TAC for BASS and Porebeagle Moving Closer

Today (15/9/06), the European Commission adopted a Communication outlining the principles which it intends to follow when setting annual fishing opportunities for 2007.

(Full details at: http://ec.europa.eu/fisheries/press_corner/press_releases/com06_52_en.htm

Q&A at:http://ec.europa.eu/fisheries/press_corner/press_releases/com06_53_en.htm )

In the Communication, the Commission States:

"5.7. New TACs

Occasionally scientific advice highlights a conservation need for new species at relatively short notice.

The Commission will follow up this advice and consult relevant Member States and interested parties, particularly on the issue of allocation.

Further discussion will be held concerning bass and porbeagle in 2006.

The Commission will not propose new TACs unless a prior discussion has been held."

(Full Communication at: http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=COM:2006:0499:FIN:EN:PDF)