2 Agreed Record of Conclusions of Fisheries Consultations between the European Community and Norway for 2000
Brussels, 2 December 1999
| 1. | A Community Delegation headed by Mr. Ole TOUGAARD and a Norwegian Delegation headed by Ms. Sigrun M. HOLST met in Brussels from 29 November to 2 December 1999 to consult on mutual fisheries relations for 2000. The meeting was a continuation of a previous meeting held in Bergen. |
| 2. | The Heads of Delegations agreed to recommend to their respective authorities the fishery arrangements for 2000 as outlined in Annexes I to VI and Tables 1 to 5. |
| 3. | It was noted that there is a recurring problem in relation to discrepancies between reported official catches or landings and catch statistics utilised by ICES. The discrepancies are assumed to be due to misreporting, inadequate accounting of discards, by-catches and other factors contributing to the total out-take of the stocks. In this context, the Parties noted that a working group on catch reporting and catch statistics has been set up and could be convened if necessary. |
| 4. | The Parties noted that according to the reports of the ACFM, a number of important North Sea demersal and pelagic fish stocks are close to or outside safe biological limits as defined by ICES. They agreed that sustained efforts are needed in order to improve the overall stock situation. |
| Following up on a Working Group, which met during 1999 and considered long-term harvest strategies for stocks in the North Sea, the Parties agreed to recommend to their respective authorities the long-term management arrangements for cod, haddock, saithe and plaice as set out in Annexes I to IV. | |
| Furthermore, they agreed that the Working Group shall meet again in 2000 and report to the Parties well in advance of next year»s consultations. The Working Group shall: | |
| - Evaluate and propose options for long-term harvest strategies for whiting, based on advice from ICES; | |
| - Address issues relating to exploitation pattern and technical matters such as discards, selectivity of fishing gear, closed seasons and areas as well as any other appropriate measures; and | |
| - Formulate a request to ICES with a view to evaluating its findings sufficiently in advance of next year»s annual consultations. | |
| 5. | The Parties agreed that there is still a need to improve the knowledge of, inter alia, the stock composition, the magnitude and the age composition of herring catches in the North Sea and Skagerrak and Kattegat. |
| In light of the stock situation and in applying, mutatis mutandis, the provisions of paragraph 3 of the Arrangement referred to in Annex V, the Parties agreed to a continued implementation of the measures taken in 1999 to ensure the rebuilding of the stock. | |
| In this context, the Parties concluded that the by-catches of herring in other fisheries will be limited to 36,000 tonnes in 2000; this quota will be allocated to the Community. | |
| 6.1 | The Parties discussed issues relating to the management of mackerel. They referred to the fisheries consultations between the European Community, the Faroe Islands and Norway, which were concluded on 19 November 1999. They recalled that these consultations led to the adoption of a total catch limitation of 560,000 tonnes («reference TAC») for the mackerel fishery of the relevant Parties within waters under their national fisheries jurisdiction for 2000. Furthermore, they recalled that, at the said consultations, the implementation of an arrangement on the long-term management of the mackerel stock had been agreed. The Parties welcomed these results and emphasised their importance for an effective and responsible management of the mackerel stock. |
| The Parties also expressed satisfaction about the ongoing process within the North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC), which has led to the establishment of management measures, which are compatible with the aforementioned catch limitation and which are suitable to bring, through co-operation, the unregulated mackerel fishery in international waters under appropriate control. They stressed the need to continue working together with a view to establishing NEAFC measures in the near future, which are acceptable to all Contracting Parties. | |
| 6.2 | The Parties agreed to the arrangement set out in Tables 1 and 2. They noted that the catch levels set for 2000, in respect of western mackerel, constitute an ad hoc arrangement and do not relate to an assessment of the distribution of the stock in the zones of the two Parties, this being without prejudice to future arrangements. |
| 6.3 | Norway reiterated their view expressed in Annex III of the Agreed Record of Conclusions of Fisheries Consultations of 19 November 1999 between the European Community, the Faroe Islands and Norway on the management of mackerel in the North-East Atlantic for 2000. |
| The Community informed Norway about their intention of ensuring consistency between the quota, which they will set for mackerel in the Southern area (ICES Divisions VIIIc and IXa) for 2000 and the aforementioned reference TAC. | |
| 6.4 | The Parties concurred that issues relating to the management of mackerel are complex and, therefore, merit in-depth scrutiny. They acknowledged the mutual sensitivity of these issues and recognised that, under these very circumstances, a constructive and unbiased dialogue must continue with a view to bringing about a further improved, comprehensive and rational management system for mackerel. This dialogue must continue at bilateral level and, as appropriate, with the inclusion of the Faroe Islands. The dialogue will have to address, inter alia, topics such as the relevant management areas, outstanding control and enforcement matters, measures to prevent misreporting and other appropriate technical regulations, the sharing of the mackerel stock, access and flexibility arrangements, economic factors and any other issues, which might be of relevance to the management of the mackerel stock. |
| 6.5 | The Parties referred to point 7 in Annex I of the Agreed Record of Conclusions of Fisheries Consultations of 19 November 1999 between the European Community, the Faroe Islands and Norway on the management of mackerel in the North-East Atlantic for 2000. The Parties agreed that intensified research on mackerel may inter alia include a continuation of tagging studies, acoustic surveys, genetic and morphometric characteristics, analysis of catch and survey data, as well as improved monitoring of the catches. |
| 7. | The Community expressed continuing concern about high catches of blue whiting by Norwegian vessels in high seas areas adjacent to Community fishing waters in recent years. They held the view that in the forthcoming NEAFC process, it would not be acceptable that recent catches be taken as the basis for future allocation. They also stressed the need for enhanced co-operation in control to deal with misreporting in an appropriate manner. |
| Norway pointed to the high abundance of blue whiting in the high seas adjacent to Community fishing waters over recent years. They emphasised the importance of efficient control and enforcement of fisheries to ensure compliance with the regulations in force. This would provide a basis for detecting infringements. Norway also informed of their intention to continue regulating the entire Norwegian blue whiting fishery. They pointed to the fact that future management of blue whiting in the NEAFC Regulatory Area is to be decided by NEAFC. | |
| 8. | The Community informed Norway about their intention of ensuring consistency between the quota, which they will set for saithe in ICES Division VIa for 2000 and the TAC fixed for ICES Divisions IV and IIIa. |
| 9. | The Parties agreed to continue the exchange of officials as observers in relation to control and to continue the exchange of information, on a monthly basis and at more frequent intervals upon request, on landings by vessels of either Party and landings by third country vessels in the respective ports of the Parties. |
| 10. | Norway again informed the Community of the problem that Norwegian vessels experience while fishing in ICES Divisions Vb and VIa in relation to double reporting and accounting of catches. The Community agreed that this problem should be examined jointly by the Parties with a view to finding a practical technical solution. It was agreed to bring together technical experts from all sides involved to examine this problem in early 2000. |
| 11. | The Parties agreed that it was imperative to ensure that the accounting of catches against the relevant quotas is carried out in accordance with similar methods and criteria in order to provide for rational management and to forestall distortion of competition. In this context, weighing of landed catches, deduction of water content and conversion factors were identified as key points. |
| The Parties took note of the recommendations in the Report of September 1999 elaborated by the Joint Working Group of Control Experts on methods and procedures for weighing pelagic fish. | |
| The Parties agreed, inter alia, that the adjustment factors for water, ice and packing material shall correspond to the real weight thereof. The relevant control authorities shall ensure that tests are carried out on a regular basis in order to ensure that the deduction weight of water, ice and packing material corresponds to the real weight. | |
| In order to ascertain that the weight of the quantities caught and landed are accurately determined and recorded, the Parties agreed to ensure adequate inspection and surveillance in order to ensure that a landed live weight equivalent kilogram is equal to a kilogram of live fish (a kg must be a kg). | |
| The Parties agreed to further the co-operation initiated in this field with a view to establishing common water deduction percentages corresponding to the different ways of landing pelagic fish. They also concurred that weighing practices shall neither distort competition nor entail unfair obstacles for commercial operations. In this perspective, the Parties agreed that the Working Group should continue its work and meet during the first half of 2000. | |
| 12. | The Parties agreed that catches of sole taken under the «others» quota in the zone of either Party shall be limited to by-catches only. The Community indicated the intention to further specify appropriate conservation measures for the «others» quota. |
| 13. | Following the enlargement of the Community in 1986, Norway will, in order to facilitate the Community's adjustment to this enlargement, again consider an additional Community quota for 2000 of a total of 1,500 tonnes of redfish, this being without bearing on the fisheries balance. |
| 14. | The Community pointed out that the low allocation of redfish in Sub-areas I and II is without prejudice to requests which the Community may wish to make regarding this stock in future years. |
| 15. | The Parties agreed to consult in the event that the exhaustion of any quotas taken in a directed fishery or as a by-catch might prevent the full utilisation of established quotas. |
| 16. | Each Party shall, when appropriate and on request, inform the other Party of catches, by stock, made in its fishing zone by the vessels of the other Party; the information provided by Norway being broken down by flag. |
| 17. | The Parties noted that a satellite-based vessel monitoring system will apply to vessels operating in the waters of either Party from 1 January 2000. Based on the experience gathered in the framework of the Pilot Project agreed upon at the 1998 annual consultations, a number of technical issues remain to be resolved. The Parties, therefore, expect that a number of technical problems may occur in the initial operation of the system. The Parties, therefore, agreed that a meeting of technical experts be held in order to address these problems. In the event that problems should still remain, the Parties agreed to consult at the earliest possible date in January 2000. The Parties also agreed to exchange the texts of their respective fisheries legislation in regard to the implementation of the satellite-based vessel monitoring system no later than 31 December 1999. |
| 18. | The Parties discussed the possibilities of year-to-year management by way of a) the transfer of parts of quotas from one year to the next and b) permitting certain catches in excess of agreed quotas within defined limits. The Community indicated that they might revert to this matter at next year»s annual consultations. |
| 19. | The Community expressed concern about the increased frequency and the areas covered by temporary closures of fishing grounds in Norwegian waters. Norway explained that closures of fishing grounds on a real-time basis to protect young fish constitute a vital element in the Norwegian management system. Norway forwarded relevant information concerning areas closed temporarily. |
| 20. | In the context of the North Sea Conference, the Parties took note of the Statement of Conclusions following the Ministerial Meeting in Bergen on 13 March 1997 and agreed to report back, as appropriate, on the progress made. |
Brussels, 2 December 1999,
| for the Community Delegation | for the Norwegian Delegation |
| Ole Tougaard | Sigrun M. Holst |
Vedlegg 1
Arrangement on the Management of Cod
The Parties agreed to implement a long-term management plan for the cod stock, which is consistent with a precautionary approach and is intended to constrain harvesting within safe biological limits and designed to provide for sustainable fisheries and greater potential yield.
The plan shall consist of the following elements:
Every effort shall be made to maintain a minimum level of Spawning Stock Biomass (SSB) greater than 70 000 tonnes (Blim).
For 2000 and subsequent years the Parties agreed to restrict their fishing on the basis of a TAC consistent with a fishing mortality rate of 0.65 for appropriate age groups as defined by ICES.
Should the SSB fall below a reference point of 150,000 tonnes (Bpa), the fishing mortality rate referred to under paragraph 2, shall be adapted in the light of scientific estimates of the conditions then prevailing. Such adaptation shall ensure a safe and rapid recovery of SSB to a level in excess of 150,000 tonnes.
In order to reduce discarding and to enhance the spawning biomass of cod, the Parties agreed that the exploitation pattern shall, while recalling that other demersal species are harvested in these fisheries, be improved in the light of new scientific advice from inter aliaICES.
The Parties shall, as appropriate, review and revise these management measures and strategies on the basis of any new advice provided by ICES.
Vedlegg 2
Arrangement on the Management of Haddock
The Parties agreed to implement a long-term management plan for the haddock stock, which is consistent with a precautionary approach and is intended to constrain harvesting within safe biological limits and designed to provide for sustainable fisheries and greater potential yield.
The plan shall consist of the following elements:
Every effort shall be made to maintain a minimum level of Spawning Stock Biomass (SSB) greater than 100 000 tonnes (Blim).
For 2000 and subsequent years the Parties agreed to restrict their fishing on the basis of a TAC consistent with a fishing mortality rate of 0.70 for appropriate age groups as defined by ICES.
Should the SSB fall below a reference point of 140,000 tonnes (Bpa), the fishing mortality rate referred to under paragraph 2, shall be adapted in the light of scientific estimates of the conditions then prevailing. Such adaptation shall ensure a safe and rapid recovery of SSB to a level in excess of 140,000 tonnes.
In order to reduce discarding and to enhance the spawning biomass of haddock, the Parties agreed that the exploitation pattern shall, while recalling that other demersal species are harvested in these fisheries, be improved in the light of new scientific advice from inter aliaICES.
The Parties shall, as appropriate, review and revise these management measures and strategies on the basis of any new advice provided by ICES.
Vedlegg 3
Arrangement on the Management of Saithe
The Parties agreed to implement a long-term management plan for the saithe stock, which is consistent with a precautionary approach and is intended to constrain harvesting within safe biological limits and designed to provide for sustainable fisheries and greater potential yield.
The plan shall consist of the following elements:
Every effort shall be made to maintain a minimum level of Spawning Stock Biomass (SSB) greater than 106,000 tonnes (Blim).
For 2000 and subsequent years the Parties agreed to restrict their fishing on the basis of a TAC consistent with a fishing mortality rate of 0.40 for appropriate age groups as defined by ICES.
Should the SSB fall below a reference point of 200,000 tonnes (Bpa), the fishing mortality rate referred to under paragraph 2, shall be adapted in the light of scientific estimates of the conditions then prevailing. Such adaptation shall ensure a safe and rapid recovery of SSB to a level in excess of 200,000 tonnes.
The Parties shall, as appropriate, review and revise these management measures and strategies on the basis of any new advice provided by ICES.
Vedlegg 4
Arrangement on the Management of Plaice
The Parties agreed to implement a long-term management plan for the plaice stock, which is consistent with a precautionary approach and is intended to constrain harvesting within safe biological limits and designed to provide for sustainable fisheries and greater potential yield.
The plan shall consist of the following elements:
Every effort shall be made to maintain a minimum level of Spawning Stock Biomass (SSB) greater than 210,000 tonnes (Blim).
For 2000 and subsequent years the Parties agreed to restrict their fishing on the basis of a TAC consistent with a fishing mortality rate of 0.3 for appropriate age groups as defined by ICES.
Should the SSB fall below a reference point of 300,000 tonnes (Bpa), the fishing mortality rate referred to under paragraph 2, shall be adapted in the light of scientific estimates of the conditions then prevailing. Such adaptation shall ensure a safe and rapid recovery of SSB to a level in excess of 300,000 tonnes.
In order to reduce discarding and to enhance the spawning biomass of plaice, the Parties agreed that the exploitation pattern shall, while recalling that other demersal species are harvested in these fisheries, be improved in the light of new scientific advice from inter aliaICES
The Parties shall, as appropriate, review and revise these management measures and strategies on the basis of any new advice provided by ICES.
Vedlegg 5
I. Joint Stocks
The Total Allowable Catches (TACs) for the stocks mentioned in Table 1 shall for 2000 be as indicated in that table. If new scientific recommendations are made by ICES, the Parties will review these TACs.
The TACs referred to in paragraph 1 shall be divided between the Parties as indicated in Table 1.
Each Party shall inform the other Party of allocations granted to third countries for fishing on the stocks referred to in Table 1.
The Parties shall supply each other with monthly catch statistics for fishing on the stocks referred to in Table 1 by their own vessels. Communication of these statistics for the preceding month shall take place at the latest on the last day of each month.
II. Other Stocks
Each Party shall authorise fishing by vessels of the other Party for the stocks mentioned in Tables 3 to 5 within the quotas set out in these tables.
III. Licensing
Licensing by either Party of the other Party's vessels in 2000 shall be limited to the following fisheries.
EC fishing in the Norwegian Economic Zone:
all fishing north of 62°N;
all industrial fishing and fishing for mackerel in the North Sea;
all other fishing with vessels over 200 GRT in the North Sea.
Norwegian fishing in the EC zone and in Greenland waters:
all fishing in NAFO Sub-area 1 and ICES Sub-area XIV and Division Va;
all fishing in the Community's fishing zone with vessels over 200 GRT.
The Parties shall notify each other, according to the types of fishing indicated above, the name and characteristics of the vessels for which licences may be issued. It is agreed that the requirement for each Party's vessels to keep on-board a licence whilst fishing in the other Party's zone shall no longer apply.
Vessels which were authorised to fish on 31 December 1999 may continue their activities in 2000 on the basis of this authorisation until the new lists of vessels for 2000 have been approved.
Each Party shall submit to the other Party the names and characteristics of the other Party's vessels which will not be authorised to fish in its fishing zone the next month(s) as a consequence of an infringement of its rules.
IV. Fishery Regulations
The Parties will consult on fishery regulations in the North Sea, with a view to achieving, as far as possible, the harmonisation of regulatory measures in the zones of the two Parties.
Norway pointed to the problems related to an orderly conduct of the sandeel fishing in the Norwegian Economic Zone and the Parties agreed to consult on this matter and other matters if so required.
A Party intending to introduce or amend fishery regulations, applicable to vessels of the other Party, shall inform the latter of such intentions with a notice of at least two weeks. Exceptionally, the introduction or amendment of fishery regulations, due to concentrations of young fish in limited areas, may be implemented with advance notice of one week. Consultations shall be held if so requested by either Party.
V. Consultations
The two Parties will consult on the implementation of the arrangements set out herein.
VI. Implementation
In the event that the implementation of the fishery arrangements is delayed, the Parties agreed that the arrangements shall be subject to re-negotiation upon the request of either Party.
If quotas referred to in Table 1 are exceeded, the Parties shall seek in consultation measures which will redress the balance.
Vedlegg 6
Arrangement on the Management and Allocation of Herring of North Sea Origin
The Parties agree to implement a new management system for North Sea herring, which is consistent with a precautionary approach and designed to ensure a rational exploitation pattern and provide for stable and high yields. This system shall consist of the following :
Every effort shall be made to maintain a level of Spawning Stock Biomass (SSB) greater than the Minimum Biological Acceptable level (MBAL) of 800.000 tonnes.
A medium-term management strategy, by which annual quotas shall be set for the directed fishery and for by-catches in other fisheries as defined by ICES, reflecting a fishing mortality rate of 0.25 for 2 ringers and older and 0.12 for 0 ringers, shall be implemented.
Should the SSB fall below a reference point of 1.3 million tonnes, the fishing mortality rates referred to under paragraph 2, will be adapted in the light of scientific estimates of the precise conditions then prevailing, to ensure rapid recovery of SSB to levels in excess of 1.3 million tonnes. The recovery plan referred to above may, inter alia, include additional limitations on effort in the form of special licensing of vessels, restrictions on fishing days, closing of areas and/or seasons, special reporting requirements or other appropriate control measures.
By-catches of herring may only be landed in ports where adequate sampling schemes to effectively monitor the landings have been set up. All catches landed shall be deducted from the respective quotas set, and the fisheries shall be stopped immediately in the event that the quotas are exhausted.
The allocation of the TAC for the directed fishery for herring shall be 29% to Norway and 71% to the Community. The by-catch quota for herring shall be allocated to the Community.
The Parties shall, if appropriate, consult and adjust management measures and strategies on the basis of any new advice provided by ICES including that from the assessment of the abundance of the most recent year-class. A review of this arrangement shall take place no later than 31 December 2001.
This arrangement shall enter into force on 1 January 1998.
Vedlegg 7
Tabell 2.1 2000 Joint stock Quotas in the North Sea
| Zonal Attachment | ||||||||||||
| Transfer | Quota to Norway | Qouta to EC | ||||||||||
| Norway | EC | from | Transfer | |||||||||
| Norway | from EC | EC | Norwegian | |||||||||
| Species and ICES Area | TAC | % | Tonnes | % | Tonnes | to EC | to Norway | Total | Zone(1) | Total | Zone(1) | |
| Cod IV | 81,000 | 17 | 13,770 | 83 | 67,230 | 6,000 | ....... | 7,770 | 7,770 | 73,230 | 60,000 | |
| Haddock IV | 73,000 | 23 | 16,790 | 77 | 56,210 | 7,700 | ....... | 9,090 | 9,090 | 63,910 | 50,000 | |
| Saithe IV, IIIa | 85,000 | 52 | 44,200 | 48 | 40,800 | ....... | ....... | 44,200 | 44,200 | 40,800 | 40,800 | |
| Whiting IV | 30,000 | 10 | 3,000 | 90 | 27,000 | ....... | ....... | 3,000 | 3,000 | 27,000 | 25,000 | |
| Plaice IV | 97,000 | 7 | 6,790 | 93 | 90,210 | 4,000(3) | ....... | 2,790 | 2,790 | 94,210 | 40,000 | |
| Mackerel IV, IIIa | 69,725 | (2) | 45,240 | 22,620 | ....... | ....... | 45,240(4) | 45,240(4) | 22,620(7) | 22,620(7) | ||
| Herring IV, VIId | 265,000 | 29 | 76,850 | 71 | 188,150 | ....... | ....... | 76,850 | 50,000(5)(6) | 118,150 | 50,000 | (6) |
(1) Any part of this allocation not taken may be added to the allocation in the Party's own zone.
(2) Includes a fishery by a Community Member State of 1,865 tonnes of mackerel in ICES Division IIIa and in the Community zone of ICES Divisions IVa and b.
(3) A further transfer may be considered after 1 August 2000.
(4) May be fished in ICES Division IVa only, except for 3,000 tonnes which may be fished in ICES Division IIIa.
(5) Limited to ICES Divisions IVa and IVb.
(6) An additional 10,000 tonnes will be granted if such an increase is called for.
(7) Of which no more than 6,000 tonnes may be fished in areas ICES Divisions IVb, IVc and IIIa.
Vedlegg 8
Tabell 2.2 2000 TAC and Sharing of Mackerel Stock
| Norwegian | ||||
| TAC | transfer | EC transfer | Flexibility | |
| Area | (tonnes) | to EC | to Norway | limits |
| IV, IIIa | 69,725(2) | ....... | ....... | ....... |
| IIa(1) | 124,710 | 13,460(3) | ....... | 100,000(5 |
| Vb (EC zone), VI, VII, VIIIa, b, d, e, XII, XIV | 348,110 | ....... | 13,460(4) | 105,000(6) |
| Total | 542,545 |
(1) Norwegian economic zone and international waters.
(2) See Table 1.
(3) May be fished in the Norwegian zone in ICES Division IVa.
(4) To be fished in ICES Divisions IIa, VIa (north of 56°30'N), VIId, e, f and h; may also be fished in ICES Division IVa.
(5) May be fished in ICES Division IVa.
(6) May be fished in the Community zone in ICES Division IVa.
Vedlegg 9
Tabell 2.3 2000 Joint Stock Quotas (in tonnes)
| Qouta to Norway | Qouta to EC in the | |
| Species and ICES Area | in the EC Zone | Norwegian Zone |
| Norway pout(1) IV | 20,000 | 50,000 |
| Sandeel IV | 30,000(4)(5) | 150,000(4) |
| Blue whiting II, IVa, VIa(2), VIb, VII(3) | 222,000(6)(7) | 1,000 |
| Blue ling IV, Vb, VI, VII, IIa | 1,000(8)(9) | |
| Ling IV, Vb, VI, VII, IIa | 11,000(8)(9) | |
| Tusk IV, Vb, VI, VII, IIa | 5,000(8)(9) | |
| Combined quota Vb, VI, VII | 600(10) | |
| Dogfish IV, VI, VII | 600(11) | |
| Basking shark (liver) IV, VI, VII | 100 | |
| Porbeagle IV, VI, VII | 200 | |
| Shrimps IV | 100 | 900 |
| Horse mackerel IV | 1,600 | |
| Others IV, IIa | 5,000(12) | 11,000(12) |
(1) Including blue whiting and inextricably mixed horse mackerel.
(2) North of 56°30'N.
(3) West of 12°W.
(4) Within a total quota for Norway pout and sandeel, up to 40,000 tonnes may be interchanged. The Parties shall notify each other when the quotas for the individual species have been exhausted.
(5) Up to 10,000 tonnes of the quota for Norway pout may be fished in ICES Division VIa, north of 56°30'N. However, this quantity is to be deducted from the quota for sandeel, Norway pout and blue whiting in ICES Sub-area IV.
(6) Of which up to 9,000 tonnes of argentine may be fished.
(7) Of which up to 40,000 tonnes may be fished in ICES Division IVa.
(8) The quotas for blue ling, ling and tusk are interchangeable of up to 2,000 tonnes and may only be fished with long-lines in ICES Division Vb and Sub-areas VI and VII.
(9) Of which an incidental catch of other species of 25% per vessel at any moment is permitted in ICES Sub-areas VI and VII. However, this percentage may be exceeded in the first 24 hours following the beginning of the fishing on a specific fishing ground. This total incidental catch of other species in VI and VII may not exceed 3,000 tonnes.
(10) Fishing with long-lines for grenadiers, rat tails, mora mora and greater fork beard.
(11) Including catches taken with long-lines of grey shark, black shark, bird beak dogfish, leafscale gulper shark, greater lantern shark, smooth lantern shark and Portuguese dogfish.
(12) Including fisheries not specifically mentioned, exceptions may be introduced after consultations as appropriate; catches of sole shall be limited to by-catches only.
Vedlegg 10
Tabell 2.4 2000 Quotas to the EC of Norwegian Exclusive Stocks
| Quantity | ||
| Species | ICES Area | (tonnes) |
| Arcto-Norwegian cod | I, II | 16,150 |
| Arcto-Norwegian haddock | I, II | 1,360 |
| Saithe | I, II | 3,000 |
| Redfish | I, II | 1,800(1) |
| Greenland halibut | I, II | 100 |
| Others (by-catches) | I, II | 450 |
(1) Should Norway implement a prohibition against a directed fishery for redfish in areas north of 70°N, such a restriction shall also apply to Community vessels fishing under this quota. This provision shall also apply to the redfish quota specified under point 13 of the Agreed Record.
Vedlegg 11
Tabell 2.5 2000 Quotas to Norway of EC Exclusive Stocks (including Greenland waters)
| Quantity | ||
| Species | ICES Area | (tonnes) |
| Sprat | IV | 5,000 |
| Greenland halibut | IIa, VI(2) | 950 |
| Shrimp | XIV, Va | 2,500 |
| Greenland halibut | NAFO 1 | 895 |
| XIV, Va | 1,030 | |
| Redfish | XIV, Va | 1,000(4) |
| Halibut | NAFO 1 | 200(5) |
| XIV, Va | 200(5) | |
| Grenadier | NAFO 1 | 715 |
| XIV, Va | 285 | |
| Capelin | XIV, Va | 6,700 |
(1) North of 56°30'N.
(2) In Sub-area VI with long-lines only.
(3) This allocation will be reviewed in the light of the TAC adopted for this stock.
(4) May be fished with pelagic trawls.
(5) May only be fished with long-lines.