Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 587/2014 derogating from Council Regulation (EC) No. 1967/2006 as regards the minimum distance from the coast and depth for shore seines fishing in certain territorial waters of France (Languedoc- Roussillon and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur).

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing area Protected fishing area Fishing gear/fishing method Size Mesh Non-commercial fishing

Geographical area

European Union Countries

Entry into force notes

This Regulation entered into force on 4 June. It shall apply until 31 December 2014.

Abstract

This Regulation lays down a derogation from Council Regulation (EC) No. 1967/2006 as regards the minimum distance from the coast and depth for shore seines fishing in certain territorial waters of France. In particular article 13(1) of Regulation (EC) No. 1967/2006 shall not apply in territorial waters of France adjacent to the coast of Languedoc-Roussillon and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur to shore seines used by vessels: (a) bearing the registration number mentioned in the French management plan; (b) having a track record in the fishery of more than five years and not involving any future increase in the fishing effort deployed; and (c) holding a fishing authorization and operating under the management plan adopted by France. France shall communicate to the European Commission a report drawn up in accordance with the monitoring plan established in the management plan.

Full text

English

Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Amends

Council Regulation (EC) No. 1967/2006 concerning management measures for the sustainable exploitation of fishery resources in the Mediterranean Sea, amending Regulation (EEC) No. 2847/93 and repealing Regulation (EC) No. 1626/94.

Legislation | European Union | 2006 (2019)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Protected fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Size, Mesh, Non-commercial fishing, Aquatic animals, Marine mammals, Fish products, Cartilaginous fishes, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX