The Council adopted a rule EU renews fishing rights For 2022In order to incorporate the agreement made with the United Kingdom in December 2021. Regular Total allowable c (TAC) and fixed quotas For member states in the Atlantic and North Seas, taking into account fish resources subject to bilateral consultation.
Changes to previous year’s TACs were agreed with the UK in line with scientific advice and include the following:
- 53% less Norway Bout In the North Sea;
- 62% less sprat On the English Channel from January 1 to June 30;
- 70% increase to Location In waters around southern Ireland (sections 7h, 7j and 7k);
- 92% increase Whitening In waters west of Scotland (Section 6a);
- 50% increase in by-catch Arctic shrimp In the North Sea to avoid a disturbing situation.
In addition, regulation sets fishing opportunities Anchovies in the Bay of Biscay. The final TAC of 33 000 tons is shared between Spain (29 700 tons) and France (3 300 tons). The update will also include fishing opportunities Sand in the North Sea (Sections 2a, 3 and 4), which were established following consultation with the United Kingdom. Based on ICES advice, the allocation for the EU by 2022 will be 86,303 tonnes.
Finally, the deadline for applying the provisional EU quota of 4,500 tonnes off the coast of Spitzberg (Svalbard) has been extended to the end of April. Norway throughout 2022.
Adjusting Fixed TACs and Allocations for 2022
This regulation is the last step in the annual process of determining fishing opportunities in EU and non-EU waters. Political agreement on TACs and allocations Reached the Council (Agriculture and Fisheries) of 14 December 2021 implemented by the 2022/109 Regulation (EU). The initial agreement was established as consultations with the United Kingdom were not completed until 21 December TAC and provisional allocations For related shares under shared management. Amendments to this Regulation (EU) 2022/109 to take into account the agreement made with the United Kingdom.
Environment
Following the UK’s exit from the EU, fish resources jointly managed by the EU and the UK are now being considered. Shared resources Under international law. Oh Trade and Cooperation Agreement In the Atlantic and North Seas the European Union and the United Kingdom set the conditions between the two parties (ACC) for determining their fishing rights.
Under the ACC, both parties agree to the implementation Annual negotiations Aiming to determine TACs and allocations for the next year. Consultations are conducted by the Commission and take into account several factors:
- International obligations
- Oh Maximum fixed yield (RMS) is recommended for each species to ensure the long-term sustainability of the fishery in accordance with the General Fisheries Policy.
- You Get the best scientific adviceAnd a precautionary approach when such advice is not available
- Of necessity To protect livelihoods Of fishermen
The Council provides political guidance to the Commission throughout the consultation process and approves the final agreement.
Next steps
The rule will be published Official journal of the European Union Effective April 1, 2022, effective January 1, 2022.
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