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Administrative Circular No. 252·.1 of 2020 Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Promulgating the Amended Rules and Regulations Governing Distant-Water Fishing by Philippine-Flagged Fishing Vessels Operating in Other Coastal States.

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fish products Fishery management and conservation Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel Harbour Foreign fishing Inspection Landing Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Procedural matters Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings International relations/cooperation Monitoring Data collection/reporting Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
These Rules and Regulations shall shall take effect three (3) months after publication in any newspaper of general circulation and upon registration with the Office of the National Administrative Registrar.
Abstract

These Rules and Regulations, consisting of 18 sections, are enacted to implement the Republic Act No. 8550 and the National Plan of Action to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing. The scope and application of the Rules and Regulations cover all Philippine-flagged fishing vessels engaged in distant-water fishing in other coastal states.

Full text
English
Website
www.bfar.da.gov.ph

References - Legislation

Implements

Executive Order No. 154, s. 2013 approving National Plan of Action to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing (NPOA-IUU).

Legislation | Philippines | 2013

Keyword: Institution, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Policy/planning, Artisanal fishing, Coastal zone management, Fishing area, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Rural youth, Fishing authorization, Foreign fishing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 (Republic Act No. 8550).

Legislation | Philippines | 1998

Keyword: Framework law, Institution, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Policy/planning, Foreign fishing, Artisanal fishing, Coastal zone management, Fishing area, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Youth, Fishing authorization, Social protection, Gender, Fish disease, Animal health, Authorization/permit, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX