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Regulation (EU) 2016/1627 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 September 2016 on a multiannual recovery plan for bluefin tuna in the eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean, and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 302/2009| Legal instrument | Regulation |
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| Number legal act | Regulation 2016/1627 |
| Original proposal | COM(2015)180  |
| CELEX number i | 32016R1627 |
| Document | 14-09-2016; Date of signature |
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| Publication in Official Journal | 16-09-2016; OJ L 252 p. 1-52 |
| Signature | 14-09-2016 |
| Effect | 06-10-2016; Entry into force Date pub. +20 See Art 61 |
| End of validity | 16-10-2023; Repealed by 32023R2053 |
16.9.2016 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
L 252/1 |
REGULATION (EU) 2016/1627 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL
of 14 September 2016
on a multiannual recovery plan for bluefin tuna in the eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean, and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 302/2009
THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 43(2) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
After transmission of the draft legislative act to the national parliaments,
Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (1),
Acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure (2),
Whereas:
(1) |
The objective of the common fisheries policy (CFP), as set out in Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (3), is to ensure an exploitation of living aquatic resources that provides sustainable economic, environmental and social conditions. |
(2) |
The Union is Party to the International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (4) (‘the Convention’). |
(3) |
At its 15th special meeting in 2006, the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (‘ICCAT’), established by the Convention, adopted Recommendation 06-05 establishing a multiannual recovery plan for bluefin tuna in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean ending in 2022 (‘the recovery plan’). That Recommendation entered into force on 13 June 2007. |
(4) |
The recovery plan takes into account the specificities of the different types of gear and fishing techniques. When implementing the recovery plan, the Union and Member States should endeavour to promote coastal fishing activities and the use of fishing gear and techniques which are selective and have a reduced environmental impact, including gear and techniques used in traditional and artisanal fisheries, thereby contributing to a fair standard of living for local economies. |
(5) |
ICCAT Recommendation 06-05 was implemented into Union law by Council Regulation (EC) No 1559/2007 (5). |
(6) |
At its 16th special meeting in 2008, ICCAT adopted Recommendation 08-05 amending Recommendation 06-05. In order to rebuild the stock of bluefin tuna, Recommendation 08-05 provided for a gradual reduction in the total allowable catch level from 2007 to 2011, restrictions on fishing within certain areas and time periods, a new minimum size for bluefin tuna, measures concerning sport and recreational fishing activities, farming and fishing capacity measures, as well as reinforcing the ICCAT Scheme of Joint International Inspection. |
(7) |
ICCAT Recommendation 08-05 was implemented into Union law by Council Regulation (EC) No 302/2009 (6). |
(8) |
At its 17th special meeting in 2010, ICCAT adopted Recommendation 10-04 amending Recommendation 08-05. In order to rebuild the stock of bluefin tuna, Recommendation 10-04 established a further reduction of the total allowable catch and the fishing capacity and it reinforced the control measures, in particular those concerning transfer and caging operations. It also provided for additional advice by the Standing Committee on Research and Statistics of ICCAT (‘SCRS’) in 2012 on the identification of spawning grounds and on the creation of sanctuaries. |
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In order to implement the revised international conservation measures set out in Recommendation 10-04 into Union law, Regulation (EC) No 302/2009 was amended by Regulation (EU) No 500/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (7). |
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At its 18th special meeting in 2012, ICCAT adopted Recommendation 12-03 amending Recommendation 10-04. In order to... |
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