Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/1546 of 15 September 2015 establishing a prohibition of fishing for Atlantic salmon in Union waters of Subdivisions 22-31 by vessels flying the flag of Finland
Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/1546of 15 September 2015establishing a prohibition of fishing for Atlantic salmon in Union waters of Subdivisions 22-31 by vessels flying the flag of FinlandTHE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policyOJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1., and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,Whereas:(1)Council Regulation (EU) No 1221/2014Council Regulation (EU) No 1221/2014 of 10 November 2014 fixing for 2015 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks applicable in the Baltic Sea and amending Regulations (EU) No 43/2014 and (EU) No 1180/2013 (OJ L 330, 15.11.2014, p. 16)., lays down quotas for 2015.(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 2015.(3)It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: