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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