Regulation No. 1751 on 2015 fishing for Salvelinus alpinus in Svalbard. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2014 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Mesh Allocation/quota Seasons Marine fishes Fishery management and conservation Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes 1 January 2015 with validity to 31 December 2015. Abstract The regulations of this document are intended to ensure the management of arctic char fishing (Salvelinus alpinus) in Svalbard to safeguard the marine production capability and composition, while ensuring recreational fishing as an important activity for residents of Svalbard. The Regulation ensures the fishing management for year 2015 and applies to fishing in and around rivers and marine areas in the Svalbard territory, including Hopen and Bjoernoeya. 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. In areas opened for net fishing, nets must measure at least 200 meters from the inlet. Deep sea areas do not allow net-fishing in closer estuary (cross river/sea) than 200 meters. 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. 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