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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/967 laying down the detailed rules on the signal and implementation characteristics of acoustic deterrent devices as referred to in Part A of Annex XIII of Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 on the conservation of fisheries resources and the protection of marine ecosystems through technical measures.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal of the European Union L 213, 6 July 2020, pp. 4-6.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel Marine mammals Bycatch Protection of species
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
This Regulation shall enter into force on the thirtieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Abstract

This Regulation lays down detailed rules on the signal and implementation characteristics of acoustic deterrent devices as referred to in Part A of Annex XIII of Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 in order to prevent or at least reduce incidental catches of cetaceans. The masters of Union fishing vessels shall ensure that the acoustic deterrent devices referred are fully operational, during the whole fishing operation. The technical specifications and conditions of use of such acoustic deterrent devices are defined in Annex I to this Regulation.

Full text
English
Website
eur-lex.europa.eu