# 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

EU Regulation No 297/2013 · adopted 27 March 2013

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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## Introductory text

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
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 43(3) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
Whereas:
(1)
Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy requires that Union measures governing access to waters and resources and the sustainable pursuit of fishing activities be established taking into account available scientific, technical and economical advice and in particular reports drawn up by the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STECF), as well as in the light of any advice received from Regional Advisory Councils.
(2)
It is incumbent upon the Council to adopt measures on the fixing and allocation of fishing opportunities, including certain conditions functionally linked thereto, as appropriate. Fishing opportunities should be distributed among Member States in such a way as to assure each Member State relative stability of fishing activities for each stock or fishery and having due regard to the objectives of the Common Fisheries Policy established in Regulation No (EC) 2371/2002.
(3)
By Regulation (EU) No 44/2012, the Council fixed fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks in EU waters, and for EU vessels in certain non-EU waters for 2012. By Regulations (EU) No 39/2013 and (EU) No 40/2013, the Council fixed fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks in EU waters, and for EU vessels in certain non-EU waters for 2013.
(4)
In Regulation (EU) No 39/2013, it is appropriate to clarify the special condition for the fixing of fishing opportunities for horse mackerel in areas VIIIc and IX.
(5)
Additional fishing opportunities for Greenland halibut in NAFO 3LMNO became available for the Union in 2012 as a result of quota transfers between the Union and other Contracting Parties to the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (NAFO). Consequently, for the year 2012, Annex IC to Regulation (EU) No 44/2012 should be amended with effect from 1 January 2012 so as to reflect those new fishing opportunities. These modifications concern the year 2012 only and are without prejudice to the principle of relative stability.
(6)
Fishing opportunities for EU and Norwegian vessels, and the conditions of access to fishery resources in each other's waters are established each year in the light of consultations on fishing rights held in accordance with the bilateral agreement on fisheries with Norway. Pending the conclusion of those consultations on the arrangements for 2013, Regulation (EU) No 40/2013 fixed provisional fishing opportunities for the stocks concerned. On 18 January 2013, the consultations with Norway were concluded. It is appropriate that the relevant provisions of Regulation (EU) No 40/2013 be amended accordingly.
(7)
Catch limits for sandeel in the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) zone IIIa and in EU waters of ICES zones IIa and IV are provisionally laid down in Annex IA to Regulation (EU) No 40/2013. In February 2013, ICES published scientific advice for the stock of sandeel in EU waters of ICES divisions IIa and IIIa and ICES subarea IV. In accordance with that advice, the catch limits for management areas 1 and 2 should be fixed at 224 544 tonnes and 17 544 tonnes respectively. For management area 3, ICES advices a total catch limit of 78 331 tonnes. Since management area 3 covers both EU and Norwegian catches, the Union limit in this area should be set at no more than 40 000 tonnes. For management areas 4 and 6, catch and survey data were insufficient for ICES to conduct an age-based assessment. Consequently, in line with the approach adopted for other stocks in similar circumstances, it is appropriate to set catch limits in management areas 4 and 6 of 4 000 tonnes 336 tonnes respectively, which amounts to reductions of 20 % compared with the 2012 catch limits in those areas. In accordance with ICES advice, it is appropriate to fix catch limits of zero for management areas 5 and 7. Given that sandeel is a stock that is shared with Norway and given the availability of sandeel in EU waters in 2013, it is appropriate to provide for an exchange of quotas with Norway. Consequently, the amount allocated to Norway from the Union's share of the total allowable catch (TAC) should be fixed at the level of 22 450 tonnes of sandeel in management area 1 in exchange for 1 769 tonnes of North Norway cod, 131 tonnes of North Norway haddock, 250 tonnes of plaice in the North Sea and 95 tonnes of ling in the North Sea. Annex IA to Regulation (EU) No 40/2013 should therefore be amended accordingly.
(8)
The 9th Annual Meeting of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC), held in Manila from 2 to 9 December 2012, adopted new conservation and management measures for bigeye tuna, yellowfin tuna and skipjack tuna concerning fishing effort limitations, as well as measures for the closed area for fishing with fish aggregating devices (FADs). The WCPFC also agreed on management measures regarding the overlap area between WCPFC and the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC). According to those measures, EU vessels listed in the register of both organisations must comply only with the IATTC conservation and management measures set out in Regulation (EU) No 40/2013 when fishing in the overlap area. Those WCPFC measures should be implemented in the law of the Union.
(9)
Under the provisions of International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) concerning the conservation of Atlantic swordfish, the Union may count up to 200 tonnes of its swordfish catch taken from the North Atlantic management area against its uncaught South Atlantic swordfish quota. The Union may also count up to 200 tonnes of its swordfish catch taken from the South Atlantic management area against its uncaught North Atlantic swordfish quota. Those provisions should be implemented in the law of the Union.
(10)
At its first annual meeting, held in 2013, the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO) fixed fishing opportunities consisting of a TAC for jack mackerel, including a modification of the associated reporting in this fishery, and effort limitations for pelagic and bottom fisheries. Those provisions should be implemented in the law of the Union.
(11)
Regulations (EU) No 39/2013 and (EU) No 40/2013 apply, in general, from 1 January 2013. This Regulation should apply from 1 January 2013 as regards amendments to those Regulations. Such retroactive application is without prejudice to the principles of legal certainty and protection of legitimate expectations as the fishing opportunities concerned have not yet been exhausted. The amendment to Regulation (EU) 44/2012 should apply as of 1 January 2012. Since the modification of some catch limits have an influence on the economic activities and the planning of the fishing season of EU vessels, it is necessary to amend Regulations (EU) No 44/2012, (EU) No 39/2013 and (EU) No 40/2013 urgently. For the same reason, this Regulation should enter into force immediately after its publication,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

## 1 Amendments to Regulation (EU) No 44/2012

Annex IC to Regulation (EU) No 44/2012 is hereby amended in accordance with the text set out in Annex I to this Regulation.

## 2 Amendments to Regulation (EU) No 39/2013

Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 39/2013 is hereby amended in accordance with the text set out in Annex II to this Regulation.

## 3 Amendments to Regulation (EU) No 40/2013

Regulation (EU) No 40/2013 is hereby amended as follows:
(1) in Article 4, the following point is added:
(n) “'overlap area between IATTC and WCPFC' is the geographical area defined by the following limits:
longitude 150 ° W,
longitude 130 ° W,
latitude 4 ° S,
latitude 50 ° S.”
(2) Article 24 is replaced by the following:
“Pelagic fisheries - capacity limitation
Article 24 Member States having actively exercised pelagic fisheries activities in the SPRFMO Convention Area in 2007, 2008 or 2009 shall limit the total level of gross tonnage of vessels flying their flag and fishing for pelagic stocks in 2013 to the total Union level of 78 600 gross tonnage in that area.”
(3) Article 25 is replaced by the following:
“Pelagic fisheries - TACs
Article 25 1. Only Member States having actively exercised pelagic fisheries activities in the SPRFMO Convention Area in 2007, 2008 or 2009, as specified in Article 24, may fish for pelagic stocks in that area in accordance with the TACs set out in Annex IJ.
2. The fishing opportunities set out in Annex IJ may only be fished under the condition that Member States send to the Commission, in order to communicate them to the SPRFMO Secretariat, the list of vessels actively fishing or engaged in transhipment in the SPRFMO Convention Area, records from vessel monitoring systems (VMS), monthly catch reports and, where available, port calls at the latest by the fifth day of the following month.”
(4) Article 29 is replaced by the following:
“Fishing effort limitations for bigeye tuna, yellowfin tuna, skipjack tuna
Article 29 Member States shall ensure that fishing days allocated to purse-seine vessels fishing for bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus), yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares), and skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) in the part of the WCPFC Convention Area in the high seas and located between 20 ° N and 20 ° S does not increase.”
(5) in Article 30 paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:
“1. In the part of the WCPFC Convention Area located between 20 ° N and 20 ° S, fishing activities of purse-seine vessels making use of fish aggregating devices (FADs) shall be prohibited between 00:00 hours of 1 July 2013 and 24:00 hours of 31 October 2013. During that period, a purse-seine vessel may only engage in fishing operations within that part of the WCPFC Convention Area if it carries onboard an observer to monitor that at no time does the vessel:
(a) deploy or service a FAD or associated electronic device;
(b) fish on schools in association with FADs.”
(6) the following Article is inserted:
“Overlap area between IATTC and WCPFC
Article 30a 1. Vessels listed exclusively in the WCPFC register shall apply the measures set out in Articles 29 to 31 when fishing in the overlap area between IATTC and WCPFC as defined in point (n) of Article 4.
2. Vessels listed in both the WCPFC register and the IATTC register and vessels listed exclusively in the IATTC register shall apply the measures set out in point (a) of Article 27(1) and in Article 27(2) to (6) when fishing in the overlap area between IATTC and WCPFC as defined in point (n) of Article 4.”
(7) Annexes IA, IB, ID, IJ, III and VIII are hereby amended in accordance with the text set out in Annex III to this Regulation.

## 4 

This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
It shall apply from 1 January 2013.
However, Article 1 shall apply from 1 January 2012.

## Signature

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 27 March 2013.
For the Council
The President
E. Gilmore

## Annex I 

In Annex IC to Regulation (EU) No 44/2012, the entry for Greenland halibut in NAFO 3LMNO is replaced by the following:
To this quota, an additional quantity of 19,6 tonnes is added as a result of a transfer of fishing opportunities from a third country.
To this quota, an additional quantity of 10 tonnes is added as a result of a transfer of fishing opportunities from a third country.
To this quota, an additional quantity of 29,6 tonnes is added as a result of a transfer of fishing opportunities from third countries."
"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

## 1 In Part B of Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 39/2013, the entry for Horse mackerel in VIIIc is replaced by the following:

Of which, notwithstanding Article 19 of Regulation (EC) No 850/98, no more than 5 % may consist of horse mackerel between 12 and 14 cm. For the purposes of the control of that quantity, the conversion factor to be applied to the weight of the landings shall be 1,20.
Council Regulation (EC) No 850/98 of 30 March 1998 for the conservation of fishery resources through technical measures for the protection of juveniles of marine organisms (OJ L 125, 27.4.1998, p. 1).
Special condition: up to 5 % of this quota may be fished in IX (JAX/*09.).’
‘SpeciesHorse mackerelTrachurus spp.
ZoneVIIIc(JAX/08C.)
Spain
22 409
Analytical TAC
France
388
Portugal
2 214
Union
25 011
TAC
25 011

## 2 In Part B of Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 39/2013, the entry for Horse mackerel in IX is replaced by the following:

Of which, notwithstanding Article 19 of Regulation (EC) No 850/98, no more than 5 % may consist of horse mackerel between 12 and 14 cm. For the purposes of the control of that quantity, the conversion factor to be applied to the weight of the landings shall be 1,20.
Special condition: up to 5 % of this quota may be fished in VIIIc (JAX/*08C)."
"SpeciesHorse mackerelTrachurus spp.
ZoneIX(JAX/09.)
Spain
7 762
Analytical TAC
Portugal
22 238
Union
30 000
TAC
30 000

## 3 In Part B of Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 39/2013, the entry for Horse mackerel in X; EU waters of CECAF is replaced by the following:

Waters adjacent to the Azores.
Of which, notwithstanding Article 19 of Regulation (EC) No 850/98, no more than 5 % may consist of horse mackerel between 12 and 14 cm. For the purposes of the control of that quantity, the conversion factor to be applied to the weight of the landings shall be 1,20.
Article 6 of this Regulation applies.
Fixed at the same quantity as determined in accordance with footnote 3."
"SpeciesHorse mackerelTrachurus spp.
ZoneX; EU waters of CECAF(JAX/X34PRT)
Portugal
To be established
Precautionary TAC
Union
To be established
TAC
To be established

## 4 In Part B of Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 39/2013, the entry for Horse mackerel in EU waters of CECAF is replaced by the following:

Waters adjacent to Madeira.
Of which, notwithstanding Article 19 of Regulation (EC) No 850/98, no more than 5 % may consist of horse mackerel between 12 and 14 cm. For the purposes of the control of that quantity, the conversion factor to be applied to the weight of the landings shall be 1,20.
Article 6 of this Regulation applies.
Fixed at the same quantity as determined in accordance with footnote 3.’
‘SpeciesHorse mackerelTrachurus spp.
ZoneEU waters of CECAF(JAX/341PRT)
Portugal
To be established
Precautionary TAC
Union
To be established
TAC
To be established

## 1 Annex IA to Regulation (EU) No 40/2013 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 the UK baselines at Shetland, Fair Isle and Foula.
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
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
190 635
16 549
37 731
3 773
0
317
0
United Kingdom
4 167
362
825
82
0
7
0
Germany
292
25
58
6
0
0
0
Sweden
7 000
608
1 386
139
0
12
0
Union
202 094
17 544
40 000
4 000
0
336
0
Norway
22 450
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total
224 544
17 544
40 000
4 000
0
336
0"
"SpeciesSandeel and associated by-catchesAmmodytes spp.
ZoneEU waters of IIa, IIIa and IV
Denmark
249 006
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 Kingdom
5 443
Germany
381
Sweden
9 144
Union
263 974
Norway
22 450
TAC
286 424
(b) the entry for anglerfish in Norwegian waters of IV is replaced by the following:
“
SpeciesAnglerfishLophiidae
ZoneNorwegian waters of IV(ANF/04-N.)
Belgium
45
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Denmark
1 152
Germany
18
The Netherlands
16
United Kingdom
269
Union
1 500
TAC
Not relevant
”
(c) the entry for tusk in EU and international waters of V, VI and 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 (USK/*24X7C).
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-).
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 brosme
ZoneEU and international waters of V, VI and VII(USK/567EI.)
Germany
13
Analytical TAC
Article 11 of this Regulation applies.
Spain
46
France
548
Ireland
53
United Kingdom
264
Others
13
Union
937
Norway
2 923
TAC
3 860
(d) the entry for herring in IIIa is replaced by the following:
Landings of herring taken in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes equal to or larger than 32 mm.
Special condition: up to 50 % of this amount may be fished in EU waters of IV (HER/*04-C.)."
"SpeciesHerring Clupea harengus
ZoneIIIa(HER/03A.)
Denmark
23 115
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Germany
370
Sweden
24 180
Union
47 665
TAC
55 000
(e) the entry for herring in EU and Norwegian waters of IV north of 53° 30'N is replaced by the following:
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.).
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:
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-)
Union
50 000
"SpeciesHerring Clupea harengus
ZoneEU and Norwegian waters of IV north of 53° 30′ N(HER/4AB.)
Denmark
81 945
Analytical TAC.
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Germany
50 632
France
23 464
The Netherlands
59 995
Sweden
4 863
United Kingdom
65 901
Union
286 800
Norway
138 620
TAC
478 000
(f) the entry for herring in Norwegian waters south of 62°N is replaced by the following:
By-catches of cod, haddock, pollack and whiting and saithe are to be counted against the quota for these species."
"SpeciesHerring Clupea harengus
ZoneNorwegian waters south of 62° N(HER/04-N.)
Sweden
922
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Union
922
TAC
478 000
(g) the entry for herring in IIIa is replaced by the following:
Exclusively for landings of herring taken as by-catch in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes smaller than 32 mm."
"SpeciesHerring Clupea harengus
ZoneIIIa(HER/03A-BC)
Denmark
5 692
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Germany
51
Sweden
916
Union
6 659
TAC
6 659
(h) the entry for herring in IV, VIId and EU waters of IIa is replaced by the following:
Exclusively for landings of herring taken as by-catch in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes smaller than 32 mm."
"SpeciesHerring Clupea harengus
ZoneIV, VIId and EU waters of IIa(HER/2A47DX)
Belgium
71
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Denmark
13 787
Germany
71
France
71
The Netherlands
71
Sweden
67
United Kingdom
262
Union
14 400
TAC
14 400
(i) the entry for herring in IVc, VIId is replaced by the following:
Exclusively for landings of herring taken in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes equal to or larger than 32 mm.
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.
Special condition: up to 50 % of this quota may be taken in IVb (HER/*04B.)."
"SpeciesHerring Clupea harengus
ZoneIVc, VIId(HER/4CXB7D)
Belgium
9 285
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Denmark
1 187
Germany
733
France
13 035
The Netherlands
23 276
United Kingdom
5 064
Union
52 580
TAC
478 000
(j) the entry for cod in Skagerrak is replaced by the following:
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 morhua
ZoneSkagerrak(COD/03AN.)
Belgium
9
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Denmark
3 026
Germany
76
The Netherlands
19
Sweden
530
Union
3 660
TAC
3 783
(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:
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.
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-)
Union
19 099"
"SpeciesCodGadus morhua
ZoneIV; EU waters of IIa; that part of IIIa not covered by the Skagerrak and Kattegat(COD/2A3AX4)
Belgium
782
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Denmark
4 495
Germany
2 850
France
966
The Netherlands
2 540
Sweden
30
United Kingdom
10 311
Union
21 974
Norway
4 501
TAC
26 475
(l) the entry for cod in Norwegian waters south of 62°N is replaced by the following:
By-catches of haddock, pollack and whiting and saithe are to be counted against the quota for these species."
"SpeciesCodGadus morhua
ZoneNorwegian waters south of 62° N(COD/04-N.)
Sweden
382
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Union
382
TAC
Not relevant
(m) the entry for cod in VIId is replaced by the following:
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 morhua
ZoneVIId(COD/07D.)
Belgium
66
Analytical TAC
France
1 295
The Netherlands
39
United Kingdom
143
Union
1 543
TAC
1 543
(n) the entry for haddock in IIIa, EU waters of Subdivisions 22-32 is replaced by the following:
“
SpeciesHaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinus
ZoneIIIa, EU waters of Subdivisions 22-32(HAD/3A/BCD)
Belgium
13
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Denmark
2 231
Germany
142
The Netherlands
3
Sweden
264
Union
2 653
TAC
2 770
”
(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-)
Union
25 798"
"SpeciesHaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinus
ZoneIV; EU waters of IIa(HAD/2AC4.)
Belgium
257
Analytical TAC
Denmark
1 770
Germany
1 126
France
1 963
The Netherlands
193
Sweden
178
United Kingdom
29 194
Union
34 681
Norway
10 359
TAC
45 040
(p) the entry for haddock in Norwegian waters south of 62°N is replaced by the following:
By-catches of cod, pollack and whiting and saithe are to be counted against the quota for these species."
"SpeciesHaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinus
ZoneNorwegian waters south of 62° N(HAD/04-N.)
Sweden
707
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Union
707
TAC
Not relevant
(q) the entry for whiting in IIIa is replaced by the following:
“
SpeciesWhitingMerlangius merlangus
ZoneIIIa(WHG/03A.)
Denmark
929
Precautionary TAC
The Netherlands
3
Sweden
99
Union
1 031
TAC
1 050
”
(r) the entry for whiting in IV; EU waters of IIa is replaced by the following:
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-)
Union
11 544"
"SpeciesWhitingMerlangius merlangus
ZoneIV; EU waters of IIa(WHG/2AC4.)
Belgium
365
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Denmark
1 577
Germany
410
France
2 370
The Netherlands
912
Sweden
3
United Kingdom
11 402
Union
17 039
Norway
1 893
TAC
18 932
(s) the entry for whiting and pollack in Norwegian waters south of 62°N is replaced by the following:
By-catches of cod, haddock and saithe are to be counted against the quota for these species."
"SpeciesWhiting and pollackMerlangius merlangus and Pollachius pollachius
ZoneNorwegian waters south of 62° N(WHG/04-N.) for whiting;(POL/04-N.) for pollack
Sweden
190
Precautionary TAC.
Union
190
TAC
Not relevant
(t) the entry for blue whiting in Norwegian waters of II and IV is replaced by the following:
“
SpeciesBlue whitingMicromesistius poutassou
ZoneNorwegian waters of II and IV(WHB/24-N.)
Denmark
0
Analytical TAC
United Kingdom
0
Union
0
TAC
643 000
”
(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:
Special condition: of which up to 64 % 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
17 715
Analytical TAC
Germany
6 888
Spain
15 018
France
12 328
Ireland
13 718
The Netherlands
21 601
Portugal
1 395
Sweden
4 382
United Kingdom
22 987
Union
116 032
Norway
45 000
TAC
643 000
(v) the entry for blue whiting in VIIIc, IX and X; EU waters of CECAF 34.1.1 is replaced by the following:
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 poutassou
ZoneVIIIc, IX and X; EU waters of CECAF 34.1.1(WHB/8C3411)
Spain
13 213
Analytical TAC
Portugal
3 303
Union
16 516
TAC
643 000
(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:
To be counted against Norway's catch limits established under the Coastal States arrangement.
Special condition: the catch in IV shall be no more than 28 408 tonnes, i.e. 25 % of Norway's access quota."
"SpeciesBlue whitingMicromesistius poutassou
ZoneEU waters of II, IVa, V, VI north of 56° 30′ N and VII west of 12° W(WHB/24A567)
Norway
113 630
Analytical TAC
TAC
643 000
(x) 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)."
"SpeciesBlue lingMolva dypterygia
ZoneEU waters and international waters of Vb, VI, VII(BLI/5B67-)
Germany
25
Analytical TAC
Article 11 of this Regulation applies.
Estonia
4
Spain
79
France
1 806
Ireland
7
Lithuania
2
Poland
1
United Kingdom
459
Others
7
Union
2 390
Norway
150
TAC
2 540
(y) the entry for ling in EU and international waters of VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XII and XIV is replaced by the following:
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.).
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 11 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
(z) the entry for ling in Norwegian waters of IV is replaced by the following:
“
SpeciesLingMolva molva
ZoneNorwegian waters of IV(LIN/04-N.)
Belgium
7
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Denmark
831
Germany
23
France
9
The Netherlands
1
United Kingdom
74
Union
945
TAC
Not relevant
”
(aa) the entry for Norway lobster in Norwegian waters of IV is replaced by the following:
“
SpeciesNorway lobsterNephrops norvegicus
ZoneNorwegian waters of IV(NEP/04-N.)
Denmark
947
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Germany
0
United Kingdom
53
Union
1 000
TAC
Not relevant
”
(bb) the entry for Northern prawn in IIIa is replaced by the following:
“
SpeciesNorthern prawnPandalus borealis
ZoneIIIa(PRA/03A.)
Denmark
2 308
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Sweden
1 243
Union
3 551
TAC
6 650
”
(cc) the entry for Northern prawn in Norwegian waters south of 62°N is replaced by the following:
By-catches of cod, haddock, pollack, whiting and saithe are to be counted against the quotas for these species."
"SpeciesNorthern prawnPandalus borealis
ZoneNorwegian waters south of 62° N(PRA/04-N.)
Denmark
357
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Sweden
123
Union
480
TAC
Not relevant
(dd) the entry for plaice in Skagerrak is replaced by the following:
“
SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessa
ZoneSkagerrak(PLE/03AN.)
Belgium
55
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Denmark
7 117
Germany
37
The Netherlands
1 369
Sweden
381
Union
8 959
TAC
9 142
”
(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-)
Union
37 331"
"SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessa
ZoneIV; EU waters of IIa; that part of IIIa not covered by the Skagerrak and the Kattegat(PLE/2A3AX4)
Belgium
5 614
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Denmark
18 245
Germany
5 263
France
1 053
The Netherlands
35 086
United Kingdom
25 964
Union
91 225
Norway
5 845
TAC
97 070
(ff) the entry for saithe in IIIa and IV; EU waters of IIa, IIIb, IIIc and Subdivisions 22-32 is replaced by the following:
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 virens
ZoneIIIa and IV; EU waters of IIa, IIIb, IIIc and Subdivisions 22-32(POK/2A34.)
Belgium
32
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Denmark
3 757
Germany
9 487
France
22 326
The Netherlands
95
Sweden
516
United Kingdom
7 273
Union
43 486
Norway
47 734
TAC
91 220
(gg) the entry for saithe in VI; EU and international waters of Vb, XII and XIV is replaced by the following:
To be fished north of 56° 30′ N (POK/*5614N)."
"SpeciesSaithePollachius virens
ZoneVI; EU and international waters of Vb, XII and XIV(POK/56-14)
Germany
484
Analytical TAC
France
4 805
Ireland
421
United Kingdom
3 254
Union
8 964
Norway
500
TAC
9 464
(hh) the entry for saithe in Norwegian waters south of 62° N is replaced by the following:
By-catches of cod, haddock, pollack and whiting are to be counted against the quota for these species."
"SpeciesSaithePollachius virens
ZoneNorwegian waters south of 62° N(POK/04-N.)
Sweden
880
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Union
880
TAC
Not 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:
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 hippoglossoides
ZoneEU waters of IIa and IV; EU and international waters of Vb and VI(GHL/2A-C46)
Denmark
13
Analytical TAC
Germany
23
Estonia
13
Spain
13
France
218
Ireland
13
Lithuania
13
Poland
13
United Kingdom
857
Union
1 176
Norway
824
TAC
2 000
(jj) the entry for mackerel in IIIa and IV; EU waters of IIa, IIIb, IIIc and Subdivisions 22-32 is replaced by the following:
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, haddock, pollack and whiting and saithe 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 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.)
Denmark
0
4 130
0
0
8 107
France
0
490
0
0
0
The Netherlands
0
490
0
0
0
Sweden
0
0
390
10
1 573
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
440
Analytical TAC
Denmark
15 072
Germany
459
France
1 387
The Netherlands
1 396
Sweden
4 174
United Kingdom
1 293
Union
24 221
Norway
141 809
TAC
Not 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:
May be fished in IIa, VIa north of 56° 30′ N, IVa, VIId, VIIe, VIIf and VIIh (MAC/*AX7H).
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 2013
Norwegian waters of IIa(MAC/*2AN-)
Germany
6 971
710
France
4 648
473
Ireland
23 237
2 366
The Netherlands
10 166
1 035
United Kingdom
63 905
6 507
Union
108 927
11 091"
"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
17 326
Analytical TAC
Spain
18
Estonia
144
France
11 552
Ireland
57 753
Latvia
106
Lithuania
106
The Netherlands
25 267
Poland
1 220
United Kingdom
158 825
Union
272 317
Norway
11 788
TAC
Not relevant
(ll) 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
2 157
France
14
Portugal
446"
"SpeciesMackerelScomber scombrus
ZoneVIIIc, IX and X; EU waters of CECAF 34.1.1(MAC/8C3411)
Spain
25 682
Analytical TAC
France
170
Portugal
5 308
Union
31 160
TAC
Not relevant
(mm) 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.) shall be reported separately."
"SpeciesMackerelScomber scombrus
ZoneNorwegian waters of IIa and IVa(MAC/2A4A-N)
Denmark
10 694
Analytical TAC
Union
10 694
TAC
Not relevant
(nn) the entry for common sole in EU waters of II and IV is replaced by the following:
May be fished only in EU waters of IV (SOL/*04-C.)."
"SpeciesCommon soleSolea solea
ZoneEU waters of II and IV(SOL/24-C.)
Belgium
1 164
Analytical TAC
Denmark
532
Germany
931
France
233
The Netherlands
10 511
United Kingdom
599
Union
13 970
Norway
30
TAC
14 000
(oo) the entry for sprat and associated by-catches in IIIa is replaced by the following:
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 sprattus
ZoneIIIa(SPR/03A.)
Denmark
27 875
Precautionary TAC
Germany
58
Sweden
10 547
Union
38 480
TAC
41 600
(pp) the entry for sprat and associated by catches in EU waters of IIa and IV is replaced by the following:
Including sandeel.
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 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
(qq) the entry for horse mackerel and associated by-catches in EU waters of IVb, IVc and VIId is replaced by the following:
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).
May only be fished in EU waters of IV (JAX/*04-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)
Belgium
38
Precautionary TAC
Denmark
16 367
Germany
1 445
Spain
304
France
1 358
Ireland
1 029
The Netherlands
9 854
Portugal
35
Sweden
75
United Kingdom
3 895
Union
34 400
Norway
3 550
TAC
37 950
(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:
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).
Special condition: up to 5 % of this quota may be fished in VIId (JAX/*07D.).
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)
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
(ss) the entry for Norway pout and associated by-catches in IIIa; EU waters of IIa and IV is replaced by the following:
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).
Quota may be fished in EU waters of ICES zones IIa, IIIa and IV only."
"SpeciesNorway pout and associated by-catchesTrisopterus esmarki
ZoneIIIa; EU waters of IIa and IV(NOP/2A3A4.)
Denmark
167 345
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
32
The Netherlands
123
Union
167 500
Norway
20 000
TAC
187 500
(tt) the entry for industrial fish in Norwegian waters of IV is replaced by the following:
By-catches of cod, haddock, pollack and whiting and saithe to be counted against the quotas for these species.
Special condition: of which no more than 400 tonnes of horse mackerel (JAX/*04-N.)."
"SpeciesIndustrial fish
ZoneNorwegian waters of IV(I/F/04-N.)
Sweden
800
Precautionary TAC
Union
800
TAC
Not relevant
(uu) the entry for other species in EU waters of Vb, VI and VII is replaced by the following:
Taken with long-lines only."
"SpeciesOther species
ZoneEU waters of Vb, VI and VII(OTH/5B67-C)
Union
Not relevant
Precautionary TAC
Norway
140
TAC
Not relevant
(vv) the entry for other species in Norwegian waters of IV is replaced by the following:
Quota allocated by Norway to Sweden of "other species" at a traditional level.
Including fisheries not specifically mentioned. Exceptions may be introduced after consultations, as appropriate."
"SpeciesOther species
ZoneNorwegian waters of IV(OTH/04-N.)
Belgium
35
Precautionary TAC
Denmark
3 250
Germany
366
France
151
The Netherlands
260
Sweden
Not relevant
United Kingdom
2 438
Union
6 500
TAC
Not 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:
Limited to IIa and IV (OTH/*2A4-C).
Including fisheries not specifically mentioned. Exceptions may be introduced after consultations, as appropriate."
"SpeciesOther species
ZoneEU waters of IIa, IV and VIa north of 56° 30′ N(OTH/2A46AN)
Union
Not relevant
Precautionary TAC
Norway
3 250
TAC
Not relevant

## 2 Annex IB to Regulation (EU) No 40/2013 is amended as follows:

(a) the entry for herring in EU, Norwegian and international waters of I and II is replaced by the following:
When reporting catches to the Commission the quantities fished in each of the following areas shall also be reported: NEAFC Regulatory Area, EU waters, Faroese waters, Norwegian waters, the fishery zone around Jan Mayen, the fishery protection zone around Svalbard.
Catches taken against this quota are to be deducted from Norway's share of the TAC (access quota). This quota may be fished in EU waters north of 62° N.
Special condition:
Within the limits of the abovementioned Union share of the TAC, no more than 34 695 tonnes may be taken in the following zone:
Norwegian waters north of 62° N and the fishery zone around Jan Mayen
(HER/*2AJMN)"
"SpeciesHerringClupea harengus
ZoneEU, Norwegian and international waters of I and II(HER/1/2-)
Belgium
14
Analytical TAC
Denmark
13 806
Germany
2 418
Spain
46
France
596
Ireland
3 574
The Netherlands
4 941
Poland
699
Portugal
46
Finland
214
Sweden
5 116
United Kingdom
8 827
Union
40 297
Norway
34 695
TAC
619 000
(b) the entry for cod in Norwegian waters of I and II is replaced by the following:
“
SpeciesCodGadus morhua
ZoneNorwegian waters of I and II(COD/1N2AB.)
Germany
2 413
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Greece
299
Spain
2 691
Ireland
299
France
2 215
Portugal
2 691
United Kingdom
9 363
Union
19 971
TAC
Not relevant
”
(c) the entry for cod in Greenland waters of NAFO 1 and Greenland waters of XIV is replaced by the following:
The area in East Greenland called the 'Kleine Banke' is closed for all fisheries. This area is bounded by the following coordinates:
64°40' N 37°30′ W
64°40' N 36°30′ W
64°15' N 36°30′ W, and
64°15' N 37°30′ W
May be fished in East or West Greenland. However, in East Greenland the fishery shall only be permitted:
by trawlers from 1 July to 31 December 2013.
by longliners from 1 April to 31 December 2013.
The fishery shall be conducted with 100 % observer coverage and with Vessels Monitoring Systems (VMS). A maximum of 80 % of the quota can be taken in one of the areas below. In addition, a minimum effort of 10 hauls per vessel shall be conducted in each area:
Area
Boundary
1.
East Greenland (COD/N65E44)
North of 65° N East of 44°W
2.
East Greenland (COD/645E44)
Between 64°N and 65°N East of 44°W
3.
East Greenland (COD/624E44)
Between 62°N and 64°N East of 44°W
4.
East Greenland (COD/S62E44)
South of 62°N East of 44°W
5.
West Greenland (COD/S62W44)
South of 62°N West of 44°W
6.
West Greenland (COD/N62W44)
North of 62°N West of 44°W"
"SpeciesCodGadus morhua
ZoneGreenland waters of NAFO 1 and Greenland waters of XIV(COD/N1GL14)
Germany
1 391
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 Kingdom
309
Union
1 700
Norway
500
TAC
Not relevant
(d) The entry for cod in I and IIb is replaced by the following:
Except Germany, Spain, France, Poland, Portugal and the United Kingdom.
The allocation of the share of the cod stock available to the Union in the zone Spitzbergen and Bear Island and the associated by-catches of haddock are entirely without prejudice to the rights and obligations deriving from the 1920 Treaty of Paris.
By-catches of haddock may represent up to 15 % per haul. The by-catch quantities of haddock are in addition to the quota for cod."
"SpeciesCodGadus morhua
ZoneI and IIb(COD/1/2B.)
Germany
7 739
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Spain
14 329
France
3 758
Poland
3 057
Portugal
2 816
United Kingdom
5 223
Other Member States
250
Union
37 172
TAC
986 000
(e) the entry for Atlantic halibut in Greenland waters of V and XIV is replaced by the following:
To be fished with long-lines (HAL/*514GN)."
"SpeciesAtlantic halibutHippoglossus hippoglossus
ZoneGreenland waters of V and XIV(HAL/514GRN)
Portugal
125
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Union
125
Norway
75
TAC
Not relevant
(f) the entry for Atlantic halibut in Greenland waters of NAFO 1 is replaced by the following:
To be fished with long-lines (HAL/*N1GRN)."
"SpeciesAtlantic halibutHippoglossus hippoglossus
ZoneGreenland waters of NAFO 1(HAL/N1GRN.)
Union
125
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Norway
75
TAC
Not relevant
(g) the entry for grenadiers in Greenland waters of V and XIV is replaced by the following:
Special condition: roundnose grenadier (Coryphaenoides rupestris) (RNG/514GRN) and rough-head grenadier (Macrourus berglax) (RHG/514GRN) shall not be targeted. They shall only be taken as by-catch and shall be reported separately.
A total of 120 tonnes is allocated to Norway and can be fished in either this TAC zone or Greenland waters of NAFO 1 (GRV/514N1G). Special condition: roundnose grenadier (Coryphaenoides rupestris) (RNG/514N1G) and rough-head grenadier (Macrourus berglax) (RHG/514N1G) shall not be targeted. They shall only be taken as by-catch and shall be reported separately."
"SpeciesGrenadiersMacrourus spp.
ZoneGreenland waters of V and XIV(GRV/514GRN)
Union
140
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
TAC
Not relevant
(h) the entry for grenadiers in Greenland waters of NAFO 1 is replaced by the following:
Special condition: roundnose grenadier (Coryphaenoides rupestris) (RNG/N1GRN.) and rough-head grenadier (Macrourus berglax) (RHG/N1GRN.) shall not be targeted. They shall only be taken as by-catch and shall be reported separately.
A total of 120 tonnes is allocated to Norway and can be fished in either this TAC zone or Greenland waters of V and XIV (GRV/514N1G). Special condition: roundnose grenadier (Coryphaenoides rupestris) (RNG/514N1G) and rough-head grenadier (Macrourus berglax) (RHG/514N1G) shall not be targeted. They shall only be taken as by-catch and shall be reported separately."
"SpeciesGrenadiersMacrourus spp.
ZoneGreenland waters of NAFO 1(GRV/N1GRN.)
Union
140
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
TAC
Not relevant
(i) the entry for capelin in Greenland waters of V and XIV is replaced by the following:
Except Member States with more than 10 % of the Union quota.
Member States with an assigned quota may access the "All Member States" quota only once they have exhausted their own quota.
To be fished from 1 January until 30 April 2013. If a catch level of 70 % of this initial Union quota is attained by 15 April 2013, this Union quota shall automatically be increased by an additional amount of 5 775 tonnes, to be fished within the same period. That additional Union quota shall be considered to be allocated according to the same distribution key."
"SpeciesCapelinMallotus villosus
ZoneGreenland waters of V and XIV(CAP/514GRN)
Denmark
4 909
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 Kingdom
46
Sweden
352
Germany
214
All Member States
254
Union
5 775
TAC
Not relevant
(j) the entry for haddock in Norwegian waters of I and II is replaced by the following:
“
SpeciesHaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinus
ZoneNorwegian waters of I and II(HAD/1N2AB.)
Germany
317
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
France
191
United Kingdom
973
Union
1 481
TAC
Not relevant
”
(k) the entry for Northern prawn in Greenland waters of V and XIV is replaced by the following:
“
SpeciesNorthern prawnPandalus borealis
ZoneGreenland waters of V and XIV(PRA/514GRN)
Denmark
2 400
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
France
2 400
Union
4 800
Norway
2 700
TAC
Not relevant
”
(l) the entry for saithe in Norwegian waters of I and II is replaced by the following:
“
SpeciesSaithePollachius virens
ZoneNorwegian waters of I and II(POK/1N2AB.)
Germany
2 040
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
France
328
United Kingdom
182
Union
2 550
TAC
Not relevant
”
(m) the entry for Greenland halibut in Norwegian waters of I and II is replaced by the following:
Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota."
"SpeciesGreenland halibutReinhardtius hippoglossoides
ZoneNorwegian waters of I and II(GHL/1N2AB.)
Germany
25
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 Kingdom
25
Union
50
TAC
Not relevant
(n) the entry for Greenland halibut in Greenland waters of NAFO 1 is replaced by the following:
To be fished South of 68° N."
"SpeciesGreenland halibutReinhardtius hippoglossoides
ZoneGreenland waters of NAFO 1(GHL/N1GRN.)
Germany
2 075
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Union
2 075
Norway
575
TAC
Not relevant
(o) the entry for Greenland halibut in Greenland waters of V and XIV is replaced by the following:
To be fished by no more than 6 vessels at the same time."
"SpeciesGreenland halibutReinhardtius hippoglossoides
ZoneGreenland waters of V and XIV(GHL/514GRN)
Germany
3 695
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 Kingdom
195
Union
3 890
Norway
575
TAC
Not relevant
(p) the entry for redfish in Norwegian waters of I and II is replaced by the following:
Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota."
"SpeciesRedfishSebastes spp.
ZoneNorwegian waters of I and II(RED/1N2AB.)
Germany
766
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Spain
95
France
84
Portugal
405
United Kingdom
150
Union
1 500
TAC
Not relevant
(q) the entry for redfish (pelagic) in Greenland waters of NAFO 1F and Greenland waters of V and XIV is replaced by the following:
May only be fished by trawl.
Special condition: the quotas may be fished in the NEAFC Regulatory Area on the condition that the part of the quotas fished therein are reported separately (RED/*5-14P). When fished in the NEAFC Regulatory Area, it may only be taken as of 10 May 2013 as deep pelagic redfish, and only within the area (the "NEAFC box") bounded by the lines joining the following coordinates:
Point No
Latitude N
Longitude W
1
64° 45′
28° 30′
2
62° 50′
25° 45′
3
61° 55′
26° 45′
4
61° 00′
26° 30′
5
59° 00′
30° 00′
6
59° 00′
34° 00′
7
61° 30′
34° 00′
8
62° 50′
36° 00′
9
64° 45′
28° 30′
To be fished in the NEAFC box defined in footnote 2 only (RED/*5-14N)."
"SpeciesRedfish (pelagic)Sebastes spp.
ZoneGreenland waters of NAFO 1F and Greenland waters of V and XIV(RED/N1G14P)
Germany
2 173
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
France
11
United Kingdom
16
Union
2 200
Norway
800
TAC
Not relevant
(r) the entry for other species in Norwegian waters of I and II is replaced by the following:
Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota."
"SpeciesOther species
ZoneNorwegian waters of I and II(OTH/1N2AB.)
Germany
117
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
France
47
United Kingdom
186
Union
350
TAC
Not relevant

## 3 Annex ID to Regulation (EU) No 40/2013 is amended as follows:

(a) the entry for swordfish in the Atlantic Ocean, North of 5° N, is replaced by the following:
Special condition: up to 2,39 % of this amount may be fished in the Atlantic Ocean, South of 5° N (SWO/*AS05N).
Except Spain and Portugal, and exclusively as by-catch."
"SpeciesSwordfishXiphias gladius
ZoneAtlantic Ocean, North of 5° N(SWO/AN05N)
Spain
6 949
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
1 263
Other Member States
135,5
Union
8 347,5
TAC
13 700
(b) the entry for swordfish in the Atlantic Ocean, South of 5° N, is replaced by the following:
Special condition: up to 3,86 % of this amount may be fished in the Atlantic Ocean, North of 5° N (SWO/*AN05N)."
"SpeciesSwordfishXiphias gladius
ZoneAtlantic Ocean, South of 5° N(SWO/AS05N)
Spain
4 818,18
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
361,82
Union
5 180
TAC
15 000

## 4 Annex IJ to Regulation (EU) No 40/2013 is replaced by the following:

ANNEX IJ
SPRFMO CONVENTION AREA
SpeciesJack mackerelTrachurus murphyi
ZoneSPRFMO Convention Area(CJM/SPRFMO)
Germany
7 808,07
Analytical TAC
Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.
The Netherlands
8 463,14
Lithuania
5 433,05
Poland
9 341,74
Union
31 046

## 5 Annex III to Regulation (EU) No 40/2013 is replaced by the following:

"ANNEX III
Maximum number of fishing authorisations for eu vessels fishing in third-country waters
Without prejudice to additional licences granted to Sweden by Norway in accordance with established practice."
Area of fishing
Fishery
Number of fishing authorisations
Allocation of fishing authorisations amongst Member States
Maximum number of vessels present at any time
Norwegian waters and fishery zone around Jan Mayen
Herring, north of 62° 00′ N
77
DK: 25
DE: 5
FR: 1
IE: 8
NL: 9
PL: 1
SV: 10
UK: 18
57
Demersal species, north of 62° 00′ N
80
DE: 16
IE: 1
ES: 20
FR: 18
PT: 9
UK: 14
Unallocated: 2
50
Mackerel
Not relevant
Not relevant
70
Industrial species, south of 62° 00′ N
480
DK: 450
UK: 30
150

## 6 Annex VIII to Regulation (EU) No 40/2013 is replaced by the following:

"ANNEX VIII
QUANTITATIVE LIMITATIONS OF FISHING AUTHORISATIONS FOR THIRD-COUNTRY VESSELS FISHING IN EU WATERS
To issue those fishing authorisations, proof must be produced that a valid contract exists between the ship owner applying for the fishing authorisation and a processing undertaking situated in the Department of French Guiana, and that it includes an obligation to land at least 75 % of all snapper catches from the vessel concerned in that department so that they may be processed in that undertaking's plant. Such a contract must be endorsed by the French authorities, which shall ensure that it is consistent both with the actual capacity of the contracting processing undertaking and with the objectives for the development of the Guianese economy. A copy of the duly endorsed contract shall be appended to the fishing authorisation application. Where such an endorsement is refused, the French authorities shall give notification of this refusal and state their reasons for it to the party concerned and to the Commission."
Flag State
Fishery
Number of fishing authorisations
Maximum number of vessels present at any time
Norway
Herring, north of 62° 00′ N
20
20
Venezuela
Snappers (French Guiana waters)
45
45

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2013/297 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2013-297
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