Commission Regulation (EC) No 938/2009 of 6 October 2009 establishing a prohibition of fishing for forkbeards in Community waters and waters not under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of third countries of V, VI and VII by vessels flying the flag of Spain
Commission Regulation (EC) No 938/2009of 6 October 2009establishing a prohibition of fishing for forkbeards in Community waters and waters not under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of third countries of V, VI and VII by vessels flying the flag of SpainTHE 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 the common fisheries policyOJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1., and in particular Article 21(3) thereof,Whereas:(1)Council Regulation (EC) No 1359/2008 of 28 November 2008 fixing for 2009 and 2010 the fishing opportunities for Community fishing vessels for certain deep-sea fish stocksOJ L 352, 31.12.2008, p. 1. lays down quotas for 2009 and 2010.(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 2009.(3)It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing for that stock and its retention on board, transhipment and landing,HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: