Variation issued: Sunday 25 August 2024
Updated 11 December 2024
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1. The variation effective from 00:01hrs Sunday 25 August 2024 is as follows:
1.1 Over 10m Non-Sector Quota Increase
- Affecting Over 10m licence categories A (11), A (Islands) (12), B (31), and C (41).
| SPECIES | SEA AREA (AS STATED IN ANNEXE) | QUOTA SET FROM (TONNES) | QUOTA SET TO (TONNES) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horse mackerel | 2a, 4a, 5b, 6, 7a-c, 7e-k, 8a,b,d,e | 0.2 (monthly) bycatch only | 0.5 (monthly) bycatch only |
1.2 10m & Under Non-Sector Quota Increase
- Affecting 10m & Under licence categories A (91) and A (Limited) (94).
| SPECIES | SEA AREA (AS STATED IN ANNEXE) | QUOTA SET FROM (TONNES) | QUOTA SET TO (TONNES) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sole | 7a | 0.4 (monthly) bycatch only | 2 (monthly) (no longer bycatch only) |
1.3 Over 10m and 10m & Under Quota Increase affecting all licence categories
| SPECIES | SEA AREA (AS STATED IN ANNEXE) | QUOTA SET FROM (TONNES) | QUOTA SET TO (TONNES) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small-eyed ray | 7fg | 0.5 (monthly) | 0.75 (monthly) |
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