This Regulation lays down a derogation from Council Regulation (EC) No. 1967/2006 as regards the minimum distance from the coast and depth for shore seines fishing in certain territorial waters of France. In particular article 13(1) of Regulation (EC) No. 1967/2006 shall not apply in territorial waters of France adjacent to the coast of Languedoc-Roussillon and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur to shore seines used by vessels: (a) bearing the registration number mentioned in the French management plan; (b) having a track record in the fishery of more than five years and not involving any future increase in the fishing effort deployed; and (c) holding a fishing authorization and operating under the management plan adopted by France. France shall communicate to the European Commission a report drawn up in accordance with the monitoring plan established in the management plan.
2014-06-02