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Council Regulation (EU) No 43/2014 of 20 January 2014 fixing for 2014 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Union waters and, to Union 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

SpeciesSandeelAmmodytes spp.ZoneNorwegian waters of IV(SAN/04-N.)
Denmark0

Analytical TAC

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

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

United Kingdom0
Union0
TACNot relevant
a

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

b

At least 98 % of landings counted against this quota shall be of sandeel. By-catches of dab, mackerel and whiting to be counted against the remaining 2 % of the quota (OT1/*2A3A4).

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:

ZoneUnion waters of sandeel management areas
1234567
(SAN/234_1)(SAN/234_2)(SAN/234_3)(SAN/234_4)(SAN/234_5)(SAN/234_6)(SAN/234_7)
Denmark0000000
United Kingdom0000000
Germany0000000
Sweden0000000
Union0000000
Total0000000
SpeciesSandeelAmmodytes spp.ZoneUnion waters of IIa, IIIa and IVa
Denmark0b

Analytical TAC

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

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

United Kingdom0b
Germany0b
Sweden0b
Union0
TAC0
SpeciesGreater silver smeltArgentina silusZoneUnion and international waters of I and II(ARU/1/2.)
Germany24

Analytical TAC

France8
The Netherlands19
United Kingdom39
Union90
TAC90
SpeciesGreater silver smeltArgentina silusZoneUnion waters of III and IV(ARU/34-C)
Denmark911

Analytical TAC

Germany9
France7
Ireland7
The Netherlands43
Sweden35
United Kingdom16
Union1 028
TAC1 028
SpeciesGreater silver smeltArgentina silusZoneUnion and international waters of V, VI and VII(ARU/567.)
Germany329

Analytical TAC

France7
Ireland305
The Netherlands3 434
United Kingdom241
Union4 316
TAC4 316
a

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

SpeciesTuskBrosme brosmeZoneUnion and international waters of I, II and XIV(USK/1214EI)
Germany6a

Analytical TAC

France6a
United Kingdom6a
Others3a
Union21a
TAC21
SpeciesTuskBrosme brosmeZoneIIIa; Union waters of Subdivisions 22-32(USK/3A/BCD)
Denmark15

Analytical TAC

Sweden7
Germany7
Union29
TAC29
a

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

SpeciesTuskBrosme brosmeZoneUnion waters of IV(USK/04-C.)
Denmark64

Analytical TAC

Germany19
France44
Sweden6
United Kingdom96
Others6a
Union235
TAC235
a

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

b

Provisional quota in accordance with Article 1(3)

SpeciesTuskBrosme brosmeZoneUnion and international waters of V, VI and VII(USK/567EI.)
Germany8b

Analytical TAC

Article 11 of this Regulation applies

Spain26b
France312b
Ireland30b
United Kingdom151b
Others8a b
Union535b
TAC3 860
a

Provisional quota in accordance with Article 1(3).

SpeciesTuskBrosme brosmeZoneNorwegian waters of IV(USK/04-N.)
Belgium0a

Analytical TAC

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

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

Denmark0a
Germany0a
France0a
The Netherlands0a
United Kingdom0a
Union0a
TACNot relevant
SpeciesBoarfishCaproidaeZoneUnion and international waters of VI, VII and VIII(BOR/678-)
Denmark31 291

Precautionary TAC

Ireland88 115
United Kingdom8 103
Union127 509
TAC127 509
a

Landings 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

Provisional quota in accordance with Article 1(3).

SpeciesHerringa Clupea harengusZoneIIIa(HER/03A.)
Denmark9 986b c

Analytical TAC

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

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

Germany160b c
Sweden10 446b c
Union20 592b c
TACNot established
a

Landings of herring taken in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes equal to or larger than 32 mm. Member States shall report separately their landings of herring in IVa (HER/04A.) and IVb (HER/04B.).

b

Provisional quota in accordance with Article 1(3).

Special condition:

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

c

Landings of herring taken in fisheries using nets with mesh sizes equal to or larger than 32 mm. Member States shall report separately their landings of herring in IVa (HER/*4AN.) and IVb (HER/*4BN.).

Norwegian waters south of 62° N(HER/*04N-)a
Union0
SpeciesHerringa Clupea harengusZoneUnion and Norwegian waters of IV north of 53° 30′ N(HER/4AB.)
Denmark48 390b

Analytical TAC

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

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

Germany32 639b
France18 768b
The Netherlands45 647b
Sweden3 347b
United Kingdom48 609b
Union197 400b
TACNot established
a

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

b

Provisional quota in accordance with Article 1(3).

SpeciesHerringa Clupea harengusZoneNorwegian waters south of 62° N(HER/04-N.)
Sweden0a 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

Union0b
TACNot established
a

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

b

Provisional quota in accordance with Article 1(3)

SpeciesHerringa Clupea harengusZoneIIIa(HER/03A-BC)
Denmark4 009b

Analytical TAC

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

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

Germany36b
Sweden645b
Union4 690b
TACNot established
a

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

b

Provisional quota in accordance with Article 1(3)

SpeciesHerringa Clupea harengusZoneIV, VIId and Union waters of IIa(HER/2A47DX)
Belgium43b

Analytical TAC

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

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

Denmark8 309b
Germany43b
France43b
The Netherlands43b
Sweden41b
United Kingdom158b
Union8 680b
TACNot established
a

Exclusively for landings 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.).

d

Provisional quota in accordance with Article 1(3)

SpeciesHerringa Clupea harengusZoneIVc, VIIdb(HER/4CXB7D)
Belgium8 158c d

Analytical TAC

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

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

Denmark620c d
Germany418c d
France8 687c d
The Netherlands15 026c d
United Kingdom3 281c d
Union36 190d
TACNot established
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 fish or retain on board 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.

SpeciesHerringClupea harengusZoneUnion and international waters of Vb, VIb and VIaNa(HER/5B6ANB)
Germany3 137b

Analytical TAC

France594b
Ireland4 240b
The Netherlands3 137b
United Kingdom16 959b
Union28 067b
TAC28 067
a

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

SpeciesHerringClupea harengusZoneVIaSa, VIIb, VIIc(HER/6AS7BC)
Ireland3 342

Analytical TAC

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

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

The Netherlands334
Union3 676
TAC3 676
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).

b

Article 6 of this Regulation applies.

c

Fixed at the same quantity as determined in accordance with footnote 2.

SpeciesHerringClupea harengusZoneVI Clydea(HER/06ACL.)
United KingdomTo be establishedb

Precautionary TAC

UnionTo be establishedc
TACTo be establishedc
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.

SpeciesHerringClupea harengusZoneVIIaa(HER/07/MM)
Ireland1 367

Analytical TAC

United Kingdom3 884
Union5 251
TAC5 251
SpeciesHerringClupea harengusZoneVIIe and VIIf(HER/7EF.)
France465

Precautionary TAC

United Kingdom465
Union930
TAC930
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.

SpeciesHerringClupea harengusZoneVIIga, VIIha, VIIja and VIIka(HER/7G-K.)
Germany248

Analytical TAC

France1 380
Ireland19 324
The Netherlands1 380
United Kingdom28
Union22 360
TAC22 360
SpeciesAnchovyEngraulis encrasicolusZoneIX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1(ANE/9/3411)
Spain4 198

Precautionary TAC

Portugal4 580
Union8 778
TAC8 778
a

In addition to this quota, a Member State may grant to vessels flying its flag and participating in trials on fully documented fisheries an additional allocation within an overall limit of 12 % of the quota allocated to that Member State, under the conditions set out in Chapter II of Title II of this Regulation.

b

Provisional quota in accordance with Article 1(3)

SpeciesCodGadus morhuaZoneSkagerrak(COD/03AN.)
Belgium7a 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

Denmark2 118a b
Germany53a b
The Netherlands13a b
Sweden371a b
Union2 562b
TACNot established
a

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

SpeciesCodGadus morhuaZoneKattegat(COD/03AS.)
Denmark62a

Analytical TAC

Germany1a
Sweden37a
Union100a
TAC100a
a

In addition to this quota, a Member State may grant to vessels flying its flag and participating in trials on fully documented fisheries an additional allocation within an overall limit of 12 % of the quota allocated to that Member State, under the conditions set out in Chapter II of Title II of this Regulation.

b

Provisional quota in accordance with Article 1(3).

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-)
Union0
SpeciesCodGadus morhuaZoneIV; Union waters of IIa; that part of IIIa not covered by the Skagerrak and Kattegat(COD/2A3AX4)
Belgium548a 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

Denmark3 146a b
Germany1 995a b
France676a b
The Netherlands1 778a b
Sweden21a b
United Kingdom7 218a b
Union15 382b
TACNot established
a

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

b

Provisional quota in accordance with Article 1(3).

SpeciesCodGadus morhuaZoneNorwegian waters south of 62° N(COD/04-N.)
Sweden0a 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

Union0b
TACNot relevant
SpeciesCodGadus morhuaZoneVIb; Union and international waters of Vb west of 12° 00′ W and of XII and XIV(COD/5W6-14)
Belgium0

Precautionary TAC

Germany1
France12
Ireland16
United Kingdom45
Union74
TAC74
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.

SpeciesCodGadus morhuaZoneVIa; Union and international waters of Vb east of 12° 00′ W(COD/5BE6A)
Belgium0

Analytical TAC

Germany0
France0
Ireland0
United Kingdom0
Union0
TAC0a
SpeciesCodGadus morhuaZoneVIIa(COD/07A.)
Belgium3

Analytical TAC

France8
Ireland150
The Netherlands1
United Kingdom66
Union228
TAC228
SpeciesCodGadus morhuaZoneVIIb, VIIc, VIIe-k, VIII, IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1(COD/7XAD34)
Belgium304

Analytical TAC

Article 11 of this Regulation applies

France4 977
Ireland1 030
The Netherlands1
United Kingdom536
Union6 848
TAC6 848
a

In addition to this quota, a Member State may grant to vessels flying its flag and participating in trials on fully documented fisheries an additional allocation within an overall limit of 12 % of the quota allocated to that Member State, under the conditions set out in Chapter II of Title II of this Regulation.

b

Provisional quota in accordance with Article 1(3)

SpeciesCodGadus morhuaZoneVIId(COD/07D.)
Belgium46a b

Analytical TAC

France907a b
The Netherlands27a b
United Kingdom100a b
Union1 080b
TACNot established
a

When accidentally caught, this species shall not be harmed. Specimens shall be promptly released.

SpeciesPorbeagleLamna nasusZoneFrench Guiana waters, Kattegat; Union waters of Skagerrak, I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XII and XIV; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1, 34.1.2 and 34.2(POR/3-1234)
Denmark0a

Analytical TAC

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

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

France0a
Germany0a
Ireland0a
Spain0a
United Kingdom0a
Union0a
TAC0a
SpeciesMegrimsLepidorhombus spp.ZoneUnion waters of IIa and IV(LEZ/2AC4-C)
Belgium6

Analytical TAC

Denmark5
Germany5
France34
The Netherlands27
United Kingdom2 006
Union2 083
TAC2 083
SpeciesMegrimsLepidorhombus spp.ZoneUnion and international waters of Vb; VI; international waters of XII and XIV(LEZ/56-14)
Spain463

Analytical TAC

France1 805
Ireland528
United Kingdom1 278
Union4 074
TAC4 074
a

In addition to this quota, a Member State may grant to vessels flying its flag and participating in trials on fully documented fisheries an additional allocation within an overall limit of 1 % of the quota allocated to that Member State, pursuant to Chapter II of Title II of this Regulation.

SpeciesMegrimsLepidorhombus spp.ZoneVII(LEZ/07.)
Belgium470a

Analytical TAC

Article 11 of this Regulation applies

Spain5 216a
France6 329a
Ireland2 878a
United Kingdom2 492a
Union17 385
TAC17 385
SpeciesMegrimsLepidorhombus spp.ZoneVIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe(LEZ/8ABDE.)
Spain950

Analytical TAC

France766
Union1 716
TAC1 716
SpeciesMegrimsLepidorhombus spp.ZoneVIIIc, IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1(LEZ/8C3411)
Spain2 084

Analytical TAC

France104
Portugal69
Union2 257
TAC2 257
SpeciesCommon dab and European flounderLimanda limanda and Platichthys flesusZoneUnion waters of IIa and IV(DAB/2AC4-C) for common dab;(FLE/2AC4-C) for European flounder
Belgium503

Precautionary TAC

Denmark1 888
Germany2 832
France196
The Netherlands11 421
Sweden6
United Kingdom1 588
Union18 434
TAC18 434
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).

SpeciesAnglerfishLophiidaeZoneUnion waters of IIa and IV(ANF/2AC4-C)
Belgium277a

Analytical TAC

Denmark610a
Germany298a
France57a
The Netherlands209a
Sweden7a
United Kingdom6 375a
Union7 833a
TAC7 833
a

Provisional quota in accordance with Article 1(3).

SpeciesAnglerfishLophiidaeZoneNorwegian waters of IV(ANF/04-N.)
Belgium0a

Analytical TAC

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

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

Denmark0a
Germany0a
The Netherlands0a
United Kingdom0a
Union0a
TACNot relevant
SpeciesAnglerfishLophiidaeZoneVI; Union and international waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV(ANF/56-14)
Belgium159

Precautionary TAC

Germany182
Spain170
France1 961
Ireland443
The Netherlands153
United Kingdom1 364
Union4 432
TAC4 432
a

Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe (ANF/*8ABDE).

b

In addition to this quota, a Member State may grant to vessels flying its flag and participating in trials on fully documented fisheries an additional allocation within an overall limit of 1 % of the quota allocated to that Member State, pursuant to Chapter II of Title II of this Regulation.

SpeciesAnglerfishLophiidaeZoneVII(ANF/07.)
Belgium3 097a b

Analytical TAC

Article 11 of this Regulation applies

Germany345a b
Spain1 231a b
France19 875a b
Ireland2 540a b
The Netherlands401a b
United Kingdom6 027a b
Union33 516a
TAC33 516a
SpeciesAnglerfishLophiidaeZoneVIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe(ANF/8ABDE.)
Spain1 368

Analytical TAC

France7 612
Union8 980
TAC8 980
SpeciesAnglerfishLophiidaeZoneVIIIc, IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1(ANF/8C3411)
Spain2 191

Analytical TAC

France2
Portugal436
Union2 629
0
TAC2 629
a

Provisional quota in accordance with Article 1(3).

SpeciesHaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinusZoneIIIa, Union waters of Subdivisions 22-32(HAD/3A/BCD)
Belgium8a

Analytical TAC

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

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

Denmark1 328a
Germany84a
The Netherlands2a
Sweden157a
Union1 579a
TACNot established
a

Provisional quota in accordance with Article 1(3).

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-)
Union0
SpeciesHaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinusZoneIV; Union waters of IIa(HAD/2AC4.)
Belgium153a

Analytical TAC

Denmark1 053a
Germany670a
France1 168a
The Netherlands115a
Sweden106a
United Kingdom17 370a
Union20 635a
TACNot established
a

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

b

Provisional quota in accordance with Article 1(3).

SpeciesHaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinusZoneNorwegian waters south of 62° N(HAD/04-N.)
Sweden0a 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

Union0b
TACNot relevant
SpeciesHaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinusZoneUnion and international waters of VIb, XII and XIV(HAD/6B1214)
Belgium3

Analytical TAC

Germany3
France133
Ireland95
United Kingdom976
Union1 210
TAC1 210
SpeciesHaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinusZoneUnion and international waters of Vb and VIa(HAD/5BC6A.)
Belgium4

Analytical TAC

Germany5
France220
Ireland653
United Kingdom3 106
Union3 988
TAC3 988
a

In addition to this quota, a Member State may grant to vessels flying its flag and participating in trials on fully documented fisheries an additional allocation within an overall limit of 5 % of the quota allocated to that Member State, pursuant to Chapter II of Title II of this Regulation.

SpeciesHaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinusZoneVIIb-k, VIII, IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1(HAD/7X7A34)
Belgium105a

Analytical TAC

Article 11 of this Regulation applies

France6 320a
Ireland2 106a
United Kingdom948a
Union9 479a
TAC9 479
SpeciesHaddockMelanogrammus aeglefinusZoneVIIa(HAD/07A.)
Belgium19

Analytical TAC

France85
Ireland511
United Kingdom566
Union1 181
TAC1 181
a

Provisional quota in accordance with Article 1(3).

SpeciesWhitingMerlangius merlangusZoneIIIa(WHG/03A.)
Denmark650a

Precautionary TAC

The Netherlands2a
Sweden70a
Union722a
TACNot established
a

Provisional quota in accordance with Article 1(3).

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-)
Union0
SpeciesWhitingMerlangius merlangusZoneIV; Union waters of IIa(WHG/2AC4.)
Belgium220a

Analytical TAC

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

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

Denmark950a
Germany247a
France1 427a
The Netherlands549a
Sweden2a
United Kingdom6 866a
Union10 261a
TACNot established
SpeciesWhitingMerlangius merlangusZoneVI; Union and international waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV(WHG/56-14)
Germany2

Analytical TAC

France36
Ireland87
United Kingdom167
Union292
TAC292
SpeciesWhitingMerlangius merlangusZoneVIIa(WHG/07A.)
Belgium0

Analytical TAC

France3
Ireland46
The Netherlands0
United Kingdom31
Union80
TAC80
a

Provisional quota in accordance with Article 1(3).

SpeciesWhitingMerlangius merlangusZoneVIIb, VIIc, VIId, VIIe, VIIf, VIIg, VIIh, VIIj and VIIk(WHG/7X7A-C)
Belgium187a

Analytical TAC

Article 11 of this Regulation applies

France11 498a
Ireland5 328a
The Netherlands93a
United Kingdom2 056a
Union19 162a
TAC19 162
SpeciesWhitingMerlangius merlangusZoneVIII(WHG/08.)
Spain1 270

Precautionary TAC

France1 905
Union3 175
TAC3 175
a

Article 6 of this Regulation applies.

b

Fixed at the same quantity as determined in accordance with footnote 1.

SpeciesWhitingMerlangius merlangusZoneIX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1(WHG/9/3411)
PortugalTo be establisheda

Precautionary TAC

UnionTo be establishedb
TACTo be establishedb
a

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

b

Provisional quota in accordance with Article 1(3).

SpeciesWhiting and pollackMerlangius merlangus and Pollachius pollachiusZoneNorwegian waters south of 62° N(WHG/04-N.) for whiting;(POL/04-N.) for pollack
Sweden0a b

Precautionary TAC

Union0b
TACNot relevant
a

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

81 846

b

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.

SpeciesHakeMerluccius merlucciusZoneIIIa; Union waters of Subdivisions 22-32(HKE/3A/BCD)
Denmark2 273b

Analytical TAC

Sweden193b
Union2 466
TAC2 466a
a

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

81 846

SpeciesHakeMerluccius merlucciusZoneUnion waters of IIa and IV(HKE/2AC4-C)
Belgium41

Analytical TAC

Denmark1 661
Germany191
France368
The Netherlands95
United Kingdom518
Union2 874
TAC2 874a
a

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

b

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

81 846

c

In addition to this quota, a Member State may grant to vessels flying its flag and participating in trials on fully documented fisheries an additional allocation within an overall limit of 1 % of the quota allocated to that Member State, pursuant to Chapter II of Title II of this Regulation.

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)
Belgium55
Spain2 181
France2 181
Ireland273
The Netherlands27
United Kingdom1 228
Union5 947
SpeciesHakeMerluccius merlucciusZoneVI and VII; Union and international waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV(HKE/571214)
Belgium422a c

Analytical TAC

Article 11 of this Regulation applies

Spain13 529c
France20 893a c
Ireland2 532c
The Netherlands272a c
United Kingdom8 248a c
Union45 896
TAC45 896b
a

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

b

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

81 846

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)
Belgium3
Spain2 728
France4 911
The Netherlands8
Union7 650
SpeciesHakeMerluccius merlucciusZoneVIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe(HKE/8ABDE.)
Belgium14a

Analytical TAC

Spain9 418
France21 151
The Netherlands27a
Union30 610
TAC30 610b
SpeciesHakeMerluccius merlucciusZoneVIIIc, IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1(HKE/8C3411)
Spain10 409

Analytical TAC

France999
Portugal4 858
Union16 266
TAC16 266
a

Provisional quota in accordance with Article 1(3).

SpeciesBlue whitingMicromesistius poutassouZoneNorwegian waters of II and IV(WHB/24-N.)
Denmark0a

Analytical TAC

United Kingdom0a
Union0a
TACNot established
a

Provisional quota in accordance with Article 1(3)

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.

SpeciesBlue whitingMicromesistius poutassouZoneUnion and international waters of I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId, VIIIe, XII and XIV(WHB/1X14)
Denmark24 069a

Analytical TAC

Germany9 358a
Spain20 405a b
France16 750a
Ireland18 639a
The Netherlands29 350a
Portugal1 896a b
Sweden5 954a
United Kingdom31 232a
Union157 653a
TACNot established
a

Provisional quota in accordance with Article 1(3).

SpeciesBlue whitingMicromesistius poutassouZoneVIIIc, IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1(WHB/8C3411)
Spain19 500a

Analytical TAC

Portugal4 875a
Union24 375a
TACNot established
SpeciesBlue whitingMicromesistius poutassouZoneUnion waters of II, IVa, V, VI north of 56° 30′ N and VII west of 12° W(WHB/24A567)
Norway0

Analytical TAC

TACNot established
SpeciesLemon sole and witch flounderMicrostomus kitt and Glyptocephalus cynoglossusZoneUnion waters of IIa and IV(LEM/2AC4-C) for lemon sole;(WIT/2AC4-C) for witch flounder
Belgium346

Precautionary TAC

Denmark953
Germany122
France261
The Netherlands794
Sweden11
United Kingdom3 904
Union6 391
TAC6 391
a

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

b

Provisional quota in accordance with Article 1(3).

SpeciesBlue lingMolva dypterygiaZoneUnion and international waters of Vb, VI, VII(BLI/5B67-)
Germany23b

Analytical TAC

Article 11 of this Regulation applies

Estonia4b
Spain73b
France1 671b
Ireland6b
Lithuania1b
Poland1b
United Kingdom425b
Others6a b
Union2 210b
TAC2 540
a

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

SpeciesBlue lingMolva dypterygiaZoneInternational waters of XII(BLI/12INT-)
Estonia2a

Precautionary TAC

Spain665a
France16a
Lithuania6a
United Kingdom6a
Others2a
Union697a
TAC697a
a

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

SpeciesBlue lingMolva dypterygiaZoneUnion and international waters of II and IV(BLI/24-)
Denmark4

Precautionary TAC

Germany4
Ireland4
France23
United Kingdom14
Others4a
Union53
TAC53
SpeciesBlue lingMolva dypterygiaZoneUnion and international waters of III(BLI/03-)
Denmark3

Precautionary TAC

Germany2
Sweden3
Union8
TAC8
a

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

SpeciesLingMolva molvaZoneUnion and international waters of I and II(LIN/1/2.)
Denmark8

Analytical TAC

Germany8
France8
United Kingdom8
Others4a
Union36
TAC36
a

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

SpeciesLingMolva molvaZoneIIIa; Union waters of IIIbcd(LIN/3A/BCD)
Belgium6a

Analytical TAC

Denmark50
Germany6a
Sweden19
United Kingdom6a
Union87
TAC87
SpeciesLingMolva molvaZoneUnion waters of IV(LIN/04-C.)
Belgium12

Analytical TAC

Denmark194
Germany120
France108
The Netherlands4
Sweden8
United Kingdom1 496
Union1 942
TAC1 942
SpeciesLingMolva molvaZoneUnion and international waters of V(LIN/05EI.)
Belgium9

Precautionary TAC

Denmark6
Germany6
France6
United Kingdom6
Union33
TAC33
a

Provisional quota in accordance with Article 1(3).

SpeciesLingMolva molvaZoneUnion and international waters of VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XII and XIV(LIN/6X14.)
Belgium27a

Analytical TAC

Article 11 of this Regulation applies

Denmark5a
Germany100a
Spain2 012a
France2 145a
Ireland538a
Portugal5a
United Kingdom2 468a
Union7 300a
TAC14 164
a

Provisional quota in accordance with Article 1(3).

SpeciesLingMolva molvaZoneNorwegian waters of IV(LIN/04-N.)
Belgium0a

Analytical TAC

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

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

Denmark0a
Germany0a
France0a
The Netherlands0a
United Kingdom0a
Union0a
TACNot relevant
SpeciesNorway lobsterNephrops norvegicusZoneIIIa; Union waters of Subdivisions 22-32(NEP/3A/BCD)
Denmark3 688

Analytical TAC

Germany11
Sweden1 320
Union5 019
TAC5 019
SpeciesNorway lobsterNephrops norvegicusZoneUnion waters of IIa and IV(NEP/2AC4-C)
Belgium811

Analytical TAC

Denmark811
Germany12
France24
The Netherlands417
United Kingdom13 424
Union15 499
TAC15 499
a

Provisional quota in accordance with Article 1(3).

SpeciesNorway lobsterNephrops norvegicusZoneNorwegian waters of IV(NEP/04-N.)
Denmark0a

Analytical TAC

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

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

Germany0a
United Kingdom0a
Union0a
TACNot relevant
SpeciesNorway lobsterNephrops norvegicusZoneVI; Union and international waters of Vb(NEP/5BC6.)
Spain31

Analytical TAC

France124
Ireland207
United Kingdom14 925
Union15 287
TAC15 287

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)
Spain557
France349
Ireland671
United Kingdom271
Union1 848
SpeciesNorway lobsterNephrops norvegicusZoneVII(NEP/07.)
Spain1 259

Analytical TAC

Article11 of this Regulation applies

France5 104
Ireland7 741
United Kingdom6 885
Union20 989
TAC20 989
SpeciesNorway lobsterNephrops norvegicusZoneVIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe(NEP/8ABDE.)
Spain234

Analytical TAC

France3 665
Union3 899
TAC3 899
SpeciesNorway lobsterNephrops norvegicusZoneVIIIc(NEP/08C.)
Spain64

Analytical TAC

France3
Union67
TAC67
SpeciesNorway lobsterNephrops norvegicusZoneIX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1(NEP/9/3411)
Spain55

Analytical TAC

Portugal166
Union221
TAC221
a

Provisional quota in accordance with Article 1(3).

SpeciesNorthern prawnPandalus borealisZoneIIIa(PRA/03A.)
Denmark1 318a

Analytical TAC

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

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

Sweden710a
Union2 028a
TACNot established
SpeciesNorthern prawnPandalus borealisZoneUnion waters of IIa and IV(PRA/2AC4-C)
Denmark1 818

Analytical TAC

The Netherlands17
Sweden73
United Kingdom538
Union2 446
TAC2 446
a

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

b

Provisional quota in accordance with Article 1(3).

SpeciesNorthern prawnPandalus borealisZoneNorwegian waters south of 62° N(PRA/04-N.)
Denmark0b

Analytical TAC

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

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

Sweden0a b
Union0b
TACNot relevant
a

Article 6 of this Regulation applies.

b

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

c

Fixed at the same quantity as determined in accordance with footnote 2.

Species"Penaeus" shrimpsPenaeus spp.ZoneFrench Guiana waters(PEN/FGU.)
FranceTo be establisheda b

Precautionary TAC

UnionTo be establishedb c
TACTo be establishedb c
a

Provisional quota in accordance with Article 1(3).

SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessaZoneSkagerrak(PLE/03AN.)
Belgium43a

Analytical TAC

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

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

Denmark5 555a
Germany29a
The Netherlands1 069a
Sweden298a
Union6 994a
TACNot established
SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessaZoneKattegat(PLE/03AS.)
Denmark1 922

Analytical TAC

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

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

Germany22
Sweden216
Union2 160
TAC2 160
a

Provisional quota in accordance with Article 1(3).

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-)
Union0
SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessaZoneIV; Union waters of IIa; that part of IIIa not covered by the Skagerrak and the Kattegat(PLE/2A3AX4)
Belgium4 472a

Analytical TAC

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

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

Denmark14 534a
Germany4 193a
France839a
The Netherlands27 950a
United Kingdom20 683a
Union72 671a
TACNot established
SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessaZoneVI; Union and international waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV(PLE/56-14)
France9

Precautionary TAC

Ireland261
United Kingdom388
Union658
TAC658
SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessaZoneVIIa(PLE/07A.)
Belgium31

Analytical TAC

France14
Ireland854
The Netherlands9
United Kingdom312
Union1 220
TAC1 220
SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessaZoneVIIb and VIIc(PLE/7BC.)
France11

Precautionary TAC

Article 11 of this Regulation applies

Ireland63
Union74
TAC74
a

In addition to this quota, a Member State may grant to vessels flying its flag and participating in trials on fully documented fisheries an additional allocation within an overall limit of 1 % of the quota allocated to that Member State, pursuant to Chapter II of Title II of this Regulation.

SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessaZoneVIId and VIIe(PLE/7DE.)
Belgium871a

Analytical TAC

France2 903a
United Kingdom1 548
Union5 322
TAC5 322
SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessaZoneVIIf and VIIg(PLE/7FG.)
Belgium69

Analytical TAC

France125
Ireland202
United Kingdom65
Union461
TAC461
SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessaZoneVIIh, VIIj and VIIk(PLE/7HJK.)
Belgium8

Analytical TAC

Article 11 of this Regulation applies

France17
Ireland59
The Netherlands34
United Kingdom17
Union135
TAC135
SpeciesPlaicePleuronectes platessaZoneVIII, IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1(PLE/8/3411)
Spain66

Precautionary TAC

France263
Portugal66
Union395
TAC395
SpeciesPollackPollachius pollachiusZoneVI; Union and international waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV(POL/56-14)
Spain6

Precautionary TAC

France190
Ireland56
United Kingdom145
Union397
TAC397
a

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

SpeciesPollackPollachius pollachiusZoneVII(POL/07.)
Belgium420a

Precautionary TAC

Article 11 of this Regulation applies

Spain25a
France9 667a
Ireland1 030a
United Kingdom2 353a
Union13 495a
TAC13 495
SpeciesPollackPollachius pollachiusZoneVIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe(POL/8ABDE.)
Spain252

Precautionary TAC

France1 230
Union1 482
TAC1 482
SpeciesPollackPollachius pollachiusZoneVIIIc(POL/08C.)
Spain208

Precautionary TAC

France23
Union231
TAC231
a

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

SpeciesPollackPollachius pollachiusZoneIX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1(POL/9/3411)
Spain273a

Precautionary TAC

Portugal9a
Union282a
TAC282
a

Provisional quota in accordance with Article 1(3).

SpeciesSaithePollachius virensZoneIIIa and IV; Union waters of IIa, IIIb, IIIc and Subdivisions 22-32(POK/2A34.)
Belgium19a

Analytical TAC

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

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

Denmark2 251a
Germany5 684a
France13 375a
The Netherlands57a
Sweden309a
United Kingdom4 358a
Union26 053a
TACNot established
a

Provisional quota in accordance with Article 1(3).

SpeciesSaithePollachius virensZoneVI; Union and international waters of Vb, XII and XIV(POK/56-14)
Germany210a

Analytical TAC

France2 082a
Ireland380a
United Kingdom2 959a
Union5 631a
TACNot established
a

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

b

Provisional quota in accordance with Article 1(3).

SpeciesSaithePollachius virensZoneNorwegian waters south of 62° N(POK/04-N.)
Sweden0a 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

Union0b
TACNot relevant
SpeciesSaithePollachius virensZoneVII, VIII, IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1(POK/7/3411)
Belgium6

Precautionary TAC

Article 11 of this Regulation applies

France1 245
Ireland1 491
United Kingdom434
Union3 176
TAC3 176
SpeciesTurbot and brillPsetta maxima and Scopthalmus rhombusZoneUnion waters of IIa and IV(TUR/2AC4-C) for turbot;(BLL/2AC4-C) for brill
Belgium340

Precautionary TAC

Denmark727
Germany186
France88
The Netherlands2 579
Sweden5
United Kingdom717
Union4 642
TAC4 642
a

Catches of cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) (RJN/2AC4-C), thornback ray (Raja clavata) (RJC/2AC4-C), blonde ray (Raja brachyura) (RJH/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.

c

Shall not apply to common skate (Dipturus batis) complex (Dipturus cf. flossada and Dipturus cf. intermedia) and starry ray (Amblyraja radiata). 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.

SpeciesSkates and raysRajiformesZoneUnion waters of IIa and IV(SRX/2AC4-C)
Belgium211a b c

Precautionary TAC

Denmark8a b c
Germany10a b c
France33a b c
The Netherlands180a b c
United Kingdom814a b c
Union1 256a c
TAC1 256c
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.

b

Shall not apply to common skate (Dipturus batis) complex (Dipturus cf. flossada and Dipturus cf. intermedia), thornback ray (Raja clavata) and starry ray (Amblyraja radiata). 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.

SpeciesSkates and raysRajiformesZoneUnion waters of IIIa(SRX/03A-C.)
Denmark37a b

Precautionary TAC

Sweden10a b
Union47a b
TAC47b
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), small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata) (RJE/67AKXD), sandy ray (Raja circularis) (RJI/67AKXD) and shagreen ray (Raja fullonica) (RJF/67AKXD) shall be reported separately.

b

Shall not apply to undulate ray (Raja undulata), common skate (Dipturus batis) complex (Dipturus cf. flossada and Dipturus cf. intermedia), Norwegian skate (Raja (Dipturus) nidarosiensis) and white skate (Raja alba). 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.

c

Special condition: of which up to 5 % may be fished in Union waters of VIId (SRX/*07D.). 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.), small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata) (RJE/*07D.), sandy ray (Raja circularis) (RJI/*07D.) and shagreen ray (Raja fullonica) (RJF/*07D.) shall be reported separately.

SpeciesSkates and raysRajiformesZoneUnion waters of VIa, VIb, VIIa-c and VIIe-k(SRX/67AKXD)
Belgium725a b c

Precautionary TAC

Article 11 of this Regulation applies

Estonia4a b c
France3 255a b c
Germany10a b c
Ireland1 048a b c
Lithuania17a b c
The Netherlands3a b c
Portugal18a b c
Spain876a b c
United Kingdom2 076a b c
Union8 032a b c
TAC8 032b
a

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.) and small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata) (RJE/07D.) shall be reported separately.

b

Shall not apply to common skate (Dipturus batis) complex (Dipturus cf. flossada and Dipturus cf. intermedia), undulate ray (Raja undulata) and starry ray (Amblyraja radiata). 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.

c

Special 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), spotted ray (Raja montagui) (RJM/*67AKD) and small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata) (RJE/*67AKD) shall be reported separately.

SpeciesSkates and raysRajiformesZoneUnion waters of VIId(SRX/07D.)
Belgium72a b c

Precautionary TAC

France602a b c
The Netherlands4a b c
United Kingdom120a b c
Union798a b c
TAC798b
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),common skate (Dipturus batis) complex (Dipturus cf. flossada and Dipturus cf. intermedia) and white skate (Raja alba). 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.

SpeciesSkates and raysRajiformesZoneUnion waters of VIII and IX(SRX/89-C.)
Belgium7a b

Precautionary TAC

France1 298a b
Portugal1 051a b
Spain1 057a b
United Kingdom7a b
Union3 420a b
TAC3 420b
a

Provisional quota in accordance with Article 1(3).

SpeciesGreenland halibutReinhardtius hippoglossoidesZoneUnion waters of IIa and IV; Union and international waters of Vb and VI(GHL/2A-C46)
Denmark11a

Analytical TAC

Germany20a
Estonia11a
Spain11a
France185a
Ireland11a
Lithuania11a
Poland11a
United Kingdom729a
Union1 000a
TAC2 000
a

Provisional quota in accordance with Article 1(3).

Special condition:

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

IIIa(MAC/*03A.)IIIa and IVbc(MAC/*3A4BC)IVb(MAC/*04B.)IVc(MAC/*04C.)VI, international waters of IIa, from 1 January to 31 March 2014 and in December 2014(MAC/*2A6.)
Denmark04 130009 105
France0490000
The Netherlands0490000
Sweden00390101 758
United Kingdom0490000
Norway00000
SpeciesMackerelScomber scombrusZoneIIIa and IV; Union waters of IIa, IIIb, IIIc and Subdivisions 22-32(MAC/2A34.)
Belgium492a

Analytical TAC

Denmark16 892a
Germany513a
France1 550a
The Netherlands1 561a
Sweden4 396a
United Kingdom1 446a
Union26 850a
TACNot relevant
a

Provisional quota in accordance with Article 1(3).

Special condition:

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

Union waters of IVa. During the periods from 1 January to 15 February 2014 and from 1 September to 31 December 2014(MAC/*4A-EN)Norwegian waters of IIa(MAC/*2AN-)
Germany7 8770
France5 2520
Ireland26 2580
The Netherlands11 4870
United Kingdom72 2120
Union123 0860
SpeciesMackerelScomber scombrusZoneVI, VII, VIIIa, VIIIb, VIIId and VIIIe; Union and international waters of Vb; international waters of IIa, XII and XIV(MAC/2CX14-)
Germany19 578a

Analytical TAC

Spain21a
Estonia163a
France13 054a
Ireland65 260a
Latvia120a
Lithuania120a
The Netherlands28 551a
Poland1 378a
United Kingdom179 471a
Union307 716a
TACNot relevant
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.

b

Provisional quota in accordance with Article 1(3).

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.)
Spain2 437
France16
Portugal504
SpeciesMackerelScomber scombrusZoneVIIIc, IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1(MAC/8C3411)
Spain29 020a b

Analytical TAC

France193a b
Portugal5 998a b
Union35 211a
TACNot relevant
a

Catches taken in IIa (MAC/*02A.) and IVa (MAC/*4A.) shall be reported separately.

b

Provisional quota in accordance with Article 1(3).

SpeciesMackerelScomber scombrusZoneNorwegian waters of IIa and IVa(MAC/2A4A-N)
Denmark12 085a b

Analytical TAC

Union12 085a b
TACNot relevant
a

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

SpeciesCommon soleSolea soleaZoneIIIa; Union waters of Subdivisions 22-32(SOL/3A/BCD)
Denmark297

Analytical TAC

Germany17a
The Netherlands28a
Sweden11
Union353
TAC353
a

Provisional quota in accordance with Article 1(3).

SpeciesCommon soleSolea soleaZoneUnion waters of IIa and IV(SOL/24-C.)
Belgium987a

Analytical TAC

Denmark451a
Germany790a
France198a
The Netherlands8 916a
United Kingdom508a
Union11 850a
TAC11 900
SpeciesCommon soleSolea soleaZoneVI; Union and international waters of Vb; international waters of XII and XIV(SOL/56-14)
Ireland46

Precautionary TAC

United Kingdom11
Union57
TAC57
SpeciesCommon soleSolea soleaZoneVIIa(SOL/07A.)
Belgium23

Analytical TAC

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

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

France0
Ireland41
The Netherlands7
United Kingdom24
Union95
TAC95
SpeciesCommon soleSolea soleaZoneVIIb and VIIc(SOL/7BC.)
France6

Precautionary TAC

Article 11 of this Regulation applies

Ireland36
Union42
TAC42
SpeciesCommon soleSolea soleaZoneVIId(SOL/07D.)
Belgium1 303

Analytical TAC

France2 605
United Kingdom930
Union4 838
TAC4 838
a

In addition to this quota, a Member State may grant to vessels flying its flag and participating in trials on fully documented fisheries an additional allocation within an overall limit of 5 % of the quota allocated to that Member State, pursuant to Chapter II of Title II of this Regulation.

SpeciesCommon soleSolea soleaZoneVIIe(SOL/07E.)
Belgium29a

Analytical TAC

France313a
United Kingdom490a
Union832
TAC832
SpeciesCommon soleSolea soleaZoneVIIf and VIIg(SOL/7FG.)
Belgium625

Analytical TAC

France63
Ireland31
United Kingdom282
Union1 001
TAC1 001
SpeciesCommon soleSolea soleaZoneVIIh, VIIj and VIIk(SOL/7HJK.)
Belgium32

Analytical TAC

Article 11 of this Regulation applies

France64
Ireland171
The Netherlands51
United Kingdom64
Union382
TAC382
SpeciesCommon soleSolea soleaZoneVIIIa and VIIIb(SOL/8AB.)
Belgium47

Analytical TAC

Spain9
France3 483
The Netherlands261
Union3 800
TAC3 800
SpeciesSoleSolea spp.ZoneVIIIc, VIIId, VIIIe, IX and X; Union waters of CECAF 34.1.1(SOL/8CDE34)
Spain403

Precautionary TAC

Portugal669
Union1 072
TAC1 072
a

At least 95 % of landings counted against this quota shall be of sprat. By-catches of dab, whiting and haddock to be counted against the remaining 5 % of the quota (OTH/*03A.).

b

Provisional quota in accordance with Article 1(3).

SpeciesSprat and associated by-catchesSprattus sprattusZoneIIIa(SPR/03A.)
Denmark15 610a b

Precautionary TAC

Germany33a b
Sweden5 906a b
Union21 549b
TACNot established
a

Including sandeel.

b

At least 98 % of landings counted against this quota shall be of sprat. By-catches of dab and whiting to be counted against the remaining 2 % of the quota (OTH/*2AC4C).

c

Provisional quota in accordance with Article 1(3).

SpeciesSprat and associated by-catchesSprattus sprattusZoneUnion waters of IIa and IV(SPR/2AC4-C)
Belgium1 407b c

Analytical TAC

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

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

Denmark111 324b c
Germany1 407b c
France1 407b c
The Netherlands1 407b c
Sweden1 330a b c
United Kingdom4 642b c
Union122 924c
TAC144 000
SpeciesSpratSprattus sprattusZoneVIId and VIIe(SPR/7DE.)
Belgium26

Precautionary TAC

Denmark1 674
Germany26
France361
The Netherlands361
United Kingdom2 702
Union5 150
TAC5 150
SpeciesSpurdog/dogfishSqualus acanthiasZoneUnion waters of IIIa(DGS/03A-C.)
Denmark0

Analytical TAC

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

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

Sweden0
Union0
TAC0
a

Catches taken with longlines of tope shark (Galeorhinus galeus), kitefin shark (Dalatias licha), bird beak dogfish (Deania calcea), leafscale gulper shark (Centrophorus squamosus), greater lanternshark (Etmopterus princeps), smooth lanternshark (Etmopterus pusillus), Portuguese dogfish (Centroscymnus coelolepis) and spurdog (Squalus acanthias) are included. When accidentally caught, these species shall not be harmed. Specimens shall be promptly released.

SpeciesSpurdog/dogfishSqualus acanthiasZoneUnion waters of IIa and IV(DGS/2AC4-C)
Belgium0a

Analytical TAC

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

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

Denmark0a
Germany0a
France0a
The Netherlands0a
Sweden0a
United Kingdom0a
Union0a
TAC0a
a

Catches taken with longlines of tope shark (Galeorhinus galeus), kitefin shark (Dalatias licha), bird beak dogfish (Deania calcea), leafscale gulper shark (Centrophorus squamosus), greater lanternshark (Etmopterus princeps), smooth lanternshark (Etmopterus pusillus), Portuguese dogfish (Centroscymnus coelolepis) and spurdog (Squalus acanthias) are included. When accidentally caught, these species shall not be harmed. Specimens shall be promptly released.

SpeciesSpurdog/dogfishSqualus acanthiasZoneUnion and international waters of I, V, VI, VII, VIII, XII and XIV(DGS/15X14)
Belgium0a

Analytical TAC

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

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

Article 11 of this Regulation applies.

Germany0a
Spain0a
France0a
Ireland0a
The Netherlands0a
Portugal0a
United Kingdom0a
Union0a
TAC0a
a

Special condition: up to 5 % of this quota fished in division VIId may be accounted for as fished under the quota concerning the 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).

b

Provisional quota in accordance with Article 1(3).

c

At least 95 % of landings counted against this quota shall be of horse mackerel. By-catches of boarfish, haddock, whiting and mackerel are to be counted against the remaining 5 % of the quota (OTH/*4BC7D).

SpeciesHorse mackerel and associated by-catchesTrachurus spp.ZoneUnion waters of IVb, IVc and VIId(JAX/4BC7D)
Belgium30b c

Precautionary TAC

Denmark13 228b c
Germany1 168a b c
Spain246b c
France1 097a b c
Ireland832b c
The Netherlands7 963a b c
Portugal28b c
Sweden75b c
United Kingdom3 148a b c
Union27 815b
TAC27 815
a

Special condition: up to 5 % of this quota fished in Union waters of IIa or IVa before 30 June 2014 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.).

c

At least 95 % of landings counted against this quota shall be of horse mackerel. By-catches of boarfish, haddock, whiting and mackerel are to be counted against the remaining 5 % of the quota (OTH/*2A-14).

d

Provisional quota in accordance with Article 1(3).

SpeciesHorse mackerel and associated by-catchesTrachurus spp.ZoneUnion 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)
Denmark11 382a c d

Analytical TAC

Germany8 881a b c d
Spain12 113c d
France4 571a b c d
Ireland29 578a c d
The Netherlands35 635a b c d
Portugal1 167c d
Sweden675a c d
United Kingdom10 710a b c d
Union114 712d
TAC116 912
a

Of which, notwithstanding Article 19 of Regulation (EC) No 850/98b, no more than 5 % may consist of horse mackerel between 12 and 15 cm. For the purposes of the control of that quantity, the conversion factor to be applied to the weight of the landings shall be 1,20.

b

Council Regulation (EC) No 850/98 of 30 March 1998 for the conservation of fishery resources through technical measures for the protection of juveniles of marine organisms (OJ L 125, 27.4.1998, p. 1).

c

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

SpeciesHorse mackerelTrachurus spp.ZoneVIIIc(JAX/08C.)
Spain16 582a c

Analytical TAC

France287a
Portugal1 639a c
Union18 508
TAC18 508
a

Of which, notwithstanding Article 19 of Regulation (EC) No 850/98, no more than 5 % may consist of horse mackerel between 12 and 15 cm. For the purposes of the control of that quantity, the conversion factor to be applied to the weight of the landings shall be 1,20.

b

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

SpeciesHorse mackerelTrachurus spp.ZoneIX(JAX/09.)
Spain9 055a b

Analytical TAC

Portugal25 945a b
Union35 000
TAC35 000
a

Waters adjacent to the Azores.

b

Of which, notwithstanding Article 19 of Regulation (EC) No 850/98, no more than 5 % may consist of horse mackerel between 12 and 14 cm. For the purposes of the control of that quantity, the conversion factor to be applied to the weight of the landings shall be 1,20.

c

Article 6 of this Regulation applies.

d

Fixed at the same quantity as determined in accordance with footnote 3.

SpeciesHorse mackerelTrachurus spp.ZoneX; Union waters of CECAFa(JAX/X34PRT)
PortugalTo be establishedb c

Precautionary TAC

UnionTo be establishedd
TACTo be establishedd
a

Waters adjacent to Madeira.

b

Of which, notwithstanding Article 19 of Regulation (EC) No 850/98, no more than 5 % may consist of horse mackerel between 12 and 14 cm. For the purposes of the control of that quantity, the conversion factor to be applied to the weight of the landings shall be 1,20.

c

Article 6 of this Regulation applies.

d

Fixed at the same quantity as determined in accordance with footnote 3.

SpeciesHorse mackerelTrachurus spp.ZoneUnion waters of CECAFa(JAX/341PRT)
PortugalTo be establishedb c

Precautionary TAC

UnionTo be establishedd
TACTo be establishedd
a

Waters adjacent to the Canary Islands.

b

Article 6 of this Regulation applies.

c

Fixed at the same quantity as determined in accordance with footnote 2.

SpeciesHorse mackerelTrachurus spp.ZoneUnion waters of CECAFa(JAX/341SPN)
SpainTo be establishedb

Precautionary TAC

UnionTo be establishedc
TACTo be establishedc
a

At least 95 % of landings counted against this quota shall be of Norway pout. By-catches of haddock and whiting to be counted against the remaining 5 % of the quota (OT2/*2A3A4).

b

Quota may be fished in Union waters of ICES zones IIa, IIIa and IV only.

c

Provisional quota in accordance with Article 1(3).

SpeciesNorway pout and associated by-catchesTrisopterus esmarkiZoneIIIa; Union waters of IIa and IV(NOP/2A3A4.)
Denmark103 404a c

Analytical TAC

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

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

Germany20a b c
The Netherlands76a b c
Union103 500a c
TACNot relevant
a

Provisional quota in accordance with Article 1(3).

SpeciesNorway pout and associated by-catchesTrisopterus esmarkiZoneNorwegian waters of IV(NOP/04-N.)
Denmark0a

Analytical TAC

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

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

United Kingdom0a
Union0a
TACNot relevant
a

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

b

Provisional quota in accordance with Article 1(3).

SpeciesIndustrial fishZoneNorwegian waters of IV(I/F/04-N.)
Sweden0a b

Precautionary TAC

Union0b
TACNot relevant
a

Taken with long-lines only.

b

Provisional quota in accordance with Article 1(3).

SpeciesOther speciesZoneUnion waters of Vb, VI and VII(OTH/5B67-C)
UnionNot relevant

Precautionary TAC

Norway0a b
TACNot relevant
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.

c

Provisional quota in accordance with Article 1(3).

SpeciesOther speciesZoneNorwegian waters of IV(OTH/04-N.)
Belgium0c

Precautionary TAC

Denmark0c
Germany0c
France0c
The Netherlands0c
SwedenNot relevanta c
United Kingdom0c
Union0b c
TACNot relevant
a

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

b

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

c

Provisional quota in accordance with Article 1(3).

SpeciesOther speciesZoneUnion waters of IIa, IV and VIa north of 56° 30′ N(OTH/2A46AN)
UnionNot relevant

Precautionary TAC

Norway0a b c
TACNot relevant

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