Regulation No. 1153 on 2013 fishing for Salvelinus alpinus in Svalbard. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Diadromous fish Fishing gear/fishing method Mesh Allocation/quota Inland fisheries Total allowable catch Freshwater fishes Seasons Fishery management and conservation Aquatic animals Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes Entry into force on 1 January 2013 with validity until 31 December 2013. Abstract The purpose of this Regulation is to ensure management of artict char-fishing (Salvelinus alpinus) in Svalbard, maintaining stock productivity and ensuring recreational fishing is an important activity for residents and visitors to Svalbard. The Regulation ensures the fishing management for year 2013 and applies to fishing in and around rivers and marine areas in the Svalbard territory, including Hopen and Bjørnøya. The fishing period for these activities shall be from 1 January to 15 October each year. Fishing quota is equivalent to chars measuring minimum 25 cm (specific table of total allowable catch and fishing-methods listed in article 10) in lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, freshwater lagoons or/and channels. Management of other anadromous salmonids are not included in this Regulation Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements Act on protection of the environment in Svalbard (No. 79 of 2001). Legislation | Norway | 2001 (2021) Keyword: Framework law, Protected area, Pollution control, EIA, Special fund, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Cultural heritage, Land-use planning, Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Waste management, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Biodiversity, National parks, Hunting/capture, Ecosystem preservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation No. 712 on harvesting in Svalbard. Legislation | Norway | 2002 Keyword: Protection of habitats, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Freshwater fishes, Inland fisheries, Protected fishing area, Seasons, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit, Birds, Hunting/capture, Management/conservation, Collecting/harvesting, Inland waters, Wild fauna, Wild flora Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Regulation No. 1338 on fishing for Salvelinus alpinus in Svalbard. Legislation | Norway | 2011 Keyword: Fishing area, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Diadromous fish, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Allocation/quota, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Regulation No. 1423 on 2014 fishing for Salvelinus alpinus in Svalbard. Legislation | Norway | 2013 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Allocation/quota, Seasons, Marine fishes, Fishery management and conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX