Commission Regulation (EC) No 614/2006 of 19 April 2006 establishing a prohibition of fishing for black scabbardfish in ICES VIII, IX, X (Community waters and international waters) by vessels flying the flag of France
Commission Regulation (EC) No 614/2006of 19 April 2006establishing a prohibition of fishing for black scabbardfish in ICES VIII, IX, X (Community waters and international waters) by vessels flying the flag of FranceTHE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the common fisheries policyOJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59., and in particular Article 26(4) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to common fisheries policyOJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 768/2005 (OJ L 128, 21.5.2005, p. 1)., and in particular Article 21(3) thereof,Whereas:(1)Council Regulation (EC) No 2270/2004 of 22 December 2004 fixing for 2005 and 2006 the fishing opportunities for Community fishing vessels for certain deep sea stocks in waters where catch limitation are requiredOJ L 396, 31.12.2004, p. 4. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 860/2005 (OJ L 144, 8.6.2005, p. 1)., lays down quotas for 2005 and 2006.(2)According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2006.(3)It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing for that stock and its retention on board, transhipment and landing,HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: