# Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2012 of 24 July 2012 amending Regulations (EU) No 43/2012 and (EU) No 44/2012 as regards the protection of the giant manta ray and certain fishing opportunities, Annex II

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Annexes I, IA, IB, IC, IJ and VI to Regulation (EU) No 44/2012 are amended as follows:
1.. Annex I is amended as follows:
(a) the following entry is inserted in the first table (comparative table of Latin names and common names) after the entry for Mallotus villosus:
‘
Manta birostris
RMB
Giant manta ray
’;
(b) the following entry is inserted in the second table (comparative table of common names and Latin names) after the entry for flounder:
‘
Giant manta ray
RMB
Manta birostris
’.
2.. Annex IA is amended as follows:
(a) the entry for sandeel and associated by-catches in EU waters of IIa, IIIa and IV is replaced by the following:
Excluding waters within six nautical miles of UK baselines at Shetland, Fair Isle and Foula.
At least 98 % of landings counted against the TAC must be of sandeel. By-catches of dab, mackerel and whiting to be counted against the remaining 2 % 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 sandeel management areas, as defined in Annex IIB:
May be revised in accordance with Article 5(4) of this Regulation.’;
ZoneEU waters of sandeel management areas
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
(SAN/*234_1)
(SAN/*234_2)
(SAN/*234_3)
(SAN/*234_4)
(SAN/*234_5)
(SAN/*234_6)
(SAN/*234_7)
Denmark
19 526
4 717
4 717
4 717
0
395
0
United Kingdom
427
103
103
103
0
9
0
Germany
30
7
7
7
0
1
0
Sweden
717
173
173
173
0
15
0
Union
20 700
5 000
5 000
5 000
0
420
0
Norway
2 300
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total
23 000
5 000
5 000
5 000
0
420
0
‘SpeciesSandeel and associated by-catchesAmmodytes spp.
ZoneEU waters of IIa, IIIa and IV(SAN/2A3A4.)
Denmark
34 072
Analytical TAC
United Kingdom
745
Germany
52
Sweden
1 251
Union
36 120
Norway
2 300
TAC
38 420
(b) the entry for herring in EU and international waters of Vb, VIb and VIaN is replaced by the following:
Reference is to the herring stock in VIa, north of 56° 00′ N and in that part of VIa which is situated east of 07° 00′ W and north of 55° 00′ N, excluding the Clyde.’;
‘SpeciesHerringClupea harengus
ZoneEU and international waters of Vb, VIb and VIaN(HER/5B6ANB)
Germany
2 560
Analytical TAC
France
484
Ireland
3 459
The Netherlands
2 560
United Kingdom
13 837
Union
22 900
TAC
22 900
(c) 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:
Special condition: of which up to 68 % may be fished in Norwegian Economic Zone or in the fishery zone around Jan Mayen (WHB/*NZJM1).
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 poutassou
ZoneEU and international waters of I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId, VIIIe, XII and XIV(WHB/1X14)
Denmark
10 370
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 7 of this Regulation applies.
Germany
4 032
Spain
8 791
France
7 217
Ireland
8 030
The Netherlands
12 645
Portugal
817
Sweden
2 565
United Kingdom
13 454
Union
67 921
Norway
30 000
TAC
391 000
(d) the entry for blue ling in EU waters and international waters of Vb, VI, VII is replaced by the following:
Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.
To be fished in EU waters of IIa, IV, Vb, VI and VII (BLI/*24X7C).
Special rules apply in accordance with Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1288/2009 and point 7 of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 43/2009.
OJ L 347, 24.12.2009, p. 6.
OJ L 22, 26.1.2009, p. 1.’;
‘SpeciesBlue lingMolva dypterygia
ZoneEU waters and international waters of Vb, VI, VII(BLI/5B67-)
Germany
20
Analytical TAC
Article 12 of this Regulation applies.
Estonia
3
Spain
62
France
1 423
Ireland
5
Lithuania
1
Poland
1
United Kingdom
362
Others
5
Union
1 882
Norway
150
TAC
2 032
(e) the entry for ling in EU and international waters of VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XII and XIV is replaced by the following:
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.
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 molva
ZoneEU and international waters of VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XII and XIV(LIN/6X14.)
Belgium
30
Analytical TAC
Article 12 of this Regulation applies.
Denmark
5
Germany
109
Spain
2 211
France
2 357
Ireland
591
Portugal
5
United Kingdom
2 716
Union
8 024
Norway
6 140
TAC
14 164
(f) the entry for mackerel in IIIa and IV; EU waters of IIa, IIIb, IIIc and IIId is replaced by the following:
Special condition: including 242 tonnes to be taken in Norwegian waters south of 62° N (MAC/*04N-).
When fishing in Norwegian waters, by-catches of cod (COD/*2134.), haddock (HAD/*2134.), pollack (POL/*2134.) and whiting (WHG/*2134.) and saithe (POK/*2134.) are to be counted against the quotas for these species.
May also be taken in Norwegian waters of IVa (MAC/*4AN.).
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 46 685 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 2012 and in December 2012(MAC/*2A6.)
Denmark
0
4 130
0
0
9 482
France
0
490
0
0
0
The Netherlands
0
490
0
0
0
Sweden
0
0
390
10
1 829
United Kingdom
0
490
0
0
0
Norway
3 000
0
0
0
0’;
‘SpeciesMackerelScomber scombrus
ZoneIIIa and IV; EU waters of IIa, IIIb, IIIc and Subdivisions 22-32(MAC/2A34.)
Belgium
512
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 7 of this Regulation applies.
Denmark
17 580
Germany
534
France
1 612
The Netherlands
1 623
Sweden
4 813
United Kingdom
1 503
Union
28 177
Norway
167 197
TAC
Not relevant
(g) 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:
May be fished in IIa, VIa north of 56° 30′ N, IVa, VIId, VIIe, VIIf and VIIh (MAC/*AX7H).
An additional 33 437 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/*04A-EN)During the periods from 1 January to 15 February 2012 and from 1 September to 31 December 2012
Norwegian waters of IIa(MAC/*2AN-)
Germany
8 219
837
France
5 479
557
Ireland
27 396
2 790
The Netherlands
11 985
1 220
United Kingdom
75 342
7 672
Union
128 421
13 076’;
‘SpeciesMackerelScomber scombrus
ZoneVI, VII, VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe; EU and international waters of Vb; international waters of IIa, XII and XIV(MAC/2CX14-)
Germany
20 427
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 7 of this Regulation applies.
Spain
22
Estonia
170
France
13 619
Ireland
68 089
Latvia
126
Lithuania
126
The Netherlands
29 788
Poland
1 438
United Kingdom
187 248
Union
321 053
Norway
13 898
TAC
Not relevant
(h) the entry for mackerel in VIIIc, IX and X; EU waters of CECAF 34.1.1 is replaced by the following:
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.)
Spain
2 543
France
17
Portugal
526’;
‘SpeciesMackerelScomber scombrus
ZoneVIIIc, IX and X; EU waters of CECAF 34.1.1(MAC/8C3411)
Spain
30 278
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 7 of this Regulation applies.
France
201
Portugal
6 258
Union
36 737
TAC
Not relevant
(i) the entry for mackerel in Norwegian waters of IIa and IVa is replaced by the following:
Catches taken in IIa (MAC/*02A.) and IVa (MAC/*4A.) to be reported separately.’;
‘SpeciesMackerelScomber scombrus
ZoneNorwegian waters of IIa and IVa(MAC/2A4A-N.)
Denmark
12 608
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 7 of this Regulation applies.
Union
12 608
TAC
Not relevant
(j) the entry for sprat and associated by-catches in EU waters of IIa and IV is replaced by the following:
Including sandeel.
May only be fished in EU waters of IV (SPR/*04-C.).
May be revised in accordance with Article 5(4) of this Regulation.
At least 98 % of landings counted against the TAC must be of sprat. By-catches of dab and whiting to be counted against the remaining 2 % of the TAC (OTH/*2AC4C).’;
‘SpeciesSprat and associated by-catchesSprattus sprattus
ZoneEU waters of IIa and IV(SPR/2AC4-C)
Belgium
1 737
Precautionary TAC
Denmark
137 489
Germany
1 737
France
1 737
The Netherlands
1 737
Sweden
1 330
United Kingdom
5 733
Union
151 500
Norway
10 000
TAC
161 500
(k) 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:
Special condition: up to 5 % of this quota fished in EU waters of IIa or IVa before 30 June 2012 may be accounted for as fished under the quota concerning the zone of EU waters of IVb, IVc and VIId. However, the use of this special condition must be notified in advance to the Commission (JAX/*4BC7D).
Special condition: up to 5 % of this quota may be fished in VIId. However, the use of this special condition must be notified in advance to the Commission (JAX/*07D.).
At least 95 % of landings counted against the TAC must be of horse mackerel. By-catches of boarfish, haddock, whiting and mackerel are to be counted against the remaining 5 % of the TAC (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)
Denmark
15 702
Analytical TAC
Germany
12 251
Spain
16 711
France
6 306
Ireland
40 803
The Netherlands
49 156
Portugal
1 610
Sweden
675
United Kingdom
14 775
Union
157 989
TAC
157 989
3.. Annex IB is amended as follows:
(a) the entry for cod and haddock in Faroese waters of Vb is replaced by the following:
‘
SpeciesCod and haddockGadus morhua and Melanogrammus aeglefinus
ZoneFaroese waters of Vb(C/H/05B-F.)
Germany
0
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
France
0
United Kingdom
0
Union
0
TAC
Not relevant
’;
(b) the entry for blue whiting in Faroese waters is replaced by the following:
TAC set in accordance with consultations among the Union, Faroe Islands, Norway and Iceland.’;
‘SpeciesBlue whitingMicromesistius poutassou
ZoneFaroese waters(WHB/2A4AXF)
Denmark
0
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Germany
0
France
0
The Netherlands
0
United Kingdom
0
Union
0
TAC
0
(c) the entry for ling and blue ling in Faroese waters of Vb is replaced by the following:
‘
SpeciesLing and blue lingMolva molva and Molva dypterygia
ZoneFaroese waters of Vb(B/L/05B-F.)
Germany
0
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
France
0
United Kingdom
0
Union
0
TAC
Not relevant
’;
(d) the entry for northern prawn in Greenland waters of V and XIV is replaced by the following:
Of which 2 900 tonnes are allocated to Norway.’;
‘SpeciesNorthern prawnPandalus borealis
ZoneGreenland waters of V and XIV(PRA/514GRN)
Denmark
2 550
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
France
2 550
Union
8 000
TAC
Not relevant
(e) the entry for saithe in Faroese waters of Vb is replaced by the following:
‘
SpeciesSaithePollachius virens
ZoneFaroese waters of Vb(POK/05B-F.)
Belgium
0
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Germany
0
France
0
The Netherlands
0
United Kingdom
0
Union
0
TAC
Not relevant
’;
(f) the entry for redfish in Icelandic waters of Va is replaced by the following:
Including unavoidable by-catches (cod not allowed).
May only be fished between July and December 2012.’;
‘SpeciesRedfishSebastes spp.
ZoneIcelandic waters of Va(RED/05A-IS)
Belgium
0
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Germany
0
France
0
United Kingdom
0
Union
0
TAC
Not relevant
(g) the entry for redfish in Faroese waters of Vb is replaced by the following:
‘
SpeciesRedfishSebastes spp.
ZoneFaroese waters Vb(RED/05B-F.)
Belgium
0
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Germany
0
France
0
United Kingdom
0
Union
0
TAC
Not relevant
’;
(h) the entry for other species in Faroese waters of Vb is replaced by the following:
Excluding fish species of no commercial value.’;
‘SpeciesOther species
ZoneFaroese waters of Vb(OTH/05B-F.)
Germany
0
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
France
0
United Kingdom
0
Union
0
TAC
Not relevant
(i) the entry for flatfish in Faroese waters of Vb is replaced by the following:
‘
SpeciesFlatfish
ZoneFaroese waters of Vb(FLX/05B-F.)
Germany
0
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
France
0
United Kingdom
0
Union
0
TAC
Not relevant
’.
4.. Annex IC is amended as follows:
(a) the entry for cod in NAFO 3M is replaced by the following:
Out of this quota, a quantity of 133 tons is deducted following a transfer of fishing opportunity to a third country.
To this quota, an additional quantity of 131,5 tons is added following transfers of fishing opportunities with third countries.
Out of this quota, a quantity of 1,5 tons is deducted following transfers of fishing opportunities with third countries.’;
‘SpeciesCodGadus morhua
ZoneNAFO 3M(COD/N3M.)
Estonia
103
Germany
432
Latvia
103
Lithuania
103
Poland
352
Spain
1 328
France
185
Portugal
1 821
United Kingdom
865
Union
5 292
TAC
9 280
(b) . . . . .
(c) the entry for Northern prawn in NAFO 3L is replaced by the following
Not including the box bounded by the following coordinates:
Point No
Latitude N
Longitude W
1
47° 20′ 0
46° 40′ 0
2
47° 20′ 0
46° 30′ 0
3
46° 00′ 0
46° 30′ 0
4
46° 00′ 0
46° 40′ 0
To this quota, an additional quantity of 266 tons is added following a transfer of fishing opportunity from a third country.
To this quota, an additional quantity of 133 tons is added following a transfer of fishing opportunity from a third country.
To this quota, an additional quantity of 399 tons is added following transfers of fishing opportunities from third countries.’;
‘SpeciesNorthern prawnPandalus borealis
ZoneNAFO 3L(PRA/N3L.)
Estonia
134
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Latvia
134
Lithuania
134
Poland
134
Spain
105,5
Portugal
28,5
Union
670
TAC
12 000
(d) the entry for Greenland halibut in NAFO 3LMNO is replaced by the following:
To this quota, an additional quantity of 10 tons is added following a transfer of fishing opportunity from a third country.
To this quota, an additional quantity of 10 tons is added following a transfer of fishing opportunity from a third country.’;
‘SpeciesGreenland halibutReinhardtius hippoglossoides
ZoneNAFO 3LMNO(GHL/N3LMNO)
Estonia
328
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Germany
335
Latvia
46
Lithuania
23
Spain
4 486
Portugal
1 875
Union
7 093
TAC
12 098
(e) the entry for redfish in NAFO 3LN is replaced by the following
To this quota, an additional quantity of 454 tons is added following a transfer of fishing opportunity from a third country.
To this quota, an additional quantity of 454 tons is added following a transfer of fishing opportunity from a third country.’;
‘SpeciesRedfishSebastes spp.
ZoneNAFO 3LN(RED/N3LN.)
Estonia
297
Germany
203
Latvia
297
Lithuania
297
Portugal
0
Union
1 094
TAC
6 000
(f) the entry of redfish in NAFO 3M is replaced by the following:
This quota is subject to compliance with the TAC of 6 500 tonnes established for this stock for all NAFO Contracting Parties. Upon exhaustion of the TAC, the directed fishery for this stock must be stopped irrespective of the level of catches.
To this quota, an additional quantity of 675 tons is added following a transfer of fishing opportunity from a third country.
To this quota, an additional quantity of 675 tons is added following a transfer of fishing opportunity from a third country.’;
‘SpeciesRedfishSebastes spp.
ZoneNAFO 3M(RED/N3M.)
Estonia
1 571
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Germany
513
Spain
233
Latvia
1 571
Lithuania
1 571
Portugal
2 354
Union
7 813
TAC
6 500
(g) the entry for redfish in NAFO 3O is replaced by the following:
To this quota, an additional quantity of 150 tons is added following a transfer of fishing opportunity from a third country.
To this quota, an additional quantity of 150 tons is added following a transfer of fishing opportunity from a third country.’.
‘SpeciesRedfishSebastes spp.
ZoneNAFO 3O(RED/N3O.)
Spain
1 771
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Portugal
5 229
Poland
0
Union
7 000
TAC
20 000
(h) the entry for white hake in NAFO 3NO is replaced by the following:
‘
Species White hake Urophycis tenuis
Zone NAFO 3NO (HKW/N3NO.)
Spain
1 273
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 does not apply.
Portugal
1 667
Union
2 940
TAC
5 000
’
5.. Annex IJ is replaced by the following:
‘ANNEX IJ
SPRFMO CONVENTION AREA
SpeciesJack mackerelTrachurus murphyi
ZoneSPRFMO Convention Area(CJM/SPRFMO)
Germany
6 790,5
The Netherlands
7 360,2
Lithuania
4 725
Poland
8 124,3
Union
27 000
’.
6.. In Annex VI, point 2 is replaced by the following:
2.. ‘ Maximum number of EU vessels authorised to fish for swordfish and albacore in the IOTC Convention Area
Member State
Maximum number of vessels
Capacity (gross tonnage)
Spain
27
11 590
France
41
5 382
Portugal
15
6 925
United Kingdom
4
1 400
Union
87
25 297
’

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/692/annex/II (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2012-692/annex-II
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