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Division 1 Annex IA to Regulation (EU) 2016/72 is amended as follows:

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  1. (a)

    the fishing opportunities table for sandeel in Union waters of IIa, IIIa and IV is replaced by the following table:

    Excluding waters within 6 nautical miles of the UK baselines at Shetland, Fair Isle and Foula.

    Without prejudice to the landing obligation catches of dab, whiting and mackerel may be counted against up to 2 % of the quota (OT1/*2A3A4), provided that not more than 9 % in total of this quota for sandeel is accounted for by these catches and by-catches of those species that are accounted for under Article 15(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.

    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 IID:

    Zone: Union 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)
    Denmark12 2634 71759 4285 65902060
    United Kingdom2681031 299124050
    Germany197919000
    Sweden4501732 182208080
    Union13 0005 00063 0006 00002190
    Total13 0005 00063 0006 00002190’;
    ‘Species: SandeelAmmodytes spp. Zone: Union waters of IIa, IIIa and IVf1
    Denmark82 273f2
    United Kingdom1 799
    Germany126
    Sweden3 021
    Union87 219
    TAC87 219

    Analytical TAC

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

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

  2. (b)

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

    Special condition: from the Union quotas in Union and international waters of I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId, VIIIe, XII and XIV (WHB/*NZJM1) and in VIIIc, IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1 (WHB/*NZJM2), the following quantity may be fished in the Norwegian Economic Zone or in the fishery zone around Jan Mayen: 149 506

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

    Special condition: within a total access quantity of 21 500 tonnes for the Union, Member States may fish up to the following percentage of their quotas in Faroese waters (WHB/*05-F.): 9,2 %’;

    ‘Species: Blue whitingMicromesistius poutassou Zone: Union and international waters of I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId, VIIIe, XII and XIV(WHB/1X14)
    Denmark31 704f3
    Germany12 327
    Spain26 878f4
    France22 063
    Ireland24 550
    Netherlands38 659
    Portugal2 497
    Sweden7 842
    United Kingdom41 137
    Union207 657f5
    Norway75 000
    Faroe Islands9 000
    TACNot relevantAnalytical TAC
  3. (c)

    the fishing opportunities table for ling in Norwegian waters of IV is replaced by the following table:

    ‘

    Species: LingMolva molva Zone: Norwegian waters of IV(LIN/04-N.)
    Belgium9
    Denmark1 164
    Germany33
    France13
    Netherlands2
    United Kingdom104
    Union1 325
    TACNot relevant

    Analytical TAC

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

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

    ’;

  4. (d)

    the fishing opportunities table for ‘other species’ in Norwegian waters of IV is replaced by the following table:

    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.’;

    ‘Species: Other species Zone: Norwegian waters of IV(OTH/04-N.)
    Belgium46
    Denmark4 250
    Germany479
    France197
    Netherlands340
    SwedenNot relevantf6
    United Kingdom3 188
    Union8 500f7
    TACNot relevantPrecautionary TAC
  5. (e)

    the fishing opportunities table for skates and rays in Union waters of IIa and IV is replaced by the following table:

    Catches of blonde ray (Raja brachyura) in Union waters of IV (RJH/04-C.), cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/2AC4-C), thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/2AC4-C) and spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/2AC4-C) shall be reported separately.

    By-catch quota. These species shall not comprise more than 25 % by live weight of the catch retained on board per fishing trip. This condition applies only to vessels over 15 metres' length overall. This provision shall not apply for catches subject to the landing obligation as set out in Article 15(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.

    Shall not apply to blonde ray (Raja brachyura) in Union waters of IIa and small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata) in Union waters of IIa and IV. When accidentally caught, these species shall not be harmed. Specimens shall be promptly released. Fishermen shall be encouraged to develop and use techniques and equipment to facilitate the rapid and safe release of the species.’;

    ‘Species: Skates and raysRajiformes Zone: Union waters of IIa and IV(SRX/2AC4-C)
    Belgium221f8 f9 f10
    Denmark9
    Germany11
    France35
    Netherlands188
    United Kingdom849
    Union1 313
    TAC1 313 Precautionary TAC
  6. (f)

    the fishing opportunities table for skates and rays in Union waters of VIa, VIb, VIIa-c and VIIe-k is replaced by the following table:

    Catches of cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/67AKXD), thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/67AKXD), blonde ray (Raja brachyura) (RJH/67AKXD), spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/67AKXD), sandy ray (Raja circularis) (RJI/67AKXD) and shagreen ray (Raja fullonica) (RJF/67AKXD) shall be reported separately.

    Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in Union waters of VIId (SRX/*07D.), without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 13 and 46 of this Regulation for the areas specified therein. Catches of cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/*07D.), thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/*07D.), blonde ray (Raja brachyura) (RJH/*07D.), spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/*07D.), sandy ray (Raja circularis) (RJI/*07D.) and shagreen ray (Raja fullonica) (RJF/*07D.) shall be reported separately. This special condition shall not apply to small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata) and undulate ray (Raja undulata).

    Shall not apply to small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata), except in Union waters of VIIf and VIIg. When accidentally caught, this species shall not be harmed. Specimens shall be promptly released. Fishermen shall be encouraged to develop and use techniques and equipment to facilitate the rapid and safe release of the species. Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities of small-eyed ray in Union waters of VIIf and VIIg (RJE/7FG.) provided below may be taken:

    Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in Union waters of VIId and reported under the following code: (RJE/*07D.). This special condition is without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 13 and 46 of this Regulation for the areas specified therein.

    Species: Small-eyed rayRaja microocellata Zone: Union waters of VIIf and VIIg(RJE/7FG.)
    Belgium17
    Estonia0
    France76
    Germany0
    Ireland25
    Lithuania0
    Netherlands0
    Portugal0
    Spain21
    United Kingdom49
    Union188
    TAC188Precautionary TAC

    Shall not apply to undulate ray (Raja undulata). This species shall not be targeted in the areas covered by this TAC. In cases where it is not subject to the landing obligation, by-catch of undulate ray in area VIIe may only be landed whole or gutted, and provided that it does not comprise more than 40 kilograms live weight per fishing trip. The catches shall remain under the quotas shown in the table below. The former provisions are without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 13 and 46 of this Regulation for the areas specified therein. By-catches of undulate ray shall be reported separately under the following code: (RJU/67AKXD). Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities of undulate ray given below may be taken:

    Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in Union waters of VIId and reported under the following code: (RJU/*07D.). This special condition is without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 13 and 46 of this Regulation for the areas specified therein.’;

    Species: Undulate rayRaja undulata Zone: Union waters of VIIe(RJU/67AKXD)
    Belgium9
    Estonia0
    France41
    Germany0
    Ireland13
    Lithuania0
    Netherlands0
    Portugal0
    Spain11
    United Kingdom26
    Union100
    TAC100Precautionary TAC
    ‘Species: Skates and raysRajiformes Zone: Union waters of VIa, VIb, VIIa-c and VIIe-k(SRX/67AKXD)
    Belgium725f11 f12 f13 f14
    Estonia4
    France3 255
    Germany10
    Ireland1 048
    Lithuania17
    Netherlands3
    Portugal18
    Spain876
    United Kingdom2 076
    Union8 032
    TAC8 032

    Precautionary TAC

    Article 12(1) of this Regulation applies

  7. (g)

    the fishing opportunities table for skates and rays in Union waters of VIId is replaced by the following table:

    Catches of cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/07D.), thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/07D.), blonde ray (Raja brachyura) (RJH/07D.), spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/07D.) and small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata) (RJE/07D.) shall be reported separately.

    Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in Union waters of VIa, VIb, VIIa-c and VIIe-k (SRX/*67AKD). Catches of cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/*67AKD), thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/*67AKD), blonde ray (Raja brachyura) (RJH/*67AKD) and spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/*67AKD) shall be reported separately. This special condition shall not apply to small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata) and to undulate ray (Raja undulata).

    Shall not apply to undulate ray (Raja undulata). This species shall not be targeted in the areas covered by this TAC. In cases where it is not subject to the landing obligation, by-catch of undulate ray in the area covered by this TAC may only be landed whole or gutted, and provided that it does not comprise more than 40 kilograms live weight per fishing trip. The catches shall remain under the quotas shown in the table below. The former provisions are without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 13 and 46 of this Regulation for the areas specified therein. By-catches of undulate ray shall be reported separately under the following code: (RJU/07D.). Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities of undulate ray given below may be taken:

    Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in Union waters of VIIe and reported under the following code: (RJU/*67AKD). This special condition is without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 13 and 46 of this Regulation for the areas specified therein.’;

    Species: Undulate rayRaja undulata Zone: Union waters of VIId(RJU/07D.)
    Belgium1
    France9
    Netherlands0
    United Kingdom2
    Union12
    TAC12Precautionary TAC
    ‘Species: Skates and raysRajiformes Zone: Union waters of VIId(SRX/07D.)
    Belgium87f15 f16 f17
    France729
    Netherlands5
    United Kingdom145
    Union966
    TAC966 Precautionary TAC
  8. (h)

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

    Special condition: up to 5 % of this quota fished in Union waters of IIa or IVa before 30 June 2016 may be accounted for as fished under the quota concerning the zone of Union waters of IVb, IVc and VIId (JAX/*4BC7D).

    Special condition: up to 5 % of this quota may be fished in VIId (JAX/*07D.). Under this special condition, and in accordance with footnote (3), by-catches of boarfish and whiting shall be reported separately under the following code: (OTH/*07D.).

    Without prejudice to the landing obligation, catches of boarfish, whiting and mackerel may be counted against up to 5 % of the quota (OTH/*2A-14), provided that not more than 9 % in total of this quota for horse mackerel is accounted for by these catches and by-catches of those species that are accounted for under Article 15(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.

    Limited to IVa, VIa (north of 56° 30′ N only), VIIe, f, h.

    Special condition: up to 50 % of this quota may be fished in VIIIc (JAX/*08C2). Under this special condition, and in accordance with footnote (3), by-catches of boarfish and whiting shall be reported separately under the following code: (OTH/*08C2).’.

    ‘Species: Horse mackerel and associated by-catchesTrachurus spp. Zone: Union waters of IIa, IVa, VI, VIIa-c, VIIe-k, VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe; Union and international waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV(JAX/2A-14)
    Denmark10 629f18 f19
    Germany8 294 f20
    Spain11 312 f21
    France4 269
    Ireland27 621
    Netherlands33 276
    Portugal1 090
    Sweden675
    United Kingdom10 002
    Union107 168
    Faroe Islands1 700f22
    TAC108 868Analytical TAC

Annotations

Footnotes

f1

Excluding waters within 6 nautical miles of the UK baselines at Shetland, Fair Isle and Foula.

f2

Without prejudice to the landing obligation catches of dab, whiting and mackerel may be counted against up to 2 % of the quota (OT1/*2A3A4), provided that not more than 9 % in total of this quota for sandeel is accounted for by these catches and by-catches of those species that are accounted for under Article 15(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.

f3

Special condition: within a total access quantity of 21 500 tonnes for the Union, Member States may fish up to the following percentage of their quotas in Faroese waters (WHB/*05-F.): 9,2 %’;

f4

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

f5

Special condition: from the Union quotas in Union and international waters of I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId, VIIIe, XII and XIV (WHB/*NZJM1) and in VIIIc, IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1 (WHB/*NZJM2), the following quantity may be fished in the Norwegian Economic Zone or in the fishery zone around Jan Mayen: 149 506

f6

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

f7

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

f8

Catches of blonde ray (Raja brachyura) in Union waters of IV (RJH/04-C.), cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/2AC4-C), thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/2AC4-C) and spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/2AC4-C) shall be reported separately.

f9

By-catch quota. These species shall not comprise more than 25 % by live weight of the catch retained on board per fishing trip. This condition applies only to vessels over 15 metres' length overall. This provision shall not apply for catches subject to the landing obligation as set out in Article 15(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.

f10

Shall not apply to blonde ray (Raja brachyura) in Union waters of IIa and small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata) in Union waters of IIa and IV. When accidentally caught, these species shall not be harmed. Specimens shall be promptly released. Fishermen shall be encouraged to develop and use techniques and equipment to facilitate the rapid and safe release of the species.’;

f11

Catches of cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/67AKXD), thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/67AKXD), blonde ray (Raja brachyura) (RJH/67AKXD), spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/67AKXD), sandy ray (Raja circularis) (RJI/67AKXD) and shagreen ray (Raja fullonica) (RJF/67AKXD) shall be reported separately.

f12

Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in Union waters of VIId (SRX/*07D.), without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 13 and 46 of this Regulation for the areas specified therein. Catches of cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/*07D.), thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/*07D.), blonde ray (Raja brachyura) (RJH/*07D.), spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/*07D.), sandy ray (Raja circularis) (RJI/*07D.) and shagreen ray (Raja fullonica) (RJF/*07D.) shall be reported separately. This special condition shall not apply to small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata) and undulate ray (Raja undulata).

f13

Shall not apply to small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata), except in Union waters of VIIf and VIIg. When accidentally caught, this species shall not be harmed. Specimens shall be promptly released. Fishermen shall be encouraged to develop and use techniques and equipment to facilitate the rapid and safe release of the species. Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities of small-eyed ray in Union waters of VIIf and VIIg (RJE/7FG.) provided below may be taken:

Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in Union waters of VIId and reported under the following code: (RJE/*07D.). This special condition is without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 13 and 46 of this Regulation for the areas specified therein.

Species: Small-eyed rayRaja microocellata Zone: Union waters of VIIf and VIIg(RJE/7FG.)
Belgium17
Estonia0
France76
Germany0
Ireland25
Lithuania0
Netherlands0
Portugal0
Spain21
United Kingdom49
Union188
TAC188Precautionary TAC
f14

Shall not apply to undulate ray (Raja undulata). This species shall not be targeted in the areas covered by this TAC. In cases where it is not subject to the landing obligation, by-catch of undulate ray in area VIIe may only be landed whole or gutted, and provided that it does not comprise more than 40 kilograms live weight per fishing trip. The catches shall remain under the quotas shown in the table below. The former provisions are without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 13 and 46 of this Regulation for the areas specified therein. By-catches of undulate ray shall be reported separately under the following code: (RJU/67AKXD). Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities of undulate ray given below may be taken:

Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in Union waters of VIId and reported under the following code: (RJU/*07D.). This special condition is without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 13 and 46 of this Regulation for the areas specified therein.’;

Species: Undulate rayRaja undulata Zone: Union waters of VIIe(RJU/67AKXD)
Belgium9
Estonia0
France41
Germany0
Ireland13
Lithuania0
Netherlands0
Portugal0
Spain11
United Kingdom26
Union100
TAC100Precautionary TAC
f15

Catches of cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/07D.), thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/07D.), blonde ray (Raja brachyura) (RJH/07D.), spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/07D.) and small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata) (RJE/07D.) shall be reported separately.

f16

Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in Union waters of VIa, VIb, VIIa-c and VIIe-k (SRX/*67AKD). Catches of cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/*67AKD), thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/*67AKD), blonde ray (Raja brachyura) (RJH/*67AKD) and spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/*67AKD) shall be reported separately. This special condition shall not apply to small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata) and to undulate ray (Raja undulata).

f17

Shall not apply to undulate ray (Raja undulata). This species shall not be targeted in the areas covered by this TAC. In cases where it is not subject to the landing obligation, by-catch of undulate ray in the area covered by this TAC may only be landed whole or gutted, and provided that it does not comprise more than 40 kilograms live weight per fishing trip. The catches shall remain under the quotas shown in the table below. The former provisions are without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 13 and 46 of this Regulation for the areas specified therein. By-catches of undulate ray shall be reported separately under the following code: (RJU/07D.). Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities of undulate ray given below may be taken:

Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in Union waters of VIIe and reported under the following code: (RJU/*67AKD). This special condition is without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 13 and 46 of this Regulation for the areas specified therein.’;

Species: Undulate rayRaja undulata Zone: Union waters of VIId(RJU/07D.)
Belgium1
France9
Netherlands0
United Kingdom2
Union12
TAC12Precautionary TAC
f18

Special condition: up to 5 % of this quota fished in Union waters of IIa or IVa before 30 June 2016 may be accounted for as fished under the quota concerning the zone of Union waters of IVb, IVc and VIId (JAX/*4BC7D).

f19

Without prejudice to the landing obligation, catches of boarfish, whiting and mackerel may be counted against up to 5 % of the quota (OTH/*2A-14), provided that not more than 9 % in total of this quota for horse mackerel is accounted for by these catches and by-catches of those species that are accounted for under Article 15(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.

f20

Special condition: up to 5 % of this quota may be fished in VIId (JAX/*07D.). Under this special condition, and in accordance with footnote (3), by-catches of boarfish and whiting shall be reported separately under the following code: (OTH/*07D.).

f21

Special condition: up to 50 % of this quota may be fished in VIIIc (JAX/*08C2). Under this special condition, and in accordance with footnote (3), by-catches of boarfish and whiting shall be reported separately under the following code: (OTH/*08C2).’.

f22

Limited to IVa, VIa (north of 56° 30′ N only), VIIe, f, h.