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Commission Regulation (EC) No. 3237/94 laying down detailed rules for the application of the arrangements for access to waters as defined in the Act of Accession of Norway, Austria, Finland and Sweden.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Legislation
Date
1994
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal of the European Communities No. L 338 , 28 December 1994, pp. 20-29.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Access right Fishing vessel Fishing area Cartilaginous fishes Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
This Regulation shall enter into force on the date of and subject to the entry into force of the Treaty of Accession of Norway, Austria, Finland and Sweden.
Abstract

This Regulation lays down detailed rules for the application of the arrangements for access as defined in the Act of Accession applicable to: the waters falling under the sovereignty of Finland, Sweden, and the waters of the Member States. Community vessels wishing to fish in the waters of Sweden and Finland not including ICES divisions III A and III B shall be subject to prior authorization issued by Sweden at the request of the Commission. Detailed rules are also indicated for the access to waters under the jurisdiction of the Member States. Fishing in ICES sub-area IV and in ICES divisions III c and d shall be subject to prior authorization to fish issued by the Commission at the request of the Swedish authorities and subject to compliance with the conditions laid down in Annexes III and IV. Copies of the said Annexes shall be kept on board each vessel. Fishing by Community vessels in ICES division II a (Skagerrak and Kattegat) shall be authorized subject to the quantitative catch restrictions fixed for that division.

Full text
English
Website
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