Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/1626 of 27 October 2020 establishing a fisheries closure for alfonsinos in Union and international waters of 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 and 14 for vessels flying the flag of Portugal
Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/1626of 27 October 2020establishing a fisheries closure for alfonsinos in Union and international waters of 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 and 14 for vessels flying the flag of PortugalTHE 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 Union 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) 2018/2025Council Regulation (EU) 2018/2025 of 17 December 2018 fixing for 2019 and 2020 the fishing opportunities for Union fishing vessels for certain deep-sea fish stocks (OJ L 325, 20.12.2018, p. 7). lays down quotas for 2020.(2)According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock of alfonsinos in Union and international waters of 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 and 14 by vessels flying the flag of or registered in Portugal have exhausted the quota allocated for 2020.(3)It is therefore necessary to prohibit certain fishing activities for that stock,HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: