsterNephrops norvegicusZoneNorwegian waters of IV(NEP/04-N.)
Denmark947

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.

Germany0
United Kingdom53
Union1 000
TACNot relevant
(bb)

the entry for Northern prawn in IIIa is replaced by the following:

SpeciesNorthern prawnPandalus borealisZoneIIIa(PRA/03A.)
Denmark2 308

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.

Sweden1 243
Union3 551
TAC6 650
(cc)

the entry for Northern prawn in Norwegian waters south of 62°N is replaced by the following:

a

By-catches of cod, haddock, pollack, whiting and saithe are to be counted against the quotas for these species."

"SpeciesNorthern prawnPandalus borealisZoneNorwegian waters south of 62° N(PRA/04-N.)
Denmark357

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.

Sweden123a
Union480
TACNot relevant
(dd)

the entry for plaice in Skagerrak is replaced by the following:

SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessaZoneSkagerrak(PLE/03AN.)
Belgium55

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.

Denmark7 117
Germany37
The Netherlands1 369
Sweden381
Union8 959
TAC9 142
(ee)

the entry for plaice in IV; EU waters of IIa; that part of IIIa not covered by the Skagerrak and the Kattegat is replaced by the following:

Special condition:

Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zone:

Norwegian waters of IV(PLE/*04N-)
Union37 331"
"SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessaZoneIV; EU waters of IIa; that part of IIIa not covered by the Skagerrak and the Kattegat(PLE/2A3AX4)
Belgium5 614

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.

Denmark18 245
Germany5 263
France1 053
The Netherlands35 086
United Kingdom25 964
Union91 225
Norway5 845
TAC97 070
(ff)

the entry for saithe in IIIa and IV; EU waters of IIa, IIIb, IIIc and Subdivisions 22-32 is replaced by the following:

a

May only be taken in EU waters of IV and in IIIa (POK/*3A4-C). Catches taken within this quota are to be deducted from Norway's share of the TAC."

"SpeciesSaithePollachius virensZoneIIIa and IV; EU waters of IIa, IIIb, IIIc and Subdivisions 22-32(POK/2A34.)
Belgium32

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.

Denmark3 757
Germany9 487
France22 326
The Netherlands95
Sweden516
United Kingdom7 273
Union43 486
Norway47 734a
TAC91 220
(gg)

the entry for saithe in VI; EU and international waters of Vb, XII and XIV is replaced by the following:

a

To be fished north of 56° 30′ N (POK/*5614N)."

"SpeciesSaithePollachius virensZoneVI; EU and international waters of Vb, XII and XIV(POK/56-14)
Germany484

Analytical TAC

France4 805
Ireland421
United Kingdom3 254
Union8 964
Norway500a
TAC9 464
(hh)

the entry for saithe in Norwegian waters south of 62° N is replaced by the following:

a

By-catches of cod, haddock, pollack and whiting are to be counted against the quota for these species."

"SpeciesSaithePollachius virensZoneNorwegian waters south of 62° N(POK/04-N.)
Sweden880a

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.

Union880
TACNot relevant
(ii)

the entry for Greenland halibut in EU waters of IIa and IV; EU and international waters of VB and VI is replaced by the following:

a

To be taken in EU waters of IIa and VI. In VI this quantity may only be fished with long-lines (GHL/*2A6-C)."

"SpeciesGreenland HalibutReinhardtius hippoglossoidesZoneEU waters of IIa and IV; EU and international waters of Vb and VI(GHL/2A-C46)
Denmark13

Analytical TAC

Germany23
Estonia13
Spain13
France218
Ireland13
Lithuania13
Poland13
United Kingdom857
Union1 176
Norway824a
TAC2 000
(jj)

the entry for mackerel in IIIa and IV; EU waters of IIa, IIIb, IIIc and Subdivisions 22-32 is replaced by the following:

a

Special condition: including 242 tonnes to be taken in Norwegian waters south of 62° N (MAC/*04N-).

b

When fishing in Norwegian waters, by-catches of cod, haddock, pollack and whiting and saithe are to be counted against the quotas for these species.

c

May also be taken in Norwegian waters of IVa (MAC/*4AN.).

d

To be deducted from Norway's share of the TAC (access quota). This amount includes the Norwegian share in the North Sea TAC of the amount of 39 599 tonnes. This quota may be fished in IVa only (MAC/*04A.), except for 3 000 tonnes that may be fished in IIIa (MAC/*03A.).

Special condition:

Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zones:

IIIa(MAC/*03A.)IIIa and IVbc(MAC/*3A4BC)IVb(MAC/*04B.)IVc(MAC/*04C.)VI, international waters of IIa, from 1 January to 31 March 2013 and in December 2013(MAC/*2A6.)
Denmark04 130008 107
France0490000
The Netherlands0490000
Sweden00390101 573
United Kingdom0490000
Norway3 0000000"
"SpeciesMackerelScomber scombrusZoneIIIa and IV; EU waters of IIa, IIIb, IIIc and Subdivisions 22-32(MAC/2A34.)
Belgium440c

Analytical TAC

Denmark15 072c
Germany459c
France1 387c
The Netherlands1 396c
Sweden4 174a b c
United Kingdom1 293c
Union24 221a c
Norway141 809d
TACNot relevant
(kk)

the entry for mackerel in VI, VII, VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe; EU and international waters of Vb; international waters of IIa, XII and XIV is replaced by the following:

a

May be fished in IIa, VIa north of 56° 30′ N, IVa, VIId, VIIe, VIIf and VIIh (MAC/*AX7H).

b

An additional 28 362 tonnes of access quota may be fished by Norway North of 56°30′ N and counted against its catch limit (MAC/*N6530).

Special condition:

Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zones and periods specified below:

EU and Norwegian waters of IVa(MAC/*4A-EN)During the periods from 1 January to 15 February 2013 and from 1 September to 31 December 2013Norwegian waters of IIa(MAC/*2AN-)
Germany6 971710
France4 648473
Ireland23 2372 366
The Netherlands10 1661 035
United Kingdom63 9056 507
Union108 92711 091"
"SpeciesMackerelScomber scombrusZoneVI, VII, VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe; EU and international waters of Vb; international waters of IIa, XII and XIV(MAC/2CX14-)
Germany17 326

Analytical TAC

Spain18
Estonia144
France11 552
Ireland57 753
Latvia106
Lithuania106
The Netherlands25 267
Poland1 220
United Kingdom158 825
Union272 317
Norway11 788a b
TACNot relevant
(ll)

the entry for mackerel in VIIIc, IX and X; EU waters of CECAF 34.1.1 is replaced by the following:

a

Special condition: quantities subject to exchanges with other Member States may be taken in VIIIa, VIIIb and VIIId (MAC/*8ABD.). However, the quantities provided by Spain, Portugal or France for exchange purposes and to be taken in VIIIa, VIIIb and VIIId shall not exceed 25 % of the quotas of the donor Member State.

Special condition:

Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zone:

VIIIb(MAC/*08B.)
Spain2 157
France14
Portugal446"
"SpeciesMackerelScomber scombrusZoneVIIIc, IX and X; EU waters of CECAF 34.1.1(MAC/8C3411)
Spain25 682a

Analytical TAC

France170a
Portugal5 308a
Union31 160
TACNot relevant
(mm)

the entry for mackerel in Norwegian waters of IIa and IVa is replaced by the following:

a

Catches taken in IIa (MAC/*02A.) and IVa (MAC/*4A.) shall be reported separately."

"SpeciesMackerelScomber scombrusZoneNorwegian waters of IIa and IVa(MAC/2A4A-N)
Denmark10 694a

Analytical TAC

Union10 694a
TACNot relevant
(nn)

the entry for common sole in EU waters of II and IV is replaced by the following:

a

May be fished only in EU waters of IV (SOL/*04-C.)."

"SpeciesCommon soleSolea soleaZoneEU waters of II and IV(SOL/24-C.)
Belgium1 164

Analytical TAC

Denmark532
Germany931
France233
The Netherlands10 511
United Kingdom599
Union13 970
Norway30a
TAC14 000
(oo)

the entry for sprat and associated by-catches in IIIa is replaced by the following:

a

At least 95 % of landings counted against this quota must be of sprat. By-catches of dab, whiting and haddock to be counted against the remaining 5 % of the quota (OTH/*03A.)."

"SpeciesSprat and associated by-catchesSprattus sprattusZoneIIIa(SPR/03A.)
Denmark27 875a

Precautionary TAC

Germany58a
Sweden10 547a
Union38 480
TAC41 600
(pp)

the entry for sprat and associated by catches in EU waters of IIa and IV is replaced by the following:

a

Including sandeel.

b

At least 98 % of landings counted against this quota shall be of sprat. By-catches of dab and whiting to be counted against the remaining 2 % of the quota (OTH/*2AC4C)."

"SpeciesSprat and associated by-catchesSprattus sprattusZoneEU waters of IIa and IV(SPR/2AC4-C)
Belgium1 737b

Precautionary TAC

Denmark137 489b
Germany1 737b
France1 737b
The Netherlands1 737b
Sweden1 330a b
United Kingdom5 733b
Union151 500
Norway10 000
TAC161 500
(qq)

the entry for horse mackerel and associated by-catches in EU waters of IVb, IVc and VIId is replaced by the following:

a

Special condition: up to 5 % of this quota fished in division VIId may be accounted for as fished under the quota concerning the zone: EU waters of IIa, IVa, VI, VIIa-c,VIIe-k, VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe; EU and international waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV (JAX/*2A-14).

b

May only be fished in EU waters of IV (JAX/*04-C.).

c

At least 95 % of landings counted against this quota must be of horse mackerel. By-catches of boarfish, haddock, whiting and mackerel are to be counted against the remaining 5 % of the quota (OTH/*4BC7D)."

"SpeciesHorse mackerel and associated by-catchesTrachurus spp.ZoneEU waters of IVb, IVc and VIId(JAX/4BC7D)
Belgium38c

Precautionary TAC

Denmark16 367c
Germany1 445a c
Spain304c
France1 358a c
Ireland1 029c
The Netherlands9 854a c
Portugal35c
Sweden75c
United Kingdom3 895a c
Union34 400
Norway3 550b
TAC37 950
(rr)

the entry for horse mackerel and associated by-catches in EU waters of IIa, IVa; VI, VIIa-c, VIIe-k, VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe; EU and international waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV is replaced by the following:

a

Special condition: up to 5 % of this quota fished in EU waters of IIa or IVa before 30 June 2013 may be accounted for as fished under the quota concerning the zone of EU waters of IVb, IVc and VIId (JAX/*4BC7D).

b

Special condition: up to 5 % of this quota may be fished in VIId (JAX/*07D.).

c

At least 95 % of landings counted against this quota must be of horse mackerel. By-catches of boarfish, haddock, whiting and mackerel are to be counted against the remaining 5 % of the quota (OTH/*2A-14)."

"SpeciesHorse mackerel and associated by-catchesTrachurus spp.ZoneEU waters of IIa, IVa; VI, VIIa-c,VIIe-k, VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe; EU and international waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV(JAX/2A-14)
Denmark15 702a c

Analytical TAC

Germany12 251a b c
Spain16 711c
France6 306a b c
Ireland40 803a c
The Netherlands49 156a b c
Portugal1 610c
Sweden675a c
United Kingdom14 775a b c
Union157 989
TAC157 989
(ss)

the entry for Norway pout and associated by-catches in IIIa; EU waters of IIa and IV is replaced by the following:

a

At least 95 % of landings counted against this quota must be of Norway pout. By-catches of haddock and whiting to be counted against the remaining 5 % of the quota (OT2/*2A3A4).

b

Quota may be fished in EU waters of ICES zones IIa, IIIa and IV only."

"SpeciesNorway pout and associated by-catchesTrisopterus esmarkiZoneIIIa; EU waters of IIa and IV(NOP/2A3A4.)
Denmark167 345a

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.

Germany32a b
The Netherlands123a b
Union167 500a
Norway20 000
TAC187 500
(tt)

the entry for industrial fish in Norwegian waters of IV is replaced by the following:

a

By-catches of cod, haddock, pollack and whiting and saithe to be counted against the quotas for these species.

b

Special condition: of which no more than 400 tonnes of horse mackerel (JAX/*04-N.)."

"SpeciesIndustrial fishZoneNorwegian waters of IV(I/F/04-N.)
Sweden800a b

Precautionary TAC

Union800
TACNot relevant
(uu)

the entry for other species in EU waters of Vb, VI and VII is replaced by the following:

a

Taken with long-lines only."

"SpeciesOther speciesZoneEU waters of Vb, VI and VII(OTH/5B67-C)
UnionNot relevant

Precautionary TAC

Norway140a
TACNot relevant
(vv)

the entry for other species in Norwegian waters of IV is replaced by the following:

a

Quota allocated by Norway to Sweden of "other species" at a traditional level.

b

Including fisheries not specifically mentioned. Exceptions may be introduced after consultations, as appropriate."

"SpeciesOther speciesZoneNorwegian waters of IV(OTH/04-N.)
Belgium35

Precautionary TAC

Denmark3 250
Germany366
France151
The Netherlands260
SwedenNot relevanta
United Kingdom2 438
Union6 500b
TACNot relevant
(ww)

the entry for other species in EU waters of IIa, IV and VIa north of 56° 30'N is replaced by the following:

a

Limited to IIa and IV (OTH/*2A4-C).

b

Including fisheries not specifically mentioned. Exceptions may be introduced after consultations, as appropriate."

"SpeciesOther speciesZoneEU waters of IIa, IV and VIa north of 56° 30′ N(OTH/2A46AN)
UnionNot relevant

Precautionary TAC

Norway3 250a b
TACNot relevant

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