Article 20 Preliminary assessment of proposed exploratory bottom fishing activities
United Kingdom
1.
A Member State proposing to participate in exploratory bottom fishing activities shall submit, in support of its proposal, a preliminary assessment of the known and anticipated impacts of the bottom fishing activity, which will be exercised by the vessels flying its flag, on VMEs.
2.
The preliminary assessment referred to in paragraph 1 shall:
(a)
be sent to the Commission not less than one week in advance of the opening of the June meeting of the NAFO Scientific Council;
(b)
address the elements for assessment of proposed exploratory bottom fishing activities in accordance with Annex I.E to the CEM referred to in point 23 of the Annex to this Regulation.