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Council Regulation (EU) 2017/127 of 20 January 2017 fixing for 2017 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Union waters and, for Union fishing vessels, in certain non-Union waters

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ANNEX IA

SKAGERRAK, KATTEGAT, ICES SUBAREAS I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XII AND XIV, UNION WATERS OF CECAF, FRENCH GUIANA WATERS U.K.

Species:SandeelAmmodytes spp. Zone:Norwegian waters of IV(SAN/04-N.)
Denmark0
United Kingdom0
Union0
TACNot relevant

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply

a

Excluding waters within six nautical miles of the UK baselines at Shetland, Fair Isle and Foula.

b

Without prejudice to the landing obligation, by-catches of whiting and mackerel may consist of up to 2 % of the quota (OT1/*2A3A4). Where a Member State uses this provision in respect of a by-catch species in this fishery, no inter-species flexibility provision may be used by that Member State in respect of by-catches of that species.

Special condition:

within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following sandeel management areas, as defined in Annex IID:

Zone Union waters of sandeel management areas
1r 2r and 3r 4 5r 6 7r
(SAN/234_1R) (SAN/234_2R) for 2r; (SAN/234_3R) for 3r (SAN/234_4) (SAN/234_5R) (SAN/234_6) (SAN/234_7R)
Denmark 241 443 165 965 50 979 0 165 0
United Kingdom 5 278 3 628 1 114 0 4 0
Germany 369 254 78 0 0 0
Sweden 8 866 6 094 1 872 0 6 0
Union 255 956 175 941 54 043 0 175 0
Total 255 956 175 941 54 043 0 175 0
[F1Species: Sandeel and associated by-catches Ammodytes spp. Zone: Union waters of IIa, IIIa and IV a
Denmark 458 552 b
United Kingdom 10 024 b
Germany 701 b
Sweden 16 838 b
Union 486 115
TAC 486 115

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply]

Textual Amendments

Species:Greater silver smeltArgentina silus Zone:Union and international waters of I and II(ARU/1/2.)
Germany24
France8
The Netherlands19
United Kingdom39
Union90
TAC90Precautionary TAC
Species:Greater silver smeltArgentina silus Zone:Union waters of III and IV(ARU/34-C)
Denmark911
Germany9
France7
Ireland7
The Netherlands43
Sweden35
United Kingdom16
Union1 028
TAC1 028Precautionary TAC
Species:Greater silver smeltArgentina silus Zone:Union and international waters of V, VI and VII(ARU/567.)
Germany296
France6
Ireland274
The Netherlands3 091
United Kingdom217
Union3 884
TAC3 884Precautionary TAC
a

Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.

Species:TuskBrosme brosme Zone:Union and international waters of I, II and XIV(USK/1214EI)
Germany6a
France6a
United Kingdom6a
Others3a
Union21a
TAC21Precautionary TAC
Species:TuskBrosme brosme Zone:IIIa; Union waters of Subdivisions 22-32(USK/3A/BCD)
Denmark15
Sweden7
Germany7
Union29
TAC29Precautionary TAC
a

Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.

Species:TuskBrosme brosme Zone:Union waters of IV(USK/04-C.)
Denmark64
Germany19
France44
Sweden6
United Kingdom96
Others6a
Union235
TAC235Precautionary TAC
a

Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.

b

To be fished in Union waters of IIa, IV, Vb, VI and VII (USK/*24X7C).

c

Special condition: of which an incidental catch of other species of 25 % per ship, at any moment, is authorised in Vb, VI and VII. However, this percentage may be exceeded in the first 24 hours following the beginning of the fishing on a specific ground. The total incidental catch of other species in Vb, VI and VII shall not exceed the following amount in tonnes (OTH/*5B67-): 3 000

d

Including ling. The following quotas for Norway shall only be fished with long-lines in Vb, VI and VII:

Ling (LIN/*5B67-)6 500
Tusk (USK/*5B67-)2 923
e

The tusk and ling quotas for Norway are interchangeable up to the following amount, in tonnes: 2 000

Species:TuskBrosme brosme Zone:Union and international waters of V, VI and VII(USK/567EI.)
Germany13
Spain46
France548
Ireland53
United Kingdom264
Others13a
Union937
Norway2 923b c d e
TAC3 860

Precautionary TAC

[F2Article 11(1) of this Regulation applies]

Textual Amendments

Species:TuskBrosme brosme Zone:Norwegian waters of IV(USK/04-N.)
Belgium0
Denmark165
Germany1
France0
The Netherlands0
United Kingdom4
Union170
TACNot relevant

Precautionary TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply

Species:BoarfishCaproidae Zone:Union and international waters of VI, VII and VIII(BOR/678-)
Denmark6 696
Ireland18 858
United Kingdom1 734
Union27 288
TAC27 288Precautionary TAC
a

Catches of herring taken in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes equal to or larger than 32 mm.

b

Special condition: up to 50 % of this amount may be fished in Union waters of IV (HER/*04-C.).

c

May only be fished in the Skagerrak (HER/*03AN.).

Species:HerringaClupea harengus Zone:IIIa(HER/03A.)
Denmark21 131b
Germany338b
Sweden22 104b
Union43 573b
Norway6 767
Faroe Islands400c
TAC50 740

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

a

Catches of herring taken in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes equal to or larger than 32 mm.

b

Catches taken within this quota are to be deducted from Norway's share of the TAC. Within the limit of this quota, no more than the quantity given below may be taken in Union waters of IVa and IVb (HER/*4AB-C).

50 000

Special condition:

within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zone:

c

Catches of herring taken in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes equal to or larger than 32 mm.

Norwegian waters south of 62° N (HER/*04N-)a
Union50 000
Species:Herringa Clupea harengus Zone:Union and Norwegian waters of IV north of 53° 30′ N(HER/4AB.)
Denmark82 745
Germany51 032
France23 561
The Netherlands60 285
Sweden4 897
United Kingdom66 268
Union288 788
Faroe Islands200
Norway139 666b
TAC481 608

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

a

By-catches of cod, haddock, pollack and whiting and saithe are to be counted against the quota for these species.

Species:Herringa Clupea harengus Zone:Norwegian waters south of 62° N(HER/04-N.)
Sweden1 151a
Union1 151
TAC481 608

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply

a

Exclusively for catches of herring taken as by-catch in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes smaller than 32 mm.

Species:Herringa Clupea harengus Zone:IIIa(HER/03A-BC)
Denmark5 692
Germany51
Sweden916
Union6 659
TAC6 659

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

a

Exclusively for catches of herring taken as by-catch in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes smaller than 32 mm.

Species:Herringa Clupea harengus Zone:IV, VIId and Union waters of IIa(HER/2A47DX)
Belgium56
Denmark10 891
Germany56
France56
The Netherlands56
Sweden53
United Kingdom207
Union11 375
TAC11 375

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

a

Exclusively for catches of herring taken in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes equal to or larger than 32 mm.

b

Except Blackwater stock: reference is to the herring stock in the maritime region of the Thames estuary within a zone delimited by a rhumb line running due south from Landguard Point (51° 56′ N, 1° 19,1′ E) to latitude 51° 33′ N and hence due west to a point on the coast of the United Kingdom.

c

Special condition: up to 50 % of this quota may be taken in IVb (HER/*04B.).

Species:Herringa Clupea harengus Zone:IVc, VIIdb(HER/4CXB7D)
Belgium9 308c
Denmark1 201c
Germany741c
France13 136c
The Netherlands23 463c
United Kingdom5 105c
Union52 954
TAC481 608

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

a

Reference is to the herring stock in the part of ICES zone VIa which lies east of the meridian of longitude 7° W and north of the parallel of latitude 55° N, or west of the meridian of longitude 7° W and north of the parallel of latitude 56° N, excluding the Clyde.

b

It shall be prohibited to target any herring in the part of the ICES zones subject to this TAC that lies between 56° N and 57° 30′ N, with the exception of a six nautical mile belt measured from the baseline of the United Kingdom's territorial sea.

Species:HerringClupea harengus Zone:Union and international waters of Vb, VIb and VIaNa(HER/5B6ANB)
Germany466b
France88b
Ireland630b
The Netherlands466b
United Kingdom2 520b
Union4 170b
TAC4 170Analytical TAC
a

Reference is to the herring stock in VIa south of 56° 00′ N and west of 07° 00′ W.

Species:HerringClupea harengus Zone:VIaSa, VIIb, VIIc(HER/6AS7BC)
Ireland1 482
The Netherlands148
Union1 630
TAC1 630

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply

a

Clyde stock: reference is to the herring stock in the maritime area situated to the north-east of a line drawn between:

  • the Mull of Kintyre (55° 17,9′ N, 05° 47,8′ W);

  • a point at position (55° 04′ N, 05° 23′ W) and;

  • Corsewall Point (55° 00,5′ N, 05° 09,4′ W).D265

b

Fixed at the same quantity as the quota of the United Kingdom.

Species:HerringClupea harengus Zone:VI Clydea(HER/06ACL.)
United KingdomTo be established
UnionTo be establishedb
TACTo be establishedb

Precautionary TAC

Article 6(2) of this Regulation applies.

a

This zone is reduced by the area bounded:

  • to the north by latitude 52° 30′ N,

  • to the south by latitude 52° 00′ N,

  • to the west by the coast of Ireland,

  • to the east by the coast of the United Kingdom.

Species:HerringClupea harengus Zone:VIIaa(HER/07A/MM)
Ireland1 074
United Kingdom3 053
Union4 127
TAC4 127

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Species:HerringClupea harengus Zone:VIIe and VIIf(HER/7EF.)
France465
United Kingdom465
Union930
TAC930Precautionary TAC
a

This zone is increased by the area bounded:

  • to the north by latitude 52° 30′ N,

  • to the south by latitude 52° 00′ N,

  • to the west by the coast of Ireland,

  • to the east by the coast of the United Kingdom.

Species:HerringClupea harengus Zone:VIIga, VIIha, VIIja and VIIka(HER/7G-K.)
Germany161
France893
Ireland12 502
The Netherlands893
United Kingdom18
Union14 467
TAC14 467

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Species:AnchovyEngraulis encrasicolus Zone:VIII(ANE/08.)
Spain29 700
France3 300
Union33 000
TAC33 000Analytical TAC
Species:AnchovyEngraulis encrasicolus Zone:IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1(ANE/9/3411)
Spain5 978
Portugal6 522
Union12 500
TAC12 500Precautionary TAC
Species:CodGadus morhua Zone:Skagerrak(COD/03AN.)
Belgium14
Denmark4 596
Germany115
The Netherlands29
Sweden804
Union5 558
TAC5 744

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

a

Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.

Species:CodGadus morhua Zone:Kattegat(COD/03AS.)
Denmark324a
Germany7a
Sweden194a
Union525a
TAC525aPrecautionary TAC
a

May be taken in Union waters. Catches taken within this quota are to be deducted from Norway's share of the TAC.

Special condition:

within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zone:

Norwegian waters of IV (COD/*04N-)
Union28 293
Species:CodGadus morhua Zone:IV; Union waters of IIa; that part of IIIa not covered by the Skagerrak and Kattegat(COD/2A3AX4)
Belgium1 159
Denmark6 659
Germany4 222
France1 432
The Netherlands3 762
Sweden44
United Kingdom15 275
Union32 553
Norway6 667a
TAC39 220

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

a

By-catches of haddock, pollack and whiting and saithe are to be counted against the quota for these species.

Species:CodGadus morhua Zone:Norwegian waters south of 62° N(COD/04-N.)
Sweden382a
Union382
TACNot relevant

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply

Species:CodGadus morhua Zone:VIb; Union and international waters of Vb west of 12° 00′ W and of XII and XIV(COD/5W6-14)
Belgium0
Germany1
France12
Ireland16
United Kingdom45
Union74
TAC74Precautionary TAC
a

By-catch of cod in the area covered by this TAC may be landed provided that it does not comprise more than 1,5 % of the live weight of the total catch retained on board per fishing trip. This provision shall not apply for catches subject to the landing obligation,

Species:CodGadus morhua Zone:VIa; Union and international waters of Vb east of 12° 00′ W(COD/5BE6A)
Belgium0
Germany0
France0
Ireland0
United Kingdom0
Union0
TAC0aAnalytical TAC
a

Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.

b

In addition to this TAC, the Member States having quota for cod in VIIa may decide by common agreement to allocate an overall total of 10 tonnes to one or more vessels carrying out a directed scientific fishery assessed by the STECF in order to improve scientific information on this stock (COD/*07A.). The Member States concerned shall communicate the name(s) of the vessel(s) to the Commission before allowing any landings.]

[F2Species: Cod Gadus morhua Zone: VIIa (COD/07A.)
Belgium 2 a b
France 5 a b
Ireland 97 a b
The Netherlands 0 a b
United Kingdom 42 a b
Union 146 a b
TAC 146 a b Analytical TAC
Species:CodGadus morhua Zone:VIIb, VIIc, VIIe-k, VIII, IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1(COD/7XAD34)
Belgium109
France1 789
Ireland739
The Netherlands0
United Kingdom193
Union2 830
TAC2 830

Analytical TAC

[F2Article 11(1) of this Regulation applies]

Species:CodGadus morhua Zone:VIId(COD/07D.)
Belgium88
France1 730
The Netherlands51
United Kingdom190
Union2 059
TAC2 059

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Species:MegrimsLepidorhombus spp. Zone:Union waters of IIa and IV(LEZ/2AC4-C)
Belgium8
Denmark7
Germany7
France43
The Netherlands34
United Kingdom2 540
Union2 639
TAC2 639

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Species:MegrimsLepidorhombus spp. Zone:Union and international waters of Vb; VI; international waters of XII and XIV(LEZ/56-14)
Spain646
France2 518
Ireland736
United Kingdom1 782
Union5 682
TAC5 682

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

a

5 % of this quota may be used in VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe (LEZ/*8ABDE) for by-catches in directed fisheries for sole.

b

5 % of this quota may be fished in VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe (LEZ/*8ABDE).

Species:MegrimsLepidorhombus spp. Zone:VII(LEZ/07.)
Belgium370a
Spain4 107b
France4 985b
Ireland2 266a
United Kingdom1 963a
Union13 691
TAC13 691

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

[F2Article 11(1) of this Regulation applies]

Species:MegrimsLepidorhombus spp. Zone:VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe(LEZ/8ABDE.)
Spain748
France604
Union1 352
TAC1 352

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Species:MegrimsLepidorhombus spp. Zone:VIIIc, IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1(LEZ/8C3411)
Spain1 070
France53
Portugal36
Union1 159
TAC1 159

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

[ F3 ]

Textual Amendments

a

Special condition: of which up to 10 % may be fished in: VI; Union and international waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV (ANF/*56-14).

Species:AnglerfishLophiidae Zone:Union waters of IIa and IV(ANF/2AC4-C)
Belgium478a
Denmark1 054a
Germany515a
France98a
The Netherlands361a
Sweden12a
United Kingdom11 003a
Union13 521a
TAC13 521Precautionary TAC
Species:AnglerfishLophiidae Zone:Norwegian waters of IV(ANF/04-N.)
Belgium45
Denmark1 152
Germany18
The Netherlands16
United Kingdom269
Union1 500
TACNot relevant

Precautionary TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply

Species:AnglerfishLophiidae Zone:VI; Union and international waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV(ANF/56-14)
Belgium275
Germany314
Spain294
France3 383
Ireland765
The Netherlands265
United Kingdom2 354
Union7 650
TAC7 650Precautionary TAC
a

Special condition: of which up to 10 % may be fished in VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe (ANF/*8ABDE).

Species:AnglerfishLophiidae Zone:VII(ANF/07.)
Belgium3 097a
Germany345a
Spain1 231a
France19 875a
Ireland2 540a
The Netherlands401a
United Kingdom6 027a
Union33 516a
TAC33 516a

Precautionary TAC

[F2Article 11(1) of this Regulation applies]

Species:AnglerfishLophiidae Zone:VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe(ANF/8ABDE.)
Spain1 368
France7 612
Union8 980
TAC8 980Precautionary TAC
Species:AnglerfishLophiidae Zone:VIIIc, IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1(ANF/8C3411)
Spain3 296
France3
Portugal656
Union3 955
TAC3 955

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Species:HaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinus Zone:IIIa, Union waters of Subdivisions 22-32(HAD/3A/BCD)
Belgium10
Denmark1 667
Germany106
The Netherlands2
Sweden197
Union1 982
TAC2 069Analytical TAC

Special condition:

within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zones:

Norwegian waters of IV (HAD/*04N-)
Union19 641
Species:HaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinus Zone:IV; Union waters of IIa(HAD/2AC4.)
Belgium196
Denmark1 348
Germany858
France1 495
The Netherlands147
Sweden136
United Kingdom22 225
Union26 405
Norway7 238
TAC33 643Analytical TAC
a

By-catches of cod, pollack, whiting and saithe are to be counted against the quota for these species.

Species:HaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinus Zone:Norwegian waters south of 62° N(HAD/04-N.)
Sweden707a
Union707
TACNot relevant

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply

Species:HaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinus Zone:Union and international waters of VIb, XII and XIV(HAD/6B1214)
Belgium10
Germany36
France494
Ireland411
United Kingdom3 739
Union4 690
TAC4 690

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

a

Not more than 10 % of this quota may be fished in IV; Union waters of IIa (HAD/*2AC4.).

Species:HaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinus Zone:Union and international waters of Vb and VIa(HAD/5BC6A.)
Belgium4a
Germany5a
France204a
Ireland605
United Kingdom2 879a
Union3 697a
TAC3 697a

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Species:HaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinus Zone:VIIb-k, VIII, IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1(HAD/7X7A34)
Belgium86
France5 168
Ireland1 722
United Kingdom775
Union7 751
TAC7 751

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

[F2Article 11(1) of this Regulation applies]

[F2Species: Haddock Melanogrammus aeglefinus Zone: VIIa (HAD/07A.)
Belgium 42
France 189
Ireland 1 132
United Kingdom 1 252
Union 2 615
TAC 2 615

Precautionary TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies]

Species:WhitingMerlangius merlangus Zone:IIIa(WHG/03A.)
Denmark929
The Netherlands3
Sweden99
Union1 031
TAC1 050Precautionary TAC
a

May be taken in Union waters. Catches taken within this quota are to be deducted from Norway's share of the TAC.

Special condition:

within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zones:

Norwegian waters of IV (WHG/*04N-)
Union9 961
Species:WhitingMerlangius merlangus Zone:IV; Union waters of IIa(WHG/2AC4.)
Belgium315
Denmark1 361
Germany354
France2 045
The Netherlands787
Sweden3
United Kingdom9 838
Union14 703
Norway1 300a
TAC16 003

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

a

Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.

Species:WhitingMerlangius merlangus Zone:VI; Union and international waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV(WHG/56-14)
Germany1a
France26a
Ireland64a
United Kingdom122a
Union213a
TAC213aAnalytical TAC
Species:WhitingMerlangius merlangus Zone:VIIa(WHG/07A.)
Belgium0
France3
Ireland46
The Netherlands0
United Kingdom31
Union80
TAC80Precautionary TAC
Species:WhitingMerlangius merlangus Zone:VIIb, VIIc, VIId, VIIe, VIIf, VIIg, VIIh, VIIj and VIIk(WHG/7X7A-C)
Belgium268
France16 501
Ireland7 646
The Netherlands134
United Kingdom2 951
Union27 500
TAC27 500

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

[F2Article 11(1) of this Regulation applies]

Species:WhitingMerlangius merlangus Zone:VIII(WHG/08.)
Spain1 016
France1 524
Union2 540
TAC2 540Precautionary TAC
a

By-catches of cod, haddock and saithe are to be counted against the quota for these species.

Species:Whiting and pollackMerlangius merlangus and Pollachius pollachius Zone:Norwegian waters south of 62° N(W/P/04-N.)
Sweden190a
Union190
TACNot relevantPrecautionary TAC
a

Transfers of this quota may be effected to Union waters of IIa and IV. However, such transfers shall be notified in advance to the Commission.

b

Within the following overall TAC for the northern stock of hake: 119 765

Species:HakeMerluccius merluccius Zone:IIIa; Union waters of Subdivisions 22-32(HKE/3A/BCD)
Denmark3 107a
Sweden264a
Union3 371
TAC3 371b

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

a

Not more than 10 % of this quota may be used for by-catch in IIIa (HKE/*03A.).

b

Within the following overall TAC for the northern stock of hake: 119 765

Species:HakeMerluccius merluccius Zone:Union waters of IIa and IV(HKE/2AC4-C)
Belgium56a
Denmark2 271a
Germany261a
France503a
The Netherlands130a
United Kingdom707a
Union3 928a
TAC3 928b

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

a

Transfers of this quota may be effected to Union waters of IIa and IV. However, such transfers shall be notified in advance to the Commission.

b

Within the following overall TAC for the northern stock of hake: 119 765

Special condition:

within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zones:

VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe (HKE/*8ABDE)
Belgium80
Spain3 218
France3 218
Ireland402
The Netherlands40
United Kingdom1 810
Union8 767
Species:HakeMerluccius merluccius Zone:VI and VII; Union and international waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV(HKE/571214)
Belgium622a
Spain19 944
France30 800a
Ireland3 732
The Netherlands401a
United Kingdom12 159a
Union67 658
TAC67 658b

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

[F2Article 11(1) of this Regulation applies]

a

Transfers of this quota may be effected to IV and Union waters of IIa. However, such transfers shall be notified in advance to the Commission.

b

Within the following overall TAC for the northern stock of hake: 119 765

Special condition:

within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zones:

VI and VII; Union and international waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV (HKE/*57-14)
Belgium4
Spain3 994
France7 188
The Netherlands12
Union11 198
Species:HakeMerluccius merluccius Zone:VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe(HKE/8ABDE.)
Belgium20a
Spain13 787
France30 961
The Netherlands40a
Union44 808
TAC44 808b

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Species:HakeMerluccius merluccius Zone:VIIIc, IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1(HKE/8C3411)
Spain6 732
France646
Portugal3 142
Union10 520
TAC10 520

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Species:Blue whitingMicromesistius poutassou Zone:Norwegian waters of II and IV(WHB/24-N.)
Denmark0
United Kingdom0
Union0
TACNot relevantAnalytical TAC
a

Special condition: within a total access quantity of 21 500 tonnes for the Union, Member States may fish up to the following percentage of their quotas in Faroese waters (WHB/*05-F.): 9,2 %

b

Transfers of this quota may be effected to VIIIc, IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1. However, such transfers shall be notified in advance to the Commission.

c

Special condition: from the EU quotas in Union and international waters of I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId, VIIIe, XII and XIV (WHB/*NZJM1) and in VIIIc, IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1 (WHB/*NZJM2), the following quantity may be fished in the Norwegian Economic Zone or in the fishery zone around Jan Mayen: 220 494

Species:Blue whitingMicromesistius poutassou Zone:Union and international waters of I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId, VIIIe, XII and XIV(WHB/1X14)
Denmark58 818a
Germany22 869a
Spain49 865a b
France40 933a
Ireland45 547a
The Netherlands71 721a
Portugal4 632a b
Sweden14 550a
United Kingdom76 319a
Union385 254a c
Norway110 000
Faroe Islands9 000
TACNot relevant

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

a

Special condition: from the EU quotas in Union and international waters of I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId, VIIIe, XII and XIV (WHB/*NZJM1) and in VIIIc, IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1 (WHB/*NZJM2), the following quantity may be fished in the Norwegian Economic Zone or in the fishery zone around Jan Mayen: 220 494

Species:Blue whitingMicromesistius poutassou Zone:VIIIc, IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1(WHB/8C3411)
Spain41 375
Portugal10 344
Union51 719a
TACNot relevant

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

a

To be counted against Norway's catch limits established under the Coastal States arrangement.

b

Special condition: the catch in IVa shall be no more than the following amount (WHB/*04A-C): 55 124

This catch limit in IVa amounts to the following percentage of Norway's access quota: 25 %

c

To be counted against the catch limits of the Faroe Islands.

d

Special conditions: may also be fished in VIb (WHB/*06B-C). The catch in IVa shall be no more than the following amount (WHB/*04A-C): 5 375

Species:Blue whitingMicromesistius poutassouZone:Union waters of II, IVa, V, VI north of 56° 30′ N and VII west of 12° W(WHB/24A567)
Norway220 494a b
Faroe Islands21 500c d
TACNot relevant

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Species:Lemon sole and witch flounderMicrostomus kitt and Glyptocephalus cynoglossus Zone:Union waters of IIa and IV(L/W/2AC4-C)
Belgium346
Denmark953
Germany122
France261
The Netherlands794
Sweden11
United Kingdom3 904
Union6 391
TAC6 391Precautionary TAC
a

Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.

b

To be fished in Union waters of IIa, IV, Vb, VI and VII (BLI/*24X7C).

c

By-catches of roundnose grenadier and black scabbardfish to be counted against this quota. To be fished in EU waters of VIa north of 56° 30′N and VIb. This provision shall not apply for catches subject to the landing obligation.

Species:Blue lingMolva dypterygia Zone:Union and international waters of Vb, VI, VII(BLI/5B67-)
Germany116
Estonia18
Spain365
France8 323
Ireland32
Lithuania7
Poland4
United Kingdom2 117
Others32a
Union11 014
Norway150b
Faroe Islands150c
TAC11 314

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

[F2Article 11(1) of this Regulation applies]

a

Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.

Species:Blue lingMolva dypterygia Zone:International waters of XII(BLI/12INT-)
Estonia1a
Spain341a
France8a
Lithuania3a
United Kingdom3a
Others1a
Union357a
TAC357aPrecautionary TAC
a

Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.

Species:Blue lingMolva dypterygia Zone:Union and international waters of II and IV(BLI/24-)
Denmark4
Germany4
Ireland4
France23
United Kingdom14
Others4a
Union53
TAC53Precautionary TAC
Species:Blue lingMolva dypterygia Zone:Union and international waters of III(BLI/03-)
Denmark3
Germany2
Sweden3
Union8
TAC8Precautionary TAC
a

Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.

Species:LingMolva molva Zone:Union and international waters of I and II(LIN/1/2.)
Denmark8
Germany8
France8
United Kingdom8
Others4a
Union36
TAC36Precautionary TAC
a

Quota may be fished in Union waters of IIIa and Union waters of IIIbcd only.

Species:LingMolva molva Zone:IIIa; Union waters of IIIbcd(LIN/3A/BCD)
Belgium6a
Denmark50
Germany6a
Sweden19
United Kingdom6a
Union87
TAC87Precautionary TAC
Species:LingMolva molva Zone:Union waters of IV(LIN/04-C.)
Belgium22
Denmark350
Germany216
France195
The Netherlands7
Sweden15
United Kingdom2 689
Union3 494
TAC3 494Precautionary TAC
Species:LingMolva molva Zone:Union and international waters of V(LIN/05EI.)
Belgium9
Denmark6
Germany6
France6
United Kingdom6
Union33
TAC33Precautionary TAC
a

Special condition: of which an incidental catch of other species of 25 % per ship, at any moment, is authorised in Vb, VI and VII. However, this percentage may be exceeded in the first 24 hours following the beginning of the fishing on a specific ground. The total incidental catch of other species in Vb, VI and VII shall not exceed the following amount in tonnes (OTH/*6X14.): 3 000

b

Including tusk. The quotas for Norway shall only be fished with long-lines in Vb, VI and VII, and they amount to:

Ling (LIN/*5B67-)6 500
Tusk (USK/*5B67-)2 923
c

The ling and tusk quotas for Norway are interchangeable up to the following amount, in tonnes: 2 000

d

Including tusk. To be fished in VIb and VIa north of 56° 30′ N (LIN/*6BAN.).

e

Special condition: of which an incidental catch of other species of 20 % per ship, at any moment, is authorised in VIa and VIb. However, this percentage may be exceeded in the first 24 hours following the beginning of the fishing on a specific ground. The total incidental catch of other species in VIa and VIb shall not exceed the following amount in tonnes (OTH/*6AB.):75

Species:LingMolva molva Zone:Union and international waters of VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XII and XIV(LIN/6X14.)
Belgium51
Denmark9
Germany187
Spain3 774
France4 024
Ireland1 008
Portugal9
United Kingdom4 634
Union13 696
Norway6 500a b c
Faroe Islands200d e
TAC20 396

Precautionary TAC

[F2Article 11(1) of this Regulation applies]

Species:LingMolva molva Zone:Norwegian waters of IV(LIN/04-N.)
Belgium9
Denmark1 187
Germany33
France13
The Netherlands2
United Kingdom106
Union1 350
TACNot relevant

Precautionary TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply

Species:Norway lobsterNephrops norvegicus Zone:IIIa; Union waters of Subdivisions 22-32(NEP/3A/BCD)
Denmark9 345
Germany27
Sweden3 343
Union12 715
TAC12 715Analytical TAC
Species:Norway lobsterNephrops norvegicus Zone:Union waters of IIa and IV(NEP/2AC4-C)
Belgium1 048
Denmark1 048
Germany15
France31
The Netherlands539
United Kingdom17 353
Union20 034
TAC20 034Analytical TAC
Species:Norway lobsterNephrops norvegicus Zone:Norwegian waters of IV(NEP/04-N.)
Denmark947
Germany0
United Kingdom53
Union1 000
TACNot relevant

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply

Species:Norway lobsterNephrops norvegicus Zone:VI; Union and international waters of Vb(NEP/5BC6.)
Spain33
France133
Ireland222
United Kingdom16 019
Union16 407
TAC16 407

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Special condition:

within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zone:

Functional Unit 16 of ICES Subarea VII (NEP/*07U16):
Spain935
France586
Ireland1 124
United Kingdom455
Union3 100
Species:Norway lobsterNephrops norvegicus Zone:VII(NEP/07.)
Spain1 521
France6 166
Ireland9 352
United Kingdom8 317
Union25 356
TAC25 356

Analytical TAC

[F2Article 11(1) of this Regulation applies]

Species:Norway lobsterNephrops norvegicus Zone:VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe(NEP/8ABDE.)
Spain250
France3 910
Union4 160
TAC4 160Analytical TAC
Species:Norway lobsterNephrops norvegicus Zone:VIIIc(NEP/08C.)
Spain0
France0
Union0
TAC0Precautionary TAC
a

Of which no more than 6 % may be taken in Functional Units 26 and 27 of ICES division IXa (NEP/*9U267).

Species:Norway lobsterNephrops norvegicus Zone:IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1(NEP/9/3411)
Spain84a
Portugal252a
Union336a
TAC336Precautionary TAC
[F1Species: Northern prawn Pandalus borealis Zone: IIIa (PRA/03A.)
Denmark 2 506
Sweden 1 350
Union 3 856
TAC 7 221

Precautionary TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies]

Species:Northern prawnPandalus borealis Zone:Union waters of IIa and IV(PRA/2AC4-C)
Denmark1 818
The Netherlands17
Sweden73
United Kingdom538
Union2 446
TAC2 446Precautionary TAC
a

By-catches of cod, haddock, pollack, whiting and saithe are to be counted against the quotas for these species.]

[F1Species: Northern prawn Pandalus borealis Zone: Norwegian waters south of 62° N (PRA/04-N.)
Denmark 211
Sweden 123 a
Union 334
TAC Not relevant

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply

a

Fishing for shrimps Farfantepenaeus subtilis and Farfantepenaeus brasiliensis is prohibited in waters less than 30 metres deep.

b

Fixed at the same quantity as the quota of France.

Species:‘Penaeus’ shrimpsPenaeus spp. Zone:French Guiana waters(PEN/FGU.)
Franceto be establisheda
Unionto be establisheda b
TACto be establisheda b

Precautionary TAC

Article 6(2) of this Regulation applies

Species:PlaicePleuronectes platessa Zone:Skagerrak(PLE/03AN.)
Belgium106
Denmark13 733
Germany70
The Netherlands2 641
Sweden736
Union17 286
TAC17 639

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Species:PlaicePleuronectes platessa Zone:Kattegat(PLE/03AS.)
Denmark2 086
Germany23
Sweden234
Union2 343
TAC2 343

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Special condition:

within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zone:

Norwegian waters of IV (PLE/*04N-)
Union49 578
Species:PlaicePleuronectes platessa Zone:IV; Union waters of IIa; that part of IIIa not covered by the Skagerrak and the Kattegat(PLE/2A3AX4)
Belgium7 435
Denmark24 164
Germany6 970
France1 394
The Netherlands46 471
United Kingdom34 388
Union120 822
Norway9 094
TAC129 917

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Species:PlaicePleuronectes platessa Zone:VI; Union and international waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV(PLE/56-14)
France9
Ireland261
United Kingdom388
Union658
TAC658Precautionary TAC
Species:PlaicePleuronectes platessa Zone:VIIa(PLE/07A.)
Belgium28
France12
Ireland768
The Netherlands9
United Kingdom281
Union1 098
TAC1 098

Precautionary TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Species:PlaicePleuronectes platessa Zone:VIIb and VIIc(PLE/7BC.)
France11
Ireland63
Union74
TAC74

Precautionary TAC

[F2Article 11(1) of this Regulation applies]

Species:PlaicePleuronectes platessa Zone:VIId and VIIe(PLE/7DE.)
Belgium1 640
France5 467
United Kingdom2 915
Union10 022
TAC10 022Analytical TAC
Species:PlaicePleuronectes platessa Zone:VIIf and VIIg(PLE/7FG.)
Belgium55
France99
Ireland199
United Kingdom52
Union405
TAC405Precautionary TAC
Species:PlaicePleuronectes platessa Zone:VIIh, VIIj and VIIk(PLE/7HJK.)
Belgium8
France16
Ireland56
The Netherlands32
United Kingdom16
Union128
TAC128

Precautionary TAC

[F2Article 11(1) of this Regulation applies]

Species:PlaicePleuronectes platessa Zone:VIII, IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1(PLE/8/3411)
Spain66
France263
Portugal66
Union395
TAC395Precautionary TAC
Species:PollackPollachius pollachius Zone:VI; Union and international waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV(POL/56-14)
Spain6
France190
Ireland56
United Kingdom145
Union397
TAC397Precautionary TAC
a

Special condition: of which up to 2 % may be fished in: VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe (POL/*8ABDE).

Species:PollackPollachius pollachius Zone:VII(POL/07.)
Belgium378a
Spain23a
France8 700a
Ireland927a
United Kingdom2 118a
Union12 146a
TAC12 146

Precautionary TAC

[F2Article 11(1) of this Regulation applies]

Species:PollackPollachius pollachius Zone:VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe(POL/8ABDE.)
Spain252
France1 230
Union1 482
TAC1 482Precautionary TAC
Species:PollackPollachius pollachius Zone:VIIIc(POL/08C.)
Spain208
France23
Union231
TAC231Precautionary TAC
a

Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in Union waters of VIIIc (POL/*08C.).

b

In addition to this TAC, Portugal may fish quantities of pollack not exceeding 98 tonnes [F4(POL/93411P)].

Species:PollackPollachius pollachius Zone:IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1(POL/9/3411)
Spain273a
Portugal9a b
Union282a
TAC282bPrecautionary TAC

Textual Amendments

a

May only be taken in Union waters of IV and in IIIa (POK/*3A4-C). Catches taken within this quota are to be deducted from Norway's share of the TAC.

Species:SaithePollachius virens Zone:IIIa and IV; Union waters of IIa[F2(POK/2C3A4)]
Belgium35
Denmark4 137
Germany10 447
France24 587
The Netherlands104
Sweden568
United Kingdom8 010
Union47 888
Norway52 399a
TAC100 287

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

a

To be fished north of 56° 30′ N (POK/*5614N).

Species:SaithePollachius virens Zone:VI; Union and international waters of Vb, XII and XIV(POK/56-14)
Germany527
France5 230
Ireland427
United Kingdom3 300
Union9 484
Norway510a
TAC9 994

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

a

By-catches of cod, haddock, pollack and whiting are to be counted against the quota for these species.

Species:SaithePollachius virens Zone:Norwegian waters south of 62° N(POK/04-N.)
Sweden880a
Union880
TACNot relevant

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply

Species:SaithePollachius virens Zone:VII, VIII, IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1(POK/7/3411)
Belgium6
France1 245
Ireland1 491
United Kingdom434
Union3 176
TAC3 176

Precautionary TAC

[F2Article 11(1) of this Regulation applies]

[F5Species: Turbot and brill Psetta maxima and Scopthalmus rhombus Zone: Union waters of IIa and IV (T/B/2AC4-C)
Belgium 434
Denmark 928
Germany 237
France 112
The Netherlands 3 291
Sweden 7
United Kingdom 915
Union 5 924
TAC 5 924 Precautionary TAC]

Textual Amendments

a

Catches of blonde ray (Raja brachyura) in Union waters of IV (RJH/04-C.), cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/2AC4-C), thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/2AC4-C) and spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/2AC4-C) shall be reported separately.

b

By-catch quota. These species shall not comprise more than 25 % by live weight of the catch retained on board per fishing trip. This condition applies only to vessels over 15 metres' length overall. This provision shall not apply for catches subject to the landing obligation as set out in Article 15(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.

c

Shall not apply to blonde ray (Raja brachyura) in Union waters of IIa and small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata) in Union waters of IIa and IV. When accidentally caught, these species shall not be harmed. Specimens shall be promptly released. Fishermen shall be encouraged to develop and use techniques and equipment to facilitate the rapid and safe release of the species.

Species:Skates and raysRajiformes Zone:Union waters of IIa and IV(SRX/2AC4-C)
Belgium232a b c
Denmark9a b c
Germany11a b c
France36a b c
The Netherlands198a b c
United Kingdom892a b c
Union1 378a c
TAC1 378cPrecautionary TAC
a

Catches of cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/03A-C.), blonde ray (Raja brachyura) (RJH/03A-C.) and spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/03A-C.) shall be reported separately.

Species:Skates and raysRajiformes Zone:Union waters of IIIa(SRX/03A-C.)
Denmark37a
Sweden10a
Union47a
TAC47Precautionary TAC
a

Catches of cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/67AKXD), thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/67AKXD), blonde ray (Raja brachyura) (RJH/67AKXD), spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/67AKXD), sandy ray (Raja circularis) (RJI/67AKXD) and shagreen ray (Raja fullonica) (RJF/67AKXD) shall be reported separately.

b

Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in Union waters of VIId (SRX/*07D.), without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 13 and 41 of this Regulation for the areas specified therein. Catches of cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/*07D.), thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/*07D.), blonde ray (Raja brachyura) (RJH/*07D.), spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/*07D.), sandy ray (Raja circularis) (RJI/*07D.) and shagreen ray (Raja fullonica) (RJF/*07D.) shall be reported separately. This special condition shall not apply to small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata) and undulate ray (Raja undulata).

c

Shall not apply to small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata), except in Union waters of VIIf and VIIg. When accidentally caught, this species shall not be harmed. Specimens shall be promptly released. Fishermen shall be encouraged to develop and use techniques and equipment to facilitate the rapid and safe release of the species. Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities of small-eyed ray in Union waters of VIIf and VIIg [F2(RJE/7FG.)] provided below may be taken:

Special condition:

of which up to 5 % may be fished in Union waters of VIId and reported under the following code: (RJE/*07D.). This special condition is without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 13 and 41 of this Regulation for the areas specified therein.

Species:Small-eyed rayRaja microocellata Zone:Union waters of VIIf and VIIg(RJE/7FG)
Belgium14
Estonia0
France63
Germany0
Ireland20
Lithuania0
The Netherlands0
Portugal0
Spain17
United Kingdom40
Union154
TAC154Precautionary TAC
d

Shall not apply to undulate ray (Raja undulata). This species shall not be targeted in the areas covered by this TAC. In cases where it is not subject to the landing obligation, by-catch of undulate ray in area VIIe may only be landed whole or gutted. The catches shall remain under the quotas shown in the table below. The former provisions are without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 13 and 41 of this Regulation for the areas specified therein. By-catches of undulate ray shall be reported separately under the following code: (RJU/67AKXD). Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities of undulate ray given below may be taken:

Special condition:

of which up to 5 % may be fished in Union waters of VIId and reported under the following code: (RJU/*07D.). This special condition is without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 13 and 41 of this Regulation for the areas specified therein.

Species:Undulate rayRaja undulata Zone:Union waters of VIIe(RJU/67AKXD)
Belgium15
Estonia0
France65
Germany0
Ireland21
Lithuania0
The Netherlands0
Portugal0
Spain18
United Kingdom42
Union161
TAC161Precautionary TAC
Species:Skates and raysRajiformes Zone:Union waters of VIa, VIb, VIIa-c and VIIe-k(SRX/67AKXD)
Belgium762a b c d
Estonia4a b c d
France3 417a b c d
Germany10a b c d
Ireland1 101a b c d
Lithuania18a b c d
The Netherlands3a b c d
Portugal19a b c d
Spain920a b c d
United Kingdom2 180a b c d
Union8 434a b c d
TAC8 434c d

Precautionary TAC

[F2Article 11(1) of this Regulation applies]

a

[F2Catches of cuckoo ray ( Leucoraja naevus ) (RJN/07D.), thornback ray ( Raja clavata ) (RJC/07D.), blonde ray ( Raja brachyura ) (RJH/07D.), spotted ray ( Raja montagui ) (RJM/07D.) and small-eyed ray ( Raja microocellata ) (RJE/07D.) shall be reported separately.]

b

[F2Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in Union waters of VIa, VIb, VIIa-c and VIIe-k (SRX/*67AKD). Catches of cuckoo ray ( Leucoraja naevus ) (RJN/*67AKD), thornback ray ( Raja clavata ) (RJC/*67AKD), blonde ray ( Raja brachyura ) (RJH/*67AKD) and spotted ray ( Raja montagui ) (RJM/*67AKD) shall be reported separately. This special condition shall not apply to small-eyed ray ( Raja microocellata ) and to undulate ray ( Raja undulata ).]

c

Shall not apply to undulate ray (Raja undulata). This species shall not be targeted in the areas covered by this TAC. In cases where it is not subject to the landing obligation, by-catch of undulate ray in the area covered by this TAC may only be landed whole or gutted. The catches shall remain under the quotas shown in the table below. The former provisions are without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 13 and 41 of this Regulation for the areas specified therein. By-catches of undulate ray shall be reported separately under the following code: (RJU/07D.). Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities of undulate ray given below may be taken:

Special condition:

of which up to 5 % may be fished in Union waters of VIIe and reported under the following code: (RJU/*67AKD). This special condition is without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 13 and 41 of this Regulation for the areas specified therein.

Species:Undulate rayRaja undulata Zone:Union waters of VIId(RJU/07D.)
Belgium2
France14
The Netherlands0
United Kingdom3
Union19
TAC19Precautionary TAC
Species:Skates and raysRajiformes Zone:Union waters of VIId(SRX/07D.)
Belgium96a b c
France802a b c
The Netherlands5a b c
United Kingdom160a b c
Union1 063a b c
TAC1 063cPrecautionary TAC
a

Catches of cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/89-C.), blonde ray (Raja brachyura) (RJH/89-C.) and thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/89-C.) shall be reported separately.

b

Shall not apply to undulate ray (Raja undulata). This species shall not be targeted in the areas covered by this TAC. In cases where it is not subject to the landing obligation, by-catch of undulate ray in subareas VIII and IX may only be landed whole or gutted. The catches shall remain under the quotas shown in the table below. The above provisions are without prejudice to the prohibitions set out in Articles 13 and 41 of this Regulation for the areas specified therein. By-catches of undulate ray shall be reported separately under the codes indicated in the tables below. Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities of undulate ray given below may be taken:

Species:Undulate rayRaja undulata Zone:Union waters of VIII(RJU/8-C.)
Belgium0
France12
Portugal9
Spain9
United Kingdom0
Union30
TAC30Precautionary TAC
Species:Undulate rayRaja undulata Zone:Union waters of IX(RJU/9-C.)
Belgium0
France18
Portugal15
Spain15
United Kingdom0
Union48
TAC48Precautionary TAC
Species:Skates and raysRajiformes Zone:Union waters of VIII and IX(SRX/89-C.)
Belgium8a b
France1 427a b
Portugal1 156a b
Spain1 163a b
United Kingdom8a b
Union3 762a b
TAC3 762bPrecautionary TAC
a

To be taken in Union waters of IIa and VI. In VI this quantity may only be fished with long-lines (GHL/*2A6-C).

Species:Greenland halibutReinhardtius hippoglossoides Zone:Union waters of IIa and IV; Union and international waters of Vb and VI(GHL/2A-C46)
Denmark16
Germany28
Estonia16
Spain16
France259
Ireland16
Lithuania16
Poland16
United Kingdom1 017
Union1 400
Norway1 100a
TAC2 500Analytical TAC
a

Within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may also be taken in the two following zones:

Norwegian waters of IIa (MAC/*02AN-)Faroese waters (MAC/*FRO1)
Belgium8688
Denmark2 9683 037
Germany9092
France271278
The Netherlands273279
Sweden813832
United Kingdom253259
Union4 7544 865
b

May also be taken in Norwegian waters of IVa (MAC/*4AN.).

c

[F2Special condition: including the following tonnage to be taken in Norwegian waters of IIa and IVa (MAC/*2A4AN): 328

When fishing under this special condition, by-catches of cod, haddock, pollack and whiting and saithe are to be counted against the quotas for these species.]

d

To be deducted from Norway's share of the TAC (access quota). This amount includes the following Norwegian share in the North Sea TAC: 61 341

This quota may be fished in IVa only (MAC/*04A.), except for the following amount, in tonnes, which may be fished in IIIa (MAC/*03A.): 3 000

Special condition:

within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zones:

IIIaIIIa and IVbcIVbIVcVI, international waters of IIa, from 1 January to 15 February 2017 and from 1 September to 31 December 2017
(MAC/*03A.)(MAC/*3A4BC)(MAC/*04B.)(MAC/*04C.)(MAC/*2A6.)
Denmark04 1300013 219
France0490000
The Netherlands0490000
Sweden00390103 424
United Kingdom0490000
Norway3 0000000
Species:MackerelScomber scombrus Zone:IIIa and IV; Union waters of IIa, IIIb, IIIc and Subdivisions 22-32(MAC/2A34.)
Belgium639a b
Denmark22 031a b
Germany666a b
France2 013a b
The Netherlands2 026a b
Sweden6 034a b c
United Kingdom1 877a b
Union35 286a b c
Norway211 560d
TAC1 020 996Analytical TAC
a

May be fished in IIa, VIa north of 56° 30′ N, IVa, VIId, VIIe, VIIf and VIIh (MAC/*AX7H).

b

The following additional amount of access quota, in tonnes, may be fished by Norway North of 56°30′ N and counted against its catch limit (MAC/*N5630): 42 312

c

This amount shall be deducted from the Faroe Islands' catch limit (access quota). It may be fished only in VIa north of 56° 30′ N (MAC/*6AN56). However, from 1 January to 15 February and from 1 October to 31 December this quota may also be fished in IIa, IVa north of 59° (EU zone) (MAC/*24N59).

Special condition:

within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zones and periods:

Union waters of IIa; Union and Norwegian waters of IVa. During the periods from 1 January to 15 February 2017 and from 1 September to 31 December 2017(MAC/*4A-EN)Norwegian waters of IIa(MAC/*2AN-)Faroese waters(MAC/*FRO2)
Germany15 6482 1082 157
France10 4331 4041 438
Ireland52 1617 0287 192
The Netherlands22 8203 0733 146
United Kingdom143 44819 33119 778
Union244 51032 94433 711
Species:MackerelScomber scombrus Zone:VI, VII, VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe; Union and international waters of Vb; international waters of IIa, XII and XIV(MAC/2CX14-)
Germany25 928
Spain28
Estonia216
France17 287
Ireland86 426
Latvia159
Lithuania159
The Netherlands37 811
Poland1 826
United Kingdom237 677
Union407 517
Norway18 261a b
Faroe Islands38 576c
TAC1 020 996Analytical TAC
a

Special condition: quantities subject to exchanges with other Member States may be taken in VIIIa, VIIIb and VIIId (MAC/*8ABD.). However, the quantities provided by Spain, Portugal or France for exchange purposes and to be taken in VIIIa, VIIIb and VIIId shall not exceed 25 % of the quotas of the donor Member State.

Special condition:

within the limits of the abovementioned quotas, no more than the quantities given below may be taken in the following zone:

VIIIb (MAC/*08B.)
Spain3 227
France21
Portugal667
Species:MackerelScomber scombrus Zone:VIIIc, IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1(MAC/8C3411)
Spain38 432a
France255a
Portugal7 944a
Union46 631
TAC1 020 996Analytical TAC
Species:MackerelScomber scombrus Zone:Norwegian waters of IIa and IVa(MAC/2A4A-N)
Denmark16 004
Union16 004
TACNot relevantAnalytical TAC
a

Quota may be fished in Union waters of IIIa, subdivisions 22-32 only.

Species:Common soleSolea solea Zone:IIIa; Union waters of Subdivisions 22-32(SOL/3A/BCD)
Denmark463
Germany27a
The Netherlands44a
Sweden17
Union551
TAC551Analytical TAC
a

May be fished only in Union waters of IV (SOL/*04-C.).

Species:Common soleSolea solea Zone:Union waters of IIa and IV(SOL/24-C.)
Belgium1 343
Denmark614
Germany1 074
France269
The Netherlands12 122
United Kingdom691
Union16 113
Norway10a
TAC16 123

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Species:Common soleSolea solea Zone:VI; Union and international waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV(SOL/56-14)
Ireland46
United Kingdom11
Union57
TAC57Precautionary TAC
a

Exclusively for by-catches. No directed fisheries are permitted under this quota.

b

In addition to this TAC, the Member States having quota for sole in VIIa may decide by common agreement to allocate an overall total of 7 tonnes to one or more vessels carrying out the directed scientific fishery assessed by the STECF in order to improve scientific information on this stock (SOL/*07A.). The Member States concerned shall communicate the name(s) of the vessel(s) to the Commission before allowing any landings.

Species:Common soleSolea solea Zone:VIIa(SOL/07A.)
Belgium10a
France0a
Ireland17a
The Netherlands3a
United Kingdom10a
Union40a
TAC40a b

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply

Species:Common soleSolea solea Zone:VIIb and VIIc(SOL/7BC.)
France6
Ireland36
Union42
TAC42

Precautionary TAC

[F2Article 11(1) of this Regulation applies]

Species:Common soleSolea solea Zone:VIId(SOL/07D.)
Belgium733
France1 467
United Kingdom524
Union2 724
TAC2 724Analytical TAC
Species:Common soleSolea solea Zone:VIIe(SOL/07E.)
Belgium42
France443
United Kingdom693
Union1 178
TAC1 178

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Species:Common soleSolea solea Zone:VIIf and VIIg(SOL/7FG.)
Belgium528
France53
Ireland26
United Kingdom238
Union845
TAC845

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

Species:Common soleSolea solea Zone:VIIh, VIIj and VIIk(SOL/7HJK.)
Belgium32
France64
Ireland171
The Netherlands51
United Kingdom64
Union382
TAC382

Precautionary TAC

[F2Article 11(1) of this Regulation applies]

Species:Common soleSolea solea Zone:VIIIa and VIIIb(SOL/8AB.)
Belgium42
Spain8
France3 135
The Netherlands235
Union3 420
TAC3 420Analytical TAC
Species:SoleSolea spp. Zone:VIIIc, VIIId, VIIIe, IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1(SOO/8CDE34)
Spain403
Portugal669
Union1 072
TAC1 072Precautionary TAC
a

[F1Without prejudice to the landing obligation, by-catches of whiting and haddock may consist of up to 5 % of the quota (OTH/*03A.). Where a Member State uses this provision in respect of a by-catch species in this fishery, no inter-species flexibility provision may be used by that Member State in respect of by-catches of that species.]

Species:Sprat and associated by-catchesSprattus sprattus Zone:IIIa(SPR/03A.)
Denmark22 300a
Germany47a
Sweden8 437a
Union30 784
TAC33 280Precautionary TAC
a

The quota may only be fished from 1 January 2017 to 30 June 2018 .

b

The quota may only be fished from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018 .

c

Without prejudice to the landing obligation, by-catches of whiting may consist of up to 2 % of the quota (OTH/*2AC4C). Where a Member State uses this provision in respect of a by-catch species in this fishery, no inter-species flexibility provision may be used by that Member State in respect of by-catches of that species.

d

Including sandeel.

e

May contain up to 4 % of by-catch of herring.]

[F1Species: Sprat and associated by-catches Sprattus sprattus Zone: Union waters of IIa and IV (SPR/2AC4-C)
Belgium 1 890 a c
Denmark 149 592 a c
Germany 1 890 a c
France 1 890 a c
The Netherlands 1 890 a c
Sweden 1 995 a c d
United Kingdom 6 264 a c
Union 165 411 a
Norway 10 000 b
Faroe Islands 1 000 b e
TAC 176 411 a Analytical TAC
Species:SpratSprattus sprattus Zone:VIId and VIIe(SPR/7DE.)
Belgium21
Denmark1 339
Germany21
France288
The Netherlands288
United Kingdom2 163
Union4 120
TAC4 120Precautionary TAC
a

Picked dogfish shall not be targeted in the areas covered by this TAC. When accidentally caught in fisheries where picked dogfish is not subject to the landing obligation, specimens shall not be harmed and shall be released immediately, as required by Articles 12 and 41 of this Regulation. By derogation from Article 12 of this Regulation, a vessel engaged in the by-catch avoidance programme that has been positively assessed by the STECF may land not more than 2 tonnes per month of picked dogfish that is dead at the moment when the fishing gear is hauled on board. Member States participating in the by-catch avoidance programme shall ensure that the total annual landings of picked dogfish on the basis of this derogation do not exceed the above amounts. They shall communicate the list of participating vessels to the Commission before allowing any landings. Member States shall exchange information about avoidance areas.

Species:Picked dogfishSqualus acanthias Zone:Union and international waters of I, V, VI, VII, VIII, XII and XIV(DGS/15X14)
Belgium20a
Germany4a
Spain10a
France83a
Ireland53a
The Netherlands0a
Portugal0a
United Kingdom100a
Union270a
TAC270a

Precautionary TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply

[F2Article 11(1) of this Regulation applies]

a

Without prejudice to the landing obligation, by-catches of boarfish, haddock, whiting and mackerel may consist of up to 5 % of the quota (OTH/*4BC7D). Where a Member State uses this provision in respect of a by-catch species in this fishery, no inter-species flexibility provision may be used by that Member State in respect of by-catches of that species.

b

Special condition: up to 5 % of this quota fished in division VIId may be accounted for as fished under the quota concerning the following zone: Union waters of IIa, IVa, VI, VIIa-c,VIIe-k, VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe; Union and international waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV (JAX/*2A-14).

c

May be fished in Union waters of IVa but may not be fished in Union waters of VIId (JAX/*04-C.).

Species:Horse mackerel and associated by-catchesTrachurus spp. Zone:Union waters of IVb, IVc and VIId(JAX/4BC7D)
Belgium16a
Denmark6 973a
Germany616a b
Spain129a
France578a b
Ireland438a
The Netherlands4 198a b
Portugal15a
Sweden75a
United Kingdom1 659a b
Union14 697
Norway3 550c
TAC18 247Precautionary TAC
a

Special condition: up to 5 % of this quota fished in Union waters of IIa or IVa before 30 June 2017 may be accounted for as fished under the quota concerning the zone of Union waters of IVb, IVc and VIId (JAX/*4BC7D).

b

Special condition: up to 5 % of this quota may be fished in VIId (JAX/*07D.). Under this special condition, and in accordance with footnote (3), by-catches of boarfish and whiting shall be reported separately under the following code: (OTH/*07D.).

c

Without prejudice to the landing obligation, by-catches of boarfish, haddock, whiting and mackerel may consist of up to 5 % of the quota (OTH/*2A-14). Where a Member State uses this provision in respect of a by-catch species in this fishery, no inter-species flexibility provision may be used by that Member State in respect of by-catches of that species.

d

Limited to IVa, VIa (north of 56° 30′ N only), VIIe, VIIf, VIIh.

e

Special condition: up to 50 % of this quota may be fished in VIIIc (JAX/*08C2). Under this special condition, and in accordance with footnote (3), by-catches of boarfish and whiting shall be reported separately under the following code: (OTH/*08C2).

Species:Horse mackerel and associated by-catchesTrachurus spp. Zone:Union waters of IIa, IVa; VI, VIIa-c,VIIe-k, VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe; Union and international waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV(JAX/2A-14)
Denmark8 140a c
Germany6 351a b c
Spain8 663c e
France3 269a b c e
Ireland21 153a c
The Netherlands25 484a b c
Portugal834c e
Sweden675a c
United Kingdom7 660a b c
Union82 229
Faroe Islands1 600d
TAC83 829Analytical TAC
a

Special condition: up to 5 % of this quota may be fished in IX (JAX/*09.).

Species:Horse mackerelTrachurus spp. Zone:VIIIc(JAX/08C.)
Spain11 890a
France206
Portugal1 175a
Union13 271
TAC13 271Analytical TAC
a

Special condition: up to 5 % of this quota may be fished in VIIIc (JAX/*08C).

Species:Horse mackerelTrachurus spp. Zone:IX(JAX/09.)
Spain18 977a
Portugal54 372a
Union73 349
TAC73 349

Analytical TAC

Article 7(2) of this Regulation applies

a

Waters adjacent to the Azores.

b

Fixed at the same quantity as the quota of Portugal.

Species:Horse mackerelTrachurus spp. Zone:X; Union waters of CECAFa(JAX/X34PRT)
PortugalTo be established
UnionTo be establishedb
TACTo be establishedb

Precautionary TAC

Article 6(2) of this Regulation applies

a

Waters adjacent to Madeira.

b

Fixed at the same quantity as the quota of Portugal.

Species:Horse mackerelTrachurus spp. Zone:Union waters of CECAFa(JAX/341PRT)
PortugalTo be established
UnionTo be establishedb
TACTo be establishedb

Precautionary TAC

Article 6(2) of this Regulation applies

a

Waters adjacent to the Canary Islands.

b

Fixed at the same quantity as the quota of Spain.

Species:Horse mackerelTrachurus spp. Zone:Union waters of CECAFa(JAX/341SPN)
SpainTo be established
UnionTo be establishedb
TACTo be establishedb

Precautionary TAC

Article 6(2) of this Regulation applies

a

Up to 5 % of the quota may consist of by-catches of haddock and whiting (OT2/*2A3A4). By-catches of haddock and whiting counted against the quota pursuant to this provision and by-catches of species counted against the quota pursuant to Article 15(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 shall, together, not exceed 9 % of the quota.

b

Quota may be fished in Union waters of ICES zones 2a, 3a and 4 only.

c

[X1Union quota may only be fished from 1 November 2016 to 31 October 2017 .]

d

A sorting grid shall be used.

e

A sorting grid shall be used. Includes a maximum of 15 % of unavoidable by-catches (NOP/*2A3A4), to be counted against this quota.

f

Union quota may be fished from 1 November 2017 to 31 October 2018 .]

[F6Species: Norway pout and associated by-catches Trisopterus esmarkii Zone: 3a; Union waters of 2a and 4 (NOP/2A3A4.)
Year 2017 2018
Denmark 141 819 a c 54 949 a f
Germany 27 a b c 11 a b f
The Netherlands 104 a b c 40 a b f
Union 141 950 a c 55 000 a f
Norway 25 000 d
Faroe Islands 9 300 e
TAC 238 981 Not relevant

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply.

Editorial Information

Textual Amendments

Species:Norway pout and associated by-catchesTrisopterus esmarkii Zone:Norwegian waters of IV(NOP/04-N.)
Denmark0
United Kingdom0
Union0
TACNot relevant

Analytical TAC

Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply

Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 847/96 shall not apply

a

By-catches of cod, haddock, pollack, whiting and saithe to be counted against the quotas for these species.

b

Special condition: of which no more than the following amount of horse mackerel (JAX/*04-N.): 0

Species:Industrial fish Zone:Norwegian waters of IV(I/F/04-N.)
Sweden800a b
Union800
TACNot relevantPrecautionary TAC
a

Taken with long-lines only.

Species:Other species Zone:Union waters of Vb, VI and VII(OTH/5B67-C)
UnionNot relevant
Norway250a
TACNot relevantPrecautionary TAC
a

Quota allocated by Norway to Sweden of ‘other species’ at a traditional level.

b

Including fisheries not specifically mentioned. Exceptions may be introduced after consultations, as appropriate.

Species:Other species Zone:Norwegian waters of IV(OTH/04-N.)
Belgium52
Denmark4 750
Germany535
France220
The Netherlands380
SwedenNot relevanta
United Kingdom3 563
Union9 500b
TACNot relevantPrecautionary TAC
a

Limited to IIa and IV (OTH/*2A4-C).

b

Including fisheries not specifically mentioned. Exceptions may be introduced after consultations, as appropriate.

c

To be fished in IV and VIa north of 56° 30′ N (OTH/*46AN).

Species:Other species Zone:Union waters of IIa, IV and VIa north of 56° 30′ N(OTH/2A46AN)
UnionNot relevant
Norway5 250a b
Faroe Islands150c
TACNot relevantPrecautionary TAC

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