Article 1

Regulation (EU) 2017/2403 is amended as follows:

1. (1)

   In Article 18a, ‘31 December 2019’ is replaced by ‘31 December 2020’.

2. (2)

   In Article 38a, ‘31 December 2019’ is replaced by ‘31 December 2020’.

3. (3)

   Article 38b is replaced by the following:

   ‘Fishing operations by United Kingdom fishing vessels

   Article 38b

   United Kingdom fishing vessels may carry out fishing operations in Union waters in accordance with the conditions set out in the Council Regulations fixing fishing opportunities for 2019 and 2020, provided that the fishing opportunities set by both the Union and the United Kingdom combined are in line with the sustainable management of the relevant stocks in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.’.

4. (4)

   In Article 38c(2), point (f) is replaced by the following:

   1. (f)

      ‘where applicable, fishing opportunities are available to the United Kingdom pursuant to Article 38b.’.